I made these vintage brown paper gift tags as a guest post over at Sugar Bee Crafts. I am posting the tutorial here in case you missed seeing it over there!
Cut out (2) 8 1/2 x 11 pieces of paper from a brown paper bag.
Print these images onto the pieces of brown paper or make your own image sheet, if you prefer. Just feed the pieces of brown paper into the printer the same way you would your regular paper. You can either print them by clicking on the image to make it larger and printing them from there or by getting them here and here.
Glue the 2 pages wrong sides together. Another option would be to print the tag wording on the reverse side of the paper, but I had the bag’s text on the back, so I couldn’t do that.
Cut out the tags and trim the corners by clipping at an angle or by using a corner rounder. Ink the edges or draw lines on the tags. Punch a hole in the top center of each tag and loop a piece of twine through the holes.
Now you have some vintage tags to add to your gifts that are so much cuter than what you can find at the store and a lot cheaper too!
Terry says
These are so pretty. I love doing paper crafts but I hate when the end result looks juvenile. This is a perfect paper craft that will be entirely useful at the end. Thanks for sharing – I am definitely pinning.
Inspire Me Heather says
Your tags are just lovely – thanks for sharing! I’ve got this linked to my gift tags post too today, well done!
Kei says
Those look awesome! Really good idea and simply done–love it! 🙂
Cori says
I love this! I’m your newest follower. I found you in naptime crafters link party! I hope you’ll follow me back over at http://www.createdbycori.blogspot.com
Jess@Balancing The Dream says
this is great!! so creative!! i’m pinning it now!!
fromgentogen says
These add a beautiful touch to a gift — thank you for sharing!
Blessings, Becky
http://www.fromgentogen.com
Rhonda says
I love these tags. Great idea, they will add just that special touch to your gift giving this season.
Anne @ Domesblissity says
You must be a mind reader Tonia. Only this morning I was wondering where I’d seen some vintage gift tags and here you are. I did see them on your guest post but thanks for reposting. What would I do without you? LOL
Anne xx
BettyJean @ Shabby Tea Party says
The images you’ve used are adorable. I’d love it if you would link up this post to my Wednesday Wrap Party! Warm Hugs,
Amy @ As The Bunny Hops says
I’ve never thought of printing on paper bags. Love that idea!
Meg {henninglove} says
these are awesome tonia! i love gift tags!
Jennifer @ Delightfully Noted says
Okay this awesome. I am OBSESSED with vintage gift tags so much so that it takes all the control in the world when browsing Etsy not to purchase every set of tags I see! Love that you used the grocery bag.
Katie says
I’m loving these tags! I would have never thought to print on brown paper bags!!!!
Maggie @ Midwestern {Sewing} Girl says
These are beautiful, Tonia! You know, I’m not sure I would have thought of printing them out on brown paper to achieve the aged look…I would have probably struggled and gotten upset trying to get that look by hand…genius idea!
Brandy J. says
This is such a cute and simple idea!! Thanks so much for sharing.
sherri lynn says
These do look so vintage-y! Great idea!
Lindsay says
This is so cool! What a fun way to get vintage labels! Thank you for sharing!