Measured Layers on mini album tags.

For my continued series on how to make tags for my granddaughter’s mini album, I offer you this tutorial on how to make Measured Layers on the tags.

Measured Layers on mini album tags side 1

Measured Layers on mini album tags side 2

One thing that was not included in this tutorial is how to hide ribbon ends on the tags so they don’t show.  Wrap the ribbon around the layered feature piece before adhering it to the tag.  The two white strips on the ribbon, below, will hold two additional pieces of ribbon in place.

Attach ribbon before adhering the piece to the tag

Using regular packaging tape, or Scotch Tape, secure the ribbon tails to the back of the black card stock.

Adhere ribbon tails to the back of the black card stock

Add any other ribbon or lace you wish to over the ribbon on the front.

Adhere additional ribbon or lace

Then secure these tails to the back of the card stock as well with packaging tape.

Secure the tails on the back of the card stock

The ribbon on the front of this piece will act as a pocket for anything you may wish to have inserted.  A photo or a journal tag.  I’ve used a Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch, one from patterned paper and one from black card stock to act as a shadow, and attached the bottom of the body and the left bottom wing to act as the tag holder for the insert.

Ribbon pocket for an insert

I have created a tutorial video on making the front and back of one of the tags.  Your imagination and supplies are all that is needed to create your own Measured Layered tags.  I hope you enjoy this lesson in getting dramatic effects in your tag making.

Leslie

One apple didn’t fall far from the tree.

Our youngest daughter and her little family have moved from Arizona to California for  her husband’s work.  Both of them have moved far from family and friends and have lost their long standing friendships and relations because of the move.  It had been difficult to hear the sadness and longing in her voice as I talked with her on the phone.  I wanted to help but had no idea what to do…and I live a long way away from her and can’t be there for a hug and a cup of coffee while watching her adorable twins.

The next best thing I could think of was to get her thinking about making something for her new apartment.  Adding her creative touch to that new space to make the place her home.

You might have an idea how excited I was to hear the laughter and fun return in later conversations.  She told me of her plans to use stretched canvas over wooden frames on her dining room wall.  The wall decor is complete and I am so very proud of our daughter.  I hope you enjoy her creativity.  This is her take on “Eat,Pray, Love” and I think it is FABULOUS!

Stretched canvas home decor items

Hanging on the dining room wall

Our daughter made these home decor items when the twins napped or were put to bed for the night.  She needed some time to decompress from her little “Adrenaline Junkie” in the making.  That little one seems to have no fear!

Future surfer or skateboarder

She is even eager to help Daddy with hanging the curtains in their new home while sister steadies the ladder.  These two treasures give me a joyous heart.

Helping Daddy hang curtains

I hope you enjoy your week.

Leslie