I was even happier when I found these sets of chipboard tags at Dollar Tree:
Here's the tag I altered:
(This is actually the reverse side, after I'd altered it, but you get the idea. It's pretty, but these colors didn't match the scrapbook page I was making.)
I traced it onto a piece of cardstock (pattern paper would work, as well) and cut it out. Next time I'll use a hole punch that's a bit smaller. Then I glued it onto the chipboard tag:
Finally, I used an old emery board to smooth and rough up the edges a bit. I wrote a few words on it, added a piece of ribbon and attached it to the page I was making:
I also found a post from Deanne, who used a different technique--painting and adding glitter--to customize chipboard.
Thanks to Laura for telling me about ScrapBuck.com. I've never ordered from them, but the prices are terrific!
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Great tip!!! :)
ReplyDeleteYou are SO creative!! Too bad you don't live nearby so you could teach me all this stuff! LOL!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip!
ReplyDeleteLOVE how frugal you are :>) Have you tried www.ScrapBuck.com? Everything there is pretty much a DOLLAR :>)
ReplyDeleteI love how creative you are. Thanks so much for your sweet comments on my blog.
ReplyDeleteThanks for these tips. I love scrapbooking, and one of these days (oh, I hate that line!) I am going to scrapbook my daughter's first year. I will definitely look into your suggestions :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful! I'm always open for tips to help feed my habit.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless,
Susan
Thanks for sharing!
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