If you appreciate the art of gift-giving, you understand that wrapping is more than just paper and ribbon. A beautifully wrapped gift speaks volumes, and a handmade gift tag adds that extra personal touch. This year, elevate your presents with DIY Christmas Gift Tags that double as ornaments or fun activities, especially delightful for families with children. Here are some of my favorite and easy-to-create gift tag ideas perfect for adding a unique and festive flair to your holiday presents.
DIY Christmas Gift Tags Tutorials – Easy tags for kids that double as activities to keep them busy during the holiday festivities
DIY Coloring Book Gift Tags for Kids’ Christmas Presents
Keep the little ones entertained even before they open their gifts with these adorable coloring book gift tags. They are incredibly simple to make and require just a few basic supplies: printer paper, a hole punch, ribbon, and crayons. You can easily design your own coloring pages using free online tools like Canva.
Once you’ve printed your coloring pages, follow these easy steps:
free Christmas gift tags download for kids – coloring pages
Cut each printed page in half, and then in thirds, ensuring all images are facing the same direction on separate sheets.
free downloadable Christmas gift tags for kids – with coloring pages to keep little hands busy
Use a hole punch to create two equidistant holes at the top of each tag. Thread a ribbon through the holes, tying a crayon to it, and then attach it to your gift. These coloring gift tags are not only festive but also a fun pre-Christmas activity for kids.
DIY stocking stuffers and gift tags for kids under each
Kid’s Christmas Ornament Gift Tags with Crayons
For a sturdier and more engaging gift tag, consider creating crayon holder ornaments. These are robust enough to hold a handful of crayons and can even double as stocking stuffers. Besides scissors and tape, you’ll need:
customizable Christmas gifts for kids – perfect stocking stuffers or gift tags to keep them busy while the adults socialize. Also, super easy to make and they
Use a permanent marker to personalize a snowman or other festive shape and write the child’s name on it. Cut a slit to insert and secure the crayons. Use tape on the back to keep the crayons firmly in place. Double-sided tape on the front and back adds extra security.
DIY Christmas tags for kids
These ornament gift tags are customizable and add a personal touch, making them perfect for keeping kids entertained while adults socialize during Christmas gatherings.
DIY stocking stuffers or gift tags for small children
DIY stocking stuffers for kids – under each!
DIY Christmas gift tags or stocking stuffers (or even gifts for coworkers) using leftover Halloween candy!
Leftover Halloween Candy Christmas Gift Tags
Don’t let leftover Halloween candy go to waste! Transform them into sweet and simple Christmas gift tags. M&Ms work wonderfully, especially red ones or a mix of red and green for extra festive cheer. Fill a small cellophane bag halfway with candy and tie it with a vibrant red ribbon.
DIY Christmas gift tag ideas – This one uses leftover Halloween candy to sweeten the receiver
Use a paint pen to write the recipient’s name on a mini ornament and attach it to the candy bag. These candy gift tags are a delightful and tasty way to personalize your presents, especially for those with a sweet tooth.
DIY Christmas gift tags using leftover Halloween candy!
DIY Christmas ornaments or gift tags made from wine corks
Wine Cork Christmas Ornament Gift Tags with Personalization
For a sentimental and eco-friendly gift tag, repurpose wine corks into charming ornaments. If you’re a wine enthusiast, you might already have a collection of corks. These can be transformed into personalized gift tags that recipients can cherish.
To create these, bend a metal ornament hook and carefully pierce it into the top of a wine cork to create a loop for hanging. Secure it with hot glue. Paint the cork ornament to match the recipient’s décor or leave it in its natural hue for a rustic look.
DIY wine cork gifts
Using a paint pen, personalize each cork by writing the receiver’s name on the front. Add a small sprig of holly or another festive embellishment and thread a piece of red yarn through the hook to complete this unique and memorable gift tag.
DIY Christmas ornament from a wine cork – Can also be used as a gift tag that the receiver can keep forever!
DIY Christmas wrapping ideas – make this gift tag out of an old wine cork and it doubles as an ornament!
DIY stocking stuffers – A fresh take on a classic candy cane reindeer – this Christmas Moose plays into modern Swedish Christmas style.
Classic Candy Cane Reindeer Meets Scandinavian Moose Gift Tags
Give the classic candy cane reindeer a fun twist with a Scandinavian-inspired moose design. Instead of traditional pipe cleaner antlers, use construction paper to craft wider moose antlers. This creative adaptation provides ample space to write the recipient’s name, and it’s always a treat to receive candy! No glue is needed for this simple and delightful gift tag.
DIY Candy Cane Christmas tags – Make a moose instead of a reindeer and you
DIY rustic Christmas ornaments and gift tags. Perfect for Dad.
Wood Branch Rustic Christmas Ornament Gift Tags
For a rustic and natural touch, create gift tags from wood branches. This is a charmingly simple DIY project, especially if you have access to fallen branches. Collect branches from your yard and let them dry completely. Use a compound miter saw to slice them into approximately 1/2-inch thick pieces. Alternatively, you can purchase pre-sliced wood pieces which are readily available and budget-friendly.
DIY rustic Christmas ornaments or gift tags
If your wood slices don’t have pre-drilled holes, use hot glue to attach an ornament hook to the back of each slice. Personalize these rustic tags by wood burning names into the wood for a lasting impression, or opt for a simpler method using stamps and paint.
DIY gift wrapping ideas for him – Rustic gift tags made from fallen tree branches
cinnamon ornament recipe – use this to make ornaments or gift tags that smell amazing!
cinnamon ornaments as gift tags
Easiest Cinnamon Ornament Christmas Gift Tags
Fill your home with the warm scent of cinnamon with these easy-to-make cinnamon ornament gift tags. You will need:
- 1 cup cinnamon
- ¾ cup applesauce
- 2 tablespoons glue
Mix these ingredients to form a dough. Roll it out on a covered surface as cinnamon can stain. Use cookie cutters to create festive shapes. Bake at 200 degrees Fahrenheit for two hours to harden them. These fragrant tags add a sensory delight to your Christmas presents.
DIY Christmas decor – cookie cutter garland perfect for decorating your kitchen for Christmas
Cookie Cutter Garland Christmas Gift Tags
Lastly, consider cookie cutters as charming and versatile gift tags. A single Christmas-themed cookie cutter makes a delightful tag, especially for those who love to bake. Alternatively, string several together to create a festive garland. Spray paint cookie cutters in colors that complement your Christmas décor and use yarn or twine to hang them.
write names on bows to make cute and cheap gift tags that are way better than those stickers.
Attach a bow to the cookie cutter, and it serves as both a decorative tag and a small gift. You can also simply gift the cookie cutter itself as part of a baking-themed present.
Christmas decorations – pine cones are a must especially if you have a rustic Christmas look.
String the cookie cutters at varying lengths using baker’s twine for a garland effect. Chunky yarn adds a textural, knitted quality, perfect for tree garland as well.
These DIY Christmas gift tag ideas offer creative and budget-friendly ways to personalize your presents. From coloring tags for kids to fragrant cinnamon ornaments, these handmade touches will make your gifts extra special this holiday season. Enjoy crafting and Happy Holidays!
