Clothing Tag Inspiration

I've found a wonderful source of inspiration I want to share with you - clothing tags! Those often-overlooked tags from the items we buy every day are designed to be eye-catching and interesting. I've recently noticed that they are like little ATC's or mini-layouts sometimes.

I've started collecting the labels and tags that I really like. I have an assortment of them that I've added to my inspiration notebook. Some of them caught my eye because of the color combinations, others because of a logo, font, or texture. I like to put these into my notebook with a simple sketch or some quick notes about how I could incorporate this look into a scrapbook layout or card.

Here are a few projects I recently completed that were inspired by clothing tags. On this first layout I was inspired by the concentric circles in a monochromatic color grouping. I used that same idea for the journaling area on this Disney-themed layout.

Supplies:

• cardstock - Paper Accents
• patterned paper - (green swirl) KI Memories, (green stripe) Doodlebug Designs, (Green circles) Cosmo Cricket
• "Together" tag - Heidi Swapp
• "Goofy" sticker - EK Success
• ABC letters - Reminisce
• paper ribbon trim - Flair Designs
• black journaling pen - Martha Stewart

I really like the distressed texture and muted colors on this tag. This covered notebook was inspired by those weathered features.

Supplies:

• patterned paper - (dots and floral) Melissa Frances, (brown texture) Paper Loft
• ribbon - Offray
• "Together" label - Wild Asparagus, EK Success
• "Friends" rub-on - Me and My Big Ideas
• adhesive - Xyron 900 Permanent

This last project took its color cues from this cute children's apparel tag. I love the combination of deep blue, red, and a softer blue.

Supplies:

• cardstock - Prism Paper
• patterned paper - Periphery, BasicGrey
• paper flower - Bazzill
• scallop and oval punches - Marvy Uchida
• ¼ inch hole punch - Fiskars
• ink - Stampin' Up
• stamps - Stampin' Up
• vintage blue lace

Inspiration can be found all around us. We just have to look at everyday items in a new light. I hope you'll take a peek at those clothing tags, shoe boxes, and other packaging sources before you toss it out next time. I think you'll be surprised at how easily you can adapt the elements you see into your own work.