How to Make Bridal Shower Tags

Adorn a bridal shower favor with a handmade tag.

Create custom, personalized bridal shower tags to attach to the favors for your guests. The tags are made from a sturdy cardstock paper and are printed with a special picture of the bride or the couple. The details of the event are written in elegant calligraphy and a bridal-themed fabric is attached to the back of the tag and bound with a coordinating binding tape. Add a simple piece of satin ribbon to one corner of the tag and attach it to your favors for a wonderful keepsake.

Things You'll Need

• Digital photo
• Word processing program
• Printer
• Cardstock
• Scissors or paper cutter
• Calligraphy pen
• Bridal-themed fabric
• Craft glue
• 1/4 inch wide double fold bias binding tape
• Sewing needle
• Thread
• Hole punch
• 1/4 inch wide ribbon

Instructions

1. Open the digital photo on your computer. Resize the image to 2 inches tall by 1 1/2 inches wide. You can adjust the size to avoid blurring, but try to keep the size close to the guideline.

2. Open a word processing program and create a table with two columns and three rows. Paste the picture three times in the left column, once per row.

3. Print the page onto a piece of cardstock on a high quality print setting. Cut out the six individual grid squares from the cardstock to make the tags.

4. Write the bridal shower details on the right side of the tag. Use a calligraphy pen to write the bride's (or couple's) name and the date of the event.

5. Measure the length and width of one of the tags. Cut six pieces of bridal-themed fabric to this size. Spread some glue on the back of each tag and press the fabric against the glue.

6. Cut four pieces of double-fold bias binding tape for each tag. Cut two pieces to the length and two pieces to the width.

7. Sandwich the sides of the tag between the binding tape and sew a running stitch around the edge of the tape to join it to the tag. Repeat with each tag.

8. Use a hole punch to make a hole in the top, right corner of each tag. Cut an 8 inch long piece of 1/4 inch wide ribbon for each tag and slide the ribbon through the holes in the tags. Tie the ribbon in a bow or attach it to the favor.

References

• "Creative Wedding Showers: Homemade Invitations, Decorations, Games, Planning Tips, Menu Ideas and More!"; Laurie Dewberry; 2005