Comments on: How-To Make French Enameled Numbered Tags

By: Niki Entertains

Niki Entertains — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:52:26 +0000

So adorable! I have always loved these…but didn’t want to pay so much for them…who knew I could make them at home. Thanks so much for sharing. Your baskets are adorable!!!

By: Parade of Homes–InMyOwnStyle 2011

Parade of Homes–InMyOwnStyle 2011 — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 04:29:48 +0000

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By: Pamela

Pamela — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 03:23:02 +0000

I’ll dream of these baskets tonight. [smile]

By: Diane

Diane — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:13:50 +0000

At TJ Maxx and Marshalls. It took me awhile to find 6.

Diane

By: Lori

Lori — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 20:19:46 +0000

Where did you get those fabulous baskets?

By: Diane

Diane — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 17:41:45 +0000

Hi Michelle-

Thanks for asking a good question. I used what I had on hand which was Rust o–leoum Glossy White. I don’t think it should matter though if you use a flat as the embossing powder leaves a laquered sort of finish – masking any glossiness anyway. The ink from the stamp pad may work with some brands of paint better than others. I did spray the back and front of each of my tags. I did one side, letting it dry overnight, turned them over and sprayed the other side.

I did have one tag mess up as my hand was not too steady when I was stamping a #3. I sanded it and resprayed it. Second time it came out perfectly.
Another important tip is when you are embosiing the tages do just one at a time. Apply the powder evenly and as soon as you see the powder disappear – remove it from the heat. If they stay on too long, they may get a slight yellow cast – which looks ok still, but I like them- whiter.

Hope you have a good weekend and success with your tags.

My best- Diane

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 20:57:59 +0000

I have a couple questions: did you spray paint both sides, and did you use flat or gloss spray paint? I tried with glossy finish spray paint, and the ink didn’t look really “sharp”. I wondered if flat would have been a better choice?

By: Liz Latham

Liz Latham — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 20:33:43 +0000

Love the idea!
Thanks for linking up!
~Liz

By: Rachelle

Rachelle — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:04:15 +0000

What a cool idea! I never would have thought of that. I might have to try it out with some baskets we have in our house.

By: Rebekah {All Thingz Related}

Rebekah {All Thingz Related} — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:38:10 +0000

These look great on your baskets! We appreciate you joining us this week at Anything Related!
{Rebekah}