Christmas Tag Garland
It is still snowing here and it’s the third day that our local train line pretty much hasn’t moved, so I think I’ll happily stay indoors and craft for as long as the hot chocolate lasts. Sound like a plan?
This Christmas I’ve found myself making paper garlands in several different styles. It’s like bunting but made from whatever papers I find on my desk and embellished thanks to a seemingly endless roll of double-sided tape! This tag garland is a little project I’ve created in a few versions this year. Fiskarettes who came to the workshop last month will recognise this as we made something very similar! This garland is made with some plain old tags and a few lovely bits and pieces from Jenni Bowlin Studio. Feel free to giggle at my comic introduction wherein I make myself look taller by cropping the top of my head out of the frame. Alas, I have not grown to such great heights, I assure you. Anyway, the tutorial is all shot overhead so you only have to see half my face for a brief moment, I promise.
Supplies: Christmas mini bingo cards, garnet stick pins, vintage buttons, paint dabber all by Jenni Bowlin. Punches by Fiskars and EK Success.
The Boy has just returned from the shops and declared ‘It’s actually quite warm out there’. Um… I think his cognition may be suffering from mild hypothermia? It’s still snowing!
Have a lovely day and stay warm if your weather is anything like ours!
xlovesx
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2 December 2010, 06:04
I went out and shoveled at 9am and my first thought was also “It’s actually quite warm”.:D
2 December 2010, 08:13
Such lovely tags! Can’t wait to make some! Thank you for the video!
2 December 2010, 08:40
Shimelle, you’re so awesome. I’m going to make a mini version of this to hang at my desk area. Sooo Cute!
2 December 2010, 08:47
Great video will be giving it a go.
2 December 2010, 09:15
Love the tag garland.
2 December 2010, 10:04
Fabulous tags. I love the fabric ‘flower’. thank you for sharing the video!
2 December 2010, 11:07
This is so, so pretty! I wish I had a mantle..sigh. I’m wondering if this would also look pretty across the top of a curio cabinet? That’s the only spot I can think of in my house that it may work!
2 December 2010, 11:38
First, I love your tag garland! So pretty with a bit of vintage flair!
Second, I want to know the color of your nail polish!!! :) It looks fabulous!
2 December 2010, 13:42
SO cute!! Love it! I love the old timey look of it!
2 December 2010, 14:23
merci shimelle pour toutes ces belles idées et joyeux noel !
2 December 2010, 15:52
Wow I love this it’s stunning:) Now to find the time to make one in the midst of studying and exams…hmm! xx
2 December 2010, 16:58
This is so cute. I’ve been wanting more banners for my house, and this looks so easy but so fabulous! I’m going to have to get me some tags… ;-) Thanks for the idea!
3 December 2010, 14:09
It’s so lovely to hear your voice. You have a super cute accent x
4 December 2010, 05:24
That is beautiful. Great tutorial too. I can’t wait to have a go.
Ruthie x
5 December 2010, 07:36
Shimelle…thank you for explaining the rosettes in such detail!! This was a great video! I’m definatley going to try to make this banner! :) Merry Christmas!
5 December 2010, 23:41
Shimelle, I have a question!
I tried out the little rosettes tonight. When I try to flatten them down, I can’t keep the ends attached together. Either the ends come apart, or part of it rips. Am I doing something wrong? Thanks! :)
10 December 2011, 07:13
Gorgeous work as usual I loved each one.
5 June 2012, 11:06
I LOVE this idea and having just made vintage bunting for the Jubilee i will definately be having a go at this. Glad i found it on Pintrest :)