You’ve got your favorite Christmas music playing and you are happily wrapping those holidays presents when oh no! you run of gift tags?!
Here’s what to do!
8 ideas to save you from running to the store for gift tags. You’ll save money & recycle too!
These ideas are great as you can use what you have and likely were going to throw out in the trash anyways. Yup, you get to recycle too! If it’s bows you’re out of see our solution for that at the bottom on this page.
Materials? Those Christmas greeting cards or scrap card stock and some scissors. Check out of all the ideas.
Does it have a pretty design? Simply cut it out!
Got decorative scissors? Fancy edges will take your design up a few notches.
We bet you have stickers! The kids will love to join the fun with this one.
How about paper punches? Don’t forget you can get two for one by gluing the punch out to a tag AND backing the hole cut out with contrasting paper.
Rubber stamps are always fun. A simple outline, color them in, emboss them ….what suits your desire and schedule.
Adding a hole with a regular hole punch and adding twisted two color string or a festive ribbon not only gives it pizzazz but a professional flare as well.
This post is dedicated to Mom who is the source of many of our inspirations. She designed and made every one of these tags.
Santa Bow is simple and fun to make. You can use it as a gift tag on a present. Since the cuffs are white card stock, you can write “To:” your favorite person on the left and “From:” their favorite crafter … you on the right cuff. It’s a present in itself. Maybe you will choose to use it as an ornament. It’s fun however you use it.
We used two piece 1-1/2″ wide faux velvet ribbon. One is 14″ long and the other is 10″ long. Be sure to use a ribbon with some body to it or choose a wire edged ribbon. Otherwise you may need use a fabric stiffener.
You might think about a red ribbon with polka dots or how about buffalo plaid?
We used black, white and gold glitter card stock.
You could also use fabric. Here are some suggestions Black felt for the boots and inside of buckle. White faux fur for the cuffs. Glitter fun foam for the buckle.
We also used a piece of yarn and a glue stick.
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You can cut out the templates by hand or you can use a cutting machine such a Cricut to cut the shapes. Be sure to check out our Cricut page for tips and tutorials.
Learn how to get several looks and variations from one design. This saves you money as you can easily extend the use of a single graphic design giving you more bang for the buck.
1 Changing the color scheme is the simplest way to create different looks. The variety is simply surprising!
2 Create a twofer with a single cut. For the first option, paste the cutouts onto your card using your favorite glue, (be sure to check out what we like in the product suggestions below.) Pro Tip: Check out the video for this one. The second idea is to fill the holes on the original stock with a background paper.
3 Use the draw feature to create a design to color. You can color it yourself if you like. Better yet send it along uncolored. Treat your card recipient to a little crafting creativity of their own. After all sharing crafting is a tremendous gift in itself!
4 Check out the debossing technique. With a little experimentation, we found a material that created the deboss on one side and the bonus emboss on the back side. A word of caution – make sure the material you chose can withstand machine embossing as otherwise it may tear. We learned this from experience. No debossing tip? Time to get one for your Cricut Maker. Bonus Tip: Try a stylus for those machine which cannot use a debossing tool. See how the stylus worked out on ourYour Deserve the Creditpost.
5 Use the cutout from your original stock as a stencil. Make the stencil out of a durable material if you plan to reuse it many times. You can use the stencil to trace designs onto various media or use it as a paint or ink stencil.
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You spend time making homemade greeting cards and you should take credit. The commercial vendors do and so should you! Celebrate your creativity by signing the back of all your greeting card with this clever tip. Learn how to create a signature card template you can use over and over again. We made it on our Cricut and have a couple our different styles.
Watch the video and learn how. You deserve the credit!
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If you do not have a racoon picture you can look in magazines or old books that are no longer used. No special tools are required to make this card yet we find the items below helpful in card making.
We hope you enjoyed our last “Going Nuts” Card. If you thought about making it but don’t have an electronic cutter, we have created this printable version just for you.
We highly recommend you purchase a Cricut machine when you can. It is tons of fun!
Taking your own pictures is the ultimate source for nature images. If you unable to get the shot you want, magazines, catalogs, and old calendars make excellent sources for art work. Some libraries have book sales as fund raisers and this is our favorite source of inexpensive picture books.
You can just use ordinary scissors on this project yet we love our ceramic rotary blade for cutting. It is long lasting which saves you money AND you can use it on paper and card stock one day and then cut fabric without ever changing the blade which saves you time. Time and Money saved – what a bargain!
We also like Creative Grid rulers for their grippies that prevent slippage. We also get a lot of mileage from add an eighth and add a quarter rulers, the later is our favorite.
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Our remedy is for you to make craft projects and then share some humor with your friends via snail mail. We show you how to design a fun greeting card with your Cricut machine although the general idea can be applied to other electronic cutting machines.
This card has a bonus. Since the squirrel is drawn on the card font it is perfect for coloring. So your friend gets to craft as well!
Letting your loved ones know how special they truly are with our fun Easter egg themed card. The design could be used for any season.
As we weather stay at home orders, crafting can be a terrific creative and fun outlet. It is important to celebrate the life we have and appreciate those around us.
The primary technique used is iris folding. We added rubber stamps yet you could ask to kids to do some coloring or other artwork. The sentiments are added by hand for a more personalized and homemade touch. You could print them out on a computer and then pasted them as desired on the card for a classier feel.
So get cracking and made some eggs – Easter Eggs that is!
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The front of this foxy card is hand stamped with a fun and simple heart designed to complement the Valentine’s day theme. Patterned cardstock would be another great option. The front also features a peek-a-boo heart shaped window with the word “You” visible.
Opening the card reveals the full inside sentiment “You are a Fox!”. Under the greeting, you will find a cute little fox made from adhered shape layers. The fox design is based on hearts.
While this card was designed for Valentine’s day it is easily adapted for a birthday or any time.
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You’ve got your favorite Christmas music playing and you are happily wrapping those holidays presents when oh no! you run of gift tags?! Here’s what to do! 8 ideas to save you from running to the store for gift tags. You’ll save money & recycle too! These ideas are great as you can use what… Continue reading Last Minute Gift Tags – 8 Fresh Ideas
Gnomes are often known as the Guardian of Treasures. So what secret treasures are these Jester Gnomes the keeping? The answer is of course your smile! With their curled toed shoes, these little elves are sure to tickle every one they meet. Make excellent gift tags and ornaments. Why not add some to your holiday… Continue reading 3 Jovial Elfish Jester Gnomes
These two were close buddies and the best of friends. That was until the Dirty Little Gnome decided to snatch Dirty Little Santa’s body! Gnome was so ashamed that he crawled up inside Santa’s body and hid there disguised as a hat. Well enough for that wild tale! Oh be to to see the upgrades.… Continue reading Dirty Little Gnome Stars In Best Buddies Gone Bad
You’d be dirty too, if you went down people’s chimneys. While this fun little guy is a Santa Claus he could be a gnome for any season when dressed in other colors. If you don’t like the dirty look, you can easily choose a whiter color for his beard. Check out our library for a… Continue reading Dirty Little Santa Gnome
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Pencil games never go out of style. In our Library you will find three FREE printable pencil games. Each game board in complete with game instructions. Since saving trees and reducing trash is so important for the planet’s environmental health, we thought making these games reusable would be a terrific idea. Check out this video… Continue reading Pencil in Time to Play Games
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You can give Dad the perfect shirt for Father’s Day. What makes this the perfect shirt? This shirt houses a gift card so Dad can choose just what he truly wants. Our gift card holder is made from a magazine page so it uses a FREE material. Maybe even a shirt lol. Where else can… Continue reading Dad’s Favorite Shirt
You spend time making homemade greeting cards and you should take credit. The commercial vendors do and so should you! Celebrate your creativity by signing the back of all your greeting card with this clever tip. Learn how to create a signature card template you can use over and over again. We made it… Continue reading You deserve the credit!
Watch this video to learn how to make this humorous greeting card and discover why the racoon is this year’s mascot. If you do not have a racoon picture you can look in magazines or old books that are no longer used. No special tools are required to make this card yet we find the… Continue reading Mascot of the Year
We hope you enjoyed our last “Going Nuts” Card. If you thought about making it but don’t have an electronic cutter, we have created this printable version just for you. We highly recommend you purchase a Cricut machine when you can. It is tons of fun! Taking your own pictures is the ultimate source for… Continue reading Going Nuts Card -Printable Version
Did you know you can make your own puzzle? Watch this step by step video and learn how to make your own. It is easy. Easier than solving the finished puzzle! Minutes to make – Hours of fun! We made our puzzle from a package of chicken fried rice making it a terrific recycle project.… Continue reading A Whole New Meaning to a Chinese Puzzle
How to video takes you step by step the process of adding an image with a svg extension into Cricut’s Design space. We show you how to clearly see where your cuts will be plus make size and position adjustments. This tutorial takes you through from them beginning to when you are ready to hit the cut button on your machine.
Letting your loved ones know how special they truly are with our fun Easter egg themed card. The design could be used for any season. As we weather stay at home orders, crafting can be a terrific creative and fun outlet. It is important to celebrate the life we have and appreciate those around us.… Continue reading Egg-stra-special Easter Egg Card
It is time to spread the luck of the Irish with this easy to make greeting card. Finding a four-leaf clover is considered lucky yet they are hard to find. Finding a good friend is even harder and much more fortunate. Definitely a thought you need to share with every good friend as… Continue reading Lucky Friend St. Patrick’s Day Card
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We use our Cricut Maker all the time for a myriad of crafts and are thrilled to tell you about our new affiliation with As participants in affiliate programs, we may earn small commissions on products and services linked in our blog/website. There is NO additional cost to you however it gives… Continue reading We are Excited to Announce our New Partnership Cricut
The front of this foxy card is hand stamped with a fun and simple heart designed to complement the Valentine’s day theme. Patterned cardstock would be another great option. The front also features a peek-a-boo heart shaped window with the word “You” visible. Opening the card reveals the full inside sentiment “You are a Fox!”.… Continue reading Foxy Peek-a-Boo Valentine’s Day Greeting Card
Sweet and simple Valentine’s Day card is all heart. You do not need to have a special paper punch nor an expensive cutting machine to make this greeting card. Just check out our Heart Template The card base was embellished with rubber stamps and then embossed. ❤️ Alternately you could use printed card stock instead… Continue reading Simply Heart Valentine’s Day Card
Do you need a heart shaped template with smooth curves for a project? You will find 2 different methods here. Neither one requires any special tools. Both are simple and quick. One of the techniques is particularly flexible in the depth and length of the points. Make them any way your heart desires. Perfect for… Continue reading Learn to Create a Heart Template
Inquiring minds want to know what Chris has to say. Don’t you? Chris Moose wishes you a Merry Christmas in his very own special way with these two holiday greeting cards. The overall card design is the same for both cards however the change in the sentiments makes them quite different. The first card is… Continue reading Fun Greetings from Chris Moose
Love the look of stained glass? If you can color, you can make this ornament. Coloring between the lines is child’s play as the lines are raised making it pretty much fool proof. Yet you can fool your friends into thinking you spent tons of time on this super quick ornament. It won’t weigh down… Continue reading Fabulous Faux Stained Glass Christmas Ornament
Santa’s sleigh has become one sweet ride with this yummy craft made from candy bars and candy canes. These sweet sleds are great gifts for office co-workers, teachers, hair dressers or any person you want to feel special. Of course the kids lover them too. They are easy to make and since they come together… Continue reading Santa’s Sweet Sleigh
Learn how to make a round iris folding project with a square template. Yup, a square peg in a round hole. It is made using the Iris folding method. This card is a two for one project as there in an up-cycle project on the inside. So what is iris folding? It is a technique… Continue reading Get around to Iris folding with a Surprise
Learn how to make a pretty gift package design. This iris folding video shows step-by-step instructions. Need a template? Check out our iris folding template design page
Learn how to design a template for iris folding in this step by step video. This template can be used for many projects. There is no complicated measuring involved. Be sure to check out our Page crafts page to find some projects made with this template. So what is iris folding? It is a technique… Continue reading Iris Folding Template
You can feel like you are walking in a winter wonderland while you’re nice in toasty in your craft space. Then share that warmth when you send this homemade greeting card to a friend. Perfect for a winter birthday or to just to keep in touch. Learn to get a dimensional effect with a single… Continue reading Snow Trees
Learn to add a little pop and dimension to purchased die cuts or laser cuts. You can also use your own die cuts. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking… Continue reading Cards to Die For
Make a snowman to melt the heart of the winter Face it snow is coming, so why not warm up someone’s heart and bring a smile to their face with this card. Make an excellent birthday or Christmas card. Or a greeting card to brighten a winter day!
A dull blade can ruin a project. Learn how to sharpen your Cricut blades or any small point blade in this quick video. You will be amazed at how easy this is. It’s another budget busting project from MainelyDiY. Affiliate disclosure – Please read before purchasing products from links. We may earn fees from your… Continue reading Blade Sharpening
Elegant ornament is beautifully simple to make We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites Prices subject to change.
These 3 dimensional trees are made using a teabag folding method. To see our instructional video please click on the library button or one of the tree images.
There is no need to store a bunch of gift bows when you can easily make them as needed with materials you have on hand. So up cycle your old magazines, brochures, catalogs and calendars with this simple technique.
It Scraptoberfest! So join in the fun. Please consider purchasing paper crafting products through our Amazon Affiliate link. The cost to you? Zero, Zip, Zilch, NOTHING! We really appreciate your support! We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a… Continue reading Do you know what October is?
Not all rotary cutter blades are created equally. Watch this product comparison to see what the difference is between the traditional blade and a newer alternative. Whether you sew quilts and want to cut fabric or are a paper crafter, you will want to check out this video. We are a participant in the Amazon… Continue reading Best Rotary Cutter Blades – Product Spotlight
When glue seeps out, it can make a shiny blotch on your paper project. Add Wink of Stella or Aqua Shimmer around edges. Don’t be too fussy about it as your eye won’t be drawn to imperfections. Viola We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program… Continue reading Hide Glue Boo Boos
Sweet and simple Valentine’s Day card is all heart. You do not need to have a special paper punch nor an expensive cutting machine to make this greeting card. Just check out our Heart Template
The card base was embellished with rubber stamps and then embossed. ❤️ Alternately you could use printed card stock instead of plain card stock or use stickers.
The sentiment on the sash could be printed on a printer if you do not have a sentiment you like.
Another heart themed stamped design finished off the inside of my card yet you can use any of the ideas suggested above for the outside.
