The Creative Bug Just Keeps on Biting

Two very different results to the same concept. A tag with a side pocket containing a little attached book.

The creative bug has bitten again

I went looking for something I wanted to use on my latest project but instead found some beaded trim I have had for ages. For some reason it reminded me of a "how to" video I had watched on YouTube.

I went looking for the inspiration and found lots of new ideas before I found what I was looking for.

https://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=nd9zmZK0gH0  if you are interested in seeing the inspiration.

Here is what I came up with. Please notice the beaded trim along the bottom of the pocket.

Fairy packed up

Fairy unpacked to show off tags

Santa packed

Santa unpacked

To use as a gift there is still room for a gift card in the lower pocket and all sorts of room in the upper one. I think they would be great additions to journals as a place for special memories.

I have plans on making at least a few more. (the package of paper bags held 12)

Advent Junk Journal

I have finished one of the most time consuming projects that I have attempted in years. I am pleased with how it came out but even more pleased it is over. Funny how you can be so enthusiastic about something and a few months later almost hate it. If it had not already been promised I would have put it with my other UFOs.

Here are pictures from front to back. Hope you enjoy the show.

All the pages were coffee stained. The tags are a mixture of free downloads, old Christmas cards and stamped images on music.

Am I proud of this? Yes! and proud I saw it through, in spite of numerous setbacks and days of creative block.

I do hope it goes to a loving and appreciative home. (feels almost like sending my child out into the world)

New inspiration

You never know where inspiration will come from. When I finished the tags in my last post I had 2 strips 12 x 4 left over. I ended up folding them lengthwise and cutting them in half to get four 2 sided tags 6 x 2.

My sister had shared some silhouettes made with her new die set.

4 tags destined for a future accordion book

Decorative tags for inspiration

Then I made the tags using more of the silhouettes.

Both were quick and fun to do. I just hope my creative juices keep on keeping on.