DIY Christmas Tags

Hi friends. In my house I love Christmas cards! I hate throwing them away when Christmas is over. I like saving them and making my own Christmas tags with them. I would love to share with you these easy steps to make your own.

DIY Christmas Tags

1) Save old Christmas cards
2) Pick out a card you like
3) You will need a hole puncher and ribbon
4) Take card and pick a scene and cut card into small square or rectangle
5) Punch a hole into top of card
6) Insert and add cut ribbon to the punched hole

These are so much fun to make and you can get the whole family involved with this easy craft. You are saving money and all having fun at the same time. I made 3 tags using one Christmas card. If you start making them now you will have pretty Christmas tags ready to use for when you're wrapping Christmas presents.

I hope I have inspired you to make your own Christmas tags this year.

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38 comments

Heather{Our Life In a Click}November 13, 2015 at 8:32 AM
This is a great idea!!! Good the planet too! I've made ornaments out of old cards.
Maya KuzmanNovember 13, 2015 at 8:39 AM
Love the idea of using old Christmas cards as tags!
LaurieNovember 13, 2015 at 8:46 AM
Very nice! Such a great idea Julie! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
~Laurie
NanaDianaNovember 13, 2015 at 8:57 AM
I always love letting the kids "play"with those old cards, Julie. This is a great idea for something to do with them. Easy enough that the kids can do it, too. xo Diana
AnonymousNovember 13, 2015 at 10:33 AM
I think this is a brilliant idea!
I always save the christmas cards I receive and sometimes make new ones out of these :-)
But this is also fun and a bit easier too.
Have a nice weekend,
Sigrid
Indah Nuria SavitriNovember 13, 2015 at 11:40 AM
they look super cute and lovely, Julie..such a great idea to use all the old cards :)
Kim November 13, 2015 at 1:36 PM
Oh my goodness, what???? I was just admiring your sweet tags and then I saw my name!! Is it Christmas already? Thank you, thank you, thank you! :)
Celestina MarieNovember 13, 2015 at 2:16 PM
Hi Julie, such a great idea to use those beautiful cards we all get. I hate to throw them away too. This project puts them to great use and pass them on to another. CONGRATS to Kim on winning the giveaway. She is a dear and so deserving!!
Have a great weekend. xo
SherylNovember 13, 2015 at 2:47 PM
Lovely idea Julie, I have loads of cards from many years ago.
JillNovember 13, 2015 at 9:07 PM
What a great idea! Looks like a nice quick craft too! That works out excellently for my Christmas procrastination!
Amy at Ms. Toody Goo ShoesNovember 13, 2015 at 11:37 PM
Very cute and original, as well as environmentally friendly!
My Cozy CornerNovember 14, 2015 at 2:39 AM
Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop
lindaNovember 14, 2015 at 6:29 AM
Congratulations to Kim! I always do the same with my cards Julie, it's a great way to recycle your cards, have a great weekend. :) xx
Doreen@foxdenrdNovember 14, 2015 at 7:45 AM
Congrats to Kim! Great idea Julie, and good for the environment. Have a great weekend!

xxx
Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryNovember 14, 2015 at 2:55 PM
Congratulations to Kim - your tags are great. I don't send cards that much as it so expensive for cards and stamps. I only send to people far away.
But, I do like to save them as they are so pretty. I will go through mine and make some tags.
Putting away my Fall and digging out my Christmas decorations.
Have a great weekend my friend.
Hugs,
Mary
mail4roseyNovember 14, 2015 at 9:19 PM
It is a great idea to use old cards that way! I think I'll do this one too. :)
sweetbriardreamsNovember 15, 2015 at 3:41 AM
A great piece of recycling Julie. I'm going to have to do the same as I tend to keep the Christmas cards year on year. Have a great Sunday my friend xx
UnknownNovember 15, 2015 at 3:58 AM
Ooh how lovely are those gift tags! The ultimate in recycling. I recall making some many years ago as a young girl and it was so much fun. I shall certainly be keeping this year's cards to use for next Christmas.
Angela x
Amy at love made my homeNovember 15, 2015 at 12:01 PM
Congratulations to the winner! Making tags from old cards is a good idea, trouble is we get more cards than I have parcels to give, but I do recycle them in other ways! Your parcels will be looking very pretty this Christmas! xx
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MimiNovember 15, 2015 at 9:23 PM
Awww...too cute Julie! Thanks for sharing at Five Star Frou-Frou. Love, Mimi xxx
thepaintedapron.comNovember 16, 2015 at 8:34 AM
So cute, and what a great idea! Thanks Julie!
Decor To AdoreNovember 16, 2015 at 10:38 AM
Great minds...I love to do this too!

I hope you have a wonderful week.
LaurieNovember 16, 2015 at 3:16 PM
Julie, Thank you for linking up your cute tags with Snickerdoodle Sunday! Hope you are having a terrific week!
~Laurie
StephanieNovember 16, 2015 at 4:00 PM
Hi lovely friend! What a delight to pop in for a little visit! Your blog party is doing so well, my friend, and it's with sweet excitement that I look forward to next Monday when I can link up with you :)

Your tags are oh-so-cute and will look lovely on your Christmas packages. Hugs!
Lisabella RussoNovember 16, 2015 at 4:33 PM
What a fun idea! I hate to waste cards too, this is a wonderful way to re use them!
AudreyNovember 16, 2015 at 6:20 PM
I have hundreds of saved cards - great way to reuse them. Thanks for sharing on the #HomeMattersParty . I hope you will join us again next week.
Teresa BNovember 17, 2015 at 5:32 AM
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B is 4November 17, 2015 at 11:06 AM
What a great idea to reuse and make your own tags!
Beverly @Across the BlvdNovember 17, 2015 at 2:48 PM
This is a wonderful idea, Julie. I love using old cards for tags and I've made ornaments from them. Pinned and Tweeted. Thanks for partying with us at Snickerdoodle Sunday.
Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonNovember 17, 2015 at 11:00 PM
Julie, I recycle my cards as well. Love using them in crafts, banners, tags, etc. Your tags are darling! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
ShirleyNovember 18, 2015 at 7:53 AM
I share your love for Christmas cards Julie. This is a very nice way to repurpose those old cards and continue to enjoy them!
Marie | DIY AdulationNovember 19, 2015 at 11:14 AM
This a great idea for recycling Christmas cards! Thanks for sharing!
Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeNovember 22, 2015 at 4:26 PM
Such a great idea!

Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
Blessings,
Cindy
April J HarrisNovember 24, 2015 at 8:18 AM
What a wonderful, frugal, fun and environmentally friendly idea, Julie! The tags are so pretty too. Sharing. Thank you so much for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Hop. Hope to 'see' you again this week!
RobertaNovember 24, 2015 at 4:16 PM
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CherylNovember 24, 2015 at 5:14 PM
Oh, my! I know what you mean...I hate throwing away the Christmas cards. This is a wonderful idea of a way to repurpose them into something useful. I love the one you made! So pretty! Visiting today from the Enchanting Rose link-up! God bless you with a Merry Christmas! Happy Thanksgiving, too! :)
StephanieNovember 29, 2015 at 12:54 AM
Dearest Julie, thank you for sharing your lovely tags with Roses of Inspiration. I hope you're able to join us again this coming Tuesday. Hugs and blessings!