Large Christmas Tag, 'Do Not Open Until Dec 25th', Envelopes Design

I was officially stumped choosing a design to make for Day 21 of 

Tracey's 25 Days of Christmas Tags.

This was one of those designs that go so far and then it was left for a few days whilst I pondered how to finish it.

Of course, it doesn't help when I'm making something way, way out of my comfort zone.

Take a look...

I do not like this tag at all, but I'm slowly learning that just because it's not my 'cup of tea' doesn't mean somebody else won't like it.

That's a hard lesson for me.

Here's the cute duo of tags I chose to base my tag design on.

I knew the colour scheme would stump me, but I worked with it anyway and hoped for the best!

Supplies Used:

Dies:

Mama Elephant 'Tags A Lot'

Waltzing Mouse 'Envelope'  

Waltzing Mouse 'Mini Envelope'

Spellbinders 'Deckled Rectangles'

Impression Obsession 'Fir Trees'

Memory Box 'Snow Burst'

Sizzix/Holtz 'Tattered Pinecone'

Ink:

Memento/Tsukineko  'Tuxedo Black'

Ranger Perfect Medium

Embossing Powder:

Stampendous 'Crystal'

Other:

Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen - Clear Overlay

Star Shaped Buttons - Red

Twine - Green

I hope that today has been kind to you...

Donna. x