claudine hellmuth's blog: retro * whimsical art and illustration

12 tags of christmas

I'm excited to be a guest designer for the 12 Tags of Christmas on Ellen Huston's Classroom Blog!

Today my tag is online with a step by step tutorial too! Click here to see what I came up with!

Make sure to visit Ellen's Classroom Blog every day, December 1st through the 12th, to see the amazing tags by a different guest designer with a photo tutorials included too!

GIVEAWAY UPDATE - WE HAVE A WINNER! winner has been picked! scroll down to view winner!

GIVEAWAY!!! GIVEAWAY!!!
Comment below and you will be entered to win the Christmas stamp sheet that I designed for Stampers Anonymous and used to create this tag!!! Please comment below and I'll choose one winner at random on Wednesday Dec 5th!! Yay!!!

GIVEAWAY CLOSED - WE HAVE A WINNER! YAY!
A winner has been picked! Congrats to Joy!! Joy please email me your contact information and I'll ship this stamp set off to you right away! Thanks for playing everyone!

Labels: free tutorial

:: posted @ 9:00 AM by claudine hellmuth::

COMMENTS:

Your feminine twist to the Christmas Tag is so inspiring to use multi media creativity. Thank you.

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Mary Beth : 9:49 AM

I absolutely LOVED your fun tag today over at The Classroom! who could resist the smiles it brings with the fun pink and that cutie car?! adorable!!! thanks so much for sharing your talent with all of us. :)

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Jennifer Scull : 10:02 AM

Love your tag for Ellen. Your work is so distinctive and clever. Thanks too for sharing the tree.

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BeverlyBL : 10:11 AM

cute cute tag, love the pink!!!
thanks for sharing this for the 12 days of christmas

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Deb : 10:14 AM

I love your feminine Christmas tag today! Brings back memories of our family bringing home a tree! (My husband decided to buy a high end fake tree this year.... oy.... Not nearly as festive!)

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Pamela A : 10:48 AM

i really like the tag you made today. I downloaded the pink tree too. now I have to get some ink to print it. Thanks

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Peggy Wood : 10:58 AM

Love the tag, the colours are fab. Thanks for the chance to win that cool stamp set.

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Anonymous : 11:47 AM

I love the tag you made with your stamps! Thank you for the tutorial!

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Susan : 11:49 AM

This stamp set is so cute. I can see my grandkids having a ball with it although, I'll have to make a few cards with it first.

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conil : 11:49 AM

What a cute tag! I love your style. Thank you also for the fun pink tree!
Happy Holidays!

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Barbara M. : 11:56 AM

Gorgeous!! I havent really decorated for Xmas the past few years(its just me and the dog/cat pack) but this year I've been really inspired to make some handmade/recycled things to make my home a litle more festive. Off to print some trees!!!

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Karen : 11:58 AM

I am so glad that Ellen has introduced you to us! Where have I been and how could I have been missing out on your talent? Sheesh, I must be living under a rock!
I spent 1/2 of the morning strolling through your blog and decided that I have to make every sngle thing you showcased! Amazing talent with such a fun, whimsical approach to this great sport of crafting....yes it is a sport because sometimes I do sweat fretting about what to make!

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Geri : 12:06 PM

that little car with the presents on top is one of my favorites. your festive pink tag definitely brings the joy of the season. this set would be great for cards and tags and so many things.

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funkycrafter : 12:22 PM

1Love, love, love your tag! So contemporary

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Frances : 12:26 PM

Love, love, love your contemporary approach to your tag!

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Frances : 12:30 PM

LOVE the cute tag!! You always use such fun combos of colors and patterns!! THANKS for the chance to win, I LOVE this stamp set!! HAve a FABULOUS WEEKEND!!

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Larissa Heskett : 12:43 PM

What a fun tag! I love the pink and I love that car with tree stamp!

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Miriam Prantner : 12:47 PM

Claudine, Enjoyed your tag posted in Ellen's classroom. The color combination has a great feminine twist, also has a warm family holiday feel to it. I like your style!

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Maryann : 12:49 PM

Your tag is awesome! The stamp set is too. I love the little bird!
As you already proved, there are many ways to combine with this set. I like!

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Gerd : 12:56 PM

I like your tag too. thanks for sharing your talent.

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Adriana Whitney : 1:00 PM

Cute set! I love your fun tag over at The Classroom!
DeniseB
deniseb777ATgmailDOTcom

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Denise Bryant : 1:06 PM

Love the car stamp. Really cute stamp set. Thanks for the chance.

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Yaritza : 1:14 PM

I love your tags. Love the choice of pink for Christmas!

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Robin : 1:43 PM

Love your tag and this stamp set!!! Cute!

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Playing with Paper : 1:46 PM

This is a wonderful and versatile collection of stamps! Thanks for giving us a chance to win it!

Pat Kinkaid

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Anonymous : 1:54 PM

Super love your tag and this cute, cute stamp set!!! I hope I win it..tee hee! xxoo Evie

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Anonymous : 1:55 PM

Thanks for the tag tutorial. Love this set of stamps!!

Pat Kinkaid

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Anonymous : 1:56 PM

Love your style, Claudine! Thanks for the great tutorial and also for the chance to win your cute stamp set!

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joy : 2:29 PM

Love your tag, and the stamps. Great idea for this tag hop. thanks as always for sharing.

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Theresa : 2:31 PM

I so need this stamp set-you know how I am about the "bug",Brings back so many happy memories.Just imagine the fun in a convertible one in Miami in the 60's and 70's-oh yeah!

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BethW : 3:05 PM

Claudine, you know how much I love your work. This stamp set will be so much fun for me and my granddaughter to play with. Thanks for the chance to win!

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Kathy/NorthCarolina : 3:46 PM

Love this stamp set! My grandson will have fun stamping with me using these cute stamps.

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Patricia R. : 4:59 PM

Claudine, all I can say is everything you do just makes me smile! Thanks so much for your inspiration AND the chance to win your stamp set!!

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Pat Bowman : 5:06 PM

Love your feminine holiday tag! It is so adorable and a great use of the Christmas stamp set. Love the red car w/the tree. Adorable.

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Anonymous : 5:06 PM

I seriously covet that adorable Volkswagen stamp ... reminds me of riding around with my Aunt when we were kids ... thanks so much for the chance to win & for your beautiful tag inspiration.

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SmilynStef : 5:31 PM

Such a cute tag and a versatile set this is!

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Anonymous : 5:46 PM

Love the tag...The truck is so cute. Love that you used pink for all us girls...Thanks for sharing.

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AngelkissesbyLinda : 5:49 PM

Thanks for the darling tag..Love the little truck set.

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AngelkissesbyLinda : 5:51 PM

These stamps so remind me of my childhood Christmas celebrations! thanks for the great flashback!

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Anne : 6:05 PM

Came over from Ellen's blog--love your tag! The pink polka dot car is really fun!
slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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Sue D : 6:28 PM

thanks so much for this opportunity..love your art! the pink tag is darling...thanks for sharing.

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renee : 6:32 PM

These stamps would be so much fun to use!

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TinaW : 6:36 PM

Loved your whimsical tag! Tons of fun that brings back childhood memories!

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Linda Carson : 7:26 PM

Cute collection

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Tracy Bollinger : 7:52 PM

Just love your tag and all things pink.

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Mary Sara P. : 9:51 PM

Thanks for the chance to win! The tag at ellen's is adorable...my favorite thing is that it's fast easily adaptable with stuff you already have...you don't have to go out and buy parts to finish it...in face i am so inspired i think I will go make my own version...and by the way, the stamp set is adorable too!

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nonnie : 10:00 PM

I'd love to win this stamp set. The car reminds me of being a kid.

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Anonymous : 10:43 PM

I love your tag, it's nice to see the pink! I love all your products but especially the stamps. Thanks for the giveaway!

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Pam : 12:52 AM

Hi Claudine,
Loved your tag in the Classroom. Your tut was great and the result was fun and funky! Thanks for sharing your creativity and your fun spirit.

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starqueen : 1:55 AM

Loved your girlie tag at Ellen Hutson's...and I pinned those fab trees, too!! Super awesome stamp set....love the car as my 2 grown boys would get tags from me for sure with it!!

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Diane : 2:35 AM

what a cute tag!!! I like the simplicity of this stamp set! Thank you!

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patti : 5:02 AM

Super cute tag..loved the tutorial!

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Holly Saveur : 5:54 AM

A great fun tag, love all of your products.

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malena : 7:12 AM

What a darling tag, i love all the layers and your tutorial. Thank you for the inspiration.

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Colleen : 7:31 AM

I love your tag! The stamp set is so cool....love the bug!

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Barbara D. : 8:05 AM

Your tag is too cute. I love the pink background with the potka dots. Such an adorable stamp set.

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Unknown : 8:25 AM

Thanks for making a tag for the 12 days. I'd love to win your stamp set.

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cathy : 8:40 AM

love your tag! it is really cute and the printable tree is awesome! Thanks!

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Rita : 8:54 AM

I loved your tag over at "The Classroom"! This is such a fun stamp set.

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Nancy S : 1:02 PM

SOOOOOOO CUTEEEEEEEE!!!

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Anonymous : 1:37 PM

BEAUTIFUL!

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Anonymous : 1:38 PM

I loved your tag! It is so pretty and fun! It would make anyone who received this smile! just so so festive and cute! Thank you so much for the tree printable and for the chance to win the Christmas Stamp set and for all the inspiration you give us thru out the year! Happy Holidays!

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Stampin2day : 2:12 PM

So cute.....especially love the little string of lights.

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Beth Warner : 2:55 PM

Love your adorable tag. I am making all my tags this year and having so much fun doing it. Some on my own, some with the help of grandkids. 4yr old has made some that are sooo cute. Your stamps would add so much to my tags. Love them all. Thanks for the chance to win.

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BarbaraH : 3:26 PM

I love the bird in this set. There is a chickadee in the tree outside - right now.

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Lucy Ladham-Dyment : 3:26 PM

I love your style! I took a class from you at Portland Art and Soul!
I wish you'd come back.
Irja Orav

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Unknown : 3:30 PM

Oh I just LOVE the beetle stamp, too cute. Thanks for the chance :)

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Donna : 3:30 PM

I love it! Thanks for the chance to win!!

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Janice : 3:35 PM

Great giveaway!! Lovely stamps!!

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Ellen : 4:36 PM

Love the lighthearted feel to this set.

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V-Grrrl : 8:00 PM

This stamp set is great. I love how you used it on your feminine tag in the Classroom.

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Flo : 10:36 PM

Cute stamp set and I love the tag you created with it.

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Cathryn : 10:50 PM

Love any and all you creations.
Kathy R

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Kathy : 11:43 PM

I come from "12 tags of Christmas..." just wanted you to know I like your tag very much. TFS and for the chance to win.

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Loly Borda : 11:49 PM

Loved your tag and love this super cute Christmas stamp set! Thanks for the opportunity!

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huntla1 : 1:35 AM

I just signed up for your blog postings, so I won't miss any of your wonderful talent. What a gift for me to last all year! Thanks Claudine!

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Trish : 7:32 AM

Love the stamp set and the tag. Always looking for new ideas for Christmas. Dawn

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Anonymous : 8:22 AM

Loved your tag for the 12 tags of Christmas with a feminine twist! I've been teaching collage classes this month in my in-store classes and using your stamps -- perfect for collaging. =) This is a great giveaway, and a stamp set I'm hoping to get soon. Thanks for all your inspiration!

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Lisa : 10:21 AM

Thank you so much for a chance to win this darling stamp set! I just LOVE visiting your blog, and love this adorable tag...you are truly a creative genius!!!

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Barb Ghig : 12:21 PM

What a cute stamp set. Love the car with the presents the best. Thanks for the opportunity to win the set.

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JSC : 1:57 PM

think of all the fun I could have if I was to win this ....PLEASE

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carol clemence : 1:57 PM

This sis such a cute set love it!!!!

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Handmade Creations by Stephanie : 1:59 PM

Such a versatile set!
Love the car & presents!

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Gail L : 2:09 PM

Adorable stamps :)

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NANCY LEFKO : 3:00 PM

Thanks so much for your Christmas Tag contribution in the classroom at Ellen Hutson; such a wonderful happy tag. Love your style and thanks for the chance to win a stamp set.

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KimC : 3:11 PM

I love love love the car. It looks like my sons bug. Would love to make him a card with that stamp!

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april dawn : 3:19 PM

thanks for the giveaway!! would love to win your new stamps, they look so great for using all sorts of mediums to color in.

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nicole : 4:31 PM

Loved your tag! And those trees! This is such a great stamp set, I love that card with the presents on top. Thank you for sharing.

Katie B.

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Katie : 5:08 PM

Thanks for the opportunity to win your lovely stamps! Love the tag, too!

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Deborah Eaton : 5:25 PM

wow, what a great thing! love all your suff! crossing my fingers!

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Donelda : 7:20 PM

I am in AWE!!! WOW!! I have never made a tag before, but I am totally inspired!!!!! Thanks for the inspiration and the chance!!

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LauraEva : 9:08 PM

Your super cute stamps would go oh so well with your Holly Jolly kit from HSN!

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Erin : 11:41 PM

i love your style, so cute and clean. the tag is adorable and the sheet music just draws me the more. love anything with torn papers on it. thanks for sharing your talents!

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L Birt : 11:53 PM

Very cute! I love retro images like rotary telephones and old cars and typewriters! Thanks for a chance to win a stamp set. Love the trees, been looking for a basic traditional shape and these would look great stamped on patterned paper. Love the car with the tree on top for the tag. Very evocative of childhood memories! :)

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Mrs. Hill : 1:32 AM

Thanks for the chance to win this adorable stamp set! I loved the non-traditional colors of the tag on Ellen's site :) Very cute!

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Anonymous : 8:40 AM

Adorable! I especially love the string of lights and cute gingerbread man. Your artwork always makes me smile!

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Georgia H : 1:27 PM