The tags on the above layout started out plain and white. I wanted the colors to match the background so I took some rustic dark yellow and placed it on the tag. At the very top I wanted to use my gold embossing powder so I used my thick embossing pen and covered the entire area left uncovered by the paper. I spread the powder on and heated it up. I then added the fibers through the top. The same fibers in 3 different colors. The 3 tags are inside a real jean pocket. I got a tear in my pants so I put it to good use.

Courtesy of Heather Gibbs, Heather's Scrapbooks

	Foil tags do double-duty, on this page, adding both a metallic and textured page accent.
	A closer look at the embossed sunflower.
	When working with metallic foil, a wooden embossing stylus provides better results than a regular stylus.
	Hammering is a quick, easy way to texturize metal accents.

Materials:
Light brown, tan and dark brown cardstocks
Two paper tags (one larger than the other)
Background paper of choice
Copper ScrapMetal
Sunflower design stamp
Stickers
Blue button
Hammer
Wooden stylus
String or fiber

1. To create the sunflower tag, first stamp the back surface of the ScrapMetal using the sunflower stamp.
2. After stamping, emboss the pattern using a wooden stylus.
3. Next, create a textured tag by using a tag as a template. Trace around paper tag onto ScrapMetal. Cut metal tag from ScrapMetal sheet.
4. Once tag is cut, flip over so that back surface is exposed. Use hammer to randomly texturize the tag.
5. After hammering, flip tag and mount smaller paper tag on top. Tie string through both to fasten together. Cut square from patterned paper and layer on top. Embellish with sticks.
6. To complete the page, mount photos on brown cardstock and use printed paper blocks as desired. Mount sunflower tag to brown cardstock and adhere to lower left corner of page.

	Cropper challenger Joy Macdonell created an interactive page with a tag ...
	that got the competition off to a rousing start!
	Figure A.
	Figure B.
	Figure C.

Materials: Black ZIG Memory System Writer
Chalklets
Adhesive
Cardstock
Rebecca Sower designs buttons on rust felt paper
Paper trimmer
Scissors
Craft knife

1. Using a light box or window, draw a window on the back of your photograph with a proper marking pen or pencil.

2. Cut out the window with a craft knife or scissors.

3. Place a tag on the back of the photograph (figure A), mark the location of the tag and write a message (figure B) on the font of the tag through the window.

4. Place adhesive on the back of the photo, outside of the marked tag area (figure C). Adhere the photo to a mat. You have created a pocket for the tag.

5. Continue steps 1-4 for all photos that will have a window.

6. Decorate the tag that contains the written messages. Use a puff applicator to apply chalk over your messages. Create a little pocket on the page layout that will hold the tag when it is not in "action".

	Hang tags are a creative replacement for ordinary mats. The holes allow ribbon or cord embellishments to be added with ease.
	It's easy to create your own tags from acid-free paper. Simply cut a rectangle, angle the corner and punch a hole in the top.
	Figure A.
	Figure B.
	Figure C.
	Figure D.

	Hang tags can be incorporated into any type of page. In this example, the hang tags add to the vintage feel of the pages.
	Hang tags aren't exclusive to scrapbook pages. Use them to create a mini scrapbook, like this "Best Friends" album. Simply tie the tags together with a personalized cover and mount photos inside.

Materials:
hang tags
raffia, jute, ribbon or decorative cord
craft knife
eyelet kit or hole punch and reinforcement circles
photos
grid ruler
photo-safe pencil
decorative photo corners
acid-free adhesive

1. For this project, you can buy acid-free hang tags, or make your own. To create hang tags, simply cut a piece of cardstock into a small rectangle. Use ruler to cut edges of upper left and right corners at an angle.
2. Then, either use a hole punch to punch through center of top of tag, or use eyelet punch to punch through cardstock (figure A), then use an eyelet setter to secure an eyelet at the hole (figure B). Alternately, add a reinforcement circle to strengthen the hole.
3. Next, place the finished tag over the photo (figure C). Outline the tag's shape with a photo-safe pencil.
4. Use a grid ruler to measure 1/8" - 1/4" from first outline. Create a second outline in the shape of the first.
5. Use craft knife to cut photo at the inner outline, then secure photo to tag ( figure D). If desired, add decorative corners to photo.

All Courtesy of DIY Network, DIYnet.com


The tag on this layout is actually a wooden tag. I took a piece of scrapbook paper and attached it to the bottom of it. For the top, I took black embossing powder and heat it up. Then I took white pearls mettalic powder to lighten it up a little.