Holiday Hang Tag Tutorial

With the holidays right around the corner, I got a jump start on my crafty do-to-list last week.  I could wait till after Thanksgiving to share this one, but why wait, right?  So, if you plan to gift a bottle of anything this holiday season, skip the store-bought wine bag and whip up these handmade hang tags. They’re so easy with the stencil I’ve provided below.

Here’s all you need:

• Two-sided scrapbooking paper ( I used Pear Tree by American Crafts )
• Stencil (click to download)
• Exacto knife
• Ruler
• Circle cutter (not necessary but speeds up the process)
• Pop-Up Glue Dots

  Once Upon A Time In The West trailer

  (found at most craft stores)

Step 1:  Once printed, I recommend tracing the above stencil onto a piece of cardboard especially if you plan to make more than one.  I made a template for the hang tag (1) and another template for the ornament cut-out (2).

Step 2:  Trace template 1 and 2 onto the scrapbooking paper and with a steady hand start cutting.  I used the scissors on larger sections and an Exacto on the corners but it’s whatever you feel comfortable with.

Step 3:  Next, cut the bottle neck opening.  I used the circle cutter to speed up the process but sharp scissors can also work.

Step 4:  With a ruler and dull Exacto blade or butter knife score the back side of the tag (use the dotted line on the template as a guide).  Bend to the desired angle.

Step 5:  Write a personal message on the ornament and using a single Glue Dot attach the ornament to the tag and your done!

If you decide to give this tutorial a try I would love to see and hear how it turned out. Happy crafting!