Tool Time Tuesday...Eyelet Tool For Gift Tags

I was roaming through a craft store the other day...funny it wasn't a hardware store, but I love craft stores too. I found a package of eyelets in the clearance section. Woo, a new thing for me. Had to get it!!

I swear I will go broke on the money I "save" in the clearance section. The eyelets were on sale, but the tool that you need to go with it wasn't!! Lol I think the eyelets were 49 cents and the tool was maybe $6.00.

Oh well, I love it any way. I'm not sure what you use them for, but I've made some gift tags I wanted to share with you...paper and fabric.

Here's the fabric tag...cute, cute!

The tools you will need are...

• the eyelets
• eyelet tool or setter, which runs from $3.00 on up
• hole punch
• hammer
• piece of scrap wood to hammer on

Eyelets...

They come in different colors and sizes. These are 1/8 " or 3.1 mm. It is a one part system. There isn't a front and back piece.

Red and silver...100 per box for 49 cents. How could I pass this up? Tell me...HOW? Help me out ladies...I need to justify the need to collect every color they make...Lol

Here is the setter. It comes with three sizes and a hole maker.

This "sets" the eyelet.

Here is a little hang tag I made in 2 seconds...so easy. Used a paper punch and set the eyelet.

The steps are easy...

Use a hole punch the same size as your eyelet...this a 1/8 " hole punch.

Put the finished side of the eyelet on the front of the tag.

Turn it over on the scrap wood.

Use the correct size setter

Use a hammer and tap the setter one or two times.

It bends back the edges to secure the eyelet.

Cute on a gift bag or package.

Now you know I couldn't just do paper with a ton of fabric in my sewing room.

You will need fabric and Heat and Bond paper.

Iron the Heat and Bond to the wrong side of the fabric according to the package directions.

Type up a gift tag greeting on the computer or write one yourself.

Peel the Heat and Bond paper backing off the fabric.

Place your greeting message on the shiny Heat and Bond side.

 
Iron to set the two together.

Now it is one piece fused together.

Cut it out in any shape and punch a little hole at the top.

Set the eyelet the same way as the above directions.

Front eyelet...

Back eyelet...

Easy fabric gift tag.

This idea is perfect to make for any gift giving or holiday. You can customize to match anything. Great for quilting or sewing friends.

The tags are also great it you sell items. Print your logo or store name for the tags and the eyelet makes it look professional.

I think I "need" to go back and save some more money and see what other colors they have!!

Happy Tuesday,
~Karen~

How To Make A Custom Blog Signature...No HTML Codes

Every once in a while we all want to tweak our blogs and add something new or pretty. What's my biggest criteria for adding something...Easy Peasy!!

I have always wanted to add a custom signature to my blog, but wasn't sure how to make one and also didn't want to fool around with HTML codes.

Here's my solution for a signature...add it as a PICTURE on each post. I know that can be a pain adding it each time, but I'm always adding pictures any way...so what's one more.

Here's a quick tutorial to make your own...

First you need a background (almost like a piece of paper to start out). I'm using a PC right now, so I'll be using Paint. I still haven't figured out how to do this on our iMac.

Just go to "Start" and paint is there for me.

If you need to look for it, go to

• Start
• All Programs
• Accessories
• then Paint

When Paint pops up, a white square or page should be there. If not, click...

• "File" in the upper left corner
• then "New"

A white "page" will be there. I'm using the white background, because my blog background is white and that will make my signature appear just as the signature.

You need to save what I call a "white piece of paper".

Click...

• File
• Save As
• I named it White Background
• then you MUST save it as a jpeg for it to open in a photo editor

Now go to your favorite photo editor. I love PicMonkey.

Upload your white background photo

I cropped mine to 125 x 50, but this is totally up to you. Experiment with what size you want your signature to be.

Now use the different fonts, colors and sizes.

You can also add fun little pictures too. They have flowers...

Push pins...and tons more like borders, picture corners etc

Here are some I experimented with color, size and add ons.

When you finish with your editing of the signature picture, save it again as a jpeg and then just add it to your post like a photo.

Easy to make and easy to change with the seasons and holidays too.

Have fun with it!!