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LEARN TO MAKE EASY HOLIDAY GIFT TAGS USING THE PRINT THEN CUT FEATURE ON YOUR CUTTING MACHINE
Is there anything worse than running out of gift tags in the middle of wrapping Christmas gifts? Okay, maybe not as bad as running out of tape but just as frustrating. That is why I designed these easy and delightful modern Holiday Gift Tags.
This project is intended to use the Print then Cut function of your cutting machine. However, if you don’t have a cutting machine, you can print off the PDF versions and cut the tags by hand!
I have three different files for you to choose from. Hang Tags with the hole cut into the tag for you to hang off your gifts, large sticker versions of the tags as well as a smaller one page version of the stickers. Mix and match to your heart’s content! 🙂
In this tutorial, I’ll give you my step by step instructions and tell you what materials I think work best when making this project.
You can download the file for this project at the bottom of this post.
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DIY HOLIDAY GIFT TAGS – MATERIALS LIST
- I am using the FABULOUS Cricut Maker. You could also use your Cricut Explore Air 2 !
- Your home printer
- Cricut StandardGrip Cutting Mat (green)
- White Cardstock or Cricut Sticker Paper
- Cricut Brayer
Print then Cut Holiday Gift Tags
This tutorial shows you how to make your own Holiday gift tags with the Print then Cut feature of your cutting machine!
Materials
- My FREE Holiday Gift Tags PNG Files
- Cardstock or Cricut Sticker Paper
Tools
- A way to cut out your gift tags. I am using my FABULOUS Cricut Maker!
- Home printer
- Cricut StandardGrip Cutting Mat (green)
- Cricut Brayer
Instructions
STEP 1 - DOWNLOAD THE PNG FILE
Download the PNG file for the Holiday Gift Tags (#55) from my FREE Resource Library. Click here to get access to the library.
Note: For this tutorial, I am using the larger gift tag stickers. I also have the hang tags as well as smaller gift tag stickers (pictured above) for you to choose from - all located within the download!
STEP 2 - UPLOAD THE PNG FILE TO CRICUT DESIGN SPACE
We are uploading the PNG file.
If you aren't familiar with uploading SVG files into Design Space, take a look at my quick and easy tutorial here. Using your smartphone? Click here for my step-by-step guide on uploading SVG files with the Cricut App.
To upload the PNG, find where you downloaded the file onto your computer and open it.
In the IMAGE TYPE MENU, Select COMPLEX and then CONTINUE.
Select the magic wand in the top left corner.
Click anywhere on the background (the grayed out portion).
Then press CONTINUE.
Make sure to select PRINT THEN CUT and click SAVE.
Highlight the image and select INSERT IMAGE to bring the file into your canvas.
STEP 3 - RESIZE YOUR IMAGE
After your image has been brought into your canvas, change the height of the image in the SIZE panel.
Without unlocking your image, change the height to 9.25 inches.
Click the green MAKE IT button in the upper right corner.
STEP 4 - PRINT YOUR IMAGE AND MAKE YOUR MATERIAL SELECTIONS
When you get to the PREPARE screen, you will see the print then cut image with the black box around it. Click CONTINUE.
Select SEND TO PRINTER.
Make sure you have the ADD BLEED optional toggled and click PRINT.
Once your image has been printed, make your materials selection. I am using the Printable Sticker Paper for this tutorial.
STEP 5 - LOADING YOUR MATS AND CUTTING YOUR MATERIALS
Attach your cardstock or sticker paper to the Cricut StandardGrip Mat. I prefer to use a brayer to ensure the material adheres properly to the mat.
To load the mat into the machine, press the double arrows button. Do make sure that the mat is positioned under the mat guides.
Hit the "C" button once it begins to flash and you are on your way to cutting out your tags!
Repeat step 5 as necessary.
STEP 6 - PERSONALIZE YOUR TAGS AND ADD TO YOUR GIFTS
Using a sharpie, marker, or pen, add your recipient's name as well as yours and you are ready for the gift giving season! Enjoy!
These tags are so fun and cheery. The best part is, you can print them off for years to come. No more running out!
Post a photo in the comment section or tag your projects on social media @thebeardedhousewife using the hashtag #beardedhousewife! I’d love to see how your tags look on your holiday gifts!!
Happy Holidays!
WANT THE FREE FILE SO YOU MAKE THESE DIY HOLIDAY GIFT TAGS YOURSELF?
GET IT FROM MY RESOURCE LIBRARY! YOU’LL RECEIVE THE PASSWORD FOR THE RESOURCE LIBRARY INSTANTLY AFTER FILLING OUT THE FORM BELOW!
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