One of the easiest ways to create your own gift tags is to simply draw some and cut them out from plain, print, or solid colored paper. You can use construction paper, cardstock, or anything else you like. You can also cut designs from covers of Christmas cards. This is a great way to make use of elements you already have around the house. To make them even nicer, punch a hole in one end and add some pretty string, yarn, ribbon.
Another fun idea is to design your own gift tags on your computer. From the simplest program like Microsoft Paint to Paint Shop or desktop publishing programs, you can find imaginative ways to create awesome, personal gift tags. Then, just print them, cut them out, and put them on gifts.
You can even personalize gift tags when you design them or maybe you prefer to write the names by hand. Either way, this is a fun, cute craft that will add some sparkle to your gift packages. Make lots of different designs and try to print several on each piece of paper.
If you’re not big on the design aspect, or if little ones find designing to be a bit of a challenge, you can also find ready to use designs such as those provided for your use on Home4Christmas.com. If these don’t strike your fancy, you can use the plain tag shape included here. You and your children can print off as many as you like and decorate to your own taste.
Aside from using tags to label gifts, you can also use them for decorations. Make a few larger ones for decorating. Wrap a box to look like a gift and add an oversized tag that says “Do Not Open until December 25.” Use your imagination and have fun!
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