Christmas Tags–A Vintage Skirt Upcycle
I love them! And they are so easy to make. First, I Mod Podged the fabric to cardboard (I save up cereal and other kinds of boxes for my tags), and then ran it through the Sizzix, using my tag-shaped die cut. This makes a very tight seal between the fabric and the cardboard.
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Here’s my Sizzix Big Kick machine along with two die cuts that I bought at a garage sale. They don’t seem to be making them anymore, but the Sizzix Big Shot is almost identical.
The die are rather pricey ($20 and up), so I only buy them at garage sales or on sale at craft stores. I’ve got four altogether. These two and two from Tim Holtz–a bird with cage and a set of three flower shapes.
After die cutting the tag shape, I added gray ribbon, a silver bell, and a tiny little “merry christmas” that I printed out on my computer using the Veteran Typewriter font.
I keep the backs blank so I can write a little note when I’m using them as gift tags. Check out my post–Making New Tags Out of Old Linens–for more info and also for a tutorial on how to make them without a die cut machine.
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Those are just too cute!!!! Brilliant job friend! I hope you are well! Nicole xo
These are so darn cute! What a great idea!!
Holy crap – I love that idea! And I have my daughters old plaid wool uniform skirts from high school that would be perfect for that. Now I just have to find out what a Sizzix machine is. 🙂
It's a brand of die cut machines — a typically lower priced one as it's not electric. I put an amazon button for one at the end of the post 🙂
Diana, these are so festive! What a cute idea! Blessings, Cecilia
Diana, I love using plaids for Christmas. Your tags are adorable. I think I need one of these machines!
LOVE this! I've been downloading plaid papers for projects lately, but your fabric idea is much prettier..just brilliant!
Oh my gosh what a great idea! I'm on my way to Goodwill as we speak!
xokathleen
I love these, the fabric is perfect for Christmas. You really scored at the yard sale, great idea to buy them when you see them on sale.
I really love your ideas with the tags. They make such a beautiful addition to a gift. XX Jo
Your tags are super cute! Thanks for sharing this idea!
Hope you have a wonderful week!
Hugs from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
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Oooh! Love this idea. As soon as I pick my holiday paper I'm going to make some fabric tags to match! I'll be pinning this on my Christmas board for sure. Thanks so much for joining the Make it Monday Party! Hope to see you again next week.
Diana, what a great idea for Christmas tags. Love the plaid. I do not have a die cut machine, but think I can manage without it. I am piing this to my project board.
Diana, thank you for sharing at The Southern Special. I really appreciate the support of my blogging friends.
oh these are super cute! What a fun idea. I've got some lace that would be cool for a tag like this.
You are the upcycling queen: garage sale dies, cereal box for cardboard, and used shirts. The tags are great.
Very nice!
These are absolutely gorgeous! I loooove tartan plaid for Christmas! Thank you for sharing this wonderful idea! Visiting via Katherine's Thursday hop.
Oh my gosh, I love these! I am crazy in love with plaid!! Last year I made a couple pillows out of a plaid dress that I got at a thrift. I have a few scraps left. Can't wait to make tags! I don't have a sizzix. Will just have to cut them by hand. Won't look quite as professional, but I'll give it a whirl. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann