Autumn Wine Tag

With the change of seasons comes the season of holiday entertaining and gift giving.  I happen to think one of the best hostess  gifts you can give is a nice bottle of wine. And with my crafty nature, I can't just give the bottle as it comes, ya know?

This is a super simple tag to make. I think everyone should have a stash in a drawer, ready to throw around the neck of a bottle of wine as you step out the door, especially if you're coming to my house for dinner. Don't worry, I'll reciprocate!

I started this tag with some stamping and die cutting from a set called "Autumn Blessing" from Simon Says Stamp. I used Fall colored inks for the images and sentiment, and stamped them on Basis Natural cardstock.

The tag itself is just a strip of Neenah Desert Storm cardstock, stamped with the "Hardwood" stamp from Stampin' Up. Remember when I used that background stamp in this Fall card? I love it!

Then it was just a matter of adding a little ribbon detail and attaching my cardstock pieces. I used Tombow Mono Multi to adhere the wreath, but then "popped" the leaves and sentiment with foam tabs.

So now go and arm yourself with a stash of hostess gifts. Spoiler alert: You know what I'm bringing if you invite me over!

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Customized Thanksgiving Wine Labels

The holiday's are quickly approaching.... before you know it, you'll be passing out candy to the neighboorhood trick-or-treaters. Around the next corner, Thanksgiving will be staring you down. Whether you host Thanksgiving or visit someone else, I think nothing makes a better Turkey Day gift than a bottle of wine. Well, it can be better if the bottle is personalized!

I am introducting my line of Thanksgiving customizable wine labels. The labels are sold in sheets of 6 and you can choose any combination of the three designs in the line. Each label will be customized with the name you want. When you receive your labels, simply peel and stick. There is no need to remove the existing label. Simple instructions for applying the labels will arrive with your purchase.

Pricing: $20 per sheet of 6 labels (free shipping in the US)

How to order: Contact me via email (amberlawrence@yahoo.com) and we will work out the details for your personalized labels. I accept payment via Paypal. Orders will be processed and shipped within 3 business days of payment.

Here are the three original designs in my Thanksgiving Wine Label line:

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40 Years in the Making

Last weekend was a special celebration in my family.... my mom and dad celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. The hubby, boys and I traveled to spend the weekend with them and help throw a little shindig in their honor. I'll tell you, not a lot of couples see 40 years. I am so honored to have parents who stuck through it all, thick and thin (and no mom, I'm not talking about your weight!), good and bad, fun and not-so-fun times. They are a real example to those around them of what a wonderful marriage can be. I hope the hubby and I are as blessed to celebrate such an awesome milestone.

As a little crafty surprise for mom and dad, I whipped up some custom wine bottle labels to have out at their party. The bottles made great conversation pieces and really pimped up the bottles of 2-buck chuck! I think custom wine bottle labels would be a great addition to any party, shower or special celebration. Imagine sending your guests home with such a personalized party favor. If you have a special celebration coming up, contact me and we can design a custom wine bottle label that's perfect for your special day!

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