Calling all crafty people!

neenaww

Hi all crafty peeps!

I am wanting some leaf shaped tags to use as wishing tree tags and would prefer to make them myself (after I successfully made the invites!) for the personal touch & as the prices I have seen on etsy (I think it was) are rather pricey! I appreciate that a lot of work goes into them but I am prepared to do this ... the only stumbling block I have is (without getting out the scissors and getting sore hands) how do I make leaf shaped tags to decorate!?

All ideas gratefully received!

PootleFlump_3

neenaww wrote: »

Hi all crafty peeps!

I am wanting some leaf shaped tags to use as wishing tree tags and would prefer to make them myself (after I successfully made the invites!) for the personal touch & as the prices I have seen on etsy (I think it was) are rather pricey! I appreciate that a lot of work goes into them but I am prepared to do this ... the only stumbling block I have is (without getting out the scissors and getting sore hands) how do I make leaf shaped tags to decorate!?

All ideas gratefully received!

You could get a leaf shaped craft punch and emboss the paper if u wanted to make the veins


There are loads on the web of different leaf shapes and sizes.

neenaww

Thanks PootleFlump but they all look rather small I fear. I need something with room for the guests to write their wishes. Thanks for the reply though!!

sethsgran

Do you know any one with a die cutting machine, eg Cricut. They would be so quick and easy to do then and you select the size

mrsladybirdface

how about collecting real leaves and writing on them with a silver or gold pen ?

neenaww

Oooo now thats a good idea (real leaves) , however... would they last as we want to keep the "wishes" in a book or a frame. Wouldnt want them to "crumble" or turn to compost along with everyones hopes and best wishes for us!

Re the diecutting machine ... Nope I am afraid I dont :-(

Thanks for the ideas though! x

PootleFlump_3

neenaww wrote: »

Oooo now thats a good idea (real leaves) , however... would they last as we want to keep the "wishes" in a book or a frame. Wouldnt want them to "crumble" or turn to compost along with everyones hopes and best wishes for us!

Re the diecutting machine ... Nope I am afraid I dont :-(

Thanks for the ideas though! x

If you mod podge them after they have been written on they should be fine. Make sure you dry them out and flatten them first.

Dark_Star

I have a template set (with cutter) possibly Fiskars.

Set of 3 plastic templates (hearts/stars/leaves) & the size is quite reasonable. It's designed for fabrics but I have used it on thick handmade paper...

sorry can't go & check at present, having enough trouble keeping the cat off the keyboard..;)

mrsladybirdface

neenaww wrote: »

Oooo now thats a good idea (real leaves) , however... would they last as we want to keep the "wishes" in a book or a frame. Wouldnt want them to "crumble" or turn to compost along with everyones hopes and best wishes for us!

Re the diecutting machine ... Nope I am afraid I dont :-(

Thanks for the ideas though! x

ha ! No that wouldn't do at all.

I pressed the ones I made for my wedding and keep them in acid free tissue paper and they are still fine 3 years later !
:T

neenaww

PootleFlump wrote: »

If you mod podge them after they have been written on they should be fine. Make sure you dry them out and flatten them first.

??????? mod podge?????? I have no idea what this is lol!!

neenaww

Dark_Star wrote: »

I have a template set (with cutter) possibly Fiskars.

Set of 3 plastic templates (hearts/stars/leaves) & the size is quite reasonable. It's designed for fabrics but I have used it on thick handmade paper...

sorry can't go & check at present, having enough trouble keeping the cat off the keyboard..;)

:T oooo what are you suggesting ... cat willing .. lol! :rotfl: