Make Holiday Stamps for Gift Tags: Quick & Easy

If you’re like me, you enjoy taking the time to make your Christmas gift wrapping special. One of the ways I do that is by making my own tags.

I create one of my favorite tags with homemade, quick and easy stamps using just 3 materials. This year I made mine in the shape of a deer head, but you can make any shape you want, like a tree,  a stocking, a star, or how about a wreath?

It turns out that these tags look pretty great with packages wrapped simply with brown paper, creating the perfect farmhouse display under your Christmas tree 🙂

Related posts: home made bird stamps and thrifted scarf gift bags

I added my deer stamp tags to the pile of Trader Joe tags and star ornaments that I’ve also been crafting this year.

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Materials for Making Stamps

Materials List:

1. deer template (can be found in the Member Library under Project Tutorials, join HERE),
2. craft foam
3. foam core (you can also use corrugated cardboard)
4. tacky glue
5. acrylic craft paint
6. a foam brush
7. card stock
8. bakers twine
9. a small 1/8″ hole punch

How to Make Your Stamp

Step 1: The Design

Cut out the deer head template from the “Deer Head Stamp” Project Tutorial in my Member Library* or draw your own deer head (or other design) onto a piece of paper. Note: This is the first of three attempts! See rejects below.

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Step 2: Trace & Cut

Trace your design onto a piece of craft foam and then cut it out.

Step 3: Glue

Glue the shape onto a piece of foam core (or corrugated cardboard).

Step 4: Stamp Your Tag

Cut out a piece of cardstock that will fit your image. Apply a thin coat of acrylic craft paint to the stamp with a foam brush. Press your stamp onto your pre-cut tag.

Step 5: Punch & String

Punch a hole in the corner of the tag and slip a piece of baker’s twine through it and you’re done!

Stamped on red card stock, the deer head looks lovely attached to a brown paper package tied up with string.

Other Uses for Stamps

In addition to creating tags, you could also use your stamp to:

• Decorate plain wrapping paper
• Create a festive bunting
• Fashion some personalized price tags (if you’re a vintage seller like me)

Project Rejects

Here are my rejects. On the top you see my first effort–no ears, big face (the eyes and nose were my sister’s suggestion). On the bottom you see the second effort, ears added, angular face.

I sent a photo of #2 to my sweet friend Nancy and asked what was wrong. She said she thought it looked like a goat and that the antlers need to be closer to each other. Since I was definitely not going for a goat, I decided it was time to peruse the internet to find a better look for my deer.

That helped me to draw deer #3.

He has some gazelle-like qualities, but I decided it was close enough, LOL. What do you think? [Remember, you can make your stamp(s) in any shape you choose.

Shape Ideas for Handmade Stamps

My sister crafted these with me and she made hers in the shape of a simple triangle tree with a small trunk. They turned out so cute. She also applied extra fine crystal glitter over the whole stamped image–very festive! Other stamp shapes you could try:

• Christmas tree (like my sister)
• Angel
• Ornament
• Candy cane
• Present
• Wreath

My wooden bowl overflows with tags.

Related Posts:

• Star Christmas Ornaments
• Trader Joe Gift Tags

Final Thoughts

If you’ve never made your own stamp before, try it! Not only is it quick and easy, but it’s a bit addictive(!). The shapes you can make and holidays you can make them for are almost endless.

I’d love it if you’d pin for later–