Tutorial Tuesday-Gift Tags by Tricia Ulberg

It's the time of year when we are wrapping up Holiday gifts and making them pretty. I love to make my own gift tags for my presents out of scraps I have left over from my scrapbooking stash. it's the perfect way to utilize scraps and it really dresses up your packages!  Tags also look great on scrapbooking pages!

I start by making my tag bases. I like my tags to be about 4" long and 2.5" wide. They can always be bigger or smaller, but I find that this size tag is the perfect "working space" for me. Start by cutting strips of 4" x 2.5" cardstock on a paper trimmer. Then mark off corners with a pencil at  1/4" at the top and sides at the tag. Use a pair of scissors to snip off the corners.

Measure and make a dot with a pencil in the center of the tag at the top (1.25") and use a hole punch to tie string through. Now you are ready to decorate your tags! Note: Almost all the product I used for these tags are in the new November Hip Kit (I live just around the corner from the store so I always get my goodies first! :)

Die-cut chipboard embellishments are great on tags and add dimension.

I thought this little snowman could use a scarf so I tied some bakers twine around his neck.  He looks so warm and toasty!

This is my "Three Trees" tag. You can make Christmas trees by cutting triangles out of scraps of patterned paper. Don't be afraid to mix and match patterns!

This is an elegant tag with a scallop lace border on the bottom.  I put a fancy brad through the hole at the top.

Hopefully these ideas have inspired you to add a little personal touch to you holiday gift giving this year.

Happy Holidays!