I have been obsessed with the paper source for about 2 years... I first learned about them when I was looking to buy a Gocco. (My gocco dreams have since been burst, but I still love the Paper Source! LOL!) So I was flipping through the catalog when I saw these tags...
Loved them so much I had to make my own version here:
And then purely by accident, I discovered it would be pretty easy to make a Mrs. Clause version too:
I'm going to use them as gift tags on presents, but they would be cute ornaments or a garland too. I used my marvey punches to make these. I used the Mint Scallop for the beard, the purple circle for the hats and hat bands, and the pink circle for the faces and for Mrs. Clause's hair. Then I used a Martha Stewart burst punch for the pom on the hat, and the yellow Marvey scallop for Mrs. Clause's bun. I think everyone NEEDS a white opaque pen too! I used my souffle pen from Sakura Japan for Santa's eyebrows, but a white sharpie would work good too!!
omigoodness I can't believe I missed this post. These are so adorable! I love paper source when I was in SF too..
Posted by: julie | January 13, 2009 at 01:41 PM
Missy, these are SO CUTE!!!! Nothing is cuter!!!! I will definitely be making these for next year's tags...you are the cleverest!!! TFS and hope you had a lovely Christmas! Tinla
Posted by: Tinla | December 30, 2008 at 06:47 PM
I love your work. You are a wonderful artist. In my heart, I am an artist, but then something strange happens when I try to create.....it is almost like a baboon is unleashed...the results...frightening.
As far as the Gocco, I bought one years' ago. Had to have it. It is still in the box with all of the supplies. I think about using it but then remember the baboon and so I stop.
Posted by: mary beth | December 29, 2008 at 08:08 AM
Oh my word these are awesome!
Posted by: Gretchen Skovron | December 27, 2008 at 04:30 PM
I loooove Paper Source! I go to the one in San Francisco all the time. Love the tags :)
Posted by: Jessica | December 26, 2008 at 08:54 AM
They are so cute and i love them! Merry Christmas to you and your love ones! n_n
Posted by: Jacqueline | December 24, 2008 at 04:25 PM
A Magical Merry Christmas to you & yours!
OMG- that is flippin' cute CUTE!!!!
*claps*
*sprinkle sprinkle*
Hugs & Faerie Dust!
~A~
Posted by: AwtemNymf | December 24, 2008 at 12:30 PM
total sweetness! Have a merry one Missy!!
Posted by: tami | December 23, 2008 at 08:51 PM
Love um! I agree...your version is a lot more cute than the tear out.
Posted by: Jess | December 23, 2008 at 02:16 PM
Those tags are TOO stinkin' cute!!!
Posted by: Heather | December 23, 2008 at 10:58 AM
So cute Missy! What a great idea!
I hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year! Hopefully we will get to craft in 09!
Posted by: Snowda | December 23, 2008 at 08:07 AM
Oh. Em. Gee. Your tags are 100 times cuter than those in that magazine picture! I am totally smitten with your Mr. and Mrs. Claus illustrations. Do you still offer any of your embroidery designs? If so, I'd love to hear from you!
Posted by: Amy B. (Early Bird Special) | December 23, 2008 at 05:59 AM
Hey sweets..
Merry Christmas!!
Have a fantastic holiday season.,
oxoxo,
jessi
Posted by: jessi nagy | December 23, 2008 at 05:47 AM
How cute are these!!!
Posted by: Brook | December 23, 2008 at 12:15 AM
Those are just the cutest!!!!!!
Posted by: Sharon | December 22, 2008 at 10:10 PM
Oh my goodness. Could ya JUST be any more clever?! I think not!! Adorable as always, Missy. Happy Happy Christmas to you and your family!!
Posted by: Jen Duncan | December 22, 2008 at 08:29 PM
those are adorable and will make wonderful gift tags! I cant imagine having time to make tags though! I buy the elcheapo dollar store 70 for a dollar sticky ones!!! YOurs are certainly special!
merry christmas!!
hugs
vivian
Posted by: vivian | December 22, 2008 at 04:36 PM
Genius. So, so brilliant!
Merry Christmas, my friend, enjoy the holiday with your family!
Posted by: Michelle | December 22, 2008 at 04:05 PM
So cute!!! Love the Mrs. Clause...she is adorable!!!
Posted by: Shonna | December 22, 2008 at 01:56 PM
Those are SO adorable!!!!!!! I am also a paper crafts junkie- I am in LOVE with their matroyshka mini sewing kit and pretty fabric aprons :)
Posted by: Dawn Wade | December 22, 2008 at 01:16 PM
Oh my goodness! Your version is really, much cuter then the original!
Posted by: Emily | December 22, 2008 at 11:51 AM
Those are SO cute!
I need to start collecting paper crafting things so I can make them for next year. Now if only I could find a place to store them where my husband wouldnt find them....
Posted by: Sarah C | December 22, 2008 at 10:51 AM