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Saturday, December 18, 2010

What I’m Not Supposed To Be Doing

I’m supposed to be wrapping presents.  I got the last of my gifts this morning, as well as gift boxes and gift bags.  I’m not supposed to be doing this, but when inspiration strikes, I’m finding it’s best to go with it!  Plus, it gave me an opportunity to play with my new camera.

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I had everything here and just had to print out the sheet music.  First, I opened the sheet music up in Photoshop to add text.  I added the word “Santa” and wanted an old style looking font.  I found what I liked with a font called Open Classic.

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I cut out the paper to cover both sides of the tag {which I had traced on the paper first}, then Mod Podged it onto the tag.  When both sides were dry I added Mod Podge to the top, allowing one side to dry at a time. 

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Then I just threaded the seam binding through the tassel, tag and key, and tied it off in a loose bow.  This would be a great project if you happen to have those Pottery Barn keys and are looking for something to do with them. 

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Love it!  Now, back to wrapping.  You people really need to stop distracting me!

Key from Tobi at The Pink Pixie Forest;

Seam binding came from the wrapping Carla at CosmoGirl’s Emporium sent me an ornament in for a swap;

The tassel came from Tara at Just Devine Style;

The sheet music came from The Graphics Fairy site and was something I had saved last year.

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23 comments:

  1. thats so pretty Kathy ~! love it when inspiration strikes you and then you share it with us..

    Sonny

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  2. Very cute. When it hits you have no choice but to go with it!

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  3. Fab, Kathy! LOL, I know, visiting blogs can be so distracting but inspiring!!!

    Merry merry!

    xxoo

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  4. Oh Kathy, you are so funny. Now you have distracted me. I want to make that tag, I love it. I'm crazy about anything with keys and I would die for that tag.

    Now get to wrapping.

    hugs
    Sissie
    Sissie

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  5. I love it. What a fabulous idea. You are really clever. Does this mean that the stick on bows don't really make the cut? lol Have a super day. Hugs, Marty

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  6. I love those Kathy! I'm a huge fan of lime green, cream, and black, so these had me excited. These would be great to sell in your shop with no words on them year round so that people could put their own words on them too. Id buy some for sure.

    I hope you're having a great holiday season. I've been away from home for the past 2 weeks, so I just got your Christmas card today. Thank you so much!

    Merry Christmas.

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  7. Oh so pretty! I love this idea! Thank you for sharing!
    Sandra

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  8. Kathy I love these and who wants to wrap gifts when you can have fun instead ha ha!! Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

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  9. Kathy that is so prety! I love keys and tassels so this really spoke to me.

    Well I ended up finding out about the *gift*. LOL! Come back by and read my update. I think I will continue blogging. I'll just post way less often.

    Happy Holidays! ~Melissa :)

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  10. Kathy, those are great. I am going to try that stuff some time. I should be wrapping too and keep getting distracted. Got some of it done though. Enjoy the rest of the weekend!

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  11. This is adorable...now get wrapping!!! santa will need the key and will be here before you know it!

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  12. So cute! I totally understand getting distracted, especially this time of year when there are so many cute ideas out there to try.

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  13. Kathy, you are so funny!!! I should get back to my baking but now I need to make tags!!!!
    Hugs,
    Margaret B

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  14. Really cute idea! I finally finished all my wrapping yesterday so today I get to craft! =)

    J

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  15. This is a really sweet idea! I'm inspired!

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  16. What a cute idea! You are just so clever! I know what you mean about getting distracted! It happens so easily when you're in a creative mood!

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  17. Kathy, These are wonderful...I love this!
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  18. That's soooo cute! I'm going to have to copy this project. I have an 8-year old asking way too many questions this year.

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  19. Oh I love this! Your key is super cute - I am glad you took the time to make it (and show it to us)! You can't stop the inspiration...

    Chelsea

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  20. I know, I know, I just said to my husband last night, "What if we really were done?!" Then I started reading blogs early this morning - bad choice. Lovin this one. How fun to have that sitting on the entry table. Ooh, ooh, do I have time? ....Naughty me!

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I always enjoy reading your comments! Kathy