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 tradeshow. 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.

If you’d like to learn more about the techniques I use working with Distress Inks and more…. check out my online class with Craftsy. It’s called Inventive Ink: Colorful Mixed Media Effects and it comes with lifetime access and a money-back guarantee.

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Marjie

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Comments

Linda Cameron says:
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 says:
October 17, 2016 at 5:21 pm

Loved the tags, thanks!
- Marjie Kemper says:
  October 24, 2016 at 11:50 am
  
  Thanks so much, Julie!
butterfly says:
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 says:
October 13, 2016 at 11:55 pm

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

You always were a whiz with your xyron ideas. Nice! xox
Anne R says:
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 says:
  October 12, 2016 at 5:27 pm
  
  Thanks, Anne! I love that Wendy flower too.
Judy Shea says:
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 says:
  October 12, 2016 at 5:27 pm
  
  Thanks so much, Judy!