These hand-stitched paper gift tags are a simple and fun way to dress up your gifts! They are unique and you can make up your own designs, and use different colors of thread to match your wrapping paper. Your handmade tag will definitely stand out on your gift!
Instead of spending money on buying gift tags, you can easily stitch up a few and have them on hand for your gift wrapping needs.
I got this idea from a book I borrowed from my local library. I absolutely loved this book, it has so many great ideas, simple enough for kids and teens to do too!
This is the book: Fabric Paper Thread by Kristen Sutcliffe.
What supplies do you need for these Hand-stitched paper gift tags?
Scrapbook paper or any Card Stock paper
Pencil
Ruler
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How do you make these Hand-Stitched paper gift tags?
- Cut rectangles ( 2 by 3 inches)out of your scrapbook paper.
- Using a pencil draw your designs on the paper. Make them simple with straight lines. I also tried some flowers as you can see.
- Place some heavy cardboard underneath your tag, using the pushpin, make holes at regular intervals on your design.
- After punching the holes, erase the pencil lines.
- Using the thread and needle, stitch the design onto the tag. (Cut some embroidery thread about 2′ long. Use 3 threads or all 6) I ended up using all 6. A simple running stitch ( —–), arrow stitch (vvvvv) and half running stitch ( /////// ) is all that is used.
- You do not have to tie a knot at the end of your thread when you begin. Just make sure to leave a long tail if you plan to use that as the tie for your tag.
- In the book, the author leaves a tail with which you can attach the tag to your gift. I did that for some but got the others, you can just add a thread on the top of your tag, it is really not a big deal.
- Your tag is ready! Make a whole bunch and use them for your gift-wrapped presents. You do not have to be an expert in sewing, you just have to put the needle in and out of the holes., kids and teens can do this as a fun project!
- If you like to cover the back of the tag so it looks neat., you can do so by gluing another piece of scrapbook paper on the back.
NOTES:
Use a paper cutter to get even sides on your tags. You can make them a bigger size if you like.
You can use one color or two colors, it is totally customizable for what you want.
Use 3 threads or all 6. I tried with 3 and then ended up using all 6 as I felt it looked better.
The same idea can be used to make bookmarks.
If you like to DIY, you might also be interested in:
DIY Paper Boxes and Felt Baskets for Organizing!
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