My family has a long history of crazy Christmas Gift Tags. And when I say crazy, I mean sometimes the gift tag is read aloud and no one has a clue who the gift is for. We spend hours thinking up code names for each other. I thought this year in addition to all the fun names, the gift tags and embellishments should be exciting, too!
This year, I’ve decided to use a more neutral gift wrapping paper. I love that these four papers are so simple but very graphic in nature.
a. newspaper
b. black and brown polka dots
c. brown and white polka dots
d. black and brown moroccan print
I wanted the gift tags to stay simple and the embellishments to really pop.
For the embellishments, I pulled out my gold paperclips (so excited to finally be able to use them) and glued miscellaneous red buttons to the tops. I also spray painted miniature evergreen trees and clothes pins in green, yellow, blue and gold. Colorful ribbons and scrapbook paper also came into play.
For the tags, I cut a few pages from an old book and then painted them with chalkboard paint. It took a few coats with a little bit of dry time in between.
I couldn’t help but chuckle to myself as I wrote out the gift tags. This year’s batch will be epic.
After wrapping each gift and then making all the tags, I decided on which ribbons and embellishments to use. This is where it really started to get fun.
After getting these completed, I decided I might have to keep a few gifts sitting out on my countertop year round… they are just too beautiful.
What are you favorite Christmas traditions? Can your tradition beat ‘Big Rigg’ on a gift tag?
I shared this post in a Handmade Holiday series hosted by Persia Lou.
I’m completely late on making a comment.. but I love the paper colors and patterns. Everything bout it is perfect! and those little trees are adorable.
I love these — they are so creative! The paperclip with the button and the clothespins are awesome! I’m done wrapping for this year, but I am pinning this idea for next year! Visiting from the PINcentive blog hop!
Thanks for stopping by and visiting, Michelle!
Amy, these are so cute! I love how you used chalkboard paint!! I featured them today at the Craft countdown…you can see your feature here….http://sewlicioushomedecor.com/8th-day-crafting-diy-christmas-gift-tags/. Thank for linking up at the Christmas Hop!
Happy Holidays,
Marti
Thank you so much Marti for featuring! I re-posted it to my FB page.
Great tags! I like the idea of painting and using a clothespin to hold them on. I might have to try that.
Hi Amy, These are so pretty! I am pinning this to my packaging board. Thanks for sharing at the party @DearCreatives Happy Holidays to you!!
Thanks for pinning, Theresa!
Such a cute tradition!! I need to work on prettifying my packages. I love the simplicity and beauty of yours. You’ve been featured today at Gingerly Made! http://www.gingerlymade.com/2013/12/show-tell-features_17.html
It’s a time consuming tradition, but it’s fun! Thank you for featuring them on your site!
Love all the layering and the chalkboard paint on newsprint is really smart! Love it!
– Lora @ Craftivity Designs
Thanks, I’m a sucker for layering paper! Thanks for stopping by!
What cute and clever ideas! Love the dots especially. I found you at Living Better Together. Have a merry Christmas!
Thanks, Deborah! I especially love the dot paper, too. I have a hard time using it because I don’t want to use it all up, ha!
They look awesome!
They are the cutest freaking xmas trees Iv ever seen! How adorable!! I love that your family challenge each other in the gift wrapping stakes, Christmas should be all about fun after all 🙂
Ha, thank you Michelle! Our silly tags are a wonderful family tradition.
Hi, Amy! I’m your newest follower on GFC! Love the wrapping papers! Thanks for sharing this tutorial. I can bet that when I start doing this, it’ll all start to look like crap. Haha!
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These are fabulous and soooo creative! I just pinned and tweeted :o) Thanks for sharing at The PINcentive Blog Hop; I absolutely love them! Hope you’re having a great Tuesday!
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I saw the tweet, thanks so much for sharing the love!
I love this! So creative and unique.
You’re right your gifts look fab, almost too good to open! 😀
So cute!! So fun and playful 🙂
These gift tags are the cutest.. 🙂
Thanks, Hani!
Hi! I LOVE your project, thank you for sharing. 🙂 I’m a new follower stopping by from the DIYers Link party.
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