Good Morning, and welcome to My Mind's Eye Very Merry Blog Hop! This blog hop is all about fabulous Holiday projects, and tons of inspiration along the way! My Mind's Eye is giving away, not one, but three of their collections!!! You have the opportunity to win Holly Jolly, i Believe, and Union Square!!! To enter the contest, all you need to do is visit the following blogs in the correct order. However, there is more. Along the way, you will be searching for 12 key words that will reveal a secret phrase! When you have spelled out the phrase, simply email the fabulous Amber at amber@mymindseye.com
Here is the Blog List order:
MME blog to Tamara Jensen (www.tamarajensen.typepad.com)
· Tamara to Suzanne Sergi (www.scrappinthedetails.typepad.com)
· Suzanne to Amber Packer (www.amberpacker.com)
· Amber to Tiffany Smith (www.tifsmith.com)
· Tiffani to Karen Grunberg (www.karenika.com)
· Karen to Trisha Ladouceur (www.trishaladouceur.typepad.com)
· Trisha to Vicki Boutin (www.vickiboutin.typepad.com)
· Vicki to Jana Eubank (www.janaeubank.com)
· Jana to Sonia Thomason (www.soniathomason.typepad.com)
· Sonia to Anam Stubbington (www.anamstubbington.typepad.com)
· Anam to Gretchen McElveen (www.gretchenmac.blogspot.com)
· Gretchen to Bethany Kartchner (www.bethanykartchnerdesigns.blogspot.com)
· Bethany back to MME (leave a comment letting us know you are finished)
We will all be sharing our favorite My Mind's Eye project from the past year, or a Christmas project. I chose to share my Merry Christmas Tray of Tags, using the beautiful i Believe collection!
I know I have written how much I love creating tags on a tiny canvas! I chose to keep the color scheme the same throughout, so I used the coordinating embellishments. Of course, it is in the details, so I added jingle bells, tiny holiday sprigs, and tiny doilies! Now, my plan was to keep these tags on my tray, as I begin wrapping packages! However, my sister had other plans for them! They were packed securely, and sent on their merry way to Hutto, Texas! She did email me, to let me know how much she loved them! This simply made my day! I love sharing my craft,and making homemade items that others can enjoy, makes me happy too!
Details of the tags:
bird tag
I used a tiny white paper sack to tuck my tag inside. I added an extra detail, by using an embossing folder. The stamped sentiment was stamped with the i Believe stamp set. The bird is sweetly sitting on top of the fun holiday sprig!
pinecone tag
Now, this tag came together by accident! I did not like the finished tag, so I kept rolling it! it started to resemble the paper cones I created at Thanksgiving time. I instantly fell in love!!! The die I used is from Tim Holtz, and can be found {here}. It is perfect to hang from a package, or simply to tuck a sweet treat inside.
snowflake tag
Now, this season I was all about Snowflakes! I kept using this Sizzix die over, and over!
merry christmas tag
Dusted the preprinted title with tinsel glitter, and tucked a sweet Martha Stewart doily with a few holiday sprigs. (Wouldn't that sweet tiny red bird be the perfect finishing detail on YOUR holiday project????)
candy cane tag:
I just love this one! Simple, but oh so very merry, in traditional colors!
large two tags in one
Tag envelope
in the above tag, I simply created an envelope from the large tag shown in the snapshot above! Perfect for a gift card!
traditional holly tag
I hope you have enjoyed this tray of Very Merry Tags!
You have until Wednesday to hop, and visit all the blogs! A winner will be announced next Thursday!
There are two ways to win:
1. Email Amber with all twelve words in the secret phrase
2. We will randomly draw one of our designer's blogs, and choose a winner from the blog comments. So, the more comments you leave, the greater your chances are to winning!!!
Woohooo!!!! Sounds like fun to me,and I cannot wait to take a peek at what the others created!!!!
Now, hop on over to the fabulous, and talented Amber Packer!!!!
Have a Very, Very Merry Thursday!!!
Hugs,
have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and thanks for all your great inspirational ideas.
Posted by: Nicole | December 23, 2010 at 08:18 AM
Thanks so much for posting the list...I couldn't for the life of me find the beginning! Beautiful job your tags are lovely!
Posted by: scrapthat/dolly | December 23, 2010 at 08:29 AM
Your tags are beautiful!
Posted by: Suzy | December 23, 2010 at 08:34 AM
As always Suzanne...your work is gorgeous!!! :) miss u, my friend!
Posted by: Karen | December 23, 2010 at 08:35 AM
beautiful work...merry christmas
Posted by: Michele Marshall | December 23, 2010 at 08:40 AM
meravigliose tag! in particolare mi piace la Tag envelope, mi piace tantissimo il punch (?) che hai usato: che marca è?
Posted by: ciacchina | December 23, 2010 at 08:47 AM
Beautiful tags! I love all of the details, these are some tags that I would keep forever.
Posted by: Jamie Greene | December 23, 2010 at 08:49 AM
Such beautiful tags!
Happy blog hoppin'
and Merry Christmas!
Posted by: asarasota | December 23, 2010 at 08:54 AM
Your tags are so wonderful! Very festive :) Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Missy Whidden | December 23, 2010 at 08:55 AM
I love your tags and your tray, beautiful work
Posted by: Jenn Stewart | December 23, 2010 at 09:01 AM
These tags are to pretty to give away!
Posted by: Shawna K. | December 23, 2010 at 09:11 AM
Your tags are SO cute! I'm done making Christmas tags and cards this year but because of the amount I have to make each year, I'm also SO tired of the paper lines I chose this year and would love to try some MME Christmas next year!! I'm bookmarking your blog to come back to and hopefully I can get a head start on Christmas 2011.
Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Cathy | December 23, 2010 at 09:11 AM
Thanks for sharing these beautiful tags.
Posted by: Michele S | December 23, 2010 at 09:14 AM
Your tags are so pretty-a miniature work of art.
Posted by: Julie | December 23, 2010 at 09:14 AM
Your tags are so cute. Thanks for sharing them with us.
Lori in LA
Posted by: Lori P | December 23, 2010 at 09:15 AM
All of these tags are lovely! I really like the glittery snowflake ones...so fun!
Posted by: Kerry A | December 23, 2010 at 09:15 AM
Beautiful tags!
Posted by: Leigh Penner | December 23, 2010 at 09:35 AM
I love them all, the Merry Christmas tag is my favorite
Posted by: Tiffany H | December 23, 2010 at 09:36 AM
Oh Suzanne your tags are GORGEOUS!! I just love them all! SO great that you're finding time to be crafty AND blog...I haven't & feel so behind. :(
Posted by: Sara Rossi | December 23, 2010 at 09:38 AM
Amazing tags!!! I would LOVE to receive one of those beauties!
Posted by: Kelly | December 23, 2010 at 09:44 AM
My favorite is the bird tags. Loveliness!
Posted by: Helene | December 23, 2010 at 09:48 AM
OME Suzanne...your Christmas tags are just gorgeous...LOVE them all :)
Posted by: Laurajean | December 23, 2010 at 09:48 AM
Those tags are so beautiful!!! I cannot pick a favourite...but I think I may "borrow" the envelope one next year...
Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Tracy Mittleholtz | December 23, 2010 at 09:57 AM
Super cute! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Cherie | December 23, 2010 at 09:59 AM
I fell in love with your tags they are stunningly beautiful..thank you for the inspiration!
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas.
Posted by: Tracy | December 23, 2010 at 10:02 AM
Beautiful projects! I especially love the tags!
Posted by: Krystle | December 23, 2010 at 10:10 AM
your tags are absolutely gorgeous. I FELL IN LOVE. when I saw them during the 12 designers of christmas...and was inspired to create my own! YOU inspired several beautiful little additions to my layouts this season!
Posted by: misty willis | December 23, 2010 at 10:18 AM
o i love, love, love your tags.
Merry Christmas.
Posted by: Deb Olson | December 23, 2010 at 10:18 AM
Stunning! I love the tray. Merry Christmas!!!
Posted by: Jessica | December 23, 2010 at 10:28 AM
love your tags! gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Renee | December 23, 2010 at 10:51 AM
I love all your tags....I wish I was caught up on all my pictures so I could make stuff like this!
Posted by: Jeri | December 23, 2010 at 10:54 AM
WOW! Those tags are beyond beautiful! Thanks so much for the inspiration! :0)
Posted by: Alicia Swedberg | December 23, 2010 at 11:02 AM
Love that red bird.......very nice!!!
Posted by: Amanda L. | December 23, 2010 at 11:04 AM
Awww, the tags are so sweet! I love the red bird.
Posted by: Linh C | December 23, 2010 at 11:23 AM
your tags are divine I love them think the snowflake is my fave. x have a good xmas :)
Posted by: Boland | December 23, 2010 at 11:23 AM
OMG! OMG! I am a big tag fan and these are stunning! I love them!
Posted by: Tammy Lever | December 23, 2010 at 11:29 AM
I have had a tab opened in my browser with the MME blog about these tags ever since it was posted. I think they are SO PRETTY, and I hope that I can make some of my own. Thank you so much for the inspiration, these are just spectacular.
Posted by: Natalie | December 23, 2010 at 11:34 AM
Those tags are just GORGEOUS! Merry Christmas :)
Posted by: Jenny Moore | December 23, 2010 at 11:41 AM
Totally gorgeous!
Posted by: Kelly | December 23, 2010 at 11:44 AM
these little tags are such a cute way to embellish gifts or baked treats!
Posted by: Brittany T. | December 23, 2010 at 12:01 PM
Suzanne....I just love your tags; I so enjoyed browsing your blog. Always inspirational.Thanks so much for sharing.
Happy Holidays! Hugs~Lindy
Posted by: Lindy | December 23, 2010 at 12:05 PM
The tags are adorable!
Posted by: Malin/malwa | December 23, 2010 at 12:16 PM
stunning work. i love the tray and all the tags looks like you had fun making it. Looking forward to seeing what you make in 2011
Posted by: karen barker | December 23, 2010 at 12:19 PM
Love your projects, especially the cardinal tag!
Posted by: Heather V | December 23, 2010 at 12:21 PM
All your tags are wonderful. The colors are bright and airy but keeping with the reds and greens of Christmas. Thanks for sharing! ~Shari
Posted by: Shari Maclaskey | December 23, 2010 at 12:35 PM
Love your tags!!!!
Have a Happy Holiday!
Posted by: Vicki Boutin | December 23, 2010 at 01:17 PM
Beautiful tags! Loved visiting your blog! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Stacy | December 23, 2010 at 01:31 PM
These tags are so elegant I wouldn't want to share them. Beautiful!
Posted by: Renae Palmer | December 23, 2010 at 01:36 PM
Beautiful tags..This is only the 2nd blog hop I have done and I love the inspiration and ideas I gain. Thank you. Merry Christmas.
Posted by: Tina M | December 23, 2010 at 01:38 PM
These tags are just so beautiful!!
Posted by: Kerryn | December 23, 2010 at 01:57 PM