A Sweet Taste of Summer

Hearts Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags August challenge is posted. It's "always anything goes with a shaped card or tag".

I chose a vibrant pink tag as the base and topped it with a fun "Hello Summer" design featuring colorful popsicles that instantly bring thoughts of sunny afternoons and frozen treats. The playful image is full of bright colors that capture the joy and excitement of the season.

To add a little extra texture, I threaded a soft white fuzzy trim through the top of the tag, giving it a fun finishing touch. Whether it's attached to a gift bag, tied around a summer-themed present, or used as a decorative embellishment, this tag is sure to bring a smile to someone's face.

I love creating tags because they're quick to make and can add a handmade touch to so many different projects. This one reminds me of all the little things that make summer special—ice pops, warm sunshine, laughter, and making memories with family and friends.

I hope this colorful tag inspires you to add a splash of summer to your own crafting. After all, every gift is a little sweeter with a handmade tag !

Materials-cardstock, Cricut image, ribbon

My Hello Summer tag can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Creations in Pink-mostly in pink

~Do Al(l) Kreatives-weather

~Farm Quest Grocery Game-anything food goes

~Four Seasons Challenge-Summer

~Papercraft Challenge-good enough to eat

~Pearly Sparkles-Summer holidays

~Tag-Along-tag

~The Little Things-little project(tag)

~Krafty Chicks-moodboard

~Allsorts-colors of Summer

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

A Handy Tag for Dad

The new challenge is posted at HEARTS QUEST FOR SHAPED CARDS AND TAGS, and here is my shaped tag.

*Please note on the challenge blog, the extension of the challenge. It will be 6-7 weeks now instead of a month.

I created this fun tag inspired by all the tools and hard work that remind me of my Dad. The bold tool-themed design paired with bright pops of yellow and blue gives the tag a playful yet practical feel. I added the “Dad” sentiment with a heart detail to make it extra special and meaningful.

This project was a great way to create something handmade for Father’s Day, a birthday, or simply to show appreciation for the dads and father figures who are always there to help fix, build, and support us.

 I love how a simple tag can become a heartfelt keepsake with just a few creative touches.

Materials-cardstock and key chain

Sometimes the smallest handmade projects carry the biggest meaning.

My Dad Tools Tag can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Farm Quest Home-home-related project

~Heart's Quest-anything with a heart on it

~Tag-Along-tag (option-text)

~A Cut Above-anything with a diecut

~A Place To Start-option (anything but a card)

~~RISING STAR~~

~~~TOP SPROUT~~

~Krafty Chicks-masculine

~TGIF-for a special guy

~Inkspirational-for the guys

~A Perfect Time To Craft-anything goes

~Classic Design Challenge-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

A Tag Full of Birthday Cheer

This month I'm the guest designer at LET'S CRAFT & CREATE. This month the challenge is "anything goes OR tag, you're it".

Today I’m sharing a bright and cheerful birthday tag I created using my Cricut. I wanted something fresh and fun, so I chose a soft pink background and paired it with crisp green accents for a clean, modern look.

The focal point of the tag is this sweet layered daisy, which adds just the right amount of dimension. I lightly inked the petal edges to give them a soft, shaded effect and help them stand out against the background. The leafy details bring in a natural feel and balance the design beautifully.

I finished the tag with a bold “Happy Birthday” sentiment, along with a few enamel dots for a subtle touch of shine. The twine at the top adds a simple finishing touch and makes it perfect for attaching to a gift.

I love how easy it is to create something like this with my Cricut—layering elements and playing with color combinations really brings the design to life. This tag would be perfect for dressing up any birthday present with a handmade touch !

Materials-cardstock, pearl gems

My Happy Birthday flower tag can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Beautiful Blossoms-flowers focal

~Creations in Pink-project mostly pink

~Heart's Quest Celebration of Love-birthday

~Tag Along-tag and option (pink)

~Triple B-birds, blooms or butterflies

~Aud Sentiment-flowers and sentiment

~Pammie's Inky Pinkies-anything goes

~A Place To Start-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Petal Perfection: A Handmade Cricut Tag

The new challenge is posted at HEARTS QUEST FOR SHAPED CARDS AND TAGS. As always it's "anything as long as it is not your traditional rectangle card or tag".

I enjoyed creating this pretty floral tag using my Cricut ! I love how layering simple shapes can create such a soft, dimensional look. The pastel pink flower really stands out against the clean oval background, and adding a pop of color in the center gives it just the right amount of brightness.

To bring it all together, I added a sweet little bow at the base of the flower and some twine for a finished tag look. It’s the perfect embellishment for a gift, card, or even to tuck into a scrapbook page.

Sometimes the simplest designs are the most eye-catching, and this tag is a perfect example of that—soft colors, clean lines, and just a touch of dimension.

Materials-cardstock, twine

My Oval Flower Tag can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Tag Along-tag and option (pink)

~Beautiful Blossoms-flowers focal

~Do Al(l) Creative-flower focal (option)

~Girlz Rebel-flowers

~Ellibelle's Garden Party-anything in or from a garden

~I Spy With My Little Eye-showers/flowers

~Fab N Funky-use pink, blue and/or yellow

~Girlz Creative Splash It With Color-pink and/or yellow

~~TOP 3~~

~Allsorts-no squares (option)

~Crafting Happiness-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

A Tail of Easter Cuteness

April challenge is posted for HEART'S QUEST FOR SHAPED CARDS AND TAGS, and it's "always anything goes as long as it is a shaped card or a shaped tag".

Here's my tag.

This sweet little Easter tag was such a fun and playful make! I used soft pastel patterned paper as the base and added a simple bunny silhouette for a clean focal point. The fluffy pom-pom tail gives it that extra touch of texture and charm, while the tiny heart embellishments add a bit of sweetness. I love how the twine finishes it off perfectly—it’s ready to tie onto a treat bag or gift and instantly make it feel extra special. It’s a quick project, but full of cute details that really bring it to life!

Materials: cardstock, patterned paper (from a dollar store), pompom and twine

My Easter Bunny tag can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Creations in Pink-project mostly pink

~Critter Crazy Challenges-anything with a critter (no people)

~Tag-Along-tag

~Try It On Tuesday-cute

~Fab N Funky-Easter/Spring

~Wednesday's Creative Inspirations-Easter/Spring

~Crafty Animals-anything with an animal

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Penguins Love Tags

HEART'S QUEST FOR SHAPED CARDS AND TAGS challenge has been posted. The challenge is "create a shaped card or shaped tag".

Here are my tags, made with my Cricut using cardstock and Stickles glitter.

A pair of adorable penguins with sparkly red hearts — perfect for spreading warm wishes on chilly days.

My Penguins with Hearts tags can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Critter Crazy Challenges-featuring a critter, no people

~Dream Factory-any animal

~Heart's Quest-anything with a heart on it

~Moving Along With the Times-birds and/or bees

~Papercraft Challenge-hearts and hugs

~Tag-Along-tag

~Crafty Animals-anything with an animal

~Cardz 4 Galz-things with wings

~Allsorts-anything goes

~~TOP 7~~

~Crafty Catz-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Happy HEART Day Gift Tag

The February challenge at HEART'S QUEST FOR SHAPED CARDS & TAGS is "always a shaped card or tag".

Here's my tag, perfect to add to a Valentine's Day gift.

Materials are Michael's cardstock and Ranger distressing ink.

My Happy Valentine's Day gift tag can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Crafting Challenge-red

~Dream Factory-love, hearts, Valentine's Day

~Heart's Quest-anything with hearts (option-red hearts)

~Tag-Along-tag/bookmark

~Card's Inspiration Challenge-Valentine's

~Addicted to Stamps & More-any occasion

~TGIF-photo inspiration

~Allsorts-anything goes

~Classic Design Challenge-anything goes

~Love To Craft-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Axolotl Tag

Here's my shaped tag for HEART'S QUEST SHAPED CARDS AND TAGS. As always it's "any tag or card that is a shape other than your regular rectangle shape".

I used cardstock and Stickles glitter and Glossy Accent for my tag.

My Axolotl Tag can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Critter Crazy Challenge-anything with a critter (no people)

~Girlz Creative Crafts-anything with no stamps

~Crafty Animals-anything with an animal

~Tag-Along-any tag

~Creative Friday-tag

~A Perfect Time to Craft-anything goes

~~SPOTLIGHT FAVORITE~~

~Mix It Up-anything goes

~Crafts Galore Encore-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Whale Bookmark or Tag

This is a very easy craft project. I used cardstock and twine.

My Whale Bookmark can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~AAA Colorful-colorboard

~Tag-Along-tag or bookmark

~Creative Fingers-anything goes

~Creative Crafters-anything goes

~Creatalicious-anything goes

~Li'l Patch of Crafty Friends-anything goes

~Penny's Paper Crafty-anything goes

~A Place To Start-anything goes

~Do Al(l) Creatives-anything goes

~A Perfect Time To Craft-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Gingerbread Angel Tag/Ornament

The December challenge at DRAGONFLY DREAMS is "tag". You can make a tag or add a tag to a card front.

I created a set of Christmas Gingerbread tags, This is a pretty Angel tag.

I used Michael's cardstock.

My Christmas Gingerbread Tags can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Tag-Along-tag

~Double D-Christmas wrapping

~I Spy With My Little Eye-festive for Christmas

~Wednesday's Creative Inspiration-'tis the season

~Crafty Calendar-Christmas/Winter

~Heart's Quest Fantasy-anything fantasy option-angel)

~~TOP 3~~

~Ally's Angels-anything goes

~Crafter's Cafe-anything goes

~Allsorts-anything goes

~Classic Design Challenge-anything goes

Here's a card I made using one of the tags.

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Happy Holidays

The December challenge at HEART'S QUEST FOR SHAPED CARDS AND TAGS is "any shaped card or tag".

I created a mitten shaped tag. I used cardstock from Michaels. The patterned paper came from Dollarama. I used a cabled sweater embossing folder.

My Happy Holidays mitten Christmas tag can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Die Cut Divas-embossing folder and Christmas/Winter

~Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap-anything with patterned paper

~Papercraft Challenge-cozy and warm

~Tag-Along-tag and option (red/green)

~Aud Sentiment-Traditional Christmas and sentiment

~Fab N Funky-Christmas

~I Spy With My Little Eye-festive for Christmas

~Wednesday's Creative Inspiration-'tis the season

~Can You Handle the Pressure-anything using an embossing folder

~Allsorts-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~