CREATING GIFT TAGS TO GIVE AS GIFTS OR USE YOURSELF - A STAMP HAPPY HOLIDAYS POST

Hi Stampers!

We are less than a month away from Christmas! I can’t believe how quickly time is passing! I thought today we’d take a break from creating cards and create some gift tags. You do not need any special tools to create tags. If you have a paper trimmer, card stock, patterned paper, adhesive - you can create gift tags! If you have dies, embellishments, ribbon, and twine - even better. I do create tags to use myself, but I also create tags to give as gifts, and I create boxes to package the tags. These make great favors for dinner guests, co-workers, teachers, etc. So, let’s get started creating tags!

QUICK & EASY TAGS

HAND CUT & DIE CUT TAGS

STACKED GIFT TAGS / ORNAMENTS

VIDEO

CREATING GIFT TAGS TO GIVE AS GIFTS OR USE YOURSELF

QUICK & EASY SELF-ADHESIVE GIFT TAGS

SUPPLIES

* Tag base - white or light colored cardstock - cut each at 3 3/8” x 2 1/8”. Leave the corners squared or use corner shaper punches, such as a corner rounder punch.

* To / From stamp -to / from can be hand written with markers if you like.

* Adhesive sheets or other double sided adhesive. I cut adhesive sheets into pieces about 2 1/2” long x 1/4” wide. Peel off the backing on one side of adhesive place it on back of tag.

* Other supplies dies, punches, colored cardstock, patterned paper, dimensionals, etc.

SUPPLIES I USED 

SANTA HAT TAGS

* Cardstock - Balmy Blue, Boho Blue, Real Red, and Basic White (Stampin’ Up!®️)

* Santa Hat Builder Punch (Stampin’ Up! -retired)

* Stamp - Sending Cheer (©️Stampin’ Up! - retired)

* Ink - Real Red (Stampin’ Up!

* corner rounder punch (Stampin’ Up! - retired)

* Adhesive, dimensionals, adhesive sheets (Scrapbook.com)

STRIPES AND RED TAGS

* Cardstock - Real Red and Basic White

* Patterned paper - Take a Bow (Stampin’ Up!) cut at 3 1/8” x 3/4”

* Stamp - Sending Cheer

* Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black 

* Adhesive and adhesive sheet 

CANDY CANE TAG

* Cardstock - Basic White

* Patterned paper - Take a Bow

* Die - candy cane (Stampin’ Up! - retired)

* Stamp - Sending Cheer

* Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black 

* Adhesive, dimensionals, adhesive sheet piece

HO HO HO TAG

* Cardstock - Basic White, Real Red

* Ink - Real Red

* Dies - Silly Santa’s (©️Simon Hurley)

* Dimensionals and piece of adhesive sheets

MITTEN TAGS

* Cardstock - Basic White

* Other paper - Real Red cardstock and Take a Bow patterned paper 

* Ink - Real Red

* Adhesive, dimensionals, adhesive sheets

PACKAGING THESE TAGS

I made small boxes to package these tags. I call them “sleeves” for lack of a better term. There are two versions of this “sleeve” box. A tall version, and a short one. Here are the instructions for these little containers.

HAND CUT & DIE CUT TAGS

SUPPLIES FOR HAND CUT TAGS

* Patterned paper - cut 1 per tag at 4” x 2”

* Cardstock - coordinating color  (white or light colors work best) -cut 1 per tag at 4” x 2”

* Ribbon or twine - about 7” - 8” per tag 

* Hole punch - or adhere the ribbon / twine between the patterned paper and cardstock layers

* Stamps, dies, punches, embellishments, etc

* Inks, other coloring tools

* Adhesive

FOR DIE CUT TAGS

* Supplies listed above 

* A tag shaped die or set of tag dies - die cut the patterned paper and the cardstock with the same die.

NOTE - For both versions of the tags the patterned paper is adhered to the cardstock. This makes a sturdy tag and the plain cardstock gives you a place to stamp to and from.

SANTA TAGS

* Patterned paper - Merry Patterned Collection (©️Scrapbook.com)

* Cardstock - Mint Macaron (Stampin’ Up!®️- retired)

* Stamp set - Silly Santas (Simon Hurley)

* Ink - Poppy Parade (Stampin’ Up!)

* Embellishments - Classic Christmas (©️Trinity Stamps)

* Twine - Stampin’ Up! - retired

OH WHAT FUN TAGS

* Patterned paper - Merry Patterned Collection (Scrapbook.com)

* Cardstock - Mint Macaron (Stampin’ Up! - retired)

* Ink - Poppy Parade (Stampin’ Up!)

* Stamp - greeting - Holiday Cheer (©️Waffle Flower)

* Ribbon - Mint Macaron (Stampin’ Up! - retired)

PINK SNOWMAN TAG

* Patterned paper - Merry Patterned Collection (Scrapbook.com)

* Cardstock - Pretty In Pink (Stampin’ Up!)

* Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black; Stampin’ Blends (Stampin’ Up!) - Pretty In Pink, Lemon Lime Twist, Highlander Heather, Pumpkin Pie, Tahitian Tide (retired). Polished Pink (retired)

* Stamp - Snow Day (Photo Play) and coordinating die

* Embellishment - Fairy Frost (snowflakes - Trinity Stamps)

MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT TAG

* Patterned paper - Merry Patterned Collection (Scrapbook.com)

* Cardstock - Pretty In Pink (Stampin’ Up!)

* Ink - Real Red (Stampin’ Up!)

* Circle die - Stylish Shapes (Stampin’ Up!)

* Stamp - Holiday Cheer (Waffle Flower) and coordinating die

* Embellishments - Classic Christmas (Trinity Stamps)

* Baker’s Twine

SNOWFLAKES TAGS

SUPPLIES

* Patterned paper - Snow Much Fun (Doodlebug)

* Cardstock - Pool Party and Highland Heather (Stampin’ Up!)

* Dies - Mini Snowflakes Shaped Dies (Scrapbook.com)

* Tag die - Greetings of the Season (Stampin’ Up!)

* Embellishments - Snow Swirl (Sparklets, Buttons Galore & More)

* Twine

BOXING UP THE TAGS

PACKAGING TAGS FOR GIFTS

The cellophane bags are Wilton treat bags. I purchased them at Walmart. There were 100 in the package for $6.25.

DIAGRAM FOR TAG BOX

SUPPLIES

* Cardstock 8” x 5 1/2”

* Strong Adhesive

* Patterned paper, die cuts ,etc.to decorate the box

STACKED TAGS / ORNAMENTS

These tags are so much fun to make. They do require stamps with coordinating dies, or stamp images on shapes (circles, squares, etc). Once the images are stamped, colored, and die cut, cut three more of the die cut shape from white or light colored cardstock. Glue a blank shape to the back side of the image. Glue together the other 2 die cuts. Cut 10” of twine or ribbon, adhere to backside of the image put adhesive on the backside of the die cut and adhere the other 2 die cuts to the piece. Stamp to / from of the backside of the piece. These tags resemble chipboard, and can double as ornament. 

STAMPS & DIES I USED

*Top hat snowman - It’s A Wonderful Christmas (Photo Play)

* Ear muff snowman - It’s A Wonderful Christmas (Photo Play)

* Five snowmen - Snowmen (Crafter’s Companion)

There you go, a few ideas for creating tags to use yourself or to give as a gifts to others. Tags can be very elaborate, or quick and easy. They always dress up gifts and bring smiles to the recipient!

Thank you for stopping by. Until next time . . .

Stamp Happy!

Kim

GIFT TAG GIFTS - A STAMP HAPPY HOLIDAYS POST

Hi Stampers!

Today we’re going to talk about gift tags, no so much making gift tags as what to do with them after they are made. I know what you are thinking. Obviously the gift tags will be placed on gifts!  That is true. How about making the tags the gift? I enjoy giving my friends and family boxes of tags to use on their Christmas gifts. Everyone seems to really appreciate the tags, and they use them!!! There are many ways to package your tags for giving them as a gift. Several weeks ago I shared how I made a small folder to package a set of tags. You will find the blog post and video HERE. The tags I am sharing today are packaged in a simple box with a coordinating lid. Let’s take a look at today’s project:

I usually make 12-24 tags for each gift. I created 12 tags for my sample box, 4 of each design. 

To create this project I used two bundles; the ROCKING HORSE BUNDLE and the MERRIEST TREES BUNDLE. Both bundles are found in the Stampin’ Up!®️ September - December 2023 Mini Catalog, and can also be view in the online store.

ROCKING HORSE BUNDLE

MERRIEST TREES BUNDLE

ROCKING HORSE GIFT TAGS GIFT BOX

Here is the card that inspired my box of tags. Supply lists and video instructions can be found HERE.

VIDEO

GIFT TAG GIFTS

SUPPLIES

* Rocking Horse Bundle

* Box - Moody Mauve cardstock cut at 5 7/8” x 4 5/8” scored on each side at 1”.

* Box lid - Mossy Meadow cut at 6” x 4 3/4” scored on each side at 1”

* DSP layer - All About Autumn (Moody Mauve / Gold) cur at 3 3/4 x 2 1/2”

* Very Vanilla cardstock for rocking horse

* Inks - Early Espresso, Crumb Cake; Stampin’ Blends - Crumb Cake (light & dark), Pecan Pie (light & dark), Daffodil Delight (dark), Moody Mauve (light & dark), Color lifter

* Ribbon - Gold & Vanilla Satin Edged Ribbon - about 20”

* Strong Adhesive such as Stampin’ Seal+ or Tear & Tape and dimentionals (to adhere the rocking horse)

SUPPLIES FOR BOX LINING

* All About Autumn DSP - Mossy Meadow / Gold

   Cut 1 at 3 3/4” x 2 1/2” for bottom of box

   Cut 2 at 3 3/4” x 7/8” for long sides 

   Cut 2 at 2 1/2” x 7/8” for short sides

ROCKING HORSE GIFT TAG

NOTE - for the back side of all tags I used the to / from stamp fro the Joy of Noel stamp set.

SUPPLIES

* Rocking Horse Bundle

* Very Vanilla cardstock

* Inks - same as for the box

* Linen thread 6” per tag

NOTES

Stamp and color the number of rocking horses you want. Die cut them. Next use the rocking horse die and Very Vanilla cardstock to cut out a backing for each tag. View the video to see how to adhere the linen thread and assemble the tag.

CHRISTMAS TREE GIFT TAG

SUPPLIES

* Merriest Trees Bundle

* Mossy Meadow cardstock for front of tag

* Very Vanilla cardstock for back of cardstock

* Ink - Versa Mark and gold embossing folder

* Linen thread - 6” per tag

* Adhesive

OLD FASHIONED GIFTS GIFT TAG

SUPPLIES

* Rocking Horse Bundle and Merriest Trees Dies

* Very Vanilla cardstock for front and back of tag

* Inks - Moody Mauve, Early Espresso; Stampin’ Blends - Moody Mauve (light & dark), Mossy Meadow (light & dark), Petal Pink (light & dark)

* Linen thread - 6” per tag

* Adhesive

HOW TO MEASURE TO CREATE A BOX FOR TAGS

The box I created measures 3 7/8” long x 2 5/8” wide and 1” tall. Most tags I create will fit in a box this size, but not all. Here is how to determine the size box and lid you will need for your tags.

1. BOX LENGTH

    Stack your tags. Measure the length from one end of the tags to the other. If the tags are different sizes,  

    be sure to measure the length of the longest tag.This measurement is the length of your box.

2. BOX WIDTH

    While the tags are stacked measure the width (how tall the tags are). This is the width of your box.

3. BOX HEIGHT

    Keeping the tags stacked, measure the height of the tags. This will be the height of the box. Most of the 

    time a height of 1” will allow room for 20-24 tags, unless the tags are heavily embellished. A height of 

    less than an inch can result in a box that is less sturdy, but I have made boxes the are 1/2” tall and they 

    held up well. I think a box that is 1” or taller looks very nice. 

4. CONVERTING THESE MEASUREMENTS INTO CUTTING MEASUREMENTS 

    Whatever measurement you decided on for the height of you box, you will double it, and add this 

     measurement to both the length measurement and the width measurement. These additions allow for

    the sides of the box.

    

     EXAMPLE:

     

     The length of my tags is 3 7/8”. I want my box to be 1” tall (measurement for the side of the box). I 

     need to add 2” to the length. This creates two sides of the box. The total length of my cardstock will be

     5 7/8”.

     The width of my tags measured 2 5/8”. Just like with the length I need to add 2” to this measurement to

     allow for the other two sides of the box. The width of my cardstock will be 4 5/8”.

CUTTING MEASUREMENTS 

     The cardstock for my box will be cut at 5 7/8” x 4 5/8”

     To calculate the cutting measurements of the cardstock for the BOX LID simply add 1/8” to the length 

      and width of the box cutting measurements. For the sample he cardstock cutting measurements will be

     6” x 4 3/4”.

SCORING

    

      Score all side of each piece of cardstock at 1”.

NOTCH THE LID (This makes it easier to open the box.)

      Place the one long end of the lid at the top of a  paper trimmer or scoring board. Use the scoring blade     

      or stylus to mark the halfway point of the cardstock. The lid length in my example is 6” so the 

      halfway point is 3”. The score mark does not have to be very long, just enough for you to know where

      the halfway point is. You can mark this with a pencil if you’d rather. 

      Use a 1” circle punch (or punch of your choice to create a notch). Align the punch so the the place

      you marked is in the middle of the circle. You will punch only 1/2 or less of the circle. (See video.)

ASSEMBLING THE BOX AND LID

If you decide to put a layer of DSP on the box lid, adhere it prior to assembling. 

View the video to see how to assemble the box.

      

    

 

VIDEO BOX

SUPPLIES

* Box - Lost Lagoon cardstock cut at 5 7/8” x 4 5/8” scored on each side at 1”

* Lid - Basic White cardstock cut at 6” x 4 3/4” scored on each side at 1”

* DSP Layer for lid - Snowflake Magic Specialty DSP cut at 3 3/4” x 2 1/2”

* Paper snip or scissors, bone folder

* Strong adhesive - Stampin’ Seal +, Tear & Tape, etc

ROCKING HORSE GIFT TAG BOX

Thank you for stopping by. Until next time . . .

Stamp Happy!

Kim

All stamps and stamped images ©️1990 - 2023 Stampin’ Up!®️

BE A CHEERFUL GIVER WITH THE SENDING CHEER BUNDLE - AN IN DETAIL POST

Hi Stampers!

As promised, we are taking an “In Detail” look at the SENDING CHEER BUNDLE from Stampin’ Up!®️. You can find this bundle in the current Stampin’ Up! Mini Catalog or in my online store HERE. The bundle include a stamp set with coordinating dies. It is designed with gift tags in mind, but of course the stamped or die cut images work just as well for cards, scrapbooking, or other paper crafting projects.  Let’s take a look at some cards I created using this bundle:

And here are some tags I created using the bundle:

* To view supply lists for the tags see previous post HERE.

SENDING CHEER STAMP SET

SENDING CHEER DIES

VIDEO

THE SENDING CHEER BUNDLE - IN DETAIL

SENDING CHEER WITH GINGERBREAD MEN

SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD

* Sending Cheer Bundle

* Card base - Pecan Pie - 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”

* Basic White cardstock - 5 1/4” x 4” cut 2; one for the inside and one to emboss for background panel

* Basic White cardstock for stamping and die cutting 

* Real Red cardstock scrap to die cut hearts

* Pecan Pie cardstock to mat greeting

* Pecan Pie 1/2” Bordered Ribbon - about 5 3/4”

* Christmas Tidings embossing folder

* Radiating Stitches Dies - circle & Stylish Shapes Dies - circle 1 3/4” diameter (Online Exclusive)

* Inks - Real Red, Pecan Pie, Versa Mark and white embossing powder

SENDING CHEER & JOY CARD

SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD

* Sending Cheer Bundle, Rocking Horse Stamp Set

* Card base - Cherry Cobbler 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4

* Shining Christmas DSP (Online Exclusive) 5” x 3 3/4”

* Inside panel - Basic White cardstock cut at 5” x 3 3/4”

* Cherry Cobbler cardstock    about 3 1/4 -3 1/2” to die cut

* Basic White cardstock for stamping gift

* Iridescent Pearls - 3

* Inks - Cherry Cobbler, Versa Mark, White embossing powder

* Adhesive and dimensionals

SENDING CHEER IN A STOCKING CARD

SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD

* Sending Cheer Bundle & Beary Cute stamp set

* Card base - Basic White (thick) cut at 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”

* Shining Christmas DSP (Online Exclusive) 5” x 3 3/4”

* Silver & Gold Adhesive Backed Paper (Online Exclusive)

* Basic White cardstock for stamping

* Deckled Rectangles Dies - 2 5/8” x 1” and 3 1/4” x 1 3/4”

* Festive Pearls - 5

* Ink - Versa Mark and Gold embossing powder

* Adhesive and dimensionals

SENDING CHRISTMAS CHEER CARD

SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD

* Sending Cheer Bundle & Beary Cute stamp set

* Card base - Shaded Spruce cut at 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”

* Mat layer and inside panel - Basic White cardstock cut at 5 1/4” x 4” ( cut 2)

* One Horse Open Sleigh DSP cut with Radiating Stitches Dies - Rectangle 4” x 2 5/8”

* Radiating Stitches Dies (Online Exclusive)

* Basic 3-D Embossing Folders - Crosshatch design (Online Exclusive)

* Inks - Shaded Spruce and Real Red

* Adhesive and dimensionals

SENDING CHEER PROJECTS

That’s all for today. Thank you for checking in. Until next time. . .

Stamp Happy!

Kim

All stamps and stamped images ©️1990-2023 Stampin’ Up!®️

SENDING CHEER WITH TAGS AND A FOLDER - A STAMP HAPPY HOLIDAYS POST

 Hi Stampers!

 

Welcome to week two of my Stamp Happy Holidays series! Today I am sharing Christmas gift tags I made using the SENDING CHEER bundle. I am also sharing a little folder I created to place the tags in and give them as a gift. The SENDING CHEER bundle can be found in the Stampin’ Up!®️ September - December 2023 Mini Catalog. Let’s take a look at today’s project:

SENDING CHEERS STAMP SET

SENDING CHEER DIES

VIEW SENDING CHEER BUNDLE DETAILS HERE.

VIDEO

SENDING CHEER WITH TAGS & A FOLDER

SENDING CHEER TAGS

SUPPLIES FOR THE TAGS

* FOR ALL TAGS - Sending Cheer  stamp set & dies, Basic White cardstock, adhesive, ribbon it baker’s twine.

(I made 4 tags of each design)

GINGERBREAD MAN TAG

* Items above plus 

* Poppy Parade cardstock for heart buttons

* Versa Mark, Basic White Embossing Powder for face, Poppy Parade ink to stamp “to / from” on back of tag

* Linen Thread 6” per tag

Note - die cut the gingerbread man and another one in Basic White - adhere the two pieces back to back to make the tags more sturdy.

STOCKING TAG

* Inks - Poppy Parade & Lemon Lime Twist

* Baker’s Twine - Basic White - 6” per tag

* Note - die cut the stamped stocking and one in Basic White- adhere the two back to back to make the tags more sturdy. Stamp the “to / from” on the backside of the tag. 

PRESENT TAG

* Merry Bold & Bright DSP (cut a tag -rectangle die, from the DSP and one from Basic White cardstock to adhere to back of DSP.

* Melon Mambo & Granny Apple GreenFoil Sheets

* Inks - Melon Mambo and Granny Apple Green

* Dimensionals to attach die cut gift to tag

* Metallic Woven Ribbon -  Sweet Sorbet and Parakeet Party, about 6”

TAG FOLDER

SUPPLIES FOR FOLDER

* Lemon Lime Twist cardstock cut at 6 1/2” x 6” scored along the 6 1/2” side at 3” and 3 1/2” and along the 6” side at 2” Fold on score lines and burnish with bone folder. See chart below to see section to remove. You will also need 2 pieces of Lemon Lime Twist cardstock cut at 1 1/2” x 1 7/8” score each piece at 1/2” and 1”. Fold accordion style.

* Merry Bold & Bright DSP cut at 3 8/8” x 2 7/8 for front cover of folder.

* Ribbon - Real Red &Burlap Ribbon Combo Pack 21” of Real Red

* Inks Lemon Lime Twist and Melon Mambo

* Dimensionals to attach present, glue dots to hold ribbon in place, and Stampin’ Seal + or Tear & Tape

* Note - watch the video above to see how to assemble the folder.

Once your tags are completed, place them inside the folder, close the folder, and tie the ribbon in a bow.

SENDING CHEER TAGS AND A FOLDER

Thank you for stopping by! Until next time. . .

Stamp Happy

Kim

All stamps and stamped images ©️1990-2023 Stampin’ Up!®️

CREATING GIFT TAGS USING TAILOR MADE TAGS DIES & THE VERY BEST TRIO PUNCH - A STAMP HAPPY HOLIDAY POST

Hi Stampers!

Today let’s talk about gift tags!  When making tags I spend an hour or so doing all the prep work -  die cutting, punching, etc.  Then when I have 30 minutes here and there I go to my craft room and put together a stack of tags. Before I know it I have a whole lot of tags to use on gifts and as gifts. I like packaging up some tags and giving them as gifts prior to Christmas. People appreciate the thought, and they use the tags! 

Tags do not have to be complicated, and as a rule I tend to keep mine very simple. Once in a while I will make a fancy embellished tag for a special occasion, like a wedding gift or a gift for a milestone birthday, but from a practical standpoint tags are meant to be functional as opposed to a sentimental keepsake. This doesn’t mean settling for plain and boring, it just means I try to create tags that go together quickly and do not require a lot of supplies! When making lots and lots of tags this strategy keeps me focused and sane!  Let’s take a look at the tags!

Watch the video below to see options for creating tags from the Tailor Made Tags Dies, and how to get similar looks using the Very Best Trio Punch and other punches you might have in your collection.

CREATING TAGS USING TAILOR MADE TAGS DIES 

& THE VERY BEST TRIO PUNCH

VIDEO

Last year Stampin’ Up!®️ introduced the Tailor Made Tags Dies. This set of dies makes creating gift tags a breeze. I use the dies throughout the year whenever I need a tag. This year Stampin’ Up! introduced the Very Best Trio Punch. This punch will cut two different corner designs and a rectangular hole for ribbon. Today I will show you tags I created using the dies, and  demonstrate how to make a similar version of the tags  using the punch. Also we’ll take a look at other punches you might have in your collection that will also give you similar results. 

TAILOR MADE TAGS DIES

To create tags approximately the same size as the two largest dies cut your cardstock in rectangles following cutting dimensions shown in the photos above and below.

VERY BEST TRIO PUNCH

STAMPIN’ UP! RETIRED PUNCHES YOU MIGHT HAVE

These retired Stampin’ Up! punches or similar punches can also help create tags with a similar look of tags made with the Tailor Made Tags Dies or the Very Best Trio Punch.

Below are supply lists for the tags. For the tags you can use the Tailor Made Tags Dies or cut cardstock and /or DSP according to the cutting measurements given above.

JOLLY MITTENS TAGS

SUPPLIES

* Celebrate with Tags Bundle

* Storybook Gnomes DSP for front of tags

* Basic White cardstock for back side of tag

* Ink - Crumb Cake

* Ribbon or twine - about 7” per tag

* Adhesive, dimensionals

NOEL TAGS

SUPPLIES

* Framed & Festive stamp set (coming 1 November)

* Storybook Gnomes DSP for front of tags

* Basic White cardstock for back side of tags

* Ink - Night of Navy

* Ribbon or Twine - about 7” per tag

* Stylish Shapes Dies for sentiment (circle die that fits sentiment)

* Adhesive and dimensionals

JOLLY GNOMES TAGS

SUPPLIES 

* Kindest Gnomes Bundle

* Celebrate with Tags Bundle

* Trees for Sale stamp set for snowflake - or other snowflake stamp

* Pacific Point & Pool Party cardstock for tags

* Storybook Gnomes DSP - design with gnome images that can be die cut

* Inks - Real Red, Pacific Point

* Ribbon or twine - about 7”

* Adhesive and dimensionals 

For more examples of tags using the Tailor Made Tags Dies check out this POST.

That’s all for today. Thanks for stopping by. Until next time…

Stamp Happy!

Kim

All stamps and stamped images ©️1990-2022 Stampin’ Up!®️