Layered Floral Congrats Tags
By Jyoti Adhikari

02/13/2025

Creating handmade tags is a wonderful way to add a personal touch to any gift or celebration. Today, I’m sharing two beautifully layered tags—one in blue and green and the other in peach and orange. These tags feature delicate floral embellishments, a die-cut sentiment, and a layered design that gives them extra dimension. Let’s dive into the process of making these elegant tags!

Creating the Base Layers

To start, I selected two different color schemes—one in cool blue and green tones and the other in warm peach and orange. Each tag is composed of two layers: a smaller tag cut from patterned paper and a larger solid-colored tag to coordinate. The contrast between the patterned and solid cardstock helps the design stand out while keeping everything cohesive.

Adding the Die-Cut Sentiment

For a decorative touch, I used a Congrats Streamer Script die to cut the sentiment along the side of the smaller tag. This technique adds an elegant detail and allows the solid background layer to peek through, enhancing readability. Once both layers were die-cut, I adhered the smaller patterned tag onto the larger solid tag, ensuring the alignment was just right. The layered effect adds depth and makes the design more visually interesting.

Die-Cutting and Coloring the Flowers

To decorate the tags, I used the Daisy Trio Craft Die to cut multiple flowers from white cardstock. For a natural and vibrant look, I colored the flower centers yellow using COPIC markers. The bright centers bring a touch of warmth and contrast to the crisp white petals. I carefully placed the flowers on each tag, adhering some with glue for a flat effect and others with foam tape to add dimension.

Adding the Final Embellishments

To complete the tags, I added a few sparkling jewels as embellishments. These little details catch the light beautifully and give the tags an extra special touch.

These layered floral tags are perfect for celebrating a special occasion. The combination of patterned and solid cardstock, dimensional flowers, and a bold die-cut sentiment makes them both elegant and versatile. Whether used for a gift, party favor, or decoration, they bring a handmade charm that’s sure to be appreciated!

I hope you enjoyed this creative process. Which color combination do you like best—blue/green or peach/orange? Let me know in the comments!

Hugs,

Jyoti

Supplies

2669 Congrats Streamer Script

pp2100 Birthday Fun 6x6 pack

2670 Daisy Trio

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PSC#123 ABC - Anything but a card - It's Snowing! A Winter Tag
by Rachel Duong

12/18/2024

Hi crafty friends! It's Rachel here to share my project and remind you about the Poppystamps Challenge this month - Anything But A Card! Create a tag, ornament, or anything but a card! Use just one Poppystamps stamp or die on your project. You have until 12 am US EST on December 29 to link up your design.

I created a large tag with Poppystamps Nordic gnomes and elves in a joy-filled snow scene. Do you see one of the elves has tossed his hat in the air?! I imagine my tag on a large gift from a group of friends. There is tons of room on the back for signatures and messages.

To create this tag, I used a large piece of heavyweight pale blue cardstock. I diecut the Poppystamps Nordic gnomes and elves out of watercolor paper. (The dies are listed below). I painted the pieces with distress ink in varying intensities. I glued the pieces together.

Next I adhered the "Nordic Treeline" in the middle of the tag. I layered a few pieces of white cardstock for the snowy ground. Then I splattered the tag with watered-down white acrylic paint. I covered part of the faces to keep them visible.

I stamped the sentiment from the "Holiday Banners" stamp set in red ink. I cut it out with the Poppystamps "Word Balloons" die set. I also chose a preprinted thick, gold foiled Merry Christmas circle sentiment. I arranged the images and then glued the pieces down allowing them to go off the edge. I love the way it looks adding extra character, making the scene come alive.

I also overlapped the gnomes for depth and dimension.

I trimmed the top corners, punched a hole in the center, affixed a protector and threaded burlap twine through the hole.

Lastly, I painted light gray shadows under their feet for the finishing touch!

I hope you love this tag as much as I do! Please play along in the December challenge. I can't wait to see your creation!

Happy Holidays!

Supplies

2641 Nordic Sweet Elf

2667 Nordic Joyful Elf

2642 Nordic Forest Gnome

2644 Nordic Dancing Gnome

2627 Nordic Treeline

2380 Word Balloons

CB517 Holiday Banners

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Anything But A Card
by Lisa Elton

12/11/2024

Hello friends, Lisa here today with a challenge reminder! This is an easy one as well as fun. You're invited to make anything but a card! It doesn't have to be a Christmas project. You're free to create whatever you like for any occasion. My project is of the Christmas variety, an idea I found on Pinterest. I plan to use them as tags on packages that can then be hung on the tree! Here's how they all came together.

First up, I used the simple rings die to cut three circles. They were ink blended with light blue ink then topped with MB rub on snowflakes. Each of these was then backed with another white circle, their back sides together. This covered those little lines and creases you get on the reverse side of some die cuts.

The circles were then glued to the backs of 3" embroidery hoops. I purchased mine on Amazon.

Each hoop was topped with a red bow from the Nordic Wreath set.

A trio of sweet little trees from the Nordic Treeline went inside each ring.

Thin pine sprigs from the Simple Floral Bundle, cut from aqua and silver glitter cardstock, were tucked into the bows.

Each scene got it's own hand cut snowy hill cut from glitter cardstock. This was adhered to the outside of the hoop to add more depth to the design.

And finally the star of each show! First up the Sweet Nordic Snowman.

He's joined by his friend, the Nordic Bundled Bear!
And finally, the Joyful Elf!

They all received a twine hanger. This was an easy process and they all went together very quickly! Now it's your turn. We can't wait to see what you create and share with us. Have a great day, friends!

Supplies

2575 Simple Rings

2646 Nordic Wreath and Bow

2627 Nordic Treeline

2576 Sweet Nordic Snowman

2643 Nordic Bundled Bear

2667 Nordic Joyful Elf

2663 Simple Floral Bundle

GP1006 Festive Glitter Pad

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PSC#123 ABC - Anything But A Card

12/01/2024

Welcome to the Poppystamps Challenge! We're so happy you've stopped by, and we sure hope you'll join us! On the first of the month, we announce a new Poppystamps Challenge with a central theme. The design team will provide samples for inspiration, and you can play along through the end of the month for your chance to win.

The winner of our blog badge for the Poppystamps Challenge Challenge #122 Leaves Are Falling- Autumn is Calling is Yuko F.

The lucky winner of the draw (chosen by random number generator) for the monthly prize is Darnell!

Please contact me (Jeanne) at [email protected] to claim your prize.

Want to play?

The rules are simple - just create a project following the theme, use at least one Poppystamps image or die, and link it up here. The design we love best will receive our winner badge to proudly display on their blog, and one lucky random winner will receive a prize. You don't have to have a blog to play. You can link to any online gallery. In fairness to other players, we reserve the right to remove entries that do not use at least one Poppystamps image. We ask that you link a maximum of 3 entries to each challenge. You are welcome to link your design to other challenges. Grab our badge to post on your blog post or sidebar!

PSC#123 ABC Anything BUT A Card It seems like once fall announces it's arrival it's all about the holidays. Better get a jump on all of your gift giving, whether it's a bitty bag of holiday, or some home baked pumpkin bread - the little details make even the simplest gifts more heart felt . This month we're looking for Anything but a Card. We'd love to see how you make things extra special with home made tags and treat bags, garlands of die cut images, and other paper crafts. How about a page layout of your favorite holiday memory. The challenge is not limited to Holiday - you can choose ANY occasion or event. It's your choice, just be sure to use at least one Poppystamps image (stamp or die) on your project!

Need a little inspiration? Here are some samples from our design team. Want a closer look? No worries.. we'll be featuring these projects on Wednesdays throughout the month, so you can see how each project was created.

Meet our December guest, Stephanie Lanzalotto, who was selected and is introduced by our DT member Lisa Elton! Stephanie has been a treasured blogging friend for a few years now! It's always a treat to visit her blog where she shares her CAS and clean and layered works of art. I love it when she throws in one of her pretty floral makes!

Stephanie Lanzalotto

Blog : My Ink Well

Instagram: @slanzal

I live in the beautiful Garden State of New Jersey not far from the coast where the ocean is my most favorite place to be. I have a very craft supportive husband and two grown sons who always have a positive word about my art. As long as I can remember, I have always had a craft du jour from knitting, to macrame, quilting, stenciling and scrapbooking... When I saw a card making demonstration that included heat embossing in about 2004, I was instantly hooked and I have not looked back. It is my passion, my therapy my joy and a large part of my social network. I have had the good fortune of meeting several card makers over the years which has been such a great pleasure. I am so, so thrilled to be here as Guest Designer for this challenge.

Now it's your turn! Need a little more motivation? How about a prize? The winner (chosen at random) of this challenge will receive a $20 Gift Certificate to spend on their favorites from the store!

You have until 12 am US EST on December 29 to link up your design here! We'll start a new challenge and announce the winners on January 1!!

Thanks for joining us! We can't wait to see what you make!

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Happy Easter
by Lisa Elton

03/19/2024

Have you checked out all of the sweet bunnies in the Poppy shop? My goodness, so much cuteness to choose from! I've picked out two sets to share with you today. One on this card and one for a fun little bonus project! But first, lets break down how this card went together, shall we?

The Circling Frame was cut using light yellow paper. I added an adhesive to the back so that all of the pieces would stay intact.

Next came the bunnies cut from white cardstock. A little Copic coloring was added to their ears, nose and eyes.

They needed something to nibble on, as all bunnies do. Greenery from the Floral Vase Pop Up set worked perfectly.

Again... aren't they just the sweetest pair! Okay, now for that bonus project.

A cutie little tag attached to some chocolate bunnies for our Sweet P! I used the Whittle Panda Pick Up, popped in one of the Bunny Face die cuts for a driver, added a Spring Banner and her initial from the Marzipan Alphabet.