Hello
Friends,
Recently,
Zoe has created some really adorable tag stamps
that
are super quick to make and perfect for the gift giving season.
I'd
like to share with you a way that I create templates for such items;
Like
the tags and even to help create cards.
It
takes a bit of time but once it's done, you have it ready to go.
I
use Microsoft word. However, I'm sure there are gurus out there
who
can work this in PS, paint or other editing programs
The
first thing I did with the tags, is create a sample page.
Mainly,
this step was for the sentiment.
I
wanted to make sure, I had ample room for it and the
"To/from"
that I'm adding in.
After
I'm satisfied, I do a measurement of the stamp itself.
These
images are all 1.5" x 1.5" so it made it super easy.
I
also approximate from the sample that my overall tag will be about 1.75 x 5.5”
So, You
ready?
Let
do this!! :D
In
MS Word: click insert, shapes, rectangle
Out
pops your image placement piece
(Note: the working piece
will always need to be selected by clicking on it)
Change to
format and size to 1.5 x 1.5"
Repeat this step to add the tag outline portion.
This
size will be 1.75 x 5.5.
Change the shape fill to no fill so that you can see the pieces you'll be working with.
Note: just to make sure
your pieces remain movable;
it’s always a good habit
to right click shapes, wrap text and click any option (square, tight, through
etc)
For
an update on this process, See Zoe’s video of How to use Digi Stamps in MS
Word.
It’s
the same concept
Move
the square to where the image will be located and it should look like this.
Add your text by drawing in from your text box option
Go to format, text box, draw in text box. Place the box where you want the font.
I
then add in my piece for the stamped sentiment using the first technique .
I've added a cut line and hole punch area but that’s not necessary.
There are two different end versions with these tags
so
I flipped them in the rotate option to mirror the effect.
Then
adjusted any pieces that may have moved accordingly
The
results will look like this
Holding down on the CTRL, I’m going
to select each piece.
Then copy and paste two times. I now have three of one side.
Repeat
on the next “flipped” tag, creating six tags in total
Again, adjusting any pieces that
might move out of place.
Delete all the extra placement pieces. Leaving only what I want to print.
here's my tags all colored up
and the gifts all ready to give out
I'm sure there are some things I forgot to cover but
I hope that you enjoyed this tutorial and found it helpful
Since I’ve got my tags ready to
go, If you'd like a copy of
the file to create your own using
Zoe’s Christmas tags.
Just send me an email to
and I'll link it back to you with a copy
Remember, it's MS Word
You should be able to edit and add in your own to/from names
Merry Christmas all!!!
Make it Crafty Products used:
Copic colors used:
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C00,1,2,3
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RV19,17,14,12
BG09,07,05,02,000
B18,16,14,12
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R29,24,22
G28,07,05
