Gift tag turorial...

Hey ladies!  Heard ya loud and clear on the tutorials...  :-)  Thanks for all your kind words...you definitely all made my day!  I have the little gift tag tutorial ready to go today, and hopefully if all goes as planned this weekend, I'll get the ornament post ready and have it up by early next week.  So stay tuned.

Ok...the little gift tags....and for those who asked, the patterned paper is from the Eskimo Kisses line by Basic Grey.  I used that on my ornament gift bags as well. 

There are quite a few steps, but they go pretty quickly if you do them assembly-line style.  You can get eight of them from one sheet of cardstock...plus a little extra for the tag inserts and some scraps to stamp the bows on.  That's a whole lotta fun from one sheet of cardstock.  :-) 

Here we go....

Stamps:

Holiday Button Bits, Polka Dot Basics II, 2009 Holiday Tag Collection
Ink: Aqua Mist, Hibiscus Burst, Pure Poppy, Sweet Blush, Spring Moss
Cardstock: Vintage Cream, Aqua Mist, Sweet Blush, Spring Moss
Other: Pure Poppy, Aqua Mist and Hibiscus Burst buttons, Rustic Cream button twine

Start by cutting an 8 1/2" x 11" sheet of Vintage Cream cardstock in half length-wise to form two 4 1/4" x 11" strips. Then score each piece length-wise as shown: 

1 3/4" - 1/4" - 1 3/4" - 1/4"  - 1/4"

Cut the scored cardstock strips into 4 1/4" x 2 1/4" blocks.  You will get 4 from each strip with a small piece left over - for a total of eight pieces -- enough to make eight little boxes. 

Now score these blocks as shown:  1/4" and 1/2" from right edge.

Trim away along score marks until you get this:
(I also angled away the corners on the flap that gets tucked inside -- just makes it easier when tucking it in.)

Then stamp the surface of the box with Polka Dot Basics II.

Stamp the bow

Stamp the sentiment

Punch a small hole near the top edge of the spine of the box

Fold and assemble your box -- I like to use liquid glue since it's such a tiny area.

Stamp bows onto a scrap of cardstock - one for each of your boxes

Cut out only the bow.

Adhere with foam adhesive

Top with button.  Tie a loop of button twine through hole in spine of box.

Cut one 1 5/8" x 1 5/8" square of cardstock for each tag to use as the insert.

Stamp insert with Polka Dot Basics and "To, From" image from 2009 Holiday Tag Collection.

Tie jute through button, leaving a loop.  Adhere to top of tag.  Insert tag into box.

Done!

The eight tags in this bowl came from one sheet of cardstock - plus some scraps for the inserts and the bows.  Fun!  Enjoy!  Let me know if you have any questions!

 
 

Comments

[karen b]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us! As soon as my package arrives I will be making these!

[Mona]

These are gorgeous! Thanks for the tutorial! I'd love to know where you purchased that BULK cream rustic twine? Thanks, Mona

[Elizabeth S.]

Thank you so much for this tutorial!! These will be on the top of my list when I receive all of my goodies. These are terrific!!!

[Jeni Barbas]

Thanks so much..these are the cutest things ever! I just cut and scored all the box parts...now just waiting on my Button Bits set to come in the mail. Thanks again!

[Rachel Mackin]

Thank you!

[Monica K]

The tutorial is very helpful! I can't wait to try this. :) Looking forward to the Vintage Ornaments tutorial too.

[Kim G]

Thank you so much, these were just adorable!! I had thought I could pass on the Button Bits, but now I am not so sure!!

[Debbie Marcinkiewicz]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU ... THANK YOU for taking the time to show us how to make these little cuties!!!!!!

[Chrissy L]

awesome! thanks so much for sharing!

[Karen]

Thank-you so much for taking the time to do all the work for your great tutorial. So much appreciated!

[Anya]

Thank you for sharing these! These are so fantastic - I can't wait to try it.

[Jeanne]

Thank you for your tutorial. I think tonight I will cut and prepare as much as possible as I await my new release delivery. They are darling tags. Thank you again and again!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Janelle]

OK, I officially have to order Holiday Button Bits. I thought I could live without it, but I guess not. Thanks for the tutorial!

[Linda]

Fabulous thanks Betsy...can't wait to get my PT goodies so I can play with this tute.

[Cam]

Thanks so much. Very clear instructions. These little box tags are precious.

[Julia Diane]

Thank you so much for this tutorial... much appreciated. Can't wait to make my own!

[Michelle]

Betsy, thank you for taking the time to show us how you made those cute little boxes! I'm off to my crafty room to try it. Have a great weekend!

[Holly Saveur]

Thank you so much,I will make them today.
Also looking forward to the ornaments,THANKS!Holly.

[Angy Hughes]

Sweet - yet another thing I can get started on before my order arrives! WooHoo - a jump start on the holiday gifts, tags, cards, etc.

Thanks - you rock!

[-mary]

Wow! Thanks for the fab tutorial.

[Lori Lehman]

Thank you so much for the tutorial, how generous of you to take the time to put it together for everyone. I can't wait to get started on them.

[Catherine]

Thank you so much!! I can't wait to give these little gems a try :0)

[Trisha K.]

Amazing as always, Betsy! You have a Midas touch to all you do...and I LOVE the inspiration you give me!!! Thanks!

[Steph]

Betsy ~ Thank you so much for the tutorial! Your directions were perfect and easy to understand. I've already made my first batch of eight and now I'm moving on to my second batch of eight except I will be making these for birthdays. Thanks again!!!

[Elizabeth B.]

Thanks so much for sharing this!!! I think these are just too cute!!!