How to Craft Gift Tags for Jars
Hand-made gift tags for jars can add an extra element to your projects. Whether it's a Christmas-themed tag or a tag with directions on how to bake brownies in a jar, you can match your gift tag to the season, to the event or to the contents of the jar. There are many ways you can craft gift tags for jars, and the options you use will depend on the amount of time you want to invest, as well as your crafting talent.
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Things You'll Need
- Shipping tags
- Embellishments
- Ribbon
- Scissors
- Glue or double-stick tape
- Hot glue (optional)
Instructions
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Start with a shipping tag. If you haven't made your own gift tags before, shipping tags can save you time, and they allow you the opportunity to tip-toe your way into making your own gift tags without making everything from scratch.
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Decide how you want to decorate the tag. You can use rubber stamps, cutouts, markers, paint, or buttons to make a design on your tag. Scrapbooking stores offer a variety of supplies you can use, too.
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Pick colors or designs to coordinate with the season or occasion. Also consider matching the style of the gift tags to the jar and its purpose. For example, if you have candy cane bath salt in a jar, you might want to make a gift tag featuring candy canes, winter or Christmas.
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Embellish the shipping tag with the design you have chosen. Glue and double-stick tape work well for attaching items to the shipping tag. If you want to use a button, consider stitching it onto the tag for better support.
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Measure a length of ribbon so it will be long enough to wrap around the mouth of the jar, pass through the hole on the shipping tag, and have enough left to tie a bow or knot. Cut the ribbon.
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If you prefer, you can use hot glue or other adhesives to attach your gift tag to a jar.
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Tips & Warnings
You can make the base for your tag from card stock, which comes in a variety of colors and textures, instead of purchasing shipping tags. If desired, you can make gift tags in a specific shape, like heart-shaped tags for Valentine's Day or anniversary gifts. You may want to invest in punches that allow you to quickly cut out different shapes, which work well with layered colors of cardstock.
