Good morning! I'm happy to be sharing another tag today. Are you getting sick of me yet? I sure hope not! :) Today's sponsor for the 25 Days of Christmas Tags is A Jillian Vance Design.
I added a banner sentiment to finish off the focal point. Now this is my favorite part....the tag base is not paper. It is balsa wood. I was a little nervous to cut it with a die because it is pretty delicate, but it worked perfectly, and I adore the way it looks. I wish I could super size this tag and hang it on the wall or prop it up on our mantle all winter long. It reminds me of the dimensional wood cut signs that are so neat.
ETA: A few of you have asked about the balsa wood. I bought it at Hobby Lobby over a year ago, but I looked it up online and they still sell it. It comes in several sizes, but the one I used was 1/16"x 6"x 36". It is super long, but very thin, so I easily cut off a piece with scissors and ran it through the die machine. I think the important part of the dimensions is the 1/16" thickness.
Well friends, I'm so glad you visited today! If you want some more inspiration, head on on over to Tracey's blog next. You'll definitely find it there. :)
Two lovely trees give the warmest wishes - TFS
ReplyDeleteYour tag is gorgeous! I love everything about it! The balsa wood is a beautiful background!
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic. I wondered what the tag base was. At first glance it looked like a nice textured paper. Love the trees and the banner. [Bunny]
ReplyDeleteI love these trees! And the Kraft background!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty tag!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute. I didn't know you could cut balsa wood with a die.
ReplyDeleteClean and simple tag.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. thanks for sharing
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Love the earthy look Lindsey, this is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite tags across this entire 18 days! Just love it!
ReplyDeleteI like the "natural" simplicity of this tag!
ReplyDeleteThis is darling, Lindsey. I'm loving the woodgrain background and those amazing trees. This tag has most definitely inspired me, and I will be doing something with this....for sure. Have a blessed day. Can't wait to see what comes next.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Pretty tag! Love the trees and sentiment!
ReplyDeleteWhat you did with that balsa wood is incredible I've never seen anyone use balsa wood before but how you used it makes me what to go buy some and try it now love everything about this tag it turned out so stunning and beautiful thanks for inspiring me today and thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteCute tag! I love that those trees are on balsa wood. That sounds fun to try- it looks fabulous.
ReplyDeleteMy mind went immediately to the planes my Dad would build us from Balsa wood! I've read, and reread your description, and cannot find your source for that wood, Lindsey... will you share it?
ReplyDeleteJust love the woodsy backdrop for those darling trees - your tag is fabulous! xx
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Of course! It is a large sheet of balsa wood that I bought from Hobby Lobby. I think there were different sizes (I bought it more than a year ago), but the one I have is 1/16x6x36. It's really long! I just used scissors to trim off a portion and ran it through the die machine.
DeleteWhat a lovely scene you've created and the wood tag definitely adds a lot of wonderful warmth and texture! Thanks so much for sharing and inspiring!!!
ReplyDeleteA delicious rustic scene, Lindsey ... love the wood ... perfect with those cute trees! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous tag, Lindsey ! Love the combination of the green tree with neutral colours. Thanks so much for the inspiration. Have to see here for wood sheet, such a fabulous and clever idea !
ReplyDeleteGreat combination of the trees and banner. I like the natural look.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty tag, and it's so cool that you cut balsa wood for the base!
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