Today, I'm posting a quick tutorial on making this:
- ampersand stamps (I went through my Studio Calico stamps and pulled out all the ampersands from alpha/number sets, as well as two mini ampersand stamps)
- various ink pads
- shipping tags
- optional supplies (not pictured): white Mister Huey, label sticker
1. Start stamping your ampersand images onto the shipping tag, using various ink colors. I decided to go for a blue/green/grey theme. You don't have to re-ink your stamp each time you use it so that sometimes, you get a faded effect. Don't be afraid to let the images overlap.
2. Keep on stamping the ampersand images until the shipping tag is pretty full.
3. As a final step, use a small ampersand stamp to fill in any odd-looking holes on the shipping tag. I used this tiny ampersand from my Studio Calico addy alpha set.
Now your shipping tag is all good to go! I decided to do a little bit more on mine to finish it off...I splattered some white Mister Huey, added dotted lines around the edge, and stuck on a little homemade tag. Here's the completed version, as well as a pink/orange/red version.
I thought the tags would be perfect to use for scrapbook layouts or even mini-book pages. I'm definitely thinking of trying this again, but using a letter in different fonts, instead of an ampersand on a shipping tag (eg. repeating Gs ;) hehe). Anyway, I used the pink/orange/red ampersand tag on this scrapbook page I made on Friday night:
You just plain rock.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! It would be fun to use letters as well.... hmmmm must try! =)
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i love this! very cool and i like how you used the tag on your layout!! thanks for the instructions on how you did it!!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea and totally plan on using it!!! Thanks for the inspiration
ReplyDeleteso very cute! I just used the same ampersand to make a little background, but this idea is awesome! I LOVE shipping tags ;)
ReplyDeletethis is awesome, www.practicalscrappers.com are looking for layouts with tags this week, you should head on over, you never know you could win
ReplyDeleteOff to look at the stamping section of the SC store! You totally have me wanting to try this at home! Thanks for the nice tutorial, Geralyn!
ReplyDeleteYour tags are lovely, especially the colours. Doing this with a letter stamp is a brilliant idea, it would be great as a personalised gift tag for someone.
ReplyDeletewow, this is so cool....tfs!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea...simply perfect.
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE it! I really do!
ReplyDeleteGeralyn, this is a BRILLIANT idea! Thanks for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteFabulous, thanks for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteFUN!!!! I have a similar project idea in mind but I'm trying to source some flea market amperstands- it's harder than I thought. I think I'll just raid my current stash- GREAT page and tags!
ReplyDeleteThese are awesome!!
ReplyDeleteI love this! And your layout is way cool!
ReplyDeleteYou are AMAZING! I just love coming here! Please tell me you'll be joining the SC team soon. :0)
ReplyDeleteAwesome!
ReplyDeleteSO fantastic, geralyn!!! what a great idea!!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this idea. Now I just wish I had more ampersands in my stamp collection!
ReplyDeleteYou...my friend...are a genius! That's such a great idea. I love the idea of using a letter. I just might have to lift this idea when my daughter is born and use "L" for Layla. Thanks for the inspiration...again!
ReplyDeleteWow! Looks beautiful! Good for you! :-D
ReplyDeleteThis is so neat! Congrats on the Crate DT - so well deserved!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Danielle
I believe this is my first time visiting your blog and I'm reading back through a bunch of your posts, as I find your work very inspiring (congrats on making the SC team, btw!).
ReplyDeleteIronically, I recently stamped an ultra simple verison of this for a background paper on this layout here: http://doublehdesign.blogspot.com/2011/08/h2the-anniversary-layout.html