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DIY Holiday Gift Tags

December 22, 2020 By The Bearded Housewife Leave a Comment

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    • LEARN TO MAKE EASY HOLIDAY GIFT TAGS USING THE PRINT THEN CUT FEATURE ON YOUR CUTTING MACHINE
    • DIY HOLIDAY GIFT TAGS – MATERIALS LIST
        • STEP 1 – DOWNLOAD THE PNG FILE
        • STEP 2 – UPLOAD THE PNG FILE TO CRICUT DESIGN SPACE
        • STEP 3 – RESIZE YOUR IMAGE
        • STEP 4 – PRINT YOUR IMAGE AND MAKE YOUR MATERIAL SELECTIONS
        • STEP 5 – LOADING YOUR MATS AND CUTTING YOUR MATERIALS
        • STEP 6 – PERSONALIZE YOUR TAGS AND ADD TO YOUR GIFTS
    • WANT THE FREE FILE SO YOU MAKE THESE DIY HOLIDAY GIFT TAGS YOURSELF?
  • WANT MY HOLIDAY GIFT TAGS FILE? ​ IT’S IN MY RESOURCE LIBRARY! ​ GET THE PASSWORD HERE! ​

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.

This post contains some affiliate links (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link, I will earn a small commission at no additional cost to you). Read my full disclosure policy here.

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

Print then Cut Holiday Gift Tags

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy

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 complex

select continue

Select the magic wand in the top left corner.

select the magic wand in the upper left corner

Click anywhere on the background (the grayed out portion).

click anywhere on the background

Then press CONTINUE.

click continue

Make sure to select PRINT THEN CUT and click SAVE.

make sure the print then cut option is selected

click save

Highlight the image and select INSERT IMAGE to bring the file into your canvas.

highlight the image

select insert image

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.

change the height of the image to 9.25 inches

Click the green MAKE IT button in the upper right corner.

click the green make it button

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.

you will see the print preview in the mat preview section

Select SEND TO PRINTER.

click send to printer

Make sure you have the ADD BLEED optional toggled and click PRINT.

press print

Once your image has been printed, make your materials selection. I am using the Printable Sticker Paper for this tutorial.

for this tutorial, i am choosing the cricut sticker paper

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 ensure adhesion, use the cricut brayer

To load the mat into the machine, press the double arrows button. Do make sure that the mat is positioned under the mat guides.

press the flashing arrows to load your mat

Hit the "C" button once it begins to flash and you are on your way to cutting out your tags!

press the flashing "C" to being your cut

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!

© The Bearded Housewife
Project Type: Decor / Category: Decor

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!

WANT MY HOLIDAY GIFT TAGS FILE?
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IT’S IN MY RESOURCE LIBRARY!
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