First, on Microsoft word I typed with times new roman in dark red the fun tag, then using any kind of signature type “Santa Claus” in green. Print on paper and then place a tag over the top and print again. I made my tag 2.5 inches.
Next, I printed “naughty” in dampfplatz demibold in bright red and printed it on paper. The fun part is to place it in the center sideways and print again. Now you have your naughty tag. I chalked the edges in black to give it a dusty coal look.
To make the coal, I just went out in my yard and picked up a rock, I painted it black and let it dry. Pretty simple, cheap and it looks like real coal.
Finally, the Santa bag is a piece of red felt, 4inch by 6inch and gathered at the top with some ribbon and your naughty tag. I folded under the bottom to look like a sack and hot glued it together. So there is your “Santa’s Naughty Coal Bag”…so you better be nice!
Here is the finished embellishment on a layout:
Here are some close-ups:
Happy Holidays!

It turned out so awesome!
ReplyDeletevery cool idea
ReplyDeletea fabulous idea!! stunning layout!
ReplyDeleteSuper job on this! I love the rock/coal!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa,
ReplyDeleteWhile we're flattered that you like our work and appreciate that you've credited us as your inspiration, we are troubled that you have copied our gift tags so literally. We work very hard on our designs and the finished tags were available for just $2. We wish that you would have just bought one of the tags, or else made the design somewhat more your own.
Best,
Samantha and Owen
Design des Troy
http://www.etsy.com/listing/47504258/hand-printed-christmas-gift-tag-naughty