DIY Holiday Made Simple Part 1

Holiday Gift Tags and Garland

Create a simple gift tag and garland

You will need some gift wrap paper, stickers, blank gift tags. All of these items were from The Paper Source (www.paper-source.com).

It is easiest to start off with a basic color or theme. This holiday I am loving the chalkboard lettering trend and chose neutral colors with a pop of red.

Pick a theme or

color to start with.

I like working with at

least three

complementary

colors

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Additional Supplies Needed

• Scissor, glue, pencil, single hole punch, raffia or string, ribbon

STEP 1

Trace out shape on to back of paper. HINT: use a pencil as

some papers are thin and pen could show through

STEP 2

Adhere paper to gift tag blank. HINT: Trace your tags in

different directions if your template is a blank. This creates

more interest if you decide to use a string of tags as garland.

STEP 3

Using a single hole punch, punch hole on to your tag . HINT:

Do not punch hole close to the top. If you do and start feeding

ribbon through you could rip the hole.

STEP 4

Embellish with stickers, raffia as desired. This is a very simple

example but you are only limited by your imagination. HINT:

Try adding glitter or beads to the tag and give it that extra

holiday sparkle.

Your gift tag is now

complete. HINT: I love

using one paper to wrap

the gift

and a different paper for

the tag.

Using these basic steps you

can now create a holiday

garland

GARLAND

Repeat the previous steps 1 – 4 for as many tags you want

in your garland. HINT:

If your template has a distinctive shape, trace the patterns in

two different ways to create more interest in your garland.

For a shape like a round ornament you don’t need to worry

about that.

When you finished embellishing your shapes and have

punched a hole at the top, begin stringing the pieces together.

HINT: Leave a tail at the beginning and end of your string to

hang. As you thread the raffia or ribbon through each shape,

tie a knot on each ornament so they maintain their space on

the entire string.

When you have reached the length you desire you are

ready to hang your homemade garland.

You can use this concept for other ideas beside Holiday.

Think about:

• Using a shape of a baby bottle, do a garland for a

baby shower

• Take your child’s favorite animal and create a fun

garland for their birthday party or room décor.

• Create round or square shapes and create a letter on

his shape for a child’s room.

• You can really take this idea and run with it. It takes

no time at all.

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With just a couple simple supplies, you can create one-of-a-kind cards for your friends and family. The only limit is your imagination! For more ideas and hints on bringing creativity into your daily life visit my blog, “The Everyday Muse” @ www.pattistudioblog.blogspot.com.