Hi there and welcome to Day 7 of the 12 Tags of Christmas. Today is black and white day and I’m so happy to be playing along with my friend Heather! I can’t wait to see what she’s made. Oh and if ya missed any of the days so far you can catch up here on the Ellen Hutson blog. Now on to my tags! Before I forget, be sure to leave a comment on our all of our blogs for a chance to win a $25 gift card! :)
The black and white theme for the tags was so refreshing — they look so classy and go great with our crazy tree. We have ornaments that we’ve collected over the years on a silver tinsel tree and somehow these tags pull it all together. As always, once I got started I couldn’t seem to stop — what a surprise, right? I even made wrapping paper :)
Here’s a look at my projects — so far! I still have some in the works on my desk:
Now let me introduce ya to the stars of the show!
I have a full supply list for you at the end of the post, but wanted to highlight these four:
- Essentials by Ellen Stitched Cover Plate — this is 4-3/8 x 5-11/16 is so good you all! I think it really takes these tags to the next level. It makes me think of cozy sweaters!
- Avery Elle Clear Stamps Holiday Corner Sentiments — as soon as I found out that my theme was black and white I had to reach for these! And they’re bold enough to stamp right on paper that’s been embossed with the Stitched Cover Plate!
- Avery Elle Wonky Frames — I used these to make my tags — so fun!
- Essentials by Ellen Over the River — these really steal the show, especially that polar bear! And the deer! And the trees! And the lil houses! Okay they’re all stars :)
I thought I’d walk ya through a few of the tags and point out some of the lil details, starting with this one!
Just look how the Holiday Corner Sentiments pop when stamped on the Stitched Cover Plate! I love the texture peeking through the stamping. Just adds that special something.
Now how about the Stitched Cover Plate in black cardstock? Oh yeah. And I used this black and white gingham washi on most all the tags — love how it grounds the little scene.
Here’s some wrapping paper with the Over the River set. It looks like something you’d find at a high-end stationery shop, right? But it’s just printer paper and those stamps.
One last thing before I go — I’ve been loving the new Essentials by Ellen Crystal Clear Droplets — I kinda wanna put them on everything! Here I used some to look like stars on the tag with all of the houses, and they even fit perfectly inside the o’s on the “no place like home for the holidays”.
Thanks so much for joining me today, and hope you all have a very Merry Christmas! xo
Supplies
Note that these are my affiliate links, so if you make a purchase by clicking the link I’ll receive a small commission at no charge to you — thank you!
You guys! At the time I wrote this post that super cute gingham washi tape was outta stock, so I added it here! I’d say if you want some you better grab it quick!
Here are the rest of the supplies!
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These are awesome tags! :)
Love the backgrounds. Red to get one of these.
Swooning over your collection of black-and-white tags, that are a delightful blend of whimsy and elegance. Love them all!
~carol
Sweet tags, I love the B&W theme.
really cute tags, Lisa – love the black and white theme today!
Love the stitched background on your tags and of course the images on your tags also :)
Love the look here.
They are all so fun
and the black and
white really shine.
Carla from Utah
Love the contemporary look that Black and White Gives! Great Samples!
LOVE the black and white!
These are SOOOO CLASSY and elegant! I love the plaid ribbon! Just beautiful!
I love the little scenes in black and white and the ribbon
FYI I’m getting blocked from Commenting on Heather’s adorable Polar bear!
Hi Meghan! Thanks on my tags! I let Heather know about getting blocked — I just tried it and I was blocked from leaving a comment too! Her tags are darling, gotta steal that D and H idea with the snowflakes!
Hi again! I was just talking to Heather and it’s working now! Thanks for letting me know!
great idea using black and white, these stamps just are so cute when used like this
thank you or sharing!
I never thought about using just black & white for tags but it really is striking! I love your tags and matching wrapping paper, so fun! Thanks for sharing these and for the inspiration! Now I must go get some of those EH Crystal Clear Droplets hehe. Merry Christmas!
(mardy14@bellsouth.net)
Love all your black & white tags, especially the one with the scallop frame!
Hey Lisa! Couldn’t wait for your turn in the 12 Days of Tags! I am excited as I have some of the items you used in creating your tags and paper! I always love making my own wrapping paper and yours is so cute! Great job as always!
Hey Lisa, I think I posted a comment but it doesn’t show up?! Great job and love the wrapping paper and tags!
Love the black and white. Great job on your tags.
This is so divine! Love them all!
Lisa, these tags are delightful–black and white are always in style! These tags are great for tree ornaments, too. tfs