This is my contribution for Tammie's Gift Tag Swap. 
I covered the backs of the tags with fabric to make them sturdier and a little bit more special. I've been wanting to sew on paper for a long time, so this got that out of my system. Though I like the way it turned out so much, I think I'm going to have to continue my experiments.
And the best part of this project was it was a perfect excuse to go to my favorite trim and paper shops. I got these at M&J Trim, the mecca of trim in nyc. And I wandered through all the paper shops on 18th Street. Maybe sometime I will make a crafter's guide to the paper shops of nyc like Liesl did with her nyc crafter's guide. Then I can rationalize visiting them all in the name of "research."
11 comments:
oooh. nice tags.
do I get a tour of the trim and paper shops, early Sunday-morning riser?
That's a great idea. I really only know Pearl Paint and Kate's, but I'd love to find more great places to visit.
love the colour combination!
mama--definitely. we will prowl around and do some exploring. Not so sure about that "early rising" stuff, though!
liesl--i've actually never been to pearl, i never get down there. But I do know some good places. I'll start a list and post it soon!
jess--thanks!!
ugh, these are so good it hurts! are they letterpressed??? please say no so i dont freak out...
The gift tags are SO cute. Too bad I didn't sign up for this round! Oh, one day I want to visit M&J trim in the Big Apple!
ooo...love your tags...hope I'm lucky enough to get one of yours :)
thanks everybody!
hannah--no letterpress, just me and my little epson. Glad you think so, though.
I so have to get that Amy Butler book! And I am loving the ribbon you used. Nice!
ohhh I love your tags. I sure hope I get one. I think that is a great idea to do research and come up with a list of all the paper shops in NYC. I would certainly use it on my next visit. :)
oh, please do! your tags turned out beautifully. :)
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