This is a fun and creative way to personalize your gifts. It is a project that you can involve the whole family in. Each can make their own “special tags”. This is not just a project for the Holiday. You can use it for any occasion that requires a gift: New Baby, Birthday, Anniversary. So get creative and have some fun!
There are only a few simple steps and a few items that you will need. You can find most of these materials in and office supply store or your local craft store.
Items Needed:
- Manila tags
- Alphabet stamps and ink pad
- Fabric and paper scraps
- Scissors
- Glue (hot or regular)
- Ribbon or string
- Buttons or other embellishments
Directions:
- Cut a 12″ piece of string or ribbon and tie the ends to make a loop
- Slip the loop through the hole in manila tag
- Pull the knotted end through the loop and tighten
- Stamp your message onto the card leaving enough space to decorate
- Cut out swatches of material, fancy paper, etc. and glue onto tag
- Embellish with buttons, pictures…anything you like!
Posted 10/23/09
VBatiste
Great ideas! I really was trying to come up with a homemade design; one very simple and easy to make so that I wouldn’t have to purchase tags this year. I just love your greatideas for tags. I will use them this year and probably every year after. Great idea!
Lee Fernandez
I love this idea. I’m going use it as a holiday project to do with my 6 granddaughters. LeeF
Carla
I love this idea as a craft to do with the kids. It is the perfect special touch to add to our gifts to others during the holidays.
jwood
We really thought it was a fun project. Not too difficult and the kids can really join in. Thank you for your comment!
Anita
I LOVE this IDEA! I am going to make this a holiday workshop idea with my family. Thank you.
Phyllis Walsh
Very cute idea – I just love it but I will use scrap sheets of printed scrapbook paper to make the designs. Thanks!