Winter is cold and I don't like to be cold. Which is ok at the moment because we are in sunny (well, not as much right now as it usually is) San Diego. LOL Anyway, today's project is a little tag book I put together using the Simple Stories Vintage Fresh Snow collection. As my crafting supply is limited, you'll be seeing lots of things using only what I brought with me until they are all used up, and this collection is one of them.
UPDATED: I made a box for it. ETA pics.
A Valentine for my Valentine. I created this one from tags I cut by hand (of all things to forget to pack in my craft bag - TAG DIE! Good grief, I use tags ALL THE TIME!) This one is an accordion booklet, which I totally love. The cover is a separate piece from the booklet, a design I borrowed from Amity Bloom. Check out her adorable designs on her You Tube channel here.
I used the most beautiful collection by Simple Stories from a few years ago called My Valentine. If they were to re-release this one, I'd purchase it again in a heartbeat. Anyway, here's the cover.
Before I get to the faves, I want to thank everyone for visiting my blog, commenting, and leaving such sweet messages on my Facebook and Instagram accounts. I was so excited to finally reach 1 million visitors and the next thing I know it became a mill and a half!! My crafty heart is so happy sharing my creations, and it's so great to know I've been able to inspire you. Wishing you all the best in 2026!
Disclaimer: I've not included any of the Halloween projects, as I have yet to finish the journal cover and add everything to the book. Which I will do when I get home in March. But there are some faves included in that project for sure!
Mixed media tags Not only are the tags favorites, but so are the faux metal enamel tags. (Each photo is linked back to the original post with more deets and pics.)
Distressed ephemera dangles - We did this with vintage photos as well and they turned out so very cool. Fun technique and the end result is stunning.
This is one of my favorite projects to make. The design is by idaizee (see her youtube channel here). I love her simple, yet impactful, ideas! You can use one 12x12 paper (cut into 4 pieces), or four 6x6 sheets for this one, which is what I have done here. This is one I have made more than once. It's so much fun to decorate.
