Welcome to Day 12, the final day of 12 Tags of Christmas 2021! We are delighted to have Julie Ebersole and Guest Designer Chari Moss, joining us today. Their Christmas Carol is Holly Jolly Christmas and you’re going to love how they were both inspired.
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Happy Christmas! Julie here on the 12th day of Christmas with a fun shaker tag video, based on the carol “Holly Jolly Christmas”! I actually ended up with a “bonus” tag out of this gig—the bonus tag isn’t as fancy as the first . . . I don’t know about y’all, but I can ALWAYS use a bonus tag when I’m in a gift wrapping frenzy, LOL, because inevitably, someone else is always swiping mine for their packages at the last minute!
TIPS:
- Hit your supermarket up for some Press-N-Seal; it will allow you to nest/align and anchor your dies in place, so you only have to make one pass to create the shaker frame. If you’re going to mass-produce, this makes it so much easier and faster!
- Make your own shaker filler by stamping small words and cutting them out; you don’t need many to get the effect, and when combined with sequins and other shiny bits, it’s an unexpected twist when it comes to shakers!
- Stack/glue multiples of your frame layer (I used about 4, reserving the 5th to go on top, over the clear plastic) if you don’t have foam tape skinny enough to create your shaker box—it works just as well and creates a very sturdy tag! (hint, some tags make lovely tree ornaments, too . . . just sayin’ . . . )
- Depending on the thickness of the clear plastic/acetate you’re die cutting for your shaker window, you may need to add the metal shim to your cutting plate (placed under the die blades) to get a clean cut all the way through; every machine is calibrated differently so you may need to do a test cut to make sure you have enough pressure.
- Quickest and easiest way I know to add some sparkle, is Stickles Diamond! It literally goes with EVERYTHING!
We have our friend Chari Moss teamed up with Julie! Here’s how she was inspired by the Holly Jolly Christmas Carol:
For all the details about Chari’s gorgeous tag, please hop over to her blog.
There two aren’t the only ones inspired by the Holly Jolly Christmas – Christmas carol! Check out what these designers have created…
45 Comments
What a super fun shaker design tag! Pretty greenery background for the red tags and silver stars!
Holly Jolly for sure … bring on the cheese log
What a fabulous duo of tags! I LOVE that shaker!!! The pink tree is soooo fun!
Great way to do a shaker, Julie!
Oh goodness, super cute. It’s so nice to see Chari here in your blog! She is amazing!
— Dalis
SO fun! I like the shaker ~ the cheese log sentiment and the beautiful tree tag – these are rocking good tags! Thanks for shaking things up – in a good way! MErry Christmas!
Beautiful tags. I love shaker tags and Chari’s tag is so cute!!!
Love that shaker very much – and the sentiment as well! TFS Pink is so in for Christmas!
I love the pink Christmas tree- so pretty! The shaker tag is super cute! I watched your video, Julie, and I like your die cutting trick using Press and Seal!
I love both tags! Thanks for all the tips on the shaker tag too!
These are so awesome! I’m a sucker for shaker tags and that Press N Seal trick is genius.
I’ve never made a shaker tag before-this is cute. Thanks for the idea, and the Press N Seal trick. I just bought some for the first time.
Julie, I just love shakers!! Yours is so bright & colorful (right up my alley 😉) & I absolutely love the unexpected twist of little sub sentiments floating around in there!!! & Chari, I love your bright, eye-catching pink tree!
Shaker tags are the best, and I love the Samba and Martini combo! Please share the cheese log recipe – it sounds delicious.
Awesome tags! I love the fun shaker tag and that adorable pink tree! Delightful!
Super cute ideas! Shaker tags are such fun!
I love Julie’s shaker tag, and the way Chari curved the die cut tree. 🙂
So much holiday cheer in these tags! Love Julie’s shaker tag, bonus tag, and her tip about using Press-n-Seal (genius). Also feeling the joy of Chari’s pink ‘dancing tree’ tag. Holly Jolly Christmas, to all!
I just love these oh so cheery, vibrant, and festive projects!! It has been a joy to follow along on IG❤️👍🏻
all these tags are beautiful! a very nice ending on a cheery, happy note!
Beautiful tags really like that shaker.
The shaker tag is so cool!
A shaker tag….how fun is that?! Very cute idea.
What a brilliant idea to create a shaker tag, and I LOVE the pink tree!
Julie you are the BEST! Thanks for sharing with us!
I was waiting to see what you were going to make Julie, and it was worth the wait! I have to say that ALL the tags this year were wonderful and I really enjoyed the series.
These tags are great and I love the pink on red! This has been a wonderful 12 days and I’m so glad that I got to play along!
Love the shaker tag, gotta ake one of those
Such a great shaker tag!
I love shaker tags, yours is fun with word shakers.
I just live Julie shaker tags. And the shaker sentiments?much a cool idea!
that tag is definitely jolly!
Last day? I will miss these challenges. So much inspiration and I love this shaker tag and would welcome a cheese log. Hah!
Wonderful tags! Thank you for all the tips!
Chari also made a fabulous pink tree! Loved your video Julie.
Loves this cute shaker tag. I never thought of putting sentiments in the shaker elements, so thanks for that 🙂
A duo of festive delights! Crushing over the shaker and smitten with the pink tree! Once again, the designers have outdone themselves with fabulous tags and loads of inspiration! Thank you!
~carol
I love shaker gift tags! They engage 3 senses: sight, touch, and sound! It’s a great little treat to get that shakety-shake!
Fun shaker tag and pretty tree tag
Beautiful tags! It has been a pleasure seeing all the creative and inspirational tags!
Merry Christmas!
Shaker tags and that darn cute pink tree again!!!!
Love that shaker tag! OMG, it’s so amazing!
— Dalis
wow, this is amazing, shaker tag!
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So adorable! Great CV colors!