Tags on Cards

This is just the beginning of my posts containing cards with tags on them. (I have at least 3 other ideas sitting on my backburner)

I found a similar card to the one (below) on the Papercrafts Gallery, and copied it using different paper/colors. I like the tags -- you don't need a punch -- just a stapler, ribbon, and a paper-cutter.

I have a post coming up soon that will talk about using multiple fonts on a card. Watch for it -- it will help explain why the different fonts on this card "work together" so nicely.


I have already posted this one in the past. I'm posting it because I like the tag placement.


I have posted this one before too. This idea can be adapted for all sorts of occasions.
Tag with a hole in it. I like it because the background can show through behind the words.The big tag punch I used for the above and below card was kind of expensive (I want to say it was like $13 after a really good coupon), but it has been really fun and useful. I also make gift tags out of it. I'm sure it has paid itself off by now.

My favorite punch

The 1 1/2 inch circle punch was the first punch I ever bought. I have used the punch for a million things including school projects for the kids. It has been one of my best investments. Highly recommended!

A lot of these cards that I'm posting use the circle punch along with another punch, but my point is that it is very versatile.

This was an invitation for a pumpkin carving contest. I stole the saying/poem from somewhere online. I also have to admit that I didn't come up with the idea of using 3 circles to make a pumpkin on my own -- but the face and stem idea was original. The shading on the edges was done with one of those little cats-eye ink pads.


I wish I could claim the idea of making a baby buggy from a circle. I saw a similar one in the Paper Crafts Gallery and fell in love with it. It is the most adorable thing ever! The wire can be found in the jewelry section of a craft store (make sure it is the very pliable kind). Stick the wire to the buggy and card with Glue Dots.


This was one of my first cards I made when I gave up on stamping (not really my thing). I'm almost positive I stole the baby idea from a post online or from a card in a magazine. The ears are done with just a regular hole-punch, and the hair with a swirl punch. The baby also looks cute if you use thick brown string (like quilting thread), thin hemp, or thin marker to make spikey hair.

This one is not really one of my favorites because my paper-cutter was dull and the edges are sloppy - but I'm posting this because I liked the idea of punching a circle in another shape, and then using vellum for the words.

My little heart punch always seems to work perfect with a circle, as you can see in the next two cards. I also LOVE LOVE pin-stripes. The red/white striped paper by Lasting Impressions has coordinated with so many cards I have made.