Last Minute Gift Tags- Recycled Crafts

 
Last week at craft day, Karla reminded me of some Christmas gift tags I made last year with the Cuttlebug and old ornament boxes.  Karla was going to make some from her boxes, but we didn't get around to it- so I made some for her. 

Some vintage ornament boxes have great graphics, and I hate to throw them away, so I cut the pictures from the boxes...

 
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...get out my Cuttlebug and Sizzix tag template.

 
...cut the boxes so the pictures will line up with the outline of the tags.

 

...crank the Cuttlebug and see what comes out.

Sometimes, it's a good idea to proof read the tags before you tie them to the package.

Case in point:

 
 

I'm pairing up the tags with some bakers twine and slipping them in a white burlap bag for a hostess gift for Karla...she's having a dinner tonight.

 

Want to make some tags, but don't have ornament boxes or a Cuttlebug?

I scanned some tags so you can print them on cardstock and cut them out.

Here's a full page .pdf of the ornament box tags.

I also scanned some favorite vintage wrapping papers with and without an oval templates.  You can print the oval tags on cardstock, and cut out; or print the gift wrap on card stock and cut into any shape you want.

 

 

 

 

Double click on any image to open in a larger size in a new window and right click your mouse to save the image to your computer.

 

 

 

 

Also, thanks for the Etsy love- even though I've been selling things I make for quite a while, I'm still so flattered and happy when you buy something I make.  Thank you.

Comments

[Chris]

Oh Thank you so much for all the wonderful goodies! I love what you did with the Tags they are awesome! Thanks so much for scanning them and sharing them with us.

Happy Holidays!
Chris (Artzee Chris)
Artzee Chris' Blog

[April]

LOVE the tags! I have a bunch of the boxes in my garage. So doing this. Thanks!

[debbie york]

On behalf of those of us who are scissored challenged...I say a huge thanks!
BTW...you can attach that tag to my present! I've been known to make one of myself from time to time, so everyone will know who it goes to...no questions asked!
Debbie

[shabby*vintage*junk]

Oh Beth I LOVE these....What a CLEVER idea....!! I NEVER leave your blog without a HEAVY dose of inspiration....!!

Now I WONDER if Santa will bring ME a Cuttlebug and Sizzix template if I'm GOOD right up to Christmas....hahahahaha....!

Speaking of which, I hope you & your Family enjoy a HAPPY & SAFE Chrissy break....!

Warmest wishes from Australia,
Tamarah :o)

[sue]

How awesome, and I snorted when I saw "ass Christmas." Thanks for providing the PDF and inspiration. I am sooooo doing this next year (since we do "early Christmas"). XOX and happy holidays!

[Susan Reaney]

Beth,
What a great use of those boxes. I know Karla will love them!
Hugs,
Suz

[Gayla]

I am so grateful. These are perfect! I made a few sheets to cut out and put a little tag in each of my Christmas cards! Yeah, I'm THAT far behind.. OH, my.. But so cute! Thank you... Love your blog! Karla will love these. Wish I could be at the party (invited of course! haha...)

[Gail]

Beth,
Thanks so much! These tags are perfect, thanks for sharing them!

[pamq]

Most excellent idea!

And, of course, I sure noticed all those lovely spools of baker's twine.....

Awesome!

[Tammy]

What a fun hostess gift. I never even heard of a Cuttlebug. We sure don't have craft supplies over here like they do in the States. I'd have to do mine the old fashioned way -- tracing and cutting. :) Have an extra special Sunday! Tammy

[Tina]

Great tags Beth - What a great idea to make them from old ornament boxes. That´s a great tool you have too - the Cuttlebug . Wish I had one -I cut all tags by hand :-)

[LiLi M.]

hi Beth, Thanks for the wonderful tags and the vintage Christmas wrapping paper. Now all I have to do is buy the presents (why oh why do I always have to postpone everything until the last minute? Now we have heavy snow, 2 of my friends decided to celebrate their birthdays next week...) At least I don't have to worry about packaging!

[fairyrocks]

Very smart, one quick Q...how does one get on your Christmas list? LOL
Thanks for sharing and have a Merry Merry Christmas

[Sandy]

Beth,

This is one of those "why didn't I think of that?" moments, so sweet and simple! I love the graphics on the tags and thank you so much for sharing a print out. I have wondered about those Cuttlebug tools, I don't have one and thought they were more for those who like to scrapbook. Maybe I should check them out a little closer.

I adore your supplies in your shop but your handmade goodies are super delicious beautiful creations. I love my ditty bag!

Have a sweet Sunday!

[Bettymnz4]

Thanks for the pdfs. Count me as one of those crafters who doesn't have a Cuttlebug, either. These will come in handy as templates for me.

[Gina]

Awesome tags Beth. Thanks for the pdfs!

[Annette]

These are so fun and you are so generous to share for those of us who are crafty challenged. Than you,
Annette

[Alison Gibbs]

Beth they look fabulous.
Love the way you have put them in the burlap bag for karla. Your burlap fabric looks so soft - here in Australia I tihnk it is a coarser fabric.
Have a wonderful christmas
Alison

[Diane Knott]

LOL! You're funny, Beth.
So...how do you like your cutting machine? I'm a holdout. I keep looking at them but they seem like a mystery to me so I've just kept on buying individual punches.
Hugs, Diane

[Rose Brier Studio]

Beth, what a great idea. I have a bunch of those boxes. I had hoped to sell the ornaments in them, but if they don't sell I just might put them in my cuttlebug!
~Marilee

[Heidi Meyer]

How adorable and awesome these are! I love this idea for a hostess gift. Thanks for all of the sharing! Bloggy love - Heidi

[Lena]

Thank you so much Beth, for the holly paper. I've been looking for a holly design on old paper that looks vintage, for a very long time. You've made me very happy!

[Marilyn McIldoon]

Thanks for sharing these adorable tags. It's great to see so many people interested in vintage items. I hope it will raise some awareness and people will think twice before recycling such things! Merry Christmas Beth, Marilyn.

[Robin]

Beth the tags are TERRIFIC! you really got my creative juices flowing when I saw this. I was so anxious to wrap my gifts after I saw these! Thanks so much and I'm passing the word!
Robin

[Renee]

Beth, I am popping over from another blog and I really enjoyed reading your post. I would love to be added to your email show list. I too am in the KC area. Thanks for the tags. Merry Christmas!

[Karla Nathan]

Thanks again for the tags!

[poetgranny]

Wow I love the tags and Christmas paper! A nice little Christmas surprise . . . The inappropriate Christmas tag would actually be perfect for several smart aleck family members I know. Enjoyed your blog! Thanks!

[jeanie]

These are great! Just perfect!

What with vacation, catching up at work and trying like crazy to fill special orders and -- oh yes, do some holiday stuff -- I've been a wretched visitor. Glad to take one short quick look and hope to catch up over the holiday.

Warm wishes to you and your biker boy for a Merry Christmas!

[Charlene]

What a clever girl are you!!!! Those shinny brite tags are genious! THANK YOU for sharing all those images. I hear you didn't let Button go to the party. POOR THING hee hee. I bet he's there on Saturday! Hope you have a Merry Christmas Beth. I'm so glad we got to meet this past year & I hope to see you soon next year. HUGS!
Charlene

[Debra @ Common Ground]

Hi Beth! What a super idea for the gift tags, thanks so much for scanning in the page for us. Now I just need to grab some card stock! Hope you're having a wonderful Christmas Week!
big Christmas Hugs,
Debra

[Jenny Sellars]

THANK YOU! These tags are amazing. My family will love them, my hubby's family not so much...they don't get me! LOL! But I could use a scan of the "ass Christmas tag" hehehe! That would be a fun one!!

[Cindy]

Clever girl! You always think of the coolest things! :)

Merry Christmas!

hugs,
-c

[Theresa Smith]

Great tags Beth! Merry Christmas!
Theresa
aka:tot

[Theresa-Garden Antqs Vintage]

What a great idea! Where do you get this machine, I'd love to find one. Merry Christmas to you and your family, hope it's a great one!!

[Diane Knott]

Beth, A Very Merry Christmas to you! And....I am looking for a Cuttlebug!! Hoping for after-Christmas sales and in-stock!

Hugs,
Diane