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

[@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!

[@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 😊

[@robynciuro2917]

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

[@robinalcorn5140]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@katedwards3528]

This video came at the perfect time for me. Thanks so much!

[@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

[@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!

[@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!!

[@angelamitchell7531]

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

[@nancybeebe7622]

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

[@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❤

[@2281CozyBrickCape]

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

[@penelopemarshall6320]

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

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@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💖💖💖

[@millieg.5497]

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

[@elainet5870]

Thanks so much , Tracie! 😃❤️

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Any time!

[@nadianardini7513]

Thanks for sharing your ideas Tracie. xx

[@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!

[@craftydawk.janettedawkins7516]

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

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Thanks so much 😊

[@lorettavalmorbida7793]

Super ideas Tracie, Thank you for sharing your ideas.

[@michellenowacki8673]

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

[@tracytanasiychuk8253]

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

[@carolynchatham6376]

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

[@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.

[@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. 🍦🍦🍦

[@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.

[@donnaarsenoff8399]

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

[@livingauthenticallyonmyownterm]

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

[@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

[@jvanhengel7827]

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

[@michellewohlgemuth8847]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@k.susieroloff4801]

Very cool ideas for tags........😻

[@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.

[@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

[@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 😊

[@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!

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

standing applause!🦌💌❤️📚

[@dianekreschollek9830]

Love all your ideas….thanks!

[@lillianchild1102]

Fabulous ideas!!!!

[@reneehouse-wyatt3658]

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

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@michelleyoung2656]

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

[@TracieFoxCreative]

That's a great idea!

[@robinsismai9085]

thank you for all the amazing ideas!

[@kathyaakananabluebird]

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

[@cynthiahogue7724]

So many great ideas! Thanks for sharing!

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Glad you like them!

[@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

[@dinaidaoldenburg9287]

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

[@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 ❤️

[@lauraharmon659]

You are simply amazing!

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Thank you! 😊

[@lindaellis1584]

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

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Go for it!

[@rosalindfeemster8049]

Great inspiration for making tags.

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Thanks so much!

[@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.

[@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.

[@lenawarelius4195]

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

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Thanks so much 😊

[@karibeilharz9374]

Just amazing ideas. Thank you so much for this.

[@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!!

[@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!

[@Solo3198-]

Brilliant ideas! Thanks for the list.

[@kathmcmillen3217]

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

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Go for it! LOL

[@loreesmith5418]

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

[@senoraallende]

Fabulous ideas!! Thank you for sharing these ideas!

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Glad you like them!

[@debandjackv]

Love ,Love, Love this video

[@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

[@Lisa3m]

Awesome ideas. Thank you.

[@jennypops02may]

Great ideas thank you so much for showing us. Xxx

[@Sylvia.Torres]

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

[@tracejefferson3169]

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

[@phyllisj73]

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

[@lauradavey9467]

wow great ideas thanks for sharing these

[@sam21ski]

Brilliant ideas - great video, thanks for sharing x

[@debrafazzi5382]

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

[@terrytoney5280]

Thank you for so many great ideas!

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Glad you like them!

[@thecraftyrn]

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

[@rondaliebert3213]

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

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Enjoy!

[@mommcaden6897]

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

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Have fun!

[@joaniesjournals5329]

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

[@littlebirdcreations7]

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

[@partialartsblackbelt8384]

Love the card tip

[@lucy7b]

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

[@sheilaangeloni4037]

Luv this Tracie tfs.

[@janetbennell9855]

super video. Thanks for all the ideas

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Glad you like them!

[@missyb.623]

Fun series. Thanks

[@tuthillg]

Loads of great ideas! Off to download the list. TFS the inspiration!

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Have fun!

[@cathyhaynes2700]

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

[@sparhawkable]

Thank you for the great ideas!

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Glad you like them!

[@lindahutchings5394]

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

[@scubajenn5]

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

[@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.

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

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

[@racheljolley26352]

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

[@karenlewis632]

Awesome...thank you for the help 😊😊

[@TracieFoxCreative]

No problem 😊

[@crapemyrtlejournals]

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