Tags continue to be one of the most popular forms of embellishments in scrapbooking and often just as much effort goes into creating the tag as goes into creating the rest of the page. The following page utilizes a rather simple arrangement to both highlight the photo and prevent overshadowing the complex tag embellishments. 

This layout was created using Two Busy Moms Misty Violet Wash paper, Paper Garden Lilac Speckle Plaid paper, Pink Vellum, Cardstock (pink, purple and white), white ribbon, white eyelash fibre, pink fibre, purple eyelets, flower punches, purple ink, Alphabet stamps, purple pen and Pebbles Inc Spring Bouquet stickers. 

Begin with the easier elements of the page. Matt your photo on pink cardstock. I chose pink to highlight the pink cherry blossoms in the photo, but you can select a more neutral colour, such as white or a soft yellow, if you prefer. Keep the border fairly thin as you do not want to draw much attention to it. When you are done, matt your picture again onto your plaid paper. Make this border around 1cm wide, except along the bottom edge. Leave some extra space along the bottom and then carefully tear along the edge. This helps to add a little interest to your page and draw more attention to your photo.

Next, cut a rectangle of purple cardstock for the bottom right-hand corner of your page. Use your purple buttons sticker for the width. Once cut, add your title (in my case, the name of the temple). I just use a pen to write the title, but you can use your printer or alphabet stickers if you prefer.  I also used my floral punch and plaid paper to decorate my title, but this step is optional. Finally, adhere sticker across the bottom and attach the rectangle to your page.

You have now completed the basic elements on your page and it is time to move onto the two tags. Begin with the small tag. 

The next step is to create the vellum 'envelope' encasing the tag. While this sounds complicated, it really is quite easy, but you will need to follow the following steps:

1. Cut a piece of pink vellum 11.5cm tall by 15cm wide.

You have now completed your envelope. The next step is to create the strips inside it. To do this, cut multiple strips from purple cardstock. I chose to make five, but you can cut as many as you like and whatever width suits you. Just make sure they are long enough to fill your pocket. Use your alphabet stamps to write a word on each strip. Choose words that are relevant to your layout. For example, I chose four words to reflect what comes to my mind when I think of the temple (tradition, beauty, sacred and heritage) as well as the name of the city (Kyoto) where the temple is located. You will notice that I gave emphasis to 'Kyoto' by placing it in the middle, using a wider strip and writing the text downwards instead of on its side like the others. When you have finished making your strips, arrange them inside your pocket and adhere them.

It is now time to seal your pocket. Use your adhesive to glue the flaps down at the bottom and in the middle. You only require a small amount of glue to hold them in place. Make sure you only place your adhesive in areas you know will be covered up by another element.

Remember that piece your removed from the bottom of the tag right back at the beginning? Now it is time to use it. Adhere it to the bottom of your tag on top of the vellum. This not only makes a nice embellishment for your tag but helps to keep your pocket sealed.

Next, matt your pink square sticker on white cardstock, cut it out without a border and adhere it to the middle of your tag. The cardstock is only being used to give the sticker extra thickness and prevent a fold line developing from the uneven layers underneath it.

Place a piece of white ribbon at an angle across the front of your tag, tuck the ends underneath and adhere to the back. 

To finish off your tag, punch a hole in the top and set your eyelet. Again, I suggest using a subtle colour like purple, white or pink. Twist your fibres together and thread them through the hole and voila...Your second tag is done!

You are now ready to finish off your layout by adhering your tags to the bottom left of your page. Congratulations on making it to the end! If you have some photos leftover, combine them with your leftover stickers and turn this into a double-page layout!

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