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Glittering Snowflake gift tag tutorial

Monday, 19 October 2009, 6:15 | Category : Backgrounders, Tutorials
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Dress up a package with glittering snowflakes in bold, modern color with this easy project. Hot pink looks sassy on a kraft shipping tag but why not try turquoise glitter for a sophisticated look or even black for unexpected drama!

I find the secret of using glitter for an intricate design like this is the kind of powder that forms a sticky surface when you heat it – I used Stamp n Bond by Stampendous but you may find other brands too.

Ready? Let’s get started! You can click through for a bigger version of the picture on any of the steps if you’d like it.
Supplies:

Swirling Snowflakes Backgrounder
Christmas Expressions
Shipping tags
Versamark ink by Tsukineko
Frost White pigment ink by Clearsnap
Stamp n Bond by Stampendous
Ultrafine glitter
Labels Four Nestabilities by Spellbinder
Twill tape
Gold metallic thread or fine cord
Eyelet punch (or other small hole punch)
Eyelet (optional)
Heat gun
Note:
It’s useful to have several pieces of scrap paper on hand for this project – use one sheet if you follow my method for stamping with the backgrounder, a second sheet for the Stamp n Bond powder and a third one for the glitter. That way, you don’t end up with anything stuck where you don’t want it or glitter mixed in with your sticky powder!
Die cut or punch a shape from a shipping tag to fit the sentiment (you’ll get several from one tag if you’re making multiples of these). I used the third die up in the Labels Four Nestabilities set here. Stamp sentiment with Versamark and sprinkle Stamp n Bond on top. Return excess powder to the jar.
Get your glitter and scrap paper ready to go so you can move quickly with the next step. Heat the Stamp n Bond powder just until it goes clear and shiny (you can see it starting to go on the left here, the powder on the right is still unmelted). I use a bamboo skewer to hold down the piece so I keep my fingers out of the way – those guns get hot!
Dump lots of glitter on top and wait a few minutes for it to cool right down before you tip off the excess glitter and return it to the jar. You can use a soft brush to gently clean off any final stray bits of glitter.
Use the Frost White ink direct to paper to define the edges of your shape.
Punch a hole at the top and set an eyelet if you’re using one. Loop gold thread or cord through the hole.
Now ink up your Swirling Snowflakes backgrounder with Versamark and repeat the steps, this time with your full shipping tag (Versamark > Stamp n Bond > heat gun > glitter). I like to lay the inked stamp face up on the desk and lay the tag on top, cover with a piece of scrap paper and smooth over with my hand to get good ink coverage before adding the Stamp n Bond powder.

Don’t forget to wait a few minutes before you tip off the extra glitter – it sticks best if the melted powder is allowed to cool fully!
Thread a scrap of twill through the hole in the main tag and then push the ends of the gold thread of the sentiment tag through, going from the front to the back. Wrap the thread tightly round the twill and tie it to make a “waist” just above the top of the tag.

I hope you enjoyed this simple project and maybe you’ll be be inspired to glitter up a few creations for Christmas!

Could you use a little something extra for those holiday projects? I used Christmas Expressions from the Mona Lisa Moments line for my project – it’s a wonderfully versatile set of sentiments with something for just about any style of project. Just leave a comment on this post before Thursday noon EST and you’ll be in the running to win a set for yourself!

Thanks for stopping by – happy stamping!

Joanne

21 Comments for “Glittering Snowflake gift tag tutorial”

  1. 1Andi Sexton (rrlscrapgal)

    wrote on 19 October 2009 at 6:44

    Super tutorial! I hate to admit how much glitter I have.. that has not been used because I am glitter challenged!!!

    I’ll have to give this a try:)

  2. 2Mary H.

    wrote on 19 October 2009 at 7:49

    Thanks for the step-by-step. I love your glittered tags!

  3. 3alcoholinky

    wrote on 19 October 2009 at 8:18

    I’m going to have to buy this backgrounder even though I’ve given up making Christmas cards. The DT have made so many beautiful items with it and this is another to add to the list! LOL

  4. 4Hazel

    wrote on 19 October 2009 at 8:24

    Great tut, Joanne – thank you – it might tempt me to get some of my neglected glitter out! x

  5. 5Trudi

    wrote on 19 October 2009 at 9:18

    I luv bling bling things! I have a small “tub” that I keep full of sparkly diamond like glitter with a little spoon to easily apply…I need to expand into the other colors though! Your pink snowflakes are stunning!

    ~Trudi

  6. 6Lorraine

    wrote on 19 October 2009 at 13:57

    Thanks for this little tutorial ..I have got some blue glitter so must have a go at this as it looks really good on the shipping tag

  7. 7Lottie

    wrote on 19 October 2009 at 15:13

    Fabulous – what a great idea – thanks for the tute – must give it a go.

  8. 8Linda C.

    wrote on 19 October 2009 at 18:54

    Gorgeous tag! That background stamp is beautiful! Thanks for the tutorial!

  9. 9Teresa Blue

    wrote on 20 October 2009 at 4:27

    I have to admit that I avoid doing glitter things. You’ve made me want to give it a whirl again.
    T. Blue

  10. 10Lisa Somerville

    wrote on 20 October 2009 at 5:26

    Great tutorial, love the sparkly pink snowflakes!

  11. 11Mary Ashby

    wrote on 20 October 2009 at 5:30

    I often forget about my glitter, as I am a lazy stamper (if it’s not handy…). :) Nice work!

  12. 12Susan S.

    wrote on 20 October 2009 at 9:31

    Lovely tag and the colors are yummy. We all forget about that heat up glue for glitter but you are right it really works the best of anything for glitter adherence. Thanks for the chance to win such a useful set.

  13. 13Janice

    wrote on 20 October 2009 at 10:14

    Great tutorial Joanne. I wonder if your brush with pink glitter will change your crafting sytle lol!

  14. 14Lori Washburn

    wrote on 20 October 2009 at 12:49

    Great info Joanne. I love your tag~ fun colors and the glitter is beautiful. You do such nice work! :)

  15. 15Traceyr

    wrote on 20 October 2009 at 15:12

    Thanks Joanne for this tutorial. Clear and informative.

    :)

  16. 16Kim Badelt

    wrote on 21 October 2009 at 12:57

    Hi Joanne,

    thanks for the tutorial. I particularly like how you used a tag on a tag, and you can’t go wrong with glitter!!

    Kim

  17. 17Julia Stainton

    wrote on 22 October 2009 at 6:51

    Absolutely stunning Joanne!I love the pink glitter on kraft!

  18. 18Monika/buzsy

    wrote on 22 October 2009 at 10:36

    What a cute tag! Love that BG image and the pink glitter. FS!

  19. 19Linda Woerth

    wrote on 22 October 2009 at 14:46

    gorgeous tags, thanks for the step by step.
    Linda

  20. 20lenoria

    wrote on 27 October 2009 at 5:50

    Gorgeous tag and thanks for the tip on the heat and bond. the pink glitter is a wonderful idea on the tag.

  21. 21Mary Duffek

    wrote on 27 October 2009 at 6:27

    That’s a totally cool product….thanks for sharing!

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