It's cheap, it's quick, it's easy. Get some while on clearance - egg dye. Every Easter I have tags, strings, paper swatches, and even coffee filters on stand-by to soak up the leftover dye. I can't resist experimenting with the vibrant colors....even though it is not my comfort zone when it comes to this palette. It's the only time of year you'll see me use these. On the 2002 journal page you'll see I dropped the dyed bits into plastic pockets, laid over coffee filters. The metal rimmed white tags are the best - use bunches of them dangling on a package, makes a great impression....especially if you spray paint the wrapping paper :)
EDIT: I meant to mention earlier a congrats to Penny Stuart for having her name drawn on the last Crusade. The next one has started, come see, and come play! Crusade No. 7 ~ "Say What?"