Easy Project: Gift Tags

The holiday season for us crafters is here! An easy project you can do now to get ready for the holidays is making gift tags for all those gifts you will be giving. Here is what to do...

Choose a small design/motif from a larger design or from a pattern leaflet. Stitch the motif onto a piece of perforated paper. After that is done cut the paper large enough to include a place to stitch the words "To" and the person's name your giving the gift to, and "From" and your name. Decorate the edges with a row of cross stitches or anything else you like. When trimming the tag just remember to not trim to close to the stitched edges. Attach the gift tag to the gift with color-coordinated floss or very thin ribbon inserted through a hole in the perforated paper and tie it on to the gift bow or ribbon.

Very easy project and they can be made ahead of time. Make a bunch now and just add the names later. A great time saver and a nice way to add that personal touch to any gift. It is also a great way to get kids started cross stitching because the designs you use are are small and simple. Perfect for class projects, girl scout troops or rainy day afternoons.