Tag Art for Xyron

I'm sharing some tag art for Xyron today. Thanks for visiting!

These are samples that I made for Xyron's booth at a recent trade show. Being on the Xyron Design Team several years ago was a great experience. When they asked me to make these samples, it was my pleasure. It's always inspiring to check out the booth samples at trade shows and see how designers use products in original ways.

Trade Show Samples

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My first step was to add adhesive to some torn book paper using Xyron's 3″ Sticker Maker.

After adhering the sticky piece to my tag, I tore some extra small pieces and ran them through the machine. I added those to the other tag. This machine handles delicate papers really well. The adhesive is re-positionable, which is a HUGE plus for me. I can change my mind and lift it up and start over with no trouble.

This little square picks up any stray adhesive ‘goobers' quite easily.

I cut the butterfly and flower from scraps colored with Dylusions Ink Sprays, and used Distress Ink to color my tags.

Accent Pieces

A Tim Holtz (Sizzix) die creates the butterfly and my flower comes from a Wendy Vecchi stamp. I used the Xyron machine to adhere the flower and glue dots for the butterfly.

Lots of stenciling adds interest over the tags and the book papers. I added corrugated cardboard to the base of the flower tag, and embossed the word ‘Dream' on the butterfly tag. To pull them together, I added some silver metal bits on each.

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11 Comments

Linda Cameron on October 18, 2016 at 6:03 pm

I always forget I have a Xyron! I used to use it all the time – thanks for reminding me! Beautiful tags as well!
Julie on October 17, 2016 at 5:21 pm

Loved the tags, thanks!
- Marjie Kemper on October 24, 2016 at 11:50 am
  
  Thanks so much, Julie!
butterfly on October 14, 2016 at 11:52 am

These tags are beautiful, Marjie. I love that ocean blue-green colour and the idea of being able to have sticky-backed book pages really appeals (especially repositionable!). Fantastic samples.
Alison x
Georgia Lydic on October 13, 2016 at 11:55 pm

Great tutorial, great tips, and great tag!!
- Marjie Kemper on October 14, 2016 at 10:28 am
  
  Thanks, Georgia!
Corrine on October 13, 2016 at 12:03 pm

You always were a whiz with your xyron ideas. Nice! xox
Anne R on October 12, 2016 at 3:43 am

Great tags Marjie, I love that Wendy Vecchi stamp set! I get great use from my Xyron machines too. xx
- Marjie Kemper on October 12, 2016 at 5:27 pm
  
  Thanks, Anne! I love that Wendy flower too.
Judy Shea on October 11, 2016 at 12:26 pm

I just love that you make the stickers with the ripped paper. I loved your class and will go back to watch it again.
Judy
- Marjie Kemper on October 12, 2016 at 5:27 pm
  
  Thanks so much, Judy!