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Christmas Theme & Giveaway Week- Day 4

Hi everyone, Eloise here and today I have some Stitched Christmas Tags to share with you all. I’ll be using the Sparkle Dot Patterns 1 stamp set to create my own shape that I can stitch. I’ll also be pulling in the Stitched Duo 1 Dies and Angel Friends stamp set to help create my tags as well.

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To begin, I cut out 6 tags from the Stitched Duo 1 die set, 3 from white cardstock and 3 from watercolour cardstock. I then ink blended some Tumbled Glass and Salty Ocean Distress Ink on the bottom of the three watercolour tags. Next, I used the line of dots stamp from the Sparkle Dot Patterns and stamped it in a Christmas Tree pattern. The line of dots has ten dots, so I masked off all but 1, stamped it down on the top of the tag in the centre with white ink on each tag. Then, I left two dots unmasked, and stamped them down with more white ink underneath the first dot and repeated the steps until all of the dots were stamped. I just stamping, adding one more dot at a time to create a triangle, for it to look like a Christmas Tree. Once I finished stamping all the layers of the tree, I clear heat embossed them all so the ink wouldn’t smudge while I was stitching.

Next, it was time to stitch. I poked through all the dots with a paper piercer so that I would have a guide for stitching. I’m using three shades of green thread, to have an ombre tree, to give a little extra to my tags. I did a simple back stitch through all lines of trees and also joined each line to make small triangles to give more interest to the stitching. I did three lines of each shade of green on each tag. Once all my stitching was done I adhered the normal white tag onto the back of each stitched tag to cover all the threads. Next, I used some Large Gold Star Sequins for the star on the top of the tree, then used some Berry Bright Sequins to adhere onto my tree, since I felt the colour scheme was fitting.

To finish up my tags, I used the Angel Friends stamp set and used the sentiment ‘Merry Christmas’ to stamp onto some black strips of cardstock. I white heat embossed them, trimmed them down and adhered them with foam tape onto the bottom of my tags. Then, I punched small holes at the top of my tags, threaded through some brown and white twine and my tags were complete.

I hope you were inspired to try to use the Sparkle Dot Patterns 1 stamp set to created stitched projects. I used the line stamp to create a Christmas Tree shape, but you could use the star or heart from the stamp set to create the same effect for a different theme of card or tag.

Now it’s time for another giveaway and today we’re giving away a 12 pack of the popular Tim Holtz Distress Oxide ink pads!

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Thanks so much for stopping by and celebrating Christmas Theme Week here on the blog!

Eloise

 

127 Comments

  1. Oh wow, these are fantastic, and so creative! Really like these tags! Top 3 crafty products of 2017… hmmm… Distress Oxide Inks for sure, even though I only got them very recently, I already love them! I also really like the new “confetti” style sequins – I mean the ones that have no holes in them, but they’re still a bit cupped. They look really nice on cards. Oh, and Nuvo drops – I am still having issues with these sometimes, but in general they seem really cool, and they come in such yummy colours!

  4. My favorite things are oxide inks, paper trimmer and stamping tool.

  6. So creative! My faves are the TH stamping tool, alcohol inks and Winsor and Newton markers!!

  8. These are very pretty. I like using watercolor paper also. It blends a LOT easier. Thanks for the video.

  10. Such beautiful tags Eloise, they are keepers (I hope) for the recipients. A lot of time nd love went into those.
    I am not sure if these products are from 2017 but that is when I got them…My Mini MISTI, 12 of the Distress Oxides and the one I haven’t got yet is the Hinged Alpha dies from EH. They are my fave products for this year.

  11. Oh I really like this modern look Christmas tree, so pretty & colourful, you can send me one anytime x

  13. I’m just catching up with the tag trend and you’ve given me great inspiration. I’m also just starting to collect a few Distress Oxide Inks and am loving them so far.

  14. My top three craft products oh that’s hard for a newbie, my t- set ruler, my score board & my Teflon bone folder, I use them every time x

  15. OMG, These trees are STUNNING!!! Really, it’s a wow! The way you made those trees is awesome, they came out so amazing and I love the colors, can you imagine putting those tags on special presents for special people in your life they would be wow’d. Thanks.

  17. Your tree tags are gorgeous, Eloise, gifts all on their own! A set of these would be a wonderful present! Top three this year: Nuvo drops, prismacolour pencils and my handful of copics. Improving my colouring is on the radar! Thank you for the distress oxide giveaway opportunity; I’d so love to try them…I think they’d be wonderful companions to my pencils and copics.
    ~carol

  18. I liked the Caterpillar Crop cutter,
    the We R Memory Makers Dial
    Trimmer and Distress Oxide
    inks!
    Carla from Utah

  20. the distress oxide inks would be one of them.
    The Misti is the larger size.
    The new embossing enamels and large glitter.
    the list could go on.
    Love the stitched Christmas tree. I’ve
    not had the courage to try stitching on
    my cards yet.
    thanks for sharing

  23. My 3 favorite crafting things in 2017: glitter pens, my new paper trimmer and gesso.

  24. These are awesome tags. The tree die is such a great design, and it’s just the right size.

  26. Such gorgeous tags!! I love the pretty background, sentiment, & trees!!

  27. Wow, Eloise, those are beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I have had a hard time envisioning how I would use those types of dies. This is something I would love to do, as a previously avid cross stitcher…. I miss those days. But tiny projects like these, I could do.

  29. Great video … such a cute tag! So glad I just ordered this stamp set!

  30. Wow!!! Adorable Xmas trees!!!
    My top 3 favorite crafting products are Misti, Big Shot and WRMK FUSE.

  31. I just bought my first oxide ink – not too good at it yet but I love the look. Such a pretty card.

  34. Oh my gosh, these are gorgeous! I can’t do without my MISTI, seriously the best tool ever! Also my Zig Markers and love my Prismacolor pencils.

  35. I LOVE THE STITCHED TREES!!!!!!!! And the background, all ombre, is great!

  36. Love these tags!
    I love the Distress Oxide inks, my mini MISTI and my PPP dies! Those are my top 3!

  38. Top 3 fav craft tools of 2017:
    Any clear stamps! Tom bow dual tip brush markers! And kuretake zig markers!

  39. How adorable! I love seeing the cross stitch design lately. It’s how
    I got started in crafting.
    My favorite three products from 2017 … hmmm… that’s tough!! lol
    I love the PPP Scallop Square die set and the stitched hexagons. And
    new to me this past month … some Copic markers!

  41. Love the stitched trees!

    I think my favorites for this year are my metal adapter plate for my delicate dies, some amazing sequins with stars and moons and my paper cutter.

  42. Love these tags. My top three favorite supplies from this year would have to be the Tim holtz stamp positioner, my various embossing powders, and the sizzixs big shot die cutting machine.

  44. Beautiful trees. Would love a chance to try out the distress oxides.

  45. What a cute idea! I love that you gave the tree an ombré look!

  46. Love the stitched details on these. My three are my Misti, copics, and my wink of Stella pens.

  48. These tags amazing! I am having a hard time picking just 3 favorites… but I will say my embossing heat tool, big shot and misti are the most valuable items I own.

  50. Thanks for sharing such a great idea. I’m making a card with this design right now. My three favourite crafty products for 2017 are Nuvo mousse, Trim papers and Zig markers . I don’t own your Sparkle Dot Pattern but I think they’re one of the best stamps of the year.

  51. Love your Christmas tree tags! My top three products this year are Nuvo Jewel drops, Brother P-Touch Embellish Machine, and Distress Oxides but I only own a couple so far.

  52. Wow, someone is going to very happy! I haven’t used distress inks yet but they are on my wish list. My 3 products for 2017 are my misti, my copics, and my fusing tool. Thanks for always inspiring me to create. Have a wonderful holiday season and my 2018 bring you many blessings.

  53. So cute and creative! And thanks for the chance to win, I’ve been wanting these but just couldn’t justify the expense atm!

  55. Love the creative stitching. My top 3 are distress oxide inks, my Misti and Chameleon markers.

  56. I love your cards! I have been hinting to my husband and my mother that I am convinced I need those oxide inks! =D

  57. My favorites for 2017- Tim Holtz stamp platform and trimmer and my new copics.

  58. I love stitching like this on cards – so pretty! I love the effect, don’t you? Favorite crafty products of 2017 huh? Hmmmm… my Copic markers (not new for 2017, but I use them on almost every card), my Brother Scan ‘n Cut (ditto) and my Clover bamboo circular knitting needles – they are AWESOME! I have never tried these kinds of inks before, but know a lot of crafty friends who love them. Thanks for the chance to win! Merry Christmas!

  59. that’s a hard one… I’ll say my stamping tool, the big shot and the zig markers

  60. My favorite products are the distress oxides, the stamping platform and PPP Product release.

  63. I love stitching projects, and this one is too cool for the holidays! My favorite products from the year include Distress oxide inks, my Silhouette, and good ole paper trimmer (k, new to ME because I replaced the old Making Memories one I’d had for 5+ years!).

  64. Eloise these are priceless. Something about handmade always adds a special kindness this time of year. Your color blending is wonderful and by using 3 shades of thread they truly do look ombre. Thanks so much for sharing these, they make my heart smile….

  65. The tree tags are so cute. Cross stitching on a card seems doubly crafty/thoughtful. Thanks.

  67. Love your pretty tags. Not sure if these are 2017, but some of my favorite crafting tools are: Spellbinders Platinum Die Cutting machine, Score-Pal, and my OttLite ( that I couldn’t see without).

  68. WOW!! These tags are fabulous and I thank you for the tutorial!! GENIUS idea!!!

  69. Not tried the oxide inks, they would be a new adventure for me.

  70. What fabulous stitched tags! My 3 favourite products this year was the Spectrum Noir clear sparkle pen, my Cuttlebug and Zig Markers!

  71. My three favoritenew crafty products this year were a Misti, Copic markers, and watercolors.

  72. Wow, these stitched tree tags are so beautiful! I think my favorite crafty items I’ve really enjoyed this year are my MISTI, Nuvo Drops and Zig Clean Color real brush markers.

  75. My favorite products for 2017 are my Hampton Art Stamp Perfect stamp positioning tool, the Distress Oxide inks(haven’t tried them yet but really want to), and Marvy Uchida LePlume II markers(love them). Love the card.

  76. Love those trees!
    MISTI, stamp shammy & cutting mat are my current favorites!

  77. Love the tags! So delicate.
    Top 3 for 2017: my misti, wink of Stella shimmer pen and my distress inks. Have tried the distress oxide yet.

  78. WOW this is so pretty and bless you for all those awesome stitches!

  79. WONDERFUL tags!
    LOVE the stitched trees and inking, they work perfectly with the sequins – WOW!
    The top products for me are the Sizzix Big Shot Plus (love my Big Shot, thinking the plus would be even bigger & better), Distress Oxide Inks (better, easier blending sounds amazing) and Zig Clean Color Real Brush makers (adding AWESOME to every piece).
    Thank You for the inspiration and the chance to win :)

  84. Hmm, I think my top 3 crafty things for this past year are: my Big Shot, MISTI, and Tonic Studios mini guillotine trimmer. I love the tags & creativity of using the sparkle dot set to make them!

  85. Yikes top 2017 … I have been busy trying to use up my stash! my most used items are distressed inks, my Silhouette and glossy accents … I know none of them are new … but they are my tools of choice.
    lovely tags – you are the sequins queen!
    Sandra

  87. Love this card!! Just got this stamp cant wait to try thisi idea. My favorite products this year would probably be the distress oxide inks, nuvo drops, and the cross stitch dies. I love to cross stitch and with these dies I can combine my love of this with my new love of making cards. Thank you for sharing you idea. Also thank you for the chance to win the second set of distress oxides inks. I have the first set but have been saving tonget the second:)

  88. So pretty. I’d love to win these oxides because I have yet to try them and have been seeing some amazing projects made with them. I can’t wait to try them out. Thank you for the opportunity. Happy Holidays!

  89. Wow!! What a super creative gorgeous tag!! I love them! And another woowwwww for this AMAZING giveaway!! The distress oxides are on my wishlist and I would lovvvveee to win 😊 Thank you for the chance 😊 My favourite 3 craft items this year are my new cuttlebug, a good collection of basic dies and new altenew products!

  91. My favorite things are my Silhouette Cameo, my rubber stamps and, of course, inks!

  92. Thanks for this great idea about how to use the Sparkle Dot Patterns !! About my top 3 products, I would say in no particular order, my stamping platform, my blender brushes and my A5 guillotine trimmer.

  93. What adorable tags this makes! Top three things for me this year are Tim’s stamping tool, Nuvo drops and these Distress Inks!

  95. Wow this idea is genius!! To use the Sparkle Dot Pattern stamp set for the tree is something I would have never thought about!! I want this stamp set sooo bad. Awesome idea. The tags look absolutely stunning.

  97. I LOVE those tags although I would have to grab them back from the recipient! My favorite products of 2017 are alphabet dies, my MISTI and my alcohol markers which I am slowly starting to try.

  99. Has so many good ideas here – thanks for the giveaway. I’d love to try these out ! My top 3 craft items this year are: rubber stamps, glitter paints and high quality watercolour pencils.

  100. Your tags are amazing! So much time and work it took to stitch these – You have so much talent – and patience!

  101. Beautiful tags! The stitching is just wonderful! That’s something I’ve been wanting to try, but somehow all my floss got misplaced when we moved and I haven’t come across it yet.

  102. What beautiful stitched tags. Just adorable. I’d love to make some of these. Merry Christmas

  104. Lovely tags! My top 3 crafting supplies from 2017 are Distress inks (Oxide and regular), as well as Copic markers. PPP Woodland Critters is one of my favorite stamp sets of the year.

  109. Such an awesome idea. I really want to try stitching on my cards. My favorite product this year has been watercolours. I love experimenting with them, as well as Gelato’s.

  110. Such beautiful stitching and Christmas trees! Your gorgeous back drop with the ombre blues really sets it off!!! Loving all of your inspiration, Eloise!
    As for new products, I have not gotten a thing! I DID order almost all of my copic marker refills which was over $500 and then added more dies, and Neenah paper so that’s where all my money went!! LOL!! Kinda got tired of not having so made a big purchase!!! Now to add to getting more dies because you are inspiring me to want all of these!!!

  111. My top 3 favorites this year are:
    1. Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pads (ALL the colors).
    2. Tim Holtz Stamping platform (makes my stamping look SO much better).
    3. Pretty Pink Posh stamps and dies (drool worthy) :)

    Happy holidays!

    1. Wowzers! Those tags are beautiful! I LOVE the stitching! As for my top 3 favorites this year, they would have to be:

      – MISTI
      -Gemini
      – Distress Inks

  115. What beautiful gift tags! Stunning! Thanks for the informative video! I haven’t had the money to buy much this year, so here are three tools that I felt on heavily when paper crafting: my Silhouette Cameo, my Creative Memories multipurpose tool, and my Fiskars trimmer! Thanks for the inspiration and for the opportunity to win!

  116. Awesome stitched Christmas tree tags! Thanks for the video! My 3 favorite products I got in 2017 are Distress Oxide Inks, Misti,l & Tim Holtz stamping platform!

  119. Got a whole bag full of embroidery yarn from my grandmother – now I now how to use some of the green threads :-) Thank you for amazing inspiration.

  120. Wow, what beautiful tags! Love the Stitched tree!! Top 3 crafty products – distress inks, patterened paper and stamps!!

  122. My top items are inks of any kind, my bone folder, and great paper

  123. These tags are so fun! I love the stitching :) My favorite tools this year have been the Misti, Silhouettw Cameo and Fuse tool.

  126. macrame bracelets and t-shirt head bands and diffuser necklaces just recently

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