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A Double Dose Of Congratulations

March 5, 2021 6 Comments

The secret is out. In the early hours of March 3rd, our daughter gave birth to twin girls by emergency C-section. Thankfully, despite being born at just over 34 weeks, Alexis (4lb 10oz) and Florence (4lb 1oz) are healthy and did not need to go into special care. CoVID restrictions in the UK mean that big sister Alyssa has not yet been able to meet them in person, so video chats are a lifeline. We’ve been chatting constantly and keeping up-to-date with the daily news. Congratulations to the whole family, life will never be the same.

So my project today probably won’t come as a total surprise. It’s a congratulations gift tag featuring the Itty Bitty Greetings Stamp Set and Ornate Frames Dies.

Folded congratulations gift tag created using the Itty Bitty Greetings Stamp Set and Ornate Frames Dies from Stampin' Up! #papercraftwithme

ORNATE BACKGROUND

I began my tag with a small 2-1/4″ x 2-1/4″ scrap of paper from the Ornate Garden 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper (DSP) pack. This pattern has a Mint Macaron background with an elegant gold fold design.

So using that as my inspiration I cut a 2-3/8″ x 2-3/8″ piece of Gold Foil Sheet. Then using Multipurpose Liquid Glue (Tombow) I mounted the square of DSP on top.

To complete this background layer I wrapped some Gold Metallic Edge Ribbon around it and secured the ribbon on the back with Tear & Tape Adhesive. Then I set it aside while I created the tag base.

I could have used coordinating Mint Macaron Card for the base but instead chose the lighter Soft Sea Foam Card. Using my Paper Trimmer I cut the card at 3″ x 6″. Then with the long side at the top I scored it at 3″. Finally, after folding the card along the scored line I sharpened the crease with a Bone Folder.

To turn this mini card into a tag I used the Detailed Trio Punch. I placed the card under the oval hole option on the punch and punched the hole just to the left of the crease. Then I threaded some Whisper White Twine from the Snail Mail Twine Combo Pack through the hole and tied it in a simple knot.

CONGRATULATIONS

Now I was ready to work on the “Congratulations” sentiment from the Itty Bitty Greetings Stamp Set.

Folded congratulations gift tag created using the Itty Bitty Greetings Stamp Set and Ornate Frames Dies from Stampin' Up! #papercraftwithme

Using VersaMark ink I first stamped the sentiment onto some Soft Sea Foam Card. Then I sprinkled the sticky ink with Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder and tapped off the excess. Finally, after removing a few stray specks, I melted the rest of the powder using my Heat Tool set on 2 (high).

This special sentiment needed some special treatment, so I went looking for a small but pretty die to cut it out. I found exactly what I needed in the Ornate Frames Dies.

After cutting out the Congratulations sentiment I was ready to complete the final assembly using Stampin’ Dimensionals. First I mounted the sentiment onto the prepared background piece, then I fixed that to the tag front and I was done.

I love this combination of pale greens and metallic gold. Now it just needs to be attached to the gift.

PRODUCT LIST

Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Gold Foil Sheets
Gold Foil Sheets
Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper
Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper
Snail Mail Twine Combo Pack
Snail Mail Twine Combo Pack
Gold 3/8" (1 Cm) Metallic-Edge Ribbon
Gold 3/8" (1 Cm) Metallic-Edge Ribbon
Itty Bitty Greetings Cling-Mount Stamp Set
Itty Bitty Greetings Cling-Mount Stamp Set
Versamark Pad
Versamark Pad
Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder
Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder
Heat Tool (Us And Canada)
Heat Tool (Us And Canada)
Detailed Trio Punch
Detailed Trio Punch
Ornate Frames Dies
Ornate Frames Dies
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Paper Trimmer
Paper Trimmer
Bone Folder
Bone Folder
Tear & Tape Adhesive
Tear & Tape Adhesive
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Stampin' Dimensionals
Stampin' Dimensionals

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  1. Meg Shepard says

    March 5, 2021 at 9:28 am

    Congratulations, Tracy! What wonderful news!

    Reply
    • Tracy Elsom says

      March 5, 2021 at 10:20 am

      Thank you Meg

      Reply
  2. Elizabeth Ames says

    March 5, 2021 at 11:14 am

    Congratulations on the birth of you 2 grandaughters. Being so far away from family and not being able to go and visit is very hard for all of us with loved ones that live either in other provinces or countries.

    Reply
    • Tracy Elsom says

      March 5, 2021 at 11:19 am

      Thank you Elizabeth

      Reply
  3. Cathy says

    March 5, 2021 at 10:35 pm

    Congratulations on the birth of your granddaughters.

    Reply
    • Tracy Elsom says

      March 6, 2021 at 6:14 am

      Thank you Cathy

      Reply

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