Triple tag folder for penpals

Hi everyone!

Myry again and today I'm going to show you how to make this penpal folder using 3 tags.

I'm going to use 3 tags with the same finish; you can adapt one of the tags if you don't have 3 of the same.

Before joining the tags use them as a template on the paper: you need two for each tag.

Join the tags with a piece of linen. Choose the length as you like; the width will depend on how full you want to have your folder.

Use the tracing paper to make pockets and stick them to the tag papers before sticking them on the tags

Now choose how to close the folder. You can make another pocket on the cover or decorate it

I'm going to stick a ribbon behind the big tag to make the closure.

Stick the last 3 papers and decorate and fill the folder with all the treasures for your penpal!

I hope you enjoy this tutorial!

Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts items used:

Chipboard Decorative Tags Large

Other items used:

Scrapbooking paper and tracing paper

Glue, pencil, cutter and scissors

Sponge and white acrylic pain or gesso

Ribbon, linen fabric and some embellishments

All your treasures for your penpal

Fall tag

Hi everyone!

Myry again and this time I gonna show how to make this fall tag!

You need one of the 3 tags of the set Chipboard Decorative Tags Large, some leaves from

Fern Fronds and the Oak Scribble Frame.

Use the tag as a template on the scrapbooking paper; we need two paper tags. Optionally you can sew around the one of the tags.

Then use gesso or white acrylic paint to paint the edges of the chipboards.

And use Distress ink (any autumn color) around the edges. Glue both paper tags to the tag and remember to only work on the side that you have sewn.

Paint the frame very carefully (I'd to cut one of the leaves) and the rest of the chipboards. I used this old gold color.

Glue the frame on another piece of paper and cut the edge.

Use your stencil (bubbles in my case) with paint. You can also make a mix between texture paste and paint if you want to give some volume.

So that the flowers are the main elements of the composition do the following: position the frame slightly to the side of the tag, not in the center, and make sure that the leaves aren't hidden with the rest of the embellishments. Then use die cuts and chipboards to make a "nest" on top of the frame. If you want to add a title put it goes to the other side of the composition.

This is optional. Put a glue on the petals and then spread glitter on top. Let it dry for a few minutes and then shake the tag with the help of a brush carefully retracting the excess of glitter.

To finish use the cabochons as if they're water drops.

Easy peasy! And this is the final result!

Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts items used:

Chipboard Decorative Tags Large

Fern Fronds

Oak Scribble Frame 

Other items used:

Scrapbooking paper and diecuts

Flowers and clear cabochon

Glue, pencil, cutter and scissors

Stencil, sponge and acrylic pain

Glitter, gesso, texture paste and brush

Springtime Tag Tutorial

Hi it's Elle (empireofthecat) again and this time I have this Spring-inspired tag tutorial for you.

Spring is almost here or so I am told, so let's make something to welcome it!

We are going to be using a very large tag base, and this spring shapes chipboard set from GSL.  I am also using my precious Fresco chalk paints, some stamps and a few different mediums, so let's get started. These tags are BIG!  There's a ruler marking along the bottom of the photo if you don't believe me!

And this sweet spring shapes set has so many useful shapes included

I started by choosing and arranging the shapes I wanted to use on the tag and once I was happy with the layout, started to stick them down using Collage Medium and allowed it to dry.

Then I covered everything in white gesso.

Once the gesso was dry, I added a layer of crackle paste and left that to dry overnight.  Here's a close up of how it looked the next morning.

It was then time to start painting, and I had a colour palette in mind, so I pulled out some of my Paperartsy Fresco Chalk Paints and got started.

I covered the whole tag with this gorgeous sky colour.  Here's a close up of the bird again so you can see how it looks with the paint on top.

Don't forget to also decorate the back of the tag!  I painted this side with Stone paint.

Then when it was dry, did some stamping using this Rubber Dance set and some green Archival Ink.

Time for a stamping close up

 OK, so now it was time to get back to work on the front of the tag. I don't have any more photos of the painting process but you can see the colours I used here.  I also added some stamping of little dragonflies and text to the background using the same green Archival.

And another close up of that birdie and the paint splatters I also added to the tag.

I love this paint as it dries super fast so I could move on and find some ribbon to add to the tag. 

And here is the finished tag!

I hope you enjoyed this Springtime Tag tutorial, even though it may not feel like Spring outside at least you can look at this pretty tag and pretend :)

Elle
Empire of the Cat

PROJECT RECIPE:

GSL Cuts - Spring Shape Set D85B, Tag Set Super X Model: D92C
Paperartsy - Fresco Chalk Paints, various
Decoart - White Gesso, Crackle Paste
Tim Holtz - Ground Espresso Archival Ink, Collage Medium
Ranger - Archival Ink Library Green
Rubber Dance - stamps
Finnabair - stamps
From Stash:  variety of ribbons

"The Sea" Mixed Media Tag

Hello everyone!  Barbara here with more chipboard fun using Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts!  I love tags, and these extra large tags from GSL are the perfect substrate to use for not only your scrapbooking, but also for your mixed media needs.  They are super thick and will withstand applications of wet media and/or heavy items.

Right now, it seems that everyone is thinking of underwater themes and Summer time at the beach.  I know I am.  So I decided to use some of GSL's newest chipboard releases for my tag.  After all, I may just turn this into a mini album cover, adding more pages to use for a fun Summer mini album or mini art journal.

And a closeup of the chipboard.

For complete step-by-step directions, please click on the Snapguide below.

Check out How to Make a Mixed Media Tag With Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts by Barbara Rankin on Snapguide.

Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Used:

Chipboard Decorative Tags XL
Mermaids Shape Set
Seahorses and Seaweed Shape Set (coming soon)
Fantasy Frame and Flourishes
Texture Sheet Diamonds

Other Supplies Used:

Acrylic Paints: Titanium White, Primary Magenta, Cerulean Blue, Blue Green Light, Translucent White, Intereference Gold, Metallic Gold, Quinacridone Burnt Orange, Raw Sienna, Burnt Umber, Phthalo Green Yellow, Flesh Tint
Snow Writer
Cotton Candy, Cobalt sprays
Decorative fabric paper
Prussian Blue Chalk Ink Pad
Sea Bubbles Stencil
3D Gloss Gel
Cotton Candy, Cobalt Sprays
Tiny Pearl gem stickers
Metal embellishments
Tacky Glue
Graphic 45 Chipboard label "The Sea"
Xyron Create A Sticker machine
Glossy Accents

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you will stop by the GSL Shop to see all the new items that are being released just in time for Summer.

Have a wonderful, creative week!

Barbara

Steampunk Debutante Tag with Guest Designer Kathy Clement

Steampunk Debutante Tag Tutorial for Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts

Hello, Friends! I'm thrilled to be guest designing for Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts again today! When I found fabulous Steampunk chippies in my goodie box from Gypsy Soul, I knew just what I wanted to do with them. I hope this Steampunk Debutante Tag tutorial will get your creative juices flowing, too. 

 I love all the colors and dimension and whimsy on this heavy weight tag. The chipboard base is incredibly thick and strong...so much so that I decided to add a little waterfall folio to the reverse side.

  

How fun is that? You can display this as home decor, and load your favorite photos and journaling on the back side.
It even has a pocket! This tag is loaded with gorgeous chippies and fun details. At first glance it may look more complicated than a project you'd like to tackle. But like the old saying, "Yard by yard, life is hard; inch by inch it's a cinch," following the easy steps in my Snapguide tutorial will break things down and make it easy!   Check out How to Create a Chipboard Steampunk Debutante Tag by Kathy Clement on Snapguide. Here are a few more photos to whet your appetite!
 Foam dimensionals are a girl's best friend, and they helped me add loads of depth and dimension to the design

  

I love this Steampunk Gent and his funky top hat!

  

This pocket watch is filled with beads, mini gears and one of the stickers from the collection.  

And look how cool the embossed gears are! The little metal clip on the side holds the folio on the reverse closed.

  

You can easily fit between 19-20 4" x 4" photos on the back of this tag. Less if you add journaling for each photo. And you can always tuck more photos into the pocket. I hope you'll give this Steampunk Debutante Tag Folio a test drive. Here are links to the chippies I used in its creation:

• XL Decorative Chipboard Tags
• Steampunk 2 Shape Set
• Steampunk Gentleman
• Texture Sheet Gears

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,  kathy