How to Create Scrapbooking Tags

Tags add dimension to any scrapbook page; but you can’t always buy the kind of tag you would like to use. Read on to learn how easy making your own tags can be. With tags, your scrapbook will be better organized.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Several different colored cardstock pages
• Paper trimmer
• Embellishments
• Tape
• Eyelets
• Eyelet setter

How to Create Scrapbooking Tags

1. First, cut the paper to the desired size. For the best results, cut the paper into a rectangle. Some dimensions that work well are 2-by-4 and 3-by-5; but you can create your own size. If you are journaling on it, you may want a large tag. If you are filling a small spot on the page, a small one will work.
2. Next, at a 45 degree angle, cut the corners off of one of the narrow ends. Most paper trimmers have a guide line for 45 degree cuts. You may want to try this on a scrap piece of paper first to make sure you know how much you want to take off of the corners.
3. When the corners are cut off, decorate the tag to fit its use. If you are journaling on your scrapbook tags, you may want to put lines on the tag or stamp a desired image or title, whatever you want to use the tag for. There is no right or wrong way to finish off your tag. Get as creative as you want or just keep it simple.
4. Once the scrapbook tag is decorated, punch a hole in the middle of the narrow end with the eyelet setter and then set an eyelet into the scrapbook tag. Then, you can tie a piece of ribbon or jute through the eyelet to give your tag the finishing touch.
5. Finally, put your tag into your scrapbook. Take pride in knowing that you can create your own scrapbook tags.