Because my New Year desk theme is PINK I chose light pink and off-white papers. My tag measures 6" X 3". I used my trusty round clock to cut a curve at the top of the tag. Because the pink didn't at all go with the clock colors, I cut a long curve allowing the clock image to stand out. Glue pieces together as well as a co-ordinating paper for the back to give sturdiness. I pinked the bottom edge, punched a hole at the top for my jump ring.
Make two copies of this wonderful vintage New Year's card. Cut one around the clock face, the second around bells. Position and glue full image on tag, use Pop Dots to place bells on top of whole image. Gold glitter the bells and clock edge.
Copy and cut out New Year's baby. (Did you note the cute baby containers on my craft desk - perfect for January!)
Position baby as though he is walking into the New Year. Glitter gold his bell, a pom pom cut in half and hot glued is all he needs. Make sure your glitter is dry before moving on to next step (or glitter at end of project - LOL! makes sense now!)
Rosettes and fringe. I used pink crepe paper, but you could also use pink paper. Accordion fold 12" for the large rosette, pink one edge. Glue one long side, circle around other long side until they meet. Position pleats to appeal, press center with finger to keep in place. Hot glue in place on back where you have created pressed center. Repeat behind bell 6" strip, pinking at about 1/2", position, hot glue in place. Flat accordion piece about 10", line of hot glue on back, position.
I love to decorate the back of my tags for a finished look. You can cover the center of rosettes with more vintage images, words, jewels, anything at all. I covered my fringe with my blog name.
There you have it! Supplies on hand, easy steps, cuteness for the New Year. 
I hope you will be inspired To TAG ALONG with me. Please be sure and leave a comment if you create a tag inspired by mine or one of your own. I will be sure to visit! Happy New Year, Elizabeth
15 comments:
I LOVE your stuff!! That is so "me"!! Fantastic job-thanks for sharing!
Happy New Year to you ELizabeth!!!
Your TAG is awesome...of course!!! You do have the talent for crafting.
I hope to make one soon. Need to get more ink for the printer first and then will use your cards.
Warmly,
Deb :)
Oh how cute! I adore your tags! Love your style! Happy New Year! And a wonderful year to come!
Such lovely tags. Still working on embellishing my version. I never thought of decorating the back. Great idea.
Maureen
Hey E. That is just the prettiest card. I adore it, I really do. I plan on joining the fun. Every aspect between picking the colors to cutting the curves and adding the accents seems greek to me. I can spot beautiful. I think I have a good eye for it and I thought I had imagination but I don't have what you've got. Have you ever touched anything that didn't come out precious?
Happy, Joyous, Wonderful New Year to you! XXOO's, Tracy :)
Wouldn't it be my luck that my printer broke this week?!
I will just have to admire yours. That baby New Year is so darn cute!
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Julie
Darling tag...so kind of you to share...Happy New Year my friend!
Oh, dear E! The New Year's tag is so adorable! Where DO you find these precious images? I LOVE the idea of adding glitter to add a little shine...and thanks for the "tutorial" on rosette making...who knew it could be so easy? I just love the pink!
I found the most adorable papers...BoBunny Valentines...just wait til you see them! Can't wait for the February tag along!
Eeeeek ! That is ADORABLE !!! :) Happy New Year !!!
Fabulous, Elizbeth! If I wasn't at my Mother-in-laws right now, I'd be breaking out my crepe paper and making some rosettes!
Happy New Year to you! Hope it's a wonderful year for you and yours--looking forward to all the beautiful things you'll create this year!
so very creative. I love the look of your beautiful tag.
I just need to get some color-ink for my printer...I would love to try to make one.
I'm not much of a paper person, but it looks so pretty I will have to try.
Happy New Year!
So cute, Elizabeth! ♥
Elizabeth,
Finally, a tutorial on your cute stuff! Oh Boy! I am goign to get busy! For now, I am going to make yours, but hopefully I will get so that I can come up with my own ideas.....thank you, thank you, thank you! I just had no clue how to get this done!!!!!!! Happy New Year Sweetie!
I love the Tag Along idea! And the New Years tag is so creative and has many great elements...
Happy New Year!
Mandi
Happy New Year Elizabeth. I suspect you have no idea how many people you inspire!
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