Hi All,
I think most people at this point have their cards done and are moving on to things like gift tags. I usually make my own tags, but I was not very motivated this year to create the tags. I noticed last year that many people didn’t even look at the tag! How dare they ignore my efforts and creativity! 🙂
This year, I’m giving people a reason to look at the tag – it will have something they want… candy. These tags are tiny boxes that perfectly hold a Ghiradelli square. You could also put a Hershey bite-size or two.
I made the boxes with my We R Memory Keepers Envelope Punch Board (find a review of the punch board HERE).
My box is 2 1/4″ x 2 3/8″ x 3/8″. When you watch the video you will see that there are two punch board measurements for every box… this box is 2″ and 2 3/8″. You can increase the depth of the box by changing the second measurement of the box, from 2 3/8″ to 2 1/2″ or 2 5/8″, etc. Here is the empty box:
I also created several gold and kraft tags:
I mainly created these tags to hang on gift bags, where they will hang upright. I realized afterward that attaching them to a present may cause the candy to slide out. To fix this, add a little glue dot to the back of the candy before sliding it in.
I hope this inspires you to create some of your own tags this year! Merry Christmas!!
Supplies:
To purchase at Ellen Hutson, click the EH link. To purchase at Simon Says Stamp, click the SSS link.
 Envelope Punch Board AMZN|EH |
 Impression Obsession Snowflakes |
 Home and Hearth Dies |
 Perfect Pines Framelits |
 1/8″ Hole Punch |
 Tombow Mono Multi Glue EH|SSS |
 Glue Pen |
 ATG Tape Runner EH|SSS |
Connie
Cute tags! And I agree that before the recipient opens their gift, they will probably stop now to look at the tag since there’s candy inside. Only just today I was thinking of getting an envelope punch board. I’ve received a few Christmas cards this year with hand-made envelopes and matching liners. So I decided it would be good idea to learn how to make matching envelopes to go with some of my special cards. Maybe you could give us a video tutorial on how to make envelopes with liners in 2017!
Anne H.
I absolutely love this! Was stressing over what to give out to co-workers since funds are limited this year and this is perfect! Just a little something that they’ll definitely appreciate. Great idea, Darlene!
mary w
CUTE tags and I can think of other small items to go inside. My granddaughter LOVES colorful band aids and they would work well, also. Thanks!
swimbikerunat60
Fabulous and easy tags, yummy candy, love those chocolates!!!!!
Thank you for sharing, I think I will go and get some of those chocolates and make a bunch of them this weekend.
Big hugs, my dear.
Maria.
RDH95
Very nice. What a fun way to dress up a gift.
Wensfun
Funny, Darlene, I always make my tags & no one ever notices either! Your tags are a great idea which I think I’ll try. Merry Christmas to you & your family.
Wendy
Irene
I had to laugh (scoff, really) at your “We’re probably all done with Christmas cards” comment. I was teaching 7 college classes this semester — who has time for card-making?? Grades should be submitted on Friday and then I’m done! (The life of an adjunct professor. Oy!) THEN I can start making my cards. I think this year, tho’, they will be tag-ish cards — they can keep, hang on a tree, or use them as a tag next year. lol
Carolynn
Sweet idea! And a great way to make treasures from your stash ❤️️
Woody
You are the best! Had to immediately get an envelope maker, 2 sided Christmas paper, and candy – but worth it. So easy, will make at least 2 dozen. Thanks so much. Best wishes to you and your family for a Merry Christmas and wishing you good health and all the best in the New Year.
Barb H.
What a great tag idea! These would also make cute ornaments for a Christmas tree for a kids party. Each child could take an ornament or two home as a favor.