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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

Pushpin

Embroidery thread

Embroidery needle

Pencil

Ruler

Scissors

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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.

Cut rectangles and draw out your design with a pencil

Using a push-pin or thumbtack poke holes

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!

DIY Beautiful Envelopes

Easiest felt flower tutorial

DIY Paper Bunny Garland

DIY Farmhouse Bead Garland

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These DIY Envelopes can be used to wrap gifts, package jewelry/ stickers, etc. They are so easy to make and you can make them in different sizes depending on your needs.

It’s a great way to use up any scrapbook paper that you have lying around. You get some beautiful prints and you can customize them according to different seasons/ occasions.

What supplies do you need for these DIY Beautiful Envelopes?

Scrapbook paper – 12inch by 12inch is the most common I think. You get scrapbook paper books in Michael’s, that is where I got mine from. Use your 40% off coupon to get them cheaper!

I’m sure you could get these in any craft store or Amazon too.

An alternative that you could use is gift wrapping paper, it may not be as strong as the scrapbook paper but it should work.

Scissors

Ruler/pencil

Glue/ Double-sided tape – in the video, she used double-sided tape. I found that it worked out quite expensive if you make a lot of envelopes, so I used glue.

That’s it!

Grab your supplies and let’s start making these beautiful Envelopes!

How do you make them?

First, you need to decide what size you want to make these envelopes?

I made small, medium, and large. For all the sizes, I did not follow any set measurements, you just have to cut a rectangle that is big enough to fit your gift.

For the sake of this tutorial, I am going to make a small one giving you the measurements I used.

Find a page of scrapbook paper that you like, tear it out of the book.

Cut one rectangle 10inches by 4.5inches.

2. Fold the rectangle leaving 1 inch from the top.

3. Open up the top fold, and cut 1/2 inch on both sides up to the fold.

4. Fold up the flap. Cut a little rectangle out of the top corners as seen in the picture below.

5. Cut the corners at an angle on all sides of the flaps. Refer picture.

6. Glue the side flaps.

That’s it your envelope is ready! Put your gift in and wrap them up with tape, or a thin ribbon.

Make different sizes and keep them on hand so you can give them to your friends and family, I’m sure they will be impressed by your beautiful packaging!

Notes:

Using a ruler, bend the paper at the folds.
I kept the envelopes under a heavy book for some time to be sure that the edges were glued well.
If you don’t have scrapbook paper, you can use wrapping paper to make envelopes like these. The only thing is it might not be as strong as the scrapbook paper ones, but it will still make a pretty gift!
I used a DIY felt flower for the center of my gift-wrapped envelope, they are so easy to do, you can find the tutorial Easiest felt flower tutorial here.
These envelopes are based on this tutorial by Makena Makes on YouTube, if you like watching videos to learn, you can find the video here.

Hope you enjoyed this easy DIY and you are inspired to elevate your gift wrapping to the next level!!

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Hand Stitched Paper Gift Tags