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DIY Embellished Gift Tags
Store-bought gift tags are just fine, but handmade gift tags can really make a Christmas present feel special. You can easily create these gift tags using your favorite paper; the great thing about paper crafting is that you can adapt these ideas and use whatever paper you want. Adhesive-backed cardstock is especially nice because you can just cut and paste, minus the messy glue part.
Supplies & Tools
- Assorted paper and cardstock
- Assorted ribbons and embellishments
- Various paper punches
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Pencil
- Glue or glue runner*
- Optional: aluminum foil**
*A glue runner is amazing! It looks like a white-out tape dispenser, and it’s so much easier (and faster) to use than glue.
**If your paper punch gets dull, use aluminum foil to sharpen it. Just slide a sheet of foil into the punch (as you would with paper) and squeeze it several times. That should do the trick!
Directions:
- Measure and cut paper to desired size.
- Add whatever embellishments you like. Check out the photos below for inspiration.
- Tape to the gift or punch a hole and hang on a gift bag.
Punch a snowflake on the front of the tag, then add stickers or ribbon.
Add washi tape and a paper flower.
Make ornament tags by drawing two circles connected by a small rectangle. Cut out, fold in half, and tie yarn or ribbon around the neck. (Hint: cut little notches to keep the ribbon in place.)
Cut other shapes like mittens, hearts, or stockings!
For wintery tags, cut icicles, add a layer of vellum, or use silver ribbon.
Have fun using different paper punches! If you don’t have many paper punches, borrow from a friend. Invite your buddies over to make gift tags, cards, etc., and have fun crafting. After all, that’s the most important part.
