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12 Tags of Christmas 2020 – Day 2 with Ardyth Percy-Robb

Welcome to Day 2 of 12 Tags of Christmas 2020!

Today were thrilled to welcome Ardyth Percy-Robb to the blog with her whimsical tag, inspired by “The Little Drummer Boy”!

Be sure to leave a little love for Ardyth – by commenting on this post – for a chance to win $25 to spend at ellenhutson.com, then click over to this post to enter the 12 Tags Challenge!


I used lots of recently-released Essentials by Ellen products which are all listed below, to make this tag/ornament that can transition from gift to tree with ease!

I even ensured that he looks good from the back, adding a date and making sure that there was no tape sticking out

Here’s a video showing all the techniques I used to make this adorable little drummer boy!


Ardyth isn’t the only one inspired by “The Little Drummer Boy”! Check out what these designers have created …

And don’t forget we want to see your Little Drummer Boy tags too! Head here to learn more about entering the 12 Tags Challenge!

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103 Comments

  • Reply Cheryl December 2, 2020 at 6:09 am

    Such a cute tag!

  • Reply Becka December 2, 2020 at 6:13 am

    Love the gingerbread drummer boy. So cute! I like the way the drum opens up for the To/From.

    • Reply Ardyth Percy-Robb December 2, 2020 at 9:29 am

      Thanks, Becka! That was a last-minute change to my plan, but I think it works well!

  • Reply Lori Lehnen December 2, 2020 at 6:36 am

    Adorable!
    This time of year I love Gingerbread projects.
    Thanks for the inspiration!

  • Reply Karen Carlson December 2, 2020 at 6:38 am

    Great Drummer Boy. What a cute tag!

  • Reply Meghan Kennihan December 2, 2020 at 6:42 am

    OMG! This is soooo cute! I love the little gingerbread drummer~!

  • Reply Jeanne Beam December 2, 2020 at 7:59 am

    Adorable tag! Love the gingerbread boy…
    Thanks for sharing.

  • Reply Denise Bryant December 2, 2020 at 8:27 am

    I love Ardyth’s delightful tag! The gingerbread man is just adorable!

  • Reply Ann Tolman December 2, 2020 at 9:25 am

    Love the Gingerbread Tag. It is so creative!

  • Reply Connie Sue Pruitt December 2, 2020 at 9:29 am

    So cute. I love gingerbread men.

  • Reply Sharon Gullikson December 2, 2020 at 9:36 am

    Really cute tag. And I like how you put 2020 on his butt….behind him….we all want 2020 to be a year we can forget, and go back to a normal, free life!!!!!!!!

    • Reply Ardyth Percy-Robb December 2, 2020 at 9:37 am

      Hahaha! You are so right! I didn’t really think of that, but obviously my sub-conscious was working! Here’s to 2021! Thanks so much!

  • Reply gioperu December 2, 2020 at 9:43 am

    So very cute!

  • Reply Darlene Renshaw December 2, 2020 at 10:07 am

    I love the 2020 on the little butt! Adorable tag 🥰🎄

  • Reply Tami B December 2, 2020 at 10:21 am

    This is so sweet & I love how she made the little flap on the front.

  • Reply Karen Walker December 2, 2020 at 10:53 am

    This has to be the most versatile tag ever—and one of the cutest, too!

  • Reply Brenda Jennings December 2, 2020 at 11:15 am

    What a clever idea! Love the drummer idea!

  • Reply Ritu Kedia December 2, 2020 at 11:41 am

    Love the mosaic on the drum Ardyth!

  • Reply SmilynStef December 2, 2020 at 11:55 am

    So stinkin’ adorable … I’ve got my thinking cap on for this one.

    • Reply Ardyth Percy-Robb December 2, 2020 at 2:00 pm

      Haha! I kind of reverse-engineered this one – thought up the tag and then figured out the song! Can’t wait to see what you come up with!

  • Reply Pat McCleary December 2, 2020 at 11:55 am

    This is so adorable and I love that it’s made to last.

  • Reply Patricia H December 2, 2020 at 12:16 pm

    Didn’t know gingerbread boys were drummers … learn something new every day! Cute!

  • Reply maureenkmorton December 2, 2020 at 12:34 pm

    Okay….this makes me so hungry for gingerbread! Your colors are perfect and how fun is that cool interactive element. This will be a treasure for years to come. Thanks for the inspiration!

  • Reply Nina S December 2, 2020 at 12:40 pm

    So cute! Love how the drum opens for the sentiment.

  • Reply Julie S December 2, 2020 at 1:07 pm

    Seriously cute! I love anything interactive.

  • Reply Julie S December 2, 2020 at 1:09 pm

    I love the theme this year of using songs. I have a new song to hum each day. 🙂 Super cute tag, Ardyth. I love anything interactive!

  • Reply Debbie Anderson December 2, 2020 at 1:15 pm

    This is so cute! I will have to try my own version!

    • Reply Ardyth Percy-Robb December 2, 2020 at 1:58 pm

      That is the best compliment! I’m so glad you were inspired!

  • Reply Judith December 2, 2020 at 1:41 pm

    Cute tag!

  • Reply Zlatka K December 2, 2020 at 2:17 pm

    So cute and creative!

  • Reply Ashley Cortez December 2, 2020 at 2:23 pm

    This Little Drummer Boy tag / ornament is just too adorable and a clever idea love how you made it and all the sparkle you put on it thanks for sharing

  • Reply Mary Collier December 2, 2020 at 3:04 pm

    Great tag! I like where you put the year.

    • Reply Mary Espeland December 3, 2020 at 6:36 am

      This tag is so cute! I like the fact that you can use it for an ornament as well.

  • Reply Andrea La Vigne December 2, 2020 at 3:17 pm

    I know the mosaic drum band was more work, but it turned out sooooo fabulous! I love that effect, and will have to remember to try it. Steps up the paper-strip technique. I love how the tag/ornament came out overall, too. Thanks for sharing, & have an awesome day! 🙂 ~ Andrea

  • Reply Barbara-Jean Kubik December 2, 2020 at 3:41 pm

    The little drummer boy is one of my favorites! Great that you did front and back. Date a great idea, too!

  • Reply Wendi J December 2, 2020 at 3:55 pm

    So cute. Like that the drum opens up.

  • Reply Andre M. December 2, 2020 at 4:33 pm

    Delightful card and fab inspiration!

  • Reply Audrey D Rodriguez December 2, 2020 at 6:33 pm

    Oh, my goodness. How cute?

  • Reply Marisela Delgado December 2, 2020 at 7:35 pm

    Such a sweet gingerbread man!

  • Reply Kathy K December 2, 2020 at 7:50 pm

    Super cute gingerbread boy tag and it make a great ornament

  • Reply Carlos C. December 2, 2020 at 9:07 pm

    This tag is so neat and its a cool way to make a ornament that will last forever for the person that you will be giving this to

  • Reply Greta H December 2, 2020 at 9:17 pm

    Sweet, creative tag!

  • Reply cmayne December 3, 2020 at 9:48 am

    Your gingerbread drummer tag, with the ‘hidden’ sentiment, is beyond adorable, Ardyth! This would be perfect attached to a batch of home-made gingerbread! LOVE!
    ~carol

  • Reply gigi1754 December 3, 2020 at 11:04 am

    Tags often take as much time to make as a card so turning it into an ornament is genius! I love your little drummer boy, so cute! Who wouldn’t want to hang him on their tree?

  • Reply Beverly Sizemore December 3, 2020 at 2:59 pm

    Your gingerbread man tag is adorable! I especially love the colors on his drum! Great job!

  • Reply Megan Niergarth December 3, 2020 at 3:49 pm

    Cutest little drummer gingerbread boy ever! 🙂

  • Reply Lacey Gasper December 3, 2020 at 5:57 pm

    This is such a clever idea!! Too cute!!

  • Reply barbara lassiter December 3, 2020 at 6:00 pm

    This is adorable and a unique little drummer boy! This would be an amazing tag for those home-baked goodies!

  • Reply Mary-Anne V December 3, 2020 at 7:04 pm

    Such a clever tag…love the drummin’ gingerbread!

  • Reply runpaperscissors December 3, 2020 at 7:29 pm

    Oh SO cute! I love how you put the year on his gingerbread butt! (The way you colored him, he looks “real”, lol! Such a darling tag! 🙂

    • Reply Ardyth Percy-Robb December 4, 2020 at 1:46 pm

      Catherine’s inks are my favourites for many reasons and this gingerbread ‘recipe’ is one of them! Thanks so much!

  • Reply Leanne S December 4, 2020 at 3:51 am

    This is adorable!

  • Reply Holly Field December 4, 2020 at 6:12 am

    So darn cute! Another use for my fav die of the season! Thanks!

  • Reply Suellen Rowe December 4, 2020 at 6:33 am

    Love how your drum opens for the to/from area. And, the double duty if a Christmas tree ornament.

    • Reply Ardyth Percy-Robb December 4, 2020 at 1:46 pm

      Yes! With all the effort that went into him, I couldn’t stand to think of him being thrown out! Thanks so much!

  • Reply Marianne December 4, 2020 at 1:35 pm

    Love the quirkiness!

  • Reply Daria Z. December 4, 2020 at 1:36 pm

    This just makes me smile, Ardyth!!

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