HOW TO MAKE THESE 5 FABULOUS GIFT TAGS FOR CHRISTMAS

List of Supplies

• Stamperia- Candy Christmas Collection- 8 x 8 Paper Pad- find it HERE
• Stamperia- Candy Christmas Collection- Run-On Transfers: Marzipan Houses- HERE
• Card Stock- pink and brown
• Pastel Colored Sequins and Gems: for shaker tags & decoration
• ”Waffle Cone” 3D Embossing Folder by Spellbinders- find it HERE
• Glue
• Nested Rectangle Dies-could use other nested shapes: For framed tags
• Foam Tape Roll- 1/4” : for shaker tags
• Hole Punch
• Ribbon
• Clear Acetate Sheets: for shaker tags: HERE

Let’s Get Krafty- Shaker Tag #1

step by step

1. Decide what size you want your shaker tag to be. The 2 shaker tags I made are pretty large: about 3 x 4”.
2. Choose a set of nested shape dies. I used the stitched, scalloped rectangles- the largest die in the set, let’s call it size 1. Then skip size 2 and use size 3 to create the “frame”. Make 3 frames. Hint: use mint tape or washi tape to hold the 2 rectangles together to cut each of your frames so that they are all the same width.
3. Use size 1 of the rectangles to die cut a piece of brown card stock for the base of the tag.
4. Take size 2 of the rectangles to die cut a piece of acetate to be the window of your frame.
5. Now, emboss the piece of brown card stock with the waffle cone embossing folder.
6. Next, adhere the acetate sheet to the back side of one of the frames. Then adhere the other frame to the back of that. Sandwich the acetate sheet between the 2 frames.
7. Adhere your chosen element ie. the nutcracker, to the embossed base of the tag.
8. Sprinkle on some shiny, pastel colored sequins or some white or colored glitter onto the center of the image.
9. Carefully adhere the frames onto the base of your tag being certain to align them and secure the edges so the sequins or glitter doesn’t fall out.
10. Decorate your frame with some sequins, colorful gems… I added one of the rub-on transfers from the “Candy Christmas” collection: the blue tree at the bottom.
11. Use a hole punch to punch a hole at the top of your tag for ribbon or twine to be added.
12. Attach this sweet Candy Christmas Shaker Tag to your gift!

Shaker Tag #2

step by step

1. Follow the same steps as the for the Nutcracker Shaker Tag.
2. Adhere the piece of acetate onto the backside of the top frame.
3. Now, add 1/4” Foam Tape to the backside of the frames. This will create a 3D tag and give more space for the shaker elements to shake around.
4. Place your sequins or glitter onto the center of the image and carefully adhere the frames on top.
5. Make sure there’s a good seal all around.
6. Decorate the outside of the frame however you like.
7. Punch a hole in the center of the top and add ribbon or twine.
8. Lastly, attach your beautiful 3D Shaker Tag to your gift!

Gift Tag # 3

step by step

1. Make a frame the same way as with the first two tags.
2. Choose one of the smaller scene cards from the “Candy Christmas” paper pad and cut it out.
3. Use the larger die- #1 to die cut a rectangle for the base. For this tag, I used a light blue card stock but you could use white, pink or brown also.
4. Use glue to adhere the rectangle scene you’ve chosen to the base.
5. Adhere the frame on top of the scene.
6. Embellish the frame any way you like
7. Punch a hole for your ribbon
8. Attach your adorable scenic tag to your gift!

Candy Christmas Pocket Tag: # 4

step by step

1. Choose one of the Pre-Designed Elements from the paper pad. There’s lots to choose from.
2. Use a rectangle die: I used the same scalloped rectangle size #2 here. Die cut 2 rectangles from whatever paper design you like.
3. Take one of the rectangles and trim about half an inch off of the side.
4. [optional] Use a small 3/4” Circle Punch to create a notch on the side of the smaller rectangle.
5. Now adhere the smaller rectangle to the larger one by placing a bit of glue on 3 sides leaving the notched side open.
6. In the paper pack, there are several ready made small gift tags. Choose one of those and punch a hole in the top, add some ribbon and tuck it into the side pocket.
7. Punch a hole in the center of the top of the tag and add ribbon.
8. Attach this uniquely designed tag to your gift!

Booklet Style Tag #5

step by step

1. This one is a bit different. I designed this tag to be about 2” wide and 3.25” tall. So take a piece of brown CS and trim it to 3.25 x 4”. And Score the 4” side @ 2”. Fold and burnish.
2. On the score line, use scissors to cut a slit from the top down approximately .5” and remove the rectangle piece from the top of the left side.
3. On the top of the taller bit- the right side of your tag, use scissors or a paper trimmer to trim off the corners to create the tag shape.
4. Choose how you’d like to decorate the tag inside and out. ALSO you could stamp or write a message for the inside of this sweet little booklet tag. So it would act as a tag and a little greeting card. Hey! That’s a great idea! I’ll do that next. LOL.

Keeping It Krafty

In closing, I hope you have enjoyed these 5 fabulous tag makes! It’s just a bit over 9 weeks till Christmas! So we makers know we gotta get making! And how about creating amazing, uniquely crafted gift tags? These Christmas tags are sure to adorn your gifts in a fun and whimsical way. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a novice, you will be able to create these sweet Christmas tags this year. No matter what it is that you decide to make just make it your own. And always remember to keep it Krafty! Bye-Bye!