Handmade Tags

February's Card exchange was "Tags."

Here are the tags that I made:

Here are some of the other womens' tags that I loved:

To make my tags, I use this punch:

I print a page of several "To:" and "From:"s.  By turning the punch upside down, I can punch the tags with the To and From in the perfect place.

I make the hole reinforcements by punching a 5/8" circle, gluing it down, and then punching a hole in the center of the circle.

The great thing about making tags is that it gives you an opportunity to use up all the cute paper scraps that you can't manage to throw out.    It is always nice to have some tags on hand too.  They're perfect for a plate of cookies.  Plus they are perfect to tie on a gift-bag because you don't have to make or buy a card.

Baby cards.

Not many babies are born in my ward.  I wish more were because I LOVE these cards.  I haven't made any of these so they are either my sister's or made by her card group.

See the post on circles to make the stroller.  I love the brads too. 

This baby card is a good example of using the tag punch.  Also note the awesome button brads!

One of my favorites, the boy and the girl onesies are awesome!  Great idea with the circle punch and then little bear punch.

Great tag example and card that doesn't use the traditional baby colors.

Ditto with this truck.  It's fun to see a card different than the traditional baby blue color scheme.

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.

LDS Cards

Here are two LDS card ideas. (Temple wedding and mission)

I used a 1 3/4 inch tag punch for this one.


I like this one because it is simple (you never want to give a guy -- especially a teenage boy-- a handmade card because it will be in the trash the next day). The beauty comes in the poem that my genius husband came up with in about 20 seconds. I sure wish I was that clever!