Creating Your Own Tags
Free downloadable tutorial for creating custom #8-sized tags for swaps, mini albums, or adding to that special gift.
Hi Ladies,
I have another tutorial to share with you today. Its a very basic one, but I was creating a tag, so decided to photograph the process to share with you here on my blog. I know for many of you, this will be old-hat, but I also know that there are many of you who are new to crafting, new to minis, new to tags, etc. by the types of e-mails that I receive.
There are a lot of YouTube tutorials out there for creating tags, but I don’t know of a whole lot of still photograph-type tutorials. Hopefully, you will find this helpful, or perhaps even learn something new. If you have any questions, tips, comments, let me know. I’m always happy to share. Sorry the tutorial is again a big jumbly. The pdf download is all in the proper format though. For some reason, when it posts to my website, it doesn’t behave right.
You can download a pdf document of this tutorial by clicking HERE. (Download will open in a new window).
Creating Your Own Tags
By: Robyn Correa
I wanted to create this tutorial for those of you who like to (or would like to) start creating your own tags, but perhaps your sources (or resources) take the fun out of it. I know that for many (myself included) you have a hard time finding manila shipping tags, especially the size that Tim Holtz uses (#8 size tags). So with that in mind, I would like to see what I use for my tags. I’m not really a big “tag fan” with the exception of those I had to my scrapbook and mini album pages. However, I do enjoy creating them…just as long as I can send them off somewhere, as I don’t really have a way to display them myself.
So, I hope perhaps you will some some inspiration or tips from this short, simple, but hopefully helpful tutorial. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Step #1
Cut a piece of cardstock to 6 ¼” x 3 1/8”
(I’m using a piece of ivory non textured cardstock for the tutorial).
Step #2 (Optional)
Cut the corners to create a “tag” look either with
scissors or using a punch.
Step #3 (Optional)
Run your tag through your die cutting machine using
your favorite embossing folder or Texturz plate. (I am using the 5” x 7”
Deb Divine folder by Cuttlebug for this one, but I have several favorites).
Step #4
Add a cardboard or chipboard backing to your tag
to make it more durable and to prevent it from curling
as we add Glimmer Mist® and distress our tag. I like
to use packaging from around the house to recycle as well
as to keep creating costs lower. I would recommend using
a wet adhesive for this step. I’m using a glue stick.
Step #5
Trim around the edge of your tag.
This is also when I use my edge distressing tool
and ink around the edges of my tag if you like a more vintage-look.
Step #6
Add Glimmer Mist® and then heat set or set aside to dry. For my tag, I used, Fall Breeze, Sage, Iridiscent Gold, and Sea Glass.
Once your tag is dry, add some ink in random places using a sponge or foam applicator.
Step #7
Time to start adding dimension and decorate your tag. For my sample, I’m using an embossed image that I’ve torn, inked, curled, and added Glimmer Mist® to. I’m also using fibers, a handmade Grunge Rose, ribbons, a strand of pearls, a Gold Dauber by Ranger®, charms, and Garment Pins by Making Memories®. I also used feathers and a sentiment that I stamped and cut into a banner (not shown).
Lay out your embellies onto your tag (not adhering them yet) to decide where you would like everything to be placed.
Step #8
Add your ribbon or trim to the bottom (I use Glossy Accents by Ranger® to adhere mine).
Tip: If you add a small amount of Glossy Accents® to the edges of your trim, it will prevent them from fraying or coming unraveled.
Step #9
Once you’re ready to add your ribbons and fibers to the top (optional), you can punch a hole using a Crop-a-dile® or eyelet setter. Tip: You can create a larger hole by re-punching around the original hole to make it easier to feed your ribbons/fibers through.
Then add any charms that you would like by fastening pins to the “knot.”
I truly hope that this tutorial has been helpful to you. ☺ If you have any questions, let me know.
Hugs, ❦Robyn
