Gift Tags With Space To Write In......

One of the things that always bothered me was when I used to write on gift tags, there was never enough space to write a message and as our family grew, there wasn't even enough room for all the names..........


.... Problem solved, I make my own and I can coordinate them with my parcels depending on the color paper I'm using - it's easy to change them up a little with some glitter here, a different ribbon there, or an extra layer of card and they are soooooo easy to make.

We usually give our teachers a sweet treat as their Christmas gift, but this year we're going to make packets of tags for each of them - I can't wait to give them this special Thank You!

Oh yes and we're making them at stamp club tomorrow, along with our gift card holders.

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These cards are so easy to make, even the ribbon is pre-cut for you. Wouldn't a kit like this make a perfect gift?

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Super Sweet Santa

I love how simple this candy wrapper was to make. It took moments. A really quick gift idea to have on hand.

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This Years Teacher Gifts

I can't think of a nicer way to thank the wonderful staff at school for their time and dedication...

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This year was such fun making gifts because the children did a lot of the work with me, so it was truly a gift from our entire family.

Sunny Day Class pdf. for Demonstrators

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You can create all this and so much more from one kit (10 cards and 3 different 12x12 Scrapbook Pages)
and 5 sheets of 8 ½” x 11” Whisper White card stock, Glue and a Paper Trimmer

Elizabeth Reeve – Email: reeveelizabeth@hotmail.com

For a long time now I’ve wanted to showcase the fabulous new Stampin’ Up! Simply Scrappin’ Kits from the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog. My challenge last year was that many of my customers are primarily card makers and probably wouldn’t take a second look at a “scrappin’ kit”. I also have a number of customers who are scrapbookers and don’t make cards and then there is the group who do both and so l created two fun classes – one using rub ons and one using our now retired Best Ever Simply Scrappin’ Kit – The response to my classes was beyond anything I ever expected or hoped for – Coast to Coast and around the globe – I was stunned!

If you are a demonstrator and you would like to offer this class, you can purchase the pdf. file from me which includes color photos of each completed project, along with any directions/dimensions necessary, (step by step instructions are not needed).

The cost of the pdf. file is $7.52 - please email me for further details reeveelizabeth@hotmail.com

Sunny Day Simply Scrappin' Class

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At last I have a new Simply Scrappin' class for you.

You can create all this and so much more from one kit (10 cards and 3 different 12x12 Scrapbook Pages)
and 5 sheets of 8 ½” x 11” Whisper White card stock, Glue and a Paper Trimmer

Elizabeth Reeve – Email: reeveelizabeth@hotmail.com

For a long time now I’ve wanted to showcase the fabulous new Stampin’ Up! Simply Scrappin’ Kits from the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog. My challenge last year was that many of my customers are primarily card makers and probably wouldn’t take a second look at a “scrappin’ kit”. I also have a number of customers who are scrapbookers and don’t make cards and then there is the group who do both and so l created two fun classes – one using rub ons and one using our now retired Best Ever Simply Scrappin’ Kit – The response to my classes was beyond anything I ever expected or hoped for – Coast to Coast and around the globe – I was stunned!

The thing that struck me most as I was creating these projects was that they made me smile, they are soooo bright and cheerful - I can’t decide if it was the fun, yet flexible images or the fabulous color combinations.

· For my “card makers” – I made 10 bright and fun cards from half, yes, half the kit plus five sheets of 8 ½” x 11” Whisper White card stock and as well as still having half the kit still unused, there were still pieces left over to make a few extra projects, which means you can make more than twenty cards out of just one Simply Scrappin’ kit.
· For my “scrapbookers” – I made 3 different but coordinating 12x12 scrapbook pages from half, yes, half the kit and of course with the other half of the kit you could easily create coordinating facing pages for a double spread and there were plenty of images left over for extra embellishment or making additional projects later.
· For my “card makers/scrapbookers” – I made three different but coordinating 12x12 scrapbook pages and 10 cards by using the entire kit plus five sheets of extra 8 ½” x 11” Whisper White card stock and there were still plenty of pieces left over for extra embellishment or additional projects.

I chose to use the minimum tools and embellishments to keep the projects simple and inexpensive – perfect for beginners and bliss for long time crafters and the perfect project to take to a crop without having to take along “everything & the kitchen sink”:

Tools:
· Sunny Day Simply Scrappin’ Kit
· Paper trimmer
· Glue – I used my favorite – removable Dotto®
· Dimensionals (totally optional)
· Whisper White Card Stock
(cards only – 5 or 10 sheets depending on number of cards you make)
· Bone Folder (cards only)
· Time (not as much as you would think)
· Imagination and Creativity (totally optional)
· Friends/Family to share your fabulous creations with

Sunny Day Options:

Flex Option: (Great for my fellow demonstrators) – If you already own the Sunny Day Simply Scrappin’ Kit or if you are a demonstrator, you are welcome to purchase my pdf. Document containing all the images, directions and dimensions – You can order this pdf. By emailing me reeveelizabeth@hotmail.com and once your payment of $7.52 U.S.D. has cleared, I will email you the pdf. Pay cash, check or PayPal (email me for details).

Attend a gathering to use the Best Ever samples – there are two options – or order this class by mail:

Option A:
· Make 10 cards using half your Sunny Day Simply Scrappin’ Kit and the other half of the Simply Scrappin’ Kit is yours to take home and be creative with. If you don’t finish all your cards at the event, I’ll email you images of the cards and as a bonus for attending you’ll get the scrapbook images too.
- Cost: $35.00 includes kit, 10 whisper white card bases and use of glue equipment at event + email images sent to your address. (includes tax and shipping and handling)
- Additional items we will be using and you may need at home to complete any unfinished projects at home:
- Your favorite glue – I use Dotto ® (it’s removable if you make a mistake) 103305 $12.95*
- Paper Cutter – I use 104152 $24.95*
- Whisper White Card Stock 100730 $7.50 – Each pack contains 40 sheets, so there is enough to make appx. 80 cards. Option A includes 10 Pre-Cut Whisper White card bases to use at the event.
- Bone Folder 102300 $6.95*
- Whisper White Envelopes – I use 107301 $6.50* – Each pack contains 40 envelopes. To reduce the cost of the event, envelopes are not included in any of the options, they are an optional extra.
- When: Fall 2009 –
Space is limited – your non refundable payment by check or cash secures your place on a first come/order first serve basis.
- Where: Please Contact Me For Address and class availability.

Option B:
· Make 3 different Scrapbook pages using half your Sunny Day Simply Scrappin’ Kit and the other half of the Simply Scrappin’ Kit is yours to take home and create facing pages or make cards with, there will probably be time at the event to make a start, if not finish these. I’ll email you images of the cards and as a bonus for attending you’ll get the card images too – facing page designs will be your own.
- Cost: $31.50 includes kit, and use of glue equipment at event + email images sent to your email address. (includes tax and shipping and handling)
- Additional items we will be using and you may need at home to complete any unfinished projects at home:
- Your favorite glue – I use Dotto ® (it’s removable if you make a mistake) 103305 $12.95*
- Paper Cutter – I use 104152 $24.95*
- Whisper White Card Stock 100730 $7.50* – Each pack contains 40 sheets, so there is enough to make appx. 80 cards. Option A includes 10 Pre-Cut Whisper White card bases to use at the event.
- Bone Folder 102300 $6.95*
- Whisper White Envelopes – I use 107301 $6.50* – Each pack contains 40 envelopes. To reduce the cost of the event, envelopes are not included in any of the options, they are an optional extra.
- When: Fall 2009 –
Space is limited – your non refundable payment by check or cash secures your place on a first come/order first serve basis.
- Where: Please Contact Me For Address and class availability.

Option C:
· By Mail Shop at my online store http://www.elizabethreeve.stampinup.net/ – When you order the Sunny Day Simply Scrappin’ Kit through my demonstrator web site, I will email you the Sunny Day pdf. FREE. Purchase the Sunny Day kit as a gift for someone and send them the pdf. As a bonus!

- Additional items you will need to have on hand or order:
- Your favorite glue – I use Dotto ® (it’s removable if you make a mistake) 103305 $12.95*
- Paper Cutter – I use 104152 $24.95*
- Whisper White Card Stock 100730 $7.50* – Each pack contains 40 sheets, so there is enough to cut 80 standard size card bases. Option C does not include extra card stock for bases to keep cost down if you already own it, but please order as an optional extra to make cards.
- Bone Folder
- Whisper White Envelopes – I use 107301 $6.50* – Each pack contains 40 envelopes. To reduce the cost, envelopes are not included in any of the options, they are an optional extra.
- When: Whenever you like once your items arrive.
- Where: Wherever you like – I made mine at the Ice Arena while my children were skating.

Note to downline and other demonstrators – this is great because it appeals to everyone and you can make it fit anyone’s budget and who wouldn’t want to make all these cards/projects with just a few simple tools?

There are pictures with the by mail class for each card, and each scrapbook page, along with very simple directions – the pictures speak for themselves, so I didn’t see the need for step by step directions, but I did include dimensions, tips and directions where needed, right under each picture.

At the end of the project I still had lots of stuff left, so I’ll be creating more.

Would you like to take part in a creative gathering to make these fabulous projects? Send me an email reeveelizabeth@hotmail.com.

Would you like to make these fabulous projects but you just don’t have time or maybe you live too far away to attend a gathering? Send me an email to find out how to receive the entire project by mail and email including images of each project. Step by step instructions are not necessary, but there will be a simple guide by email.

Now that you’ve seen the flexibility of our Simply Scrappin’ Kits, I hope you’ll take a closer look at the many fabulous designs in our current Stampin’ Up! Idea Book and stay tuned because I’ll be using them again in the future.

*Net Price: Before Shipping & Handling & Tax subject to change without notice.

*Dates may change due to availability of supplies, venue or weather

Let's Build A Sand Castle

Today I was at the library and I noticed there was a "book" on building sand castles, yes, a book!! I remember when I was a little girl we decorated our sand castles with shells and patterns we made in the sand and if we were really lucky, we'd get some flags made from paper and tooth picks.......

So, here's a fun idea - get your your big shot and create some fun shapes with craft foam and sticks and make a fun bucket of sand treats for that special little friend who loves to play in the sand. I can only imagine how delighted I would have been if I'd received this gift when I was a little girl.

Remember, the Big Shot cuts more than just paper - for a full list of suggested materials, just send me an email reeveelizabeth@hotmail.com and I'll send the list to you.

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London Seminar

My son is almost seven and he still spends nearly all his time in the sand box when we visit our local pool.

One more trip down memory lane - do you remember how you'd dig a hole in the sand and try, try, try to fill it with water and every time you got back to your hole with a bucket of water, the last deposit had vanished?

Have a fun filled weekend everyone!!!!

Under The Stars - Sketer Spray

On July 4th we went to a fabulous party our hostess gave us all patriotic key chains as gifts and when dusk was upon us one kind gentleman came around and sprayed each of us with "Sketer Spray" - All this got me thinking that I could combine both ideas and give these little packets as gifts to guests when they come over to BBQ......

Again I was in a huge hurry when I made these, but they were fun and super fast to make with just a few tools and of course the Under The Stars stamp set.

My children exchange goody bags with their swimming buddies at swim meets and so we popped a Smores Kit and a Sketer Pouch in each of their bags for our last swim meet.

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I have to admit that when stamp sets retire, I do actually sell them, but there are some I just know I'll keep and use always and with these fun images, I just know that "Under The Stars" is one of those sets.

Under The Stars Quick Treats

I love creating fun treats to give to friends, but more than that I love to see the look on their face when they receive it - These kits were so much fun to give and receive using the Under The Stars Stamp set......

I used our medium cello bags, which are food grade and I chose to use individually wraped chocolate so that if it got hot it would only melt inside the wrapper. We made some slightly more fancy ones too with hemp twine and tags with a note of thanks, but I forgot to take pictures before we gave them out.

Stay tuned, I have another fun project to show you tomorrow.

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Fifth Avenue Floral #113734

A few months ago I featured several projects using Fifth Avenue Floral - It's a classic!!! As soon as my ladies saw the projects, they called me and ordered this fabulous stamp set. You'll find Fifth Avenue Floral on page 98 of the new catalog and on the shelves of many of my ladies.

This fun project is a simple folder, with an equally simple belly band - what's really cute is that the sleeves inside are made quite simply from business envelopes and the tabs are created with punch 22 our round tab punch #108340.

I love the way our Eyelet Boarder Punch #113692 can create the look of lace and you wouldn't believe how versatile our 1" Double Stitched Ribbon is - Did you know that it's now available in Real Red? Take a look on page 182 - now that gets me thinking about Christmas - what a cute festive gift this would make with just one or two color alterations....... hmmmmm......

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London Seminar

Too Many Photos

Is there such a thing as too many pictures?.......


I took so many pictures at field day and through the year at school that they wouldn't fit onto a CD - we had to use a DVD and that didn't include the last two days at school.......

The children gave a DVD to each of their teachers, our fabulous Principal and the our amazing Gym Teacher as a reminder of the fantastic field day we had last week......

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...... Of course we couldn't just hand them a DVD and so we made little folders for them to go in.

A Little Thank You For Some Very Special People!

I started out just making little purses with a wrapped nugget in coordinating paper inside the purse........



.... Then I thought it would be nice to add a note of thanks.....

..... Then I realized that there are staff members who touch the life of our children that we don't know......

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..... Yes, this is what we gave to the staff at school to show how much we appreciate them.

We snuck into the school office last night when most of the staff had left and placed these little tokens in their mail boxes.

Every day we are thankful that our children are surrounded by so many wonderful and caring people and although our token is small, we hope that they know our appreciation is huge!

Now I have just over an hour and it's my turn - I get to spend the whole summer with my little ones and I can't wait!!! I warned my husband last night not to expect a clean or tidy house - this is our time and I don't intend missing on second of it. Do I sound excited? That's because I am!!! I absolutely love, love, love having my children at home with me.

Happy Summer EVERYONE!

Stampin' Up! .COM

I absolutely love this idea that is posted at www.stampinup.com - It uses the under the stars stamp set and reminded me that I should pop on over there once in a while because there are some fabulous projects to enjoy.

What is even more exciting is that all the ingredients to make this project are listed and so your shopping list is already done for you - now that's what I call a great service.

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Bright Delights - Brand New Class!!!!!

I'm so excited to share this brand new class with you. I've had such a huge response from the "Best Ever" class, that I decided to go along with the "keep it simple" and inexpensive approach.



Believe it or not - you will be able to make 20 note cards and 8 scrapbook pages using just one packet of our fabulous "Bright Delights" #113887 Rub Ons - of course you'll need some note cards and or card stock, but yes, it really is that simple.



To make 20 note cards, this is all you'll need and you'll have one sheet of rub ons left over. No glue, no measuring, just fun.....

To make the 6x6 scrapbook pages - there are eight of them, all you need to add to the rub ons is eight pieces of 6x6 whisper white card stock - yes, it's that simple......

The only tools you need are:
Scissors (paper snips 103579 - $9.95)
Bone Folder (optional) 102300 - $6.95

Below you will find a number of class options:

Option A:
By Mail Class Cost:
Bright Delights Rub Ons 113887 $11.95
Note Cards 107311 $5.95
Total $17.90
S&H $6.95
Sub Total $24.95
Sales Tax 6% $1.50
Total Amount Due $26.45
Bonus – You will receive a PDF file by email containing photos of all (20) card examples –
+ Photos of 8 Scrapbook Pages 6 x 6 that can easily become 12x12 pages and there are example basic photos of those too.
No instructions are necessary – No measurements are necessary – Just place, rub and enjoy!


Option B:
Create a class with a group of 4+ friends
The cost goes down because shipping is evenly distributed:
Bright Delights Rub Ons 113887 $11.95
Note Cards 107311 $5.95
Total $17.90
S&H 10% $1.79
Sub Total $19.69
Sales Tax 6% $1.18
Total Amount Due $20.87 per person

Option C:
Create a class with a group of 8+ friends
The cost goes down further because you can divide each packet of rub ons between two guests
(You need to keep the number of friends even to split the rub ons)
Bright Delights Rub Ons 1/2 a packet $5.98
Note Cards 107311 $5.95
Total $11.93
S&H 10% $1.19
Sub Total $13.12
Sales Tax 6% $0.79
Total Amount Due $13.91 per person

Option D:
Order Bright Delights Rub Ons and Any Of Our Other Notes & Envelopes from me…
… and Receive the Photo PDF Free by email.

Scrapbookers and Demonstrators:

Option E:
Scrapbookers – You Didn’t Think I’d Forget You Did You?
Bright Delights Rub Ons 113887 $11.95
12x12 Whisper White Card Stock 106529 $7.50
(8 ½ x 11 could be substituted)
Total $19.45
S&H $6.95
Sub Total $26.40
Sales Tax 6% $1.58
Total Amount Due $27.98
Bonus – You will receive a PDF file by email containing photos of all (20) card examples –
+ Photos of 8 Scrapbook Pages 6 x 6 in their very basic form, in their stepped up form and then 7 examples of how they could become 12x12 pages (the only extra thing shown is colored card stock to make the 6x6 pages 12x12
No instructions are necessary – No measurements are necessary – Just place, rub and enjoy!

Option F:
(Fellow Demonstrators and folks who already have the Bright Delights Rub Ons, I Haven’t Forgotten You)
Do you already own Bright Delights?
Order just the PDF File by email with Full Color Photos:
Send a check to Elizabeth for $7:01
Or send payment via Paypal for $7.51

Please email me for details reeveelizabeth@hotmail.com

For making the cards, there is absolutely no advanced preparation.
For making the 6x6 scrapbook pages –
you only need to cut out eight pieces of 6x6 Whisper White Card Stock
For making the 12x12 scrapbook pages –
The only extra step is cutting out extra mats for the photos and choosing any extra embellishments you want to add

The Rub Ons Will Also Look Fabulous If You Choose To Exchange Note Cards For:
Textured Love Notes (30) 111338 $12.95
Or Any Of Our Other Notes & Envelopes Assortments On
Page 157 Stampin’ Up! Spring Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog

I love our textured card stock don’t you? How about stepping up your scrapbook pages with some coordinating textured card stock and of course there is an entire range of accessories just screaming to be used with the Bright Delights Rub Ons.

Note Card Class

A few months ago a member of my family from England emailed me and asked me if I'd order some golf cards from a company in America and send them to England. Shock, horror, I had to actually order and send shop purchased cards.

To my delight, a few weeks later Stampin' Up! came out with a fantastic stamp set for guys, including golf and so I set about creating a set of note cards to send to England.

By the time I'd finished, I'd completed it by creating a coordinating box with a window.

Below you can see what it turned out like.

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I then thought that the ladies needed to be included and so I created this love note size set.

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You know how I hate keeping things to myself and so I've turned making note cards into an event that you can attend.

Join me on:
Tuesday May 26th from 9:30 - 11:30 AM
or
Wednesday May 27th from 7:00 - 9:00 PM

We'll make your choice of either the man set or lady set - just let me know when you reserve your spot which one you'd like to make.

The box is super simple to make and so we'll make that too.

Cost: $15.00 per person - your payment by check or cash reserves your spot and remember space is limited and is on a first reserve first serve basis.

Don't forget to let me know if you are coming to the day or evening event and which set you would like to make.

Please note that the images above are not exact replicas of what we will make, they are just to give you an idea of the type of project I'm talking about. Colors, ribbon and designs will vary.

Don't forget to reserve contact me ASAP, so that I can order and cut out your projects ready for your enjoyment.

I'm looking forward to stamping with you!

Oval All - A Gift For You......

The contest for Demonstrators from Stampin' Up! last month was to create a class using products from the new Occasions Mini. I didn't enter this month, but Betty did and I just had to recreate this fabulous idea to show you.

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I chose to use Raspberry Tart paper. The idea behind this is that you create the cards, but add the sentiments to the box, so that the person using these cards can choose which sentiment they need. The sentiments have dimensionals already attached to the back, so that no glue is needed, they can just peal and stick. The new Oval and Scallop Oval punches are a perfect match for the fabulous Oval All stamp set.

When you purchase $40 net. from the Occasions mini during April, you automatically get to choose an item from the under $10 page in the current idea book.

When you purchase $40 net. from the Occasions mini during April, I will automatically email you directions showing how to create the projects above using the designer series paper also featured in the Occasions Mini.

Thank you again to Betty for her amazing inspiration!

I'd Be Delighted To Make Them For You

I was surprised to discover that some of the people who received these tags and some who saw them here, wanted to know if they could purchase them.

If you would like to order your own monogram tag, please email me reeveelizabeth@hotmail.com
Cost per tag is $4:00 + shipping and handling (no shipping & handling if you collect from me).

Tags come with three coordinating pieces of ribbon attached and an attached lanyard clip. The front has the letter of your choice and the back has my blog address and Stampin' Up! Angel Policy Stamp and a similar pattern to the front. Ribbon may vary slightly depending on availability.

Availability of this product is limited.

PayPal charge me a handling charge and so if you choose to use PayPal, then the cost per tag is $4.50 + shipping and handling.

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This is a unique gift and dresses up any gift or bag.

Please feel free to email me for more details.

Monogram Tags - Lots Of Monogram Tags

Yesterday I said that if I had time I'd make tags for the party bags and so I did. There was just one problem though. My daughter loved them, even my husband loved them, but that wasn't the problem.........

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The problem was.......



....My son loved them too and promptly told me that boys have backpacks and sports bags too and the boys should get their own tags too. So guess what I've been doing this morning........

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.... Yep, making "boy" monogram tags.

My fingers are sore, but now that I've made this many, I'm getting a lot faster and working smarter so that my fingers won't get so sore next time. For the boy ones I added a hemp tie, so that they can add a charm of their favorite sport or something and personalize it a little more.

It has finally stopped snowing here and although everywhere is still white, the sun is shining and it is a beautiful day!

Monogram Tag

I promised myself I'd stay off the computer today and just be creative, but what fun is that if you don't share?......

My ladies always ask where my inspiration comes from and for this project it came from multiple places........

• I have this cute new bag and I just like to add my own touch. As soon as I saw this bag, I had a feeling it would inspire me to be creative in one way or another. My daughter gave me the most delightful cherry bag jewelry to go on my winter bag and it wouldn't look right on this bag and I knew I'd miss my special gift from her.

• For Christmas my daughter's Godmother gave her a delightful monogram tag similar to this and I really wished I had one too.
• My daughter's Godmother took me shopping in North Carolina and we went into a shop that sold tags like this - oh my gosh, I could have eaten that shop for breakfast, lunch and dinner, it was absolutely delightful, but oh boy, a tag like this was $7:00 - $9:00.

• Every year when I make party bags, I like to put something I've created for the children and if time allows, this is what I'd like to make this year. My daughter has been busy creating things to go in the bags too and so this year I'm going to have to step up my game - do you think they'll like them?

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One thing that you can't see is that the ribbon is hiding a little silver clasp (lanyard clasp), so that the tag can be easily attached. I forgot to photograph the back, but it just has my blog spot address in very simple tiny print so that anyone can see where the tag came from and then it has the black and white images stamped all over.

I chose not to put an address, since this is just a monogram to personalize and I'm always worried about having things with addresses attached to bags.

Well, it's taken me since Christmas for my inspiration to become a reality. I hope you enjoyed seeing my project.