Saturday, February 16, 2008

Gift Tag Blues

All the gift tags above were made out of recycled cards. I do this with all the cards I receive. Using a gift tag punch, I punch out the tags from the cards. If you can get in the habit of doing this with all your cards, you'll have a tag that matches just about anything. You can make about 4-7 tags from one card depending on its size.
at

21 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2008 at 3:38 PM

    This is really a great idea!! Takes no time and it's easy to do!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Alison GibbsFebruary 16, 2008 at 6:19 PM

    What a great idea.
    Alison

    ReplyDelete
  3. Cindy Garber IversonFebruary 16, 2008 at 7:40 PM

    I LOVE this idea! I always hate throwing away the cards I get. Now I know what to do with them.

    Cindy at Rosehaven Cottage

    ReplyDelete
  4. OiyiFebruary 16, 2008 at 7:54 PM

    This is a really good idea. I was going to a baby shower today and I was scrounging around for a gift label or tag that matched the wrapping paper.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Indigo BlueFebruary 17, 2008 at 4:19 AM

    Clever idea. Ideal way to recycle and re-use!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Rachael HutchingsFebruary 17, 2008 at 4:23 PM

    Great idea! I just threw a couple of cards away, and I'm going to go dig them out of the trash right now. Thanks!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Michelle Frae CummingsFebruary 17, 2008 at 4:42 PM

    good idea!

    found this site, thought you might like it.
    http://whipup.net/?cat=12

    I'm on the look out on how to make fabric wrapped button hair pins...

    ReplyDelete
  8. LindaFebruary 18, 2008 at 4:20 AM

    I like the gift tag punch, I'll have to look and see if I can find one. Much better than scissors LOL

    ReplyDelete
  9. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2008 at 8:54 PM

    I never knew about these! Thanks!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Little Paris February 21, 2008 at 4:42 AM

    I also use boxes from chocolate. They are also pretty!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Dorien RubenFebruary 21, 2008 at 9:47 AM

    That's such a great idea! I should go looking for such gift tag punchers..

    ReplyDelete
  12. aschleeFebruary 21, 2008 at 3:55 PM

    I gotta say I never thought of that (making tags from old cards)... but it's rather nifty. They're really cute. You should check out a site that has all kinds of hand made tags 'n stuff like that; it's called etsy or you can use the link I posted on my blog. Anywho, keep up the good work... I like your blog.

    ReplyDelete
  13. Amy V.February 22, 2008 at 10:26 AM

    Such a spiffy idea. Will be looking for a tag punch. But I think I'll start with using the scrapbooking punches I have. Thanks for the cool idea!

    ReplyDelete
  14. RecycleCindyMarch 1, 2008 at 10:36 AM

    What a wonderful recycled craft project this is! I love it and was thinking about doing something like that with my old Christmas cards. Thanks so much for the inspiration.

    ReplyDelete
  15. zakkalifeMarch 2, 2008 at 7:33 AM

    Aschlee,

    love etsy, you're right they have great items

    ReplyDelete
  16. HurrayicMarch 14, 2008 at 2:46 PM

    Wow! You are a treasure house of ideas. I'm trying to recycle more and more. This is so simple. Thanks.

    ReplyDelete
  17. RenMarch 14, 2008 at 7:56 PM

    i finally found a tag punch so i can use this great idea! now i won't feel so guilty about throwing cards away. thanks! : )

    ReplyDelete
  18. YarnfreakMay 5, 2008 at 12:24 PM

    Thank you for a great idea - but does anyone know where you can get a tag puncher? (In Europe or in a webshop)

    ReplyDelete
  19. zakkalifeMay 7, 2008 at 11:55 PM

    wish I could help you on that one hllyested, I'm sure someone must know so please share

    ReplyDelete
  20. MaureenJune 12, 2008 at 8:58 PM

    Great ideas! I just found a FABULOUS Tag Punch that's brand new from Creative Memories! I've made a ton of tags for my scrapbooks with it and now I'm going to recycle my cards too!

    ReplyDelete
  21. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2009 at 4:18 AM

    I've just discovered doing this too. It's so addictive.

    ReplyDelete