Lets Create Cheap Ephemera: 19 Tag Base Ideas

[@helenthompson5532]

U love all the ideas you come up with especially for cheap ephemera as i am a pensioner it's great to see you trying to help us all do our beloved craft on the cheap

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Thanks so much 😊

[@gillianwalker4766]

you're a brilliant creator of book page tags! Wow!

[@ruthsonger2178]

One of the things I love to do is use photographs from family vacations, events, etc., where the photos did not turn out well. I also buy discarded photos at recycling centers. They are usually color photos and measure 4x6. I will use a larger, more intricate stamp (using permanent black ink) and stamp right over the top of the photo. Amazingly the original photo gets lost in the design and looks merely like interesting background color and, depending upon the stamp, it can look like leaded glass. Then just cut the photo to your desired size. I love the look. If you want to really throw caution to the wind, alcohol inks love the glossy surface of the photos. Experiment.

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Thats great!! x

[@alisonmartin6101]

I love how you use everyday materials to make such lovely scrapbooking items. Reusing these materials keeps them out of the landfill. 💜❤️🇨🇦🙏

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Thanks so much 😊

[@craftqueen417]

Hi Tracie! I’m in the fall of my 50s. And my family think that it’s really weird that I save the backer from my watercolor paper and cereal boxes and coffee boxes and cardboard to recycle. It’s either free or you really did pay for it with the items that you purchased. I learned that in home economics. Thank you for all of your great ideas!

[@robinalcorn5140]

Index cards make great medium sized tags. Super ideas! I love the corner template tip. Brilliant, cheap and easy.👍👍👍👍

[@robynciuro2917]

Paint chip cards make great tags. Great video series...thanks so much for your generous sharing.

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Tracie, I really really enjoyed watching you create those tags out if virtually nothing. And I really really love ❤️ them all. I will certainly look at every single thing I’m throwing in the recycling bin 🗑 is not something I could use for tags etc. Please stay safe and well too xxx 😘 Mags

[@reddycomputerclasses]

Thanks for these videos. With the price of everything these days, it’s so good to have ideas that will save money and still allow you to craft!

[@TracieFoxCreative]

You are so welcome!

[@bettymetz3746]

Tracie you are the bomb!! (That means you are awesome!). I am rather new to JJ and today I am going to fill a little napkin holder with a supply of tags to have handy. Thanks for caring about your new to the craft subbies! Blessings from Betty in Ohio.

[@TracieFoxCreative]

I am so happy that you find this helpful :-D. Good luck on your new journal journey xx

[@kymschoeff2858]

Love these ideas. The last one really touched home-for some reason I cannot throw out the negatives from my die cuts. Finally, a way to use them!

[@joannewachel2505]

I especially enjoyed the tags made out of envelopes since I get a million of them in the mail. But all of your ideas were great for recycling other papers and card items. I always enjoy and learn so much from you. Have a nice day Tracie.

[@suecox2308]

So helpful to see all these ideas together like this--the glueing together of book pages, packing paper, etc. to make a stiffer substrate is something I hadn't thought of before and now I can't stop thinking about it!

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Enjoy creating, they are super cheap and really useful x

[@michellenowacki8673]

Another great basics video….I’ve used cardboard, but peeled one side to show the corrugated. Xx thank you 💕

[@carolynchatham6376]

You always create inventive ways to use what you have on hand. Thank you for sharing your ideas. I have learned so much.

[@maryvaszi8742]

Love all of your ideas. It's so fun to make something out of nothing. We as crafters are always on the look out for anything we can play with...lol

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Absolutely!!

[@gladysward6969]

Thanks Wow, 19 substrate ideas for tags! I will immediately make the old plastic card corners to grab each time I am ready to make tags. TYFS. Stay cool and be well. 🍦🍦🍦

[@cherishedmementos-buffyb.5749]

Wow, 😁that's an extensive list there are a couple I haven't thought about! I've used wallpaper to make tags but I think that's because I have a couple sample books😂 some have really nice textures and patterns. Hope you have a fabulous day! 💕

[@TracieFoxCreative]

That's a great idea! I have a roll doing nothing! Thanks for the idea x

[@donnaarsenoff8399]

Thank you for showing so many different and inexpensive ways to make tags.

[@mmonr]

Great ideas, Tracie!! I use a lot of these but the envelope and greeting card, I had not thought of. Both are usually in junk mail. Brilliant “cheap” ideas. I do hope you are dealing with your hot weather there in the UK. It is still very hot and dry here in Texas. Thanks for the fun video.

[@penelopemarshall6320]

Wow, great ideas Tracie. Some I hadn't even thought of, great recycling and money saving options. 😊💕

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@nancybeebe7622]

Tracy what a brilliant idea for tags. I learned a lot just from different substrates. Thank you so much

[@hazelanakadesign7071]

Thanks, Tracie...another organized, clearly explained video full of practical ideas! I'd only add playing cards or cards from games to your list. Hazel

[@angelamitchell7531]

Brilliant idea using postcards, I was gifted a large shoebox full of old postcards

[@2281CozyBrickCape]

Fantastic ideas using things that you have around the house. I would also add paper bags to the list.

[@rhonda6082]

Such great ideas! I started realizing I have all kinds of things I can make tags out of!! Thank you again for your wonderful ideas❤

[@cheryl7476]

Hi Tracie, I won’t have difficulty finding ways to make tags now! 20 different ways!!!

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Have fun x

[@chaselip]

Such awesome ideas. Thank you Tracie💖💖💖

[@thesaucyfoodie6315]

Great video! I love all the examples using things I already have at home. Let’s talk about that giant glue stick! I love it!

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Kallaila]

Thank you for all the ideas Tracie! I’ve used newspaper, shoe boxes, playing cards and the advertising junk Mail ( like 400 local pizza delivery place ones I seem to get every week!) xx

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Brilliant ideas!

[@michellewohlgemuth8847]

Brilliant! Thank you for sharing 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😻🌺💐

[@jvanhengel7827]

I use shoeboxes for tag’s. I love this videos thanks.

[@millieg.5497]

Hi Tracie, thanks for the ideas! Have an awesome day! 😉

[@gm2mx]

Thank you for these great ideas. I have some of these on hand already and now I am inspired to make a bunch of tags for my journals. Blessings from Missoui.

[@cathyhaynes2700]

I have used my old/failed watercolor paintings as tags. Once I cut them up they don't look so bad. 😆

[@NigezzaCreates]

Some great ideas there, some I had not thought off. Spookily I was cutting out the tags in your Tag FAB-rication kit as I watched!

[@tracejefferson3169]

Love the idea of the book covers and the file folders, thank you so much for these ideas!

[@tracytanasiychuk8253]

Great ideas. Thank you for sharing. Blessings from Canada 🇨🇦

[@lenawarelius4195]

Woow 😍👏👏 I have wall paper so I think I can use that as well 😍 Thanks for sharing great tips 🙏🏵🌺🌼🌻🌹👏💐❤🤗🌞

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Thanks so much 😊

[@paulineweir4804]

Brilliant ideas thank you so much for sharing your wonderful ideas with us all i really am enjoying this series craft items have got so expensive now.😀❤👏👏

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Thanks so much 😊

[@marilynammons1447]

WhaT. Read idea to use a card to make a template as a tag maker. So many ideas in such a short time. Love ❤️

[@831Miranda]

I had not thought of using post cards - great idea! One thing that I have used are calendar pages that are printed on very good quality paper

[@bettylongshore9594]

Photographs, those cards that are found in magazines that are to be torn out, filled in and mailed can be used for tags also! This is a great video!!!!!!

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Great idea!!

[@elainet5870]

Thanks so much , Tracie! 😃❤️

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Any time!

[@melindamitchell6584]

You could use magazine pages that are strengthened, glued together, or added to another base. Cut out a tag from card stock and use the left over outer shape to see what the magazine picture would look like as a tag. So many possibilities.

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

standing applause!🦌💌❤️📚

[@Sylvia.Torres]

Oh wow!! All such great tag options! 😃 Thank you Tracie! 🌷

[@lucy7b]

Using postcards and book covers what great ideas. ❤️❤️❤️

[@thecraftyrn]

Love these videos!!! Love your ideas!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@livingauthenticallyonmyownterm]

Traci, these are amazing, and I’ll try them all. Thanks s much. ❤

[@lorettavalmorbida7793]

Super ideas Tracie, Thank you for sharing your ideas.

[@nadianardini7513]

Thanks for sharing your ideas Tracie. xx

[@quiltednestvintage6347]

and #20 - food boxes. I make tags ouf of my tea bag boxes (and similar packaging) all the time! :) They don't have to be 'pretty' - they just get covered with paper scraps and collage etc.

[@ScissorsAndSmiles]

I love this series of “basics”. Thanks for sharing all these ideas - I feel I may have found a way how I can get rid of my book page stash…

[@craftydawk.janettedawkins7516]

Wow Tracie you’ve done it again! Some fabulous ideas there ❤️

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Thanks so much 😊

[@littlebirdcreations7]

Brilliant ideas Tracie! 😊 I save used Birthday and Christmas gift tags which make nice additions to journals TFS 💗💗

[@joaniesjournals5329]

Awesome ideas for recycling...thank you...❤

[@4everpurplecreationslorell659]

I love that you are doing these videos. I think we all get overwhelmed by all the creating we see we forget to think about all we have and getting back to basics and use what e have. Thank you so much for sharing, these even gave me new ideas. xo me

[@sam21ski]

Brilliant ideas - great video, thanks for sharing x

[@laurachapman6633]

Brilliant! It’s great to be reminded of what I have at home that I can use!!! Thanks Tracie, once again, really helpful 🙌🏻🤗😍

[@dinaidaoldenburg9287]

I love your ideas. I sometimes cut up artworks I'm not happy with, like an artjournal page or a painting

[@michelleyoung2656]

Great ideas! In addition to book covers, you could use game boards.

[@TracieFoxCreative]

That's a great idea!

[@reneehouse-wyatt3658]

Fabulous ideas! Sharing with my MeWe crafting group! ❤❤❤

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@sandrabeckerman4448]

I make a tag out of the middle piece of a corrugated coffee holder. The two smaller ends can be punched into heats or circles.

[@jeweltompkins8532]

I've done lots of bases, but love the idea of gesso on papers one isn't too crazy about. The plastic corner template is wonderful. I've used one for a long time....actually, I have 2 with different corners. Love this series. Thank you.

[@debrafazzi5382]

Fabulous, love the envelope idea. Have made fun tags from all my gift cards.🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@scubajenn5]

Great ideas! I knew most of them but often forget about them 🤦‍♀️ Thanks for the refresher!! ❤️❤️

[@kathmcmillen3217]

This was awesome! Now I'm looking everywhere for tag bases. Hugs....

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Go for it! LOL

[@k.susieroloff4801]

Very cool ideas for tags........😻

[@kathyaakananabluebird]

Thanks for sharing! I love making tags of all kinds too.

[@dianekreschollek9830]

Love all your ideas….thanks!

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

luv the hack for making the angles the same on the tops of the tags! 🦌💌❤️📚

[@lindaellis1584]

I really enjoyed this and now I’m going to start looking at things differently when making tags.

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Go for it!

[@karibeilharz9374]

Just amazing ideas. Thank you so much for this.

[@lillianchild1102]

Fabulous ideas!!!!

[@loreesmith5418]

Thanks so much for sharing! What a valuable resource!!

[@racheljolley26352]

Wow! Very impressed! Fantastic ideas, thank you! 👌🤩🏆🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@Solo3198-]

Brilliant ideas! Thanks for the list.

[@robinsismai9085]

thank you for all the amazing ideas!

[@robinjacobs3346]

I am so happy I found this channel. I am going to try your tips. Thanks

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Welcome! and thanks for joining us here x

[@phyllisj73]

Great ideas. Some I hadn't come across. Tyfs

[@debandjackv]

Love ,Love, Love this video

[@carribelle44]

Some lovely examples, thank you. I have been making tags from the info cards that come with plants for my garden, most have great pictures of the plant, so front ready done. xx

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Wonderful!

[@mommcaden6897]

Brilliant! Loved this! Going to go looking for lots of substrate materials! THANKS!!

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Have fun!

[@Saacibo]

Wow! What a great video! Making tags from book covers and postcards is just brilliant! Thank you for the video. Loved it!

[@jennypops02may]

Great ideas thank you so much for showing us. Xxx

[@margaretairey9971]

Fabulous ideas! Thanks so much Tracie. A good idea for the times when we want to craft but don't know what we want to do. 😊 Xx

[@lindahutchings5394]

Your expensive ephemera is fantastic! The tips from everyone are won!

[@partialartsblackbelt8384]

Love the card tip

[@cynthiahogue7724]

So many great ideas! Thanks for sharing!

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Glad you like them!

[@lauradavey9467]

wow great ideas thanks for sharing these

[@rondaliebert3213]

Leaving for crop in a bit, but can't wait to watch this whole thing. Love your videos.

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Enjoy!

[@christalscott956]

Thank you Thank you 😊 l needed this all day l have been looking for how to make them, 😆😅

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Glad I could help!

[@Lisa3m]

Awesome ideas. Thank you.

[@rosalindfeemster8049]

Great inspiration for making tags.

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Thanks so much!

[@crapemyrtlejournals]

Love all of these ideas!!! Thank you so much!

[@DeniseS-6867]

Hello Tracie, love all the ideas for tag bases. I especially like the ones with envelopes I have a zillion of them. TFS

[@michelel3372]

So many great ideas, Tracie!! Thank you so much. I will certainly print out the list so that I can keep the ideas handy! ❤

[@lauraharmon659]

You are simply amazing!

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Thank you! 😊

[@sueataylor8754]

TY Tracy ! There were a couple I hadn't thought of. I also save junk mail real estate giant postcards that are a nice weight to collage over or cover with digitals, coffee dyed, scrapbook paper etc.