19 DIY Handmade Gift Tag Ideas 💡

Welcome to our blog – the creative hub for all your crafting adventures! If you believe that the best gifts come with a personal touch, then you’re in the right place.

In today’s post, we’re diving into the world of handmade charm and bringing you a collection of easy and delightful DIY gift tag ideas.

Gift tags are more than just labels; they’re tiny canvases of expression, adding that extra dash of love and uniqueness to your thoughtful presents.

Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a beginner looking to explore your creative side, these simple handmade gift tag ideas are perfect for adding that special flair to any occasion.

Get ready to unleash your creativity, surprise your loved ones, and make every gift-giving moment unforgettable. Let’s dive into the world of handmade wonders and create something truly extraordinary together!

Best handmade gift tag ideas

1. Hand Stamped Gift Tags

Get our your stamps and create unique gift tags with what you already have on hand. Just take some heavy cardstock or scrapbooking paper and stamp away.

2. Old book page gift tags

Turn those old book pages into custom handmade tags. Just rip out the part of the book you want and glue it onto a base. Then you can go ahead and add any kind of elements or extras like this watercolor splatter.

3. Scrapbooking paper gift tags

Use up those scrapbooking paper scraps and turn them into unique handmade gift tags. You can use regular craft glue, or for no mess some double sided craft tape. Then add a yarn or ribbon tie.

4. Kraft paper gift tags

Kraft paper is cheap and easy to find at your local thrift store or dollar store. Just cut them into your shapes and cut a circle with a circle stamp. Feel free to customize them by adding stamps, drawings or doodles.

5. Vintage stamp gift tags

Vintage stamps can be found at your local thrift store, garage sales and craft shows. If you can’t find stamps, then head on over to our list of Etsy sellers who make digital downloads to print out.

6. Wax seal gift tags

Wax seals give gift tags the best high end look. Play with different colors and stamp designs. You can get some budget friendly stamping kits.

7. Watercolor gift tags

Get out the watercolors and start making your own gift tags. If you are new to watercolor painting, Craftsy has some fantastic courses to help get you started with step by step instructions.

8. Handmade paper gift tags

Handmade paper is a fun medium to work with. You can try to make your own with scraps or buy handmade paper from people who make it to sell.

9. Wooden gift tags with stamp

Wooden gift tags are great because they can be reused over and over again. A good way to recycle.

10. Watercolor sticker gift tags

For those looking for an easy way to make your own gift tags, simply grab some watercolor stickers.

11. Button gift tags

Get your sewing supplies out and create gift tags with your buttons. Just glue them on with some hot glue.

12. polymer clay gift tags

Polymer clay is a fun medium to work with and you can make so many different kinds of gift tags. Keep them simple or go all out with colorful ideas.

13. Sewing paper gift tags

Sewing paper templates can be found at your local thrift store. Now you can turn them into elegant gift tags without spending a ton of money. Take them a step further by adding watercolor splatter, gold painted accents or stickers.

14. wooden distressed gift tags

All you need for these is some wooden gift tag blanks and watered down acrylic paint. For those of you who are handy with wood, these are fantastic wood ideas to make and sell.

15. Gold leaf gift tags

Add gold leafing for an elegant and classy look.

16. Star cut out gift tags

Get some cardstock and cut out shapes. Add them to your packaging with some bakers twine or jute twine.

17. rose gift tags

Making paper roses is a great way to use up old papers or pieces of fabrics. Make the rose and then glue it onto a base.

18. Felted gift tags

Felted crafts are one of the most trending ideas right now. You can get the basic kits and start making your own mini gift tag embellishments.

19. Pressed flower gift tags

Pressed flower gift tags are a fun way to use up dried flowers. Use Mod Podge glue and decoupage them onto cardstock.

Thank you for joining us on this crafting adventure! We hope these easy handmade gift tag ideas have sparked your imagination and inspired your next creative project. Your presence in our crafting community is truly appreciated.

Remember, the joy of crafting is not just in the finished product but in the process of creating something unique and heartfelt. We’re grateful for the time you’ve spent with us, and we can’t wait to see the beautiful gift tags you’ll bring to life.