Holiday Cards to Gift Tags

Got Christmas Cards?

Whoa, don't toss them after the holidays!

Let's recycle our holiday cards and turn them into gift tags for next year.

Your task: Gather your holiday cards, cut off the top (part with the picture) and upcycle them into gift tags. You may cut them with scissors, use a die cutting machine, paper punches, or electronic cutting machine.

Create ten (10) gift tags for your partner. Minimum size 3½ x 2 inches (think business card size). Two cards must contain more than one layer (sender's choice)

Stamp back side with “to and from” or write it

If needed, watch video tutorial for inspiration. Also see picture for more inspiration.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bl38z8-99k

Sender’s Choice:

• Images and tag shapes (may also fussy cut images)

Save on postage

• Please do not add ribbon so envelope stays flat. Recipient will add ties.

Suggestion for keeping the envelope contents flat:

To make a mailing pocket from one piece of paper (copy paper is fine)

• cut the paper about ½ inch smaller than the width of the envelope

• fold it in half horizontally

• then fold the bottom edge up a few inches (depending on desired pocket depth)

• fold the top down to create a small flap

• fold the pocket in half horizontally or gauge to find the center of the envelope, glue this line to seal the center to make two pockets

• glue or tape the sides to form the pocket, leaving the top flap open or folding it to seal

• make certain your pockets are large enough for your tags

RECAP:

• Ten gift tags (sender's choice, image and shape)

• Two must be more than one layer

• Include "to and from"

• Include Swapbot details and mail on time

Note: the video has a separate white (cardstock) backing. If your tag is flat and can be written upon then you don’t need to add a backing.

Newbies and International Friends Welcome.

THANKS for reading, have a great day!

QUESTIONS??

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