Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Make Gift Tags with Fabric Scraps

Is it just me or is it hard to part with small scraps of fabric? I never know what to do with them, they're difficult to store and yet I can't let go. I keep telling myself, "I'll need this for something". And if I dare throw it out, oh the guilt, the horrible guilt. Well, after a little brainstorming I came up with using the fabric scraps for gift tags. They're quick, easy and inexpensive to make.

Simple directions below.

Here's what a basic shipping tag looks like. They come in an assortment of sizes. You can find them at office supply stores.

Cut a small piece of fabric with pinking shears. Hand sew fabric onto tag.

Write or stamp a message inside. Done.

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19 comments:

  1. Alli (One Pearl Button)November 5, 2008 at 11:04 AM

    Such a cute idea! I love the message inside. I'll definitely be borrowing this one this holiday season. Thanks!

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  2. BreezyNovember 5, 2008 at 11:06 AM

    i just can't take my eyes off that wonderful spoon!

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  3. RennaNovember 5, 2008 at 1:15 PM

    Finally, a use for all those scraps I've been hoarding!

    I love it, Jessica, as always! :-D

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  4. BelNovember 5, 2008 at 6:21 PM

    Brilliant idea!

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  5. LizNovember 6, 2008 at 3:35 AM

    Very cute idea. I'm another hoarder...

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  6. AnonymousNovember 6, 2008 at 3:47 AM

    total small scrap hoarder here. in fact, I have boxes of them. thank you...i can't wait to see these in action on some real presents.

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  7. Sarah J.November 6, 2008 at 5:07 AM

    These tags would have been so cute, even without the hidden message.
    But that part just ups the awesomeness factor by 10!

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  8. Amber M.November 7, 2008 at 6:33 AM

    That is a wonderful idea! I have so many cute mini-scraps that I can't bear to let go of...but for a cute tag? Certainly!

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  9. AyieNovember 7, 2008 at 7:05 AM

    I like your spoon! ;)

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  10. Rachel@oneprettything.comNovember 7, 2008 at 8:24 AM

    Aww, these are so cute! I'm working on a roundup of tag ideas for the holidays and I'll be including these.

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  11. jenNovember 7, 2008 at 12:28 PM

    really cute idea but i have to ask WHERE did you get that adorable spoon!!???

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  12. zakkalifeNovember 7, 2008 at 5:44 PM

    Hi Jen,

    I purchased the spoon at an estate sale a couple of months ago.

    jessica

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  13. RhiannonNovember 8, 2008 at 4:37 PM

    I love this, its so cute. I'm already trying to figure out what sort of christmas fabric I want to get a fat quarter of to make a bunch of them for crimbo.
    Thank you :)

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  14. KristinNovember 8, 2008 at 10:24 PM

    So great! Fun and unique

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  15. susanNovember 23, 2008 at 6:16 PM

    are those shoes actually original to the spoon???
    that is so awesome
    cute idea on the tags

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  16. AshleeDecember 19, 2008 at 8:01 AM

    I was just wanting to find some more scrappy things to make. I love this idea!

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  17. zakkalifeDecember 19, 2008 at 8:13 AM

    thanks Ashlee

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  18. LizFebruary 8, 2011 at 3:01 AM

    Great idea, they look great.

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  19. sammyzeAugust 8, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Love this! Thank you.

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