I did some baking last night... with Sizzix dies, old sheet music, glitter, and more!
I used a couple of Sizzix dies for the shape of the gingerbread boy, and the tag base. Once I had the gingerbread boys cut out (I used old sheet music adhered to thin chipboard for their bodies), I used markers to pink their cheeks, and used Ranger Distress ink to brown up the edges a bit. Then, I used a makeup wedge sponge to dab matte finish gel medium onto the body of the boy, and added some crystal glitter for sparkle. I like the uneven coverage I get by using the gel medium and makeup wedge. If some areas don't get glittered, that's OK with me! I used a primitive heart punch, button and hemp twine to add a little embellishment to the gingerbread boys.
The stars were done similarly, just without any paper adhered to the chipboard. I die cut the stars out of medium weight chipboard, inked them brown with Ranger Distress ink, added some faux stitching around the edges, dabbed on some matte finish gel medium, and then sprinkled on the glitter. Before they get glittered, they look like tin, or leather, stars. Once they're glittered, I think they look like little gingerbread snaps dressed up with sugar sprinkles! Easy on the eyes, and the hips! *grin*
Won't these guys be cute on packages of homemade goodies for the holidays!? Oh, and by the way, the little "Be Merry" sentiment on the tag is a sneak peek at a sentiment from a soon-to-be-released Whipper Snapper cling set!
Their only downfall is that they don't make the house smell all warm and wonderful while they're "baking". *grin*
Happy Saturday!!
Oh my . . . just simply adorable *cute* . . . love them with all the glitter on them. Thanks for sharing with us.
Posted by: Beverly Blair | November 07, 2010 at 08:42 AM
What kind of glitter are you using on the stars? They are fabulous! It looks like chunky glass glitter? maybe?
Posted by: Lisa Bakovic | November 07, 2010 at 05:20 AM
Oh I really love these! Could you imagine these hanging off rustic wrapped gifts or bags! Wow I love these! Did I mention that already?
Posted by: Danielle | November 03, 2010 at 07:39 PM
Awwww, pure non-fattening sweetness!
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | November 02, 2010 at 09:26 PM
Had a migraine yesterday, so I didn't get a chance to comment. Better today & boy are these ever cute! I have a tender spot for gingerbread men as my son & I always made them for Christmas before he went off to college. Loved your Dad's comments about the stars!
Posted by: Troy Louise | November 02, 2010 at 12:52 PM
How Yummy!
Posted by: Vicki | November 01, 2010 at 09:45 AM
Oh these are beautiful!!!!! Love the sheet music and all the sparkles!!
Posted by: Kimberly O'Rosky | October 31, 2010 at 06:04 PM
Hi Anna! I've got an idea - burn a gingerbread candle!! These tags are drop-dead wonderful!!!! I am saving this to my "Briliant Anna Ideas" folder! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Sharli | October 31, 2010 at 07:26 AM
How sweet are these...love your style and all that glitter. yumm-o!
Posted by: Mary Duffek | October 31, 2010 at 05:29 AM
I love gingerbread boys and these are the cutest-like the pumpkin tags as well. Great glittery projects.
Posted by: Bev J. | October 31, 2010 at 04:48 AM
Anna, The pumpkins card is so cute but I am drawn hook, line and sinker to those darling gingerbread tags. I love the big stars, too!
Posted by: Kittie Caracciolo | October 31, 2010 at 04:35 AM
Anna, I loooove your tags! How clever to give the gingerbread man a little heart *sigh*! And all the sprakle...awh:o)))
Inge xx
Posted by: Inge | October 31, 2010 at 02:35 AM
FANTASTIC TAGS!!! THOSE ARE JUST GREAT!!!
I love how you make them so "vintage-y" and warm! They are so cute and inviting!
I got a laugh out of your Dad, wanting to eat the stars! I think someone needs to send him some baked treats! LOL
Posted by: diane mcvey | October 30, 2010 at 10:42 PM
Oh my gosh, your gingerboy's are absolutely ADORABLE!!! And your stars do look like gorgeous edible sugar cookies. Love your glittering goodness.
Posted by: Rose Kerry | October 30, 2010 at 09:56 PM
Hey, those star shaped thingy's are edible,right? Are they made with pie crust? They Gotta be, it's pie time and pie crust stars would be way cool! I'm hungry for pie crust cut into cool shapes and covered with sugar cristals and a touch of cinnamon....get crackin!
Posted by: DK Wight | October 30, 2010 at 09:38 PM
love!!!!
Posted by: Kelly Bee | October 30, 2010 at 07:56 PM
These are adorable! You are so talented!!!!
Posted by: Theresa Grdina | October 30, 2010 at 07:04 PM
oh Anna, these are way cuter than any edible gingerbread man!!!!
Posted by: Carol | October 30, 2010 at 06:26 PM
These are fabulous Anna!!
Posted by: Janine | October 30, 2010 at 05:12 PM
LOVE LOVE LOVE THEM! So cute! I gotta get this die. Thanks for sharing your beautiful creations!
Posted by: Rachel (Gingerbread Gal) | October 30, 2010 at 04:47 PM
Great eye candy! (I couldn't resist. LOL!)
Those are just incredible. I love them. Whoever gets that gift is one lucky recipient!
Posted by: Dee in N.H. | October 30, 2010 at 03:48 PM
These are perfectly fabulous, Anna!!
Posted by: Broni | October 30, 2010 at 03:48 PM
Oh so cute! Wish I had that gingerbread die. And those stars are just gorgeous. I know I have some star chipboard in one of my plastic drawers, might have to dig them out and do this.
Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Anette Eakins | October 30, 2010 at 03:21 PM
...and the "sugar crystals" look downright decadent!
Posted by: Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye) | October 30, 2010 at 02:22 PM
Great tags!! I had to chuckle when I saw them because I have that same gingerbread die and played around with it the other day. I only got as far as cutting them out of covered chipboard and then was at a loss so set them aside. The glitter is a great addition!
Posted by: Tracy Harp | October 30, 2010 at 01:28 PM
Oh my, aren't those tags gorgeous. But the stars - they truly look good enough to eat with that glitter/sugar.
Posted by: Sabrina | October 30, 2010 at 01:17 PM
they look good enough to eat!
Posted by: sherri | October 30, 2010 at 11:51 AM
Do you adhere the music sheets & decorative paper to the chipboard before you die cut it?
I love your work! You are a great inspiration to me in every way!!!!
Thanks for always sharing.
Carol
Posted by: Carol | October 30, 2010 at 11:50 AM
Recieving a gift from you would be extra special with these lovely tags. Cute gingerbread men and yummy stars. Have a fun Saturday, hugs...
Posted by: Carol Dee | October 30, 2010 at 11:33 AM
.........THUD!!!
Posted by: JulieHRR | October 30, 2010 at 11:28 AM