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October 19, 2009

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Save the Date diy: Vintage Finding Tags

Here's a quick and sweet diy for you, using simple vintage and found objects, some you may have around your house! I thought this would be a fun and affordable thing to make. Items like the tags and paper clips come in a packs of 100 or so for less than $10. So you're really not spending a lot to make these. So here we go!

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Here's what you'll need:

- Manila Tags, I used 4 3/4" x 2 3/8" (via here: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40531027) but you can go slightly larger or smaller.
- Jute Twine (via here: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41160259)
- Assorted patterned paper
- Library date stamp (and ink choice of your color)
- Gold paper clips
- Vintage charm findings (found on etsy or ebay)
- Small lace crochet doilies (lot found on ebay)
- "save the date" letter stamp (via martha stewart stamp kit)

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Cut the doily in half place onto tag, leaving some extra room on the side to trim. Sew onto right side of the manila tag.

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Cut excess of the doily off so you have a nice straight edge.

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Stamp your date onto your patterned paper. Make sure the background isn't too busy so you can see the date, and choose an ink color that will show up.

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Cut out the paper with the date stamp and paper clip onto tag. Stamp your "save the date" onto the tag.

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Take your twine and tie around your tag and string charm onto the twine. Tie in knot.

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You're all done! You can switch up placement of stamps and the charms on your tags for a real one-of-a-kind feel.

You can send these off or give them to friends and family you see.. Place them in a kraft or glassine bag and they're ready to go! (bags available at nice package: http://www.nicepackageshop.com/category/bags-boxes) To send in the mail, Purchase some kraft envelopes and send them off! (Kraft envelopes: http://www.stampington.com/html/envelopes.html)

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69 hello's:

  1. Oh I LOVE this and all of her items!!!

    writebym@gmail.com

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  2. My favorite is the record clock! I love it.

    thanks!

    Rileigh

    rileigh.hansen@gmail.com

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  3. I love the contemporary quilt pillow. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
    giving away a cuff bracelet on http://spiralstyle.blogspot.com

    debflan@gmail.com

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  4. I love all the items, but I think my favorite is the handpainted recycled clock. It's adorable.

    tommygirl828 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  5. i LOVE the record clocks! especially the white one with the green tree pattern -->
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28531678

    Soo pretty

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  6. her record clocks are fantastic! the designs are so unexpected. lovely.

    xo
    kelly

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  7. Her record clocks really are so unique! I love it! This would really be great in my studio to help me keep track of the time while I'm working!

    Wonderful giveaway!

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  8. oh so brilliant!!!

    i just favorited her shop.

    i love love love the "&" sign. I've always wanted one... and know i know where to find one ;)

    xo micaela

    micaela.lechuga@gmail.com

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  9. I love that clock! soo cool!
    I think my favorite thing in her shop are the clocks! So pretty

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  10. I lovvve the record clocks AND the handpainted letter "J".

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  11. this site is so creative!
    I love the green coral record clock

    puaneane(at)gmail(dot)com

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  12. I love the store, but especially the clock idea! The one I liked was the clock with the turquoise pattern. It's my favorite color. Good luck to all!

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  13. the fabrics they choose for the pillows are wonderful. I really appreciate the eclectic mixes and how well they work together!

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  14. I love her custom pillows, my fav is the bright blue houndsouth. Would be so cute to have his & hers.
    anna
    donelleohio@gmail.com

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  15. How lovely!

    The clocks are brilliant, and I love the letters! :)

    bridgetwall(at)gmail.com

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  16. I am absolutely in love with the wooden painted Letter N. NEED IT in my life!!

    subliminalamour@gmail.com

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  17. Everything is so cute! I absolutely adore the handpainted wooden letters. I'd love an R for Roscoe...the one in the shop is perfect!

    eroscoe@gmail.com

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  18. The wooden 'R' with the crimson houndstooth pattern is lovely! I'm also in love with the red woodgrain clock and the green coral patterned one!

    - Lindsay
    shrimpsaladcircus{at}gmail{dot}com

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  19. Oh, I like this record clock.

    (email - jummy79ATgmailDOTcom)

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  20. I can't choose just one favorite thing from her shop, but I love ALL of her painted record clocks! They're gorgeous, I want one for every room in my house :)

    valerie(at)sugarpanda.net

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  21. love all the clocks!
    brookebee@gmail.com

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  22. Love all the clocks and wooden letters. Such great prints!
    vkhuong [at] gmail [dot] com

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  23. I am luvin' the 7x7 print Fall Birches...It is stunning and should be made into a pillow as well I think.

    Also, luv the quilted pillows as I just did a post on pillows today...

    Crossing my fingers that I win that cool clock!

    Http://www.pinkpianos.com

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  24. Great giveaway!!!
    My favourite is the painted record/clock in blue and brown colours, it is lovely! ;O)

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  25. I love the record clocks and the letters, how cool!

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  26. I love these clocks! What a great idea. I love the lime green and ivory one!

    I also love the custom art work with a picture.

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  27. OMG those clocks are just stunning !!! ALso the handpainted wooden letter N of course! I LOVEEEEEEEEEE IT!

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  28. what a lovely shop! I love the painted record clocks, especially the one pictured above and the one with pink flowers in her shop. so pretty and creative!

    carissanicole@gmail.com

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  29. What a sweet shop! I love all the clocks!! What great and resourceful idea! =)

    Thanks for hosting such a great giveaway!

    tiffy_bui@hotmail.com

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  30. Omigod, wooden ampersand. I would kill for that.

    Not really. :X But I absolutely adore it!

    shelovesthemoon at gmail.com

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  31. i love the recycled record clocks! i think my favorite one has to be the one that has pink and orange flowers with brown leaves.

    kirsten-boggs@ouhsc.edu

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  32. The clocks, monogramemd letters & pillows ROCK! I was just telling my husband that I need a new clock! These would be PERFECT. Oh boy, PICK ME!

    katie.kubler@yahoo.com
    www.thekublers.blogspot.com

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  33. I love the recycled record clock! It's so creative!

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  34. i am in love with the red and white hand painted record clock!

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  35. i love the record clock

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  36. I love her etsy shop...especially the record clock with the green coral--so wonderful!

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  37. The quilt pillows are adorable!

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  38. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31143134

    This clock is so pretty! And its recycled too.

    addie_da_baddie@hotmail.com

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  39. sa-weeeet giveaway
    loving http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31143134

    jscheurich42@gmail.com

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  40. Such great items! There are two items I loved most. This pillow made out of recycled fabric
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27143688
    and this clock
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25841499

    tali@talischiffer.com

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  41. I would pick the letter E for Erica!

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  42. I love the bold vintage-y florals in the pillows and clocks. Probably the pink and mustard floral record clock is my favorite!

    emily.flanagan@gmail.com

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  43. these clocks rock.. totally love this one.. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32888228#

    it would go perfect in my living room... i can imagine it already.. :)
    henaabbas@hotmail.com

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  44. hello! :-)

    what a great etsy shop, thanks for sharing! i especially love the handpainted letters--what a great idea!

    have a gorgeous day!

    hollynbaby@gmail.com

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  45. how handy that my favorite item... is the record clock!!!

    *fingers crossed*
    :-)

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  46. lovely shop
    my favorite is Handpainted Recycled Record Clock

    great interview !!

    www.sumikoshop.etsy.com

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  47. Great Etsy shop--thanks for sharing! I really like the giveaway clock the most!!!

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  48. I love the painted record clock with the coral and grey flowers. Such a girly clock!

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  49. oh no way! I've had this shop favourited for soooo long and have been looking for an excuse to purchase something! I love the painted letters - particularly that Damask S!

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  50. Favorite things - oh oh, all the clocks and all the letters. And every pattern is art!

    septra att gmail dot com :)

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  51. What an adorable shop! I adore the clocks! Especially the one with the sky blue background and green and pink flowers! Inspiring!

    madebymatchgirl@gmail.com

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  52. I love the handpainted letters! :)

    arcticangel02@hotmail.com

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  53. Love, Love the B Pillow~ thanks.

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  54. great giveaway! i love this pillow: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27134695
    would match my bed perfectly.

    peters.ab0124(at)gmail.com

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  55. i really like the painted wooden letters and the painted record clocks :)

    artsygirlb96@gmail.com

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  56. I am loving the painted wooden letter H and the record clocks are very original. Thanks for the chance to win! heather.herzfeld at gmail dot com

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  57. I am actually pretty much obsessed with the one shown in red and white - it would be a perfect match with my living room decor!

    christyn [dot] beadup [at] gmail [dot] com

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  58. painted record/clock
    This is absolutely lovely!

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  59. the recycled record clocks are awesome! i also love her custom original painted portraits. lovely work!

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  60. I love all of the clocks! The aqua one is a fave.

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  61. I love love love the clocks, and the record clock is amazing!!
    thanks for the chance to win!

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  62. So wonderful and imaginative!!! I LOVE all of her clocks. So, so fun.

    courtneyhope@gmail.com

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  63. i love this Handpainted Recycled Record Clock:
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31143134
    Lmhoot@flash.net

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  64. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32888228 this one is really my favorite clock! I want to win it!

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  65. Oh wow! I LOVE these! This clock would look simply gorgeous in my kitchen:
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31143134

    Superb! :) What a clever chicky!

    gems_k(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  66. I'm a huge fan of this clock (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31143134) but I also love the pillows. So hard to choose! Thanks for the opportunity!

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