I know it sounds horribly cheap, especially when buying gifts for people I adore, but I have such an aversion to spending $4 on a card to accompany gifts. $4 on a card when that’s all I’m giving, sure, but just to let a person know who gave them such a carefully selected gift? I can’t do it. So I made my own. And I am sharing with you. I’ll be sure to add more goodies and free printables in the future, too, if these are liked by anyone. I did add a Spanish version below, as requested. (Good idea. I’ll have Spanish versions in the future, too.)
how to make your own birthday gift tags
you will need:
this pdf or for the Spanish version (as requested), use this pdf
a color printer letter-size photo paper or card stock
paper trimmer
hole punch and ribbon or tape
what to do:
Print out the document on letter size photo paper or card stock (each page makes 6 tags total, 3 party hat designs and 3 cupcake designs). Cut the paper along the lines using the paper trimmer. TIP: To hide the black lines, you can slice twice on either side of the line. Fold tag in half so the design is on the top. Write message on the inside and attach to gift by either punching a hole in the corner and tying with ribbon, or simply scotch tape the backside on the gift.
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16 Comments
Meaghan, you always have the best ideas! I'm going to tweet this – Love it!
I wouldn't call it cheap at all! People i know love when I make them something homemade. They actually would keep it over a store bought card. Knowing that I put my time and effort just for them. So great work. The ones who get those tags will know they came from the heart.
I might even put in the back made with love in small print. 8)
I confess, I have purchased more scrapbooking supplies to "save money by making cards" than I would have ever spent on purchasing cards at the local Hallmark store for 20 years. I love the images! way cool!
too funny. we are planning my daugher Elle's birthday. How perfect!
Thank you Marian! That's great. Good idea about the "made with love", Baking Momma (especially if the gift is also homemade). Ah yes, Cakebrain, the DIY vs. store-bought money dilemma! Melissa, I love the name! My niece is Elle.
I must admit, I am cheap on this front as well. It is such a bummer knowing that most just throw the card in the garbage (I keep them and it is too much). I usually have the kids make a cards or write their names on their own sweet and messy handwriting…thanks for sharing
I am the same, can't stand parting with $4+++ for a card, when I could make one just as good/or even better myself!
I love the cupcake one you made!
Hi, not only I wouldn´t call it cheap but I´ll be cheapest (blush…) is it possible that you make them in spanish too? with the phrase FELIZ CUMPLE! Forgive me if it´s asking for too much! I just love them!
Pat
No problem, Pat! I'm away from my own computer until Monday, but I'll add another pdf to this same post on Monday with the Spanish version. Thanks!
So cute! This past Christmas my boyfriend and I made our own tags for the gifts. I have trouble spending money on cards as well. Plus, people like it when they know it was made just for them, a little extra special touch.
I'd rather give the person I'm giving a gift an extra 4 or 5 bucks than for a card that gets thrown away. It's so wasteful. Great idea.
Thank you so much for the spanish version!!!
You are very considerate, and your blog always a pleasure to visit!
Pat
These are fabulous. Many thanks!
Those are absolutely wonderful. I think it's nicer to receive something 'DIY'. A gift is that much more fun when it is something that I cannot get for myself from a store.
Wonderful,yummy site-thanks for the pictures and info! Betty
This is such a great idea. I linked up to your post here:
http://momtrends.blogspot.com/2009/10/birthday-gift-card-ideas.html