Christmas tags from your Scraps

[@Sherkie19]

Leslie you are amazing! you even organize your scraps! love this idea. you always come up with inexpensive ways for us to make adorable projects without spending a lot of money. you are truly inspiring. you look wonderful. wishing you all things wonderful.

[@messageinafold]

Thank you, Sherkie :D I appreciate knowing that I am of help to you, finding ways to use what you have on hand :D Hugs - Leslie

[@michelemcgill1720]

The tags are so pretty. Love how there was no waste. You've been an inspiration.

[@romainestout4131]

Just lovely watching your video. I am going to try and organize my scraps the way you did. You made it look so easy just to go to your stash and pick whatever color you wanted. Your tags are great.

[@margaritarodriguez9066]

These are so pretty. I love your idea for using scraps paper. I usually throw mines out. Not no more I'll be making all kinds of tags, Thank you for sharing

[@sharonolsen6579]

Oh my goodness... look at ALL these beautiful tags !! Such creativity .. each and every one is just a tiny little work of art! Thank you so much for sharing your talents... : >

[@kylieb4836]

Fantastic video Leslie. Thankyou !! I needed new ideas for a fundraising Christmas craft stall at work. I also love your organisation for scrap paper - this will definitely be next project after the tags.

[@karenburks9821]

I love these gift tags and I like that they look so Christmas-y but you don't even have to use Christmas themed paper. Great idea, Leslie. I have been under the weather so today is my catch up on all the Leslie videos I have missed lately day. You are awesome as usual. Looking forward to making these for all my gifts this year. Thanks bunches.

[@messageinafold]

+Karen Burks Awww, Karen, I'm sorry to learn that you have been ill. This is the time of year for the creeping crud. I'm glad to know that you are on the mend. Thank you for your very kind comment on my videos. I appreciate you and your friendship, Karen. Hugs - Leslie

[@catherinestrong4470]

fabulous. i keep so much of my scraps and look for ways to use them. I sometimes run out of ideas and your channel gave me some new ways to use them. thank you

[@messageinafold]

+catherine strong Thank you, Catherine Strong :D I'm very happy you have found more ways to use your scraps....that ever growing stash :D Leslie

[@txn8v22]

Hi Leslie! I have been binge-watching your videos and they are delightful! I have subscribed to your channel, and am looking forward to more of your winning personality.

[@messageinafold]

+Annette Thank you, Annette! I appreciate you watching my videos and leaving your comment. I hope that your binge watching has inspired you to be creative in your crafty space :D If you have any questions about anything, please feel free to ask them. Leslie

[@Tinkerbell31326]

I was just gathering my scraps from a big project. Thank you For The ideas and inspiration.

[@Sudique1]

Thanks for this video. I followed along and made all my Christmas gift tags for this year. Great job - I like your no paper waste approach. Happy Holidays.

[@lisagomme2602]

Miss you Leslie!

[@marisolpearls9276]

These are just PERFECT, Leslie! Thank you for sharing this wonderful tip!

[@messageinafold]

+Marisol Pearls These tags can be made for any occasion! Not just Christmas tags. I very much appreciate you taking the time to binge watch my videos :D Soon you will get sick of hearing my voice :D LOL Leslie

[@marisolpearls9276]

Leslie Bockenstette Yes! Like Birthday gift tags. Who doesn't need a supply of those all year round, right? These are perfect! I'm enjoying your videos because you take the time and you always say something funny. Yes, I'm binge watching as I am on a learning mode right now. As I am organizing my supplies, I like to learn new things. I hope to take all that I am learning and use these tips when I start on projects again. :)

[@messageinafold]

+Marisol Pearls Enjoy the journey. There is so much to learn and so many wonderful KZbin tutorials at your fingertips. You will have a marathon of creativity when you begin again :D LOL Leslie

[@christinagalloway2990]

Awesome idea to use scraps up. TFS Christina x

[@messageinafold]

+Christina Galloway Thank you, Christina, for watching the video and leaving a comment. Our paper scraps become the proverbial "Red headed step child" and I think it is about time to show them some love :D LOL Not to mention get them out of your stash :D Leslie

[@janetcozens4623]

Really great to see how you use up all your scraps brilliant ideas thank you so much

[@messageinafold]

Thank you, Janet, for your comment on my Christmas tags video. I had to come up with a way to use up a good portion of all the scrap paper I have that seems to be multiplying continuously! Like bunny rabbits - my goodness! Hugs - Leslie

[@janetcozens4623]

Love too watch you create it gives me loads of insperation thank you Leslie ( huggs n smiles to you )

[@gayleholland6612]

AWESOME! I have tons of scraps also, I truly appreciate the ideas! Thank you for sharing!

[@messageinafold]

Thank you, Gayle, for stopping by to watch my video on Christmas tags and leave your sweet comment. I appreciate you. Leslie

[@JillianNorwood]

Your tags are so sweet! Thanks for sharing! Merry Christmas! Jill

[@messageinafold]

Thank you, Jill, for taking the time to watch one of my videos and leave your sweet comment. I appreciate you very much. Merry Christmas to you and your family as well. Leslie

[@carriehacker5193]

Great way to use those scraps. I especially liked that they don't necessarily have to be Christmas themed. Light bulb moment-why didn't I think of that?! ☺ I'm a new subscriber and look forward to watching more tutorials.

[@pearlhudson8317]

Great way to use up little bits of paper and card. good idea. hugs.xx

[@messageinafold]

+pearl hudson Thank you, Pearl. I have such a giant stash of scraps that I needed to start making use of. The thought of having even more paper scraps lead me to the idea of cutting card stock so there was nothing left for more scraps! Hugs to you my friend - Leslie

[@pearlhudson8317]

by the way i have bought a guillotine cutter on ebay at a terrific price $24 aud and it should arrive in a few days so i am excited. didn't want to fight with blades anymore. thanks for your help in choosing . hugs.xx

[@messageinafold]

+pearl hudson Great deal, Pearl. I think you will like the guillotine style trimmer better for the NON fussy cuts. You may have to use your sliding blade trimmer for those times you need to get in close to an image. You can't do that very well with the big guillotine cutters. Thanks for letting me know that I helped you make a choice for a major tool purchase. Hugs to my "Bionic" friend - Leslie

[@pearlhudson8317]

and thank you my happy friend. i will take your advise. hugs to you. xx

[@naomikatepp]

Slightly uneven edges as long as they are parallel on gift tags makes it much easier to open and read the sentiment. I actually make mine a hint off on purpose. Your work is rather lovely and you gave me some very good ideas, not the least of which was organizing my scrap by size.

[@SouthernAngelsStamping]

Love your video! I made some last year but a bit different... I like this! Shared it! Have a blessed day!

[@messageinafold]

+Southern Angel Btq. Tammy Dameron (Southern Angels Boutique) Thank you for letting me know you enjoyed my video on making Christmas tags. I appreciate you sharing the video. I'm excited to learn that you had made some tags, similar to mine, in the past. Leslie

[@SouthernAngelsStamping]

Hello Leslie... You are so welcome! I have been wanting to make some videos myself but when I try they wont upload! The only ones I have had success with are the short ones of my little dog that I have uploaded. I have some from Thanksgiving I want to see If they will upload for me! I want to start making craft videos but don't want to wast my time if I cant get them uploaded! I tried to do some last year and never did get them up and never could figure out why! God bless & have a great weekend!

[@messageinafold]

I don't know if the rule still applies. When I first started I was restricted to 10 minutes for a video length. After I had made several videos then I was allowed to go longer. I don't know how to answer your upload problem properly. Using a smartphone, you have to have a constant WiFi connection and your sleep timers turned off.....or keep tapping the front screen to not allow it to go to sleep. Each time it goes to sleep it stops the uploads. If you are using a standard camera and movie software to upload with it may be the same with your computer going to sleep while it is rendering. Just tossing out things that I had to learn the hard way myself. Leslie

[@SouthernAngelsStamping]

Thank you Leslie! When I can get the chance to try it again I will see about this problem! Maybe.. Just maybe I will get my videos up and figure it all out so I can start making videos more! Have a blessed day! Merry Christmas!

[@catherinearnott4903]

Oh my goodness how organised are you with your scraps I can never find proper measurements thank you for sharing great video

[@openarms169]

Hi Leslie, ty do much .look forward to all ur videos an information . have a bless day. :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

[@messageinafold]

+Monique Miller Blessings being sent back to you, my friend, for a wonderful day :D Leslie

[@Tinkerbell31326]

These are fabulous! Thank you for sharing....Hugs Tink

[@messageinafold]

Thank you, Tink. When I made them it was late fall, early December. The tag concept can be used for any gift giving time. Hugs - Leslie

[@Tinkerbell31326]

I went upstairs to my craft room after viewing this video and your newest video where you made tags. I pulled out all my scraps of DSP from on folder and cut down layers and filed them, cut down thin strips for making a patchwork looking layers and others were designated for photo mats when I make my junk jounal and mini albums. It is so great to getting all this set up for projects. You taught me months ago how to organize my card stock scraps...Love you for all this inspiration. My craft room is becoming an efficient place to create.

[@messageinafold]

WOW! You are totally AWESOME, Tink! You can go in your creative space and be amazing! Bet that was a LOT of hard work and sweat getting your space efficient. I know you will be making EXTRA BEAUTIFUL mini albums, junk journals, cards, and photo mats in your space because of all your hard work. You won't have to play hide and seek anymore with your tools, products, and supplies. I'M SO PROUD OF YOU!!! GIANT HUGS wending their way to you - Leslie

[@Iamwhosoever.]

Leslie you are so brilliant. thank you for your wonderful tutorials I have learnt so much from you thank you God bless XX Kiara

[@messageinafold]

Thank you Kiara for your very sweet comment on my Christmas tags. I appreciate you taking the time to watch my video and leave a comment.

[@GoodHeartedCrafter57]

That is adorable ! Great Job..:)

[@cindyrhodes7393]

Hi Leslie, i use to watch you all the time and lost you some how ..i resubbed to your channel ..love the tags ..tfs and caring ..((hugs)) from OHIO ♡

[@messageinafold]

Thank you, Cindy, for watching my Christmas tag video and leaving your sweet comment. I appreciate you very much. Leslie

[@shtanah]

Awesome video!!! Shanta

[@messageinafold]

+shtanah Thank you, shtanah, for watching my video on Christmas tags and leaving a comment. I appreciate you. Leslie

[@karenwoolsey6430]

Terrific idea! I probably have a ton of scraps. I need, really need to organize. lol

[@messageinafold]

LOL! Good luck with that! I am forever getting piles and piles and more piles of paper that needs to be sorted and organized. These tags were a fun way to use up a small amount of my scraps :D Hugs - Leslie

[@donna45]

karen woolsey

[@MsSony12345]

Nice tags!! At least your scraps are all cut up and organized unlike mine lol

[@rosettadenton2876]

Thank you how beautiful.

[@Scorpiomary]

I miss your videos Leslie. Hope you are happy in Heaven. I love you.

[@sharonpimento3257]

I love this idea ; )

[@messageinafold]

Thank you, Sharon, for taking the time to watch one of my videos and leave your sweet comment. I appreciate you. Leslie

[@RobinMuddSimpleDesigns]

love the tags, i was wondering if you got my friend mail, I wanted to be sure you received it. Hugs from Ky.

[@messageinafold]

Thank you, Robin, for watching my Christmas tag video and leaving your comment. I appreciate you and your kindness. Indeed, I have received your friend mail and am very sorry that I have not let you know sooner. Hugs - Leslie

[@RobinMuddSimpleDesigns]

+Leslie Bockenstette your fine you have been going through a lot. my friend mail doesn't matter I was worried about you,hugs from Ky.💟

[@RobinMuddSimpleDesigns]

I miss you very much. I know your crafting in Heaven.

[@lindaevett8219]

Robin Mudd / SimpleDesigns omg what happened

[@RobinMuddSimpleDesigns]

@@lindaevett8219 she had breast cancer

[@iteeshollow]

Umm, fast question? What are they called and where did you buy the handles on the cupboard behind you? =) They are so efficient.

[@messageinafold]

Thank you, Iti, for watching my video and leaving your question. I appreciate you taking the time to do so. Are you referring to the "towel racks" that are on the white doors behind me? Those are from IKEA and have come in quite handy. Leslie

[@Kraftykathy29]

I love how you have all your scraps together like that. Would you like to come to my house and help me do that to all mine? lol great gifts tags ideas too

[@messageinafold]

Thank you, Kathleen for the lovely comment on my Christmas tags video. You know....if I came to your house to get your paper scraps in order......I'd probably get distracted by all of your awesome tools and toys LOL. I appreciate you watching my video and leaving a comment. Leslie

[@Kimsniftycrafts41]

Your so amazing. Big Crafty Hugs Kimmi

[@messageinafold]

+Kimsniftycrafts41 Thank you, Kimmi, for your very kind words on my Christmas tags using scraps. I appreciate you. I hope this video inspires you to get your crafty on and make some for yourself :D Hugs back to you. Leslie

[@lwhitt9655]

I have miniature stamps that would work on all the small pieces

[@niki3473]

bravissima!!!!!!

[@messageinafold]

Thank you, Nicoletta! :D Leslie

[@LindaPenney]

I would of used the outer for a shaker card window ?

[@messageinafold]

Thank you, Linda, for taking the time to watch my video and leave your GREAT comment and idea! Leslie

[@LindaPenney]

Your more thank welcome Leslie

[@Scorpiomary]

You came up in my feed I miss you so I hope you are happy in heaven

[@ter8413]

most of us don't have fancy cutters n stuff

[@messageinafold]

+ter8 Thank you for watching my video and leaving a comment. I appreciate you. Leslie

[@TravelBound2024]

Great use of your scraps. I've done the same kind of set up, having the papers cut down and ready to go. I'm such a hoarder of little scraps that I've even used those itty bitty pieces that are left over from die cutting. I have a post about it on my blog if you want to check it out. cardsbymarianne.blogspot.ca. Look for the post where I made Easter eggs. Let me know if you can't find it. I'm posting on my phone and I don't know how to copy and paste a link on here. I'm so bad that you know the little square that you threw out? Well I have on occasion pulled it back out and thought "I am sure I can use it for something!" LOL. Have a great day Leslie and keep smiling! I went on my computer and found the link: cardsbymarianne.blogspot.ca/2016/03/paper-hoarding-queen.html

[@messageinafold]

Thank you, Marianne, for the link to your blog. I will read it in just a few minutes. Oh mercy! I got a lot of flack for throwing out small pieces in the video I made about cutting scraps into piles. I think you may have even seen and commented on that video. I have hoarded myself right out of my room. *gasp* I used to save every single sliver of paper. I made a conscious decision to NOT do that. I have so much paper as it is. I know the old saying "Waste not, want not" but for me it comes down to choices. Clutter drives me NUTS and it makes me not want to be home. I'll sacrifice a few bits of paper and not feel guilt when I go into my creative space. I'm so excited to go see the cards you make. Thank you for watching my video and leaving such a sweet comment. Hugs - Leslie

[@caleblindsey4179]

Marianne Grimbly