Friday, October 25, 2013

snowy noël {pti blog hop}

Have yourselves a rustic little Christmas.

snowy noel.


I love that the PTI blog hop this month is to create a set of 5 tags... everything looks prettier in a set!

snowy noel.


Having just gotten some new supplies (this stencil and this embossing paste), I knew immediately what I wanted to create.  A very soft, rustic Christmas tag in kraft and red.

snowy noel.


I started out by stamping the "noel" sentiment in "red current" fresh ink.  It's a pigment ink (slow-drying) so I had time to throw on some clear embossing powder and heat-set it.  I love the bit of added texture it gives the tag.  Next, the stencil: I think there's a tool you're supposed to use to spread the paste around, but I just slopped it on with my hands (goodbye, manicure. ha ha)  The texture is dreamy, and it doesn't take as long to dry as I thought it would.  I left the tags for about 30 minutes and came back to perfectly dried paste.

snowy noel.

My favorite part has to be the vellum holly leaves.  I cut the berries out of vellum as well and then used a 2-way glue pen to add adhesive before dunking them into some red glitter.  Messy, but totally worth it.

That's all for me - have a great day, and happy hopping!



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67 comments:

  1. Miriam PrantnerOctober 25, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    I love stencils and embossing paste and these tags are just stunningly sweet and simple, love!

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  2. UnknownOctober 25, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    Beautiful tags! Need to try this embossing paste!

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  3. Leigh PennerOctober 25, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    Gorgeous tags, Elena! I just got that stencil and embossing paste in the mail yesterday-- I love how you used them!

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  4. SusanOctober 25, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    So beautiful!!

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  5. Nancy Penir October 25, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    Beautiful rustic scene! Embossing paste? Need that for sure!

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  6. Connie MacFarlaneOctober 25, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    Gorgeous Elena!

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  7. LoriOctober 25, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    Love these, they are perfect!!

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  8. Jill NorwoodOctober 25, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    Elena I love your tags my dear! I have this stencil too and love it!!! Love your design!!!

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  9. The Apple CrateOctober 25, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    So pretty! I love the vellum holly leaves.

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  10. Jacquie SouthasOctober 25, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    Exquisite & charming - delicate & rustic!

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  11. Marcia HillOctober 25, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    CAS and just lovely! :0)

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  12. MarybethOctober 25, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    Pure perfection! Gorgeous and photographed beautifully too!

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  13. Diana KOctober 25, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    Absolutely love.

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  14. CarolanneOctober 25, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Just beautiful!

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  15. nancyOctober 25, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    These tags are charming, Elena. Just my style for Christmas wrapping.

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  16. Helen F.October 25, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    White, red on kraft ~ Oh myyyy! Your tags are so beautiful, Elena!

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  17. Nancy GuseOctober 25, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    Elena, your tags are gorgeous!!

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  18. ~amy~October 25, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    darling...the white on kraft is excellent and the sparkly berries, perfect!

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  19. WendyOctober 25, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    Love your tags, they are beautiful...those little vellum leaves add a nice touch with the embossing paste snow.

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  20. TerriOctober 25, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    Great tags. Love the stenciling effect. Your photography is wonderful too!

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  21. RhondaOctober 25, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    Very pretty Elena. I love using the modeling paste.

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  22. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)October 25, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    Swoon, love, love, love, which ribbon is this?

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  23. SadieOctober 25, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    So simply elegant!! Just loving everything about your tags!

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  24. Debby HughesOctober 25, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    Yey, so great to see you getting pasty LOL! I don't have a tool thingy either I just use a scrap of card. Your tags are pure CAS awesomeness and I just LOVE them!

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  25. KristiiOctober 25, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    So pretty! I love the color combination! The pops of red are perfect!

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  26. AnonymousOctober 25, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    Sweet tags, Di

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  27. Joni AndayaOctober 25, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    Adorable Elena! So soft and distress love it!

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  28. Cecilia HsiehOctober 25, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    Love the red and white on Kraft Elena!

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  29. Jody GreenOctober 25, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    These are so pretty! Great job!

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  30. Jodi_EOctober 25, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    Stunning!

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  31. DarnellOctober 25, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    Soft, rustic? Mmmm, no, sheer elegance all the way, Elena!! I'm blown away. I want that present, too. Can you adopt me and have me come to your house for Christmas, please?! Hugs, Darnell

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  32. WidaOctober 25, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    major love. MAJOR

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  33. AnonymousOctober 25, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    Wow you are amazing!!!! Your tags are super CAS yet elegant!!!! love it!!!! May

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  34. Kirsty VittetoeOctober 25, 2013 at 7:06 PM

    So so pretty!

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  35. jintyoo7October 25, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    Oh la lah! Beautiful, I LOVE the texture and the contrast of the smooth vellum holly leaves!

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  36. MichelleOctober 25, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    So beautiful! Love the presentation!

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  37. NhDeSiGnSOctober 25, 2013 at 10:12 PM

    Absolutely lovely

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  38. MichelleOctober 25, 2013 at 10:48 PM

    Beautiful, Elena! The texture of the tags is gorgeous!

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  39. DebOctober 25, 2013 at 11:18 PM

    Love the combination of red glitter and kraft!!! And the vellum leaves are fab! You know, I have never thought of using that stamp set for a tag. Great idea!

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  40. StephanieOctober 25, 2013 at 11:27 PM

    So soft & so pretty. These are just gorgeous!

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  41. Tracey McNeelyOctober 25, 2013 at 11:34 PM

    Cool tags, I think I need to take a closer look at the embossing paste.

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  42. jenOctober 25, 2013 at 11:46 PM

    These are heavenly! I adore the embossed snow & glittered berries!

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  43. Meredith MacRitchieOctober 26, 2013 at 12:11 AM

    SO gorgeous, I love how they're so simple and classic. The texture paste really adds something to them!

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  44. BeverlyBLOctober 26, 2013 at 12:40 AM

    So pretty. I love kraft and red. I'm also very into vellum at the moment, so love the holly.

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  45. Linda NicholsonOctober 26, 2013 at 12:56 AM

    These are stunning in their simplicity! Love them!

    Linda

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  46. AnnheidelOctober 26, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    These are so pretty! I love the snow on kraft and those glitter berries rock.

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  47. Dawn DarleneOctober 26, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    I just love your photo.. and yes your right, sets do make things look better! :) I think I'm going to have to make those yarn balls! :)

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  48. Mary-Anne VOctober 27, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    Gorgeous tag...love the use of the stencil.

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  49. Jennifer KOctober 28, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    Gorgeous. Love the clean and simple design along with the texture and colors.

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  50. maria f.October 28, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    You enabler, you. That stencil is precious. As are your tags.

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  51. Jennifer JacksonOctober 28, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    This is soooo pretty! I just ordered that same stencil - can't wait to get it!

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  52. Silke LedlowOctober 28, 2013 at 9:20 PM

    I love, love, love these gorgeous X-mas tags!!!

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  53. JennyOctober 29, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    I just adore those tags, never remember to use vellum.... must try harder :0)

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  54. GabbyNovember 1, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS on being one of the top three PTI tag challenge winners! LOVE your beautiful tags! Great neutrals w/the pops of red! The white holly and red glittered berries, as well as, the red sentiment, look terrific. :)

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  55. Lorie a.k.a.The PeddlerNovember 1, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    Simplicity is so beautiful. I love it!

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  56. Sue McRaeNovember 1, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    What a delightful tag with all its wonderful texture.

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  57. Lisa PetrellaNovember 1, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    Absolutely GORGEOUS! Love the texture, the color combo, the vellum leaves and the touches of sparkle!

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  58. Al HannahOctober 6, 2014 at 3:41 PM

    They are absolutely stunning. Thank you for sharing :)

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  59. Hope PersonsDecember 11, 2014 at 10:58 AM

    What did you use to create the stitch look along the edge of the tag?

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  60. JussstynkaSeptember 23, 2015 at 4:13 PM

    Tagi są obłędne! :D I love it!

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  61. RobinOctober 16, 2015 at 5:11 PM

    I love the stitch around your tags. Was it a punch? If not, what was your technique?

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    1. ElenaFebruary 11, 2016 at 3:12 PM

      hi Robin! the tag was made using a steel die: https://www.papertreyink.com/pti-dies/papertrey-ink-tag-sale-3-die-collection-set-of-2/

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  62. RozFebruary 11, 2016 at 1:44 PM

    I also love the stitching around the tag but it doesn't look like it went all the way through, how did you achieve this look. Tags are stunning x

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    1. ElenaFebruary 11, 2016 at 3:13 PM

      Hi Roz! thank you :) the tag was made using a steel die: https://www.papertreyink.com/pti-dies/papertrey-ink-tag-sale-3-die-collection-set-of-2/

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  63. rosebudinnhOctober 15, 2016 at 8:46 PM

    I just love this TAG... sharing with my friends on facebook.....

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  64. UnknownOctober 3, 2017 at 7:18 PM

    What is the name brand of the noel stamp?
    Thank you
    Jacki

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    1. ElenaOctober 3, 2017 at 7:26 PM

      hi Jacki! it is by Papertrey Ink: https://www.papertreyink.com/stamps/think-big-favorites-8-mini-stamp-set/

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