Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Homemade Wine Gift Tags

Homemade Wine Gift Tags


Customize your homemade wine bottle gift with a hand-crafted tag. Gift tags are simple to make and are much more personal than their store-bought counterparts. Use scraps of material or leftover craft items to create a one-of-a-kind tag. Embellish the tag with a special message and decorative elements. When you present your wine gift with a thoughtful tag, it makes the gesture even more meaningful.


Pick a Paper or Fabric


Choose a paper or fabric with which to create the wine bottle gift tag. Pick a high-quality card stock if you will be using your computer and printer to create a message. Card stock is available in a variety of colors, such as festive red or green; choose the shade that reflects the reason for your gift. Recycle old holiday cards by cutting out the decorative sections and writing a message on the back. You can also use fabric scraps, such as floral-patterned material, to create crafty tags.


Message Printing Options








Once you have determined what type of paper or material to create your gift tag, choose a printing method. Type a message, such as "Happy Birthday," on your computer and print it onto the card stock. Hand write a festive saying onto fabric using colorful markers or glitter pens. You can also use an ink stamp to transfer a message to the tag.


Tag Embellishments


Enhance your handmade gift tags with a variety of embellishments as a creative touch. Use glittery stickers for a festive flair. Choose sticker shapes that correspond to specific holidays, such as hearts and pumpkins. You can also use letter stickers to create the gift recipient's name. Use craft glue to adhere plastic gems, polished stones, antique buttons or charms to the tag material.


Attaching the Tag


Make a hole in the corner of the tag so that you can attach it to the top of the wine bottle. Use a hole punch to create a hole in paper, and a pair of scissors to poke through fabric. Affix the the tag to the bottle using some type of string. Choose a thin satin ribbon for a romantic or elegant look. Running twine through a fabric gift tag will give the bottle a charming, country-inspired look.

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