Why buy gift tags when you can use your Cricut to make DIY Christmas Gift Tags that you can’t find in stores? Pair these with a few DIY Holiday Gifts and your Christmas will be budget-friendly.
Today, I’m going to share my favorite handmade gift ideas and give my free Cricut gift tags file!
Cricut DIY Christmas Gift Tags
One great reason to make Christmas Gift Tags with Cricut is to give gifts a touch of personalization; something you can't find in stores.
Admittedly, I didn’t hand make every single gift I gave. However, I placed a lot of my focus on the details.
These simple diy holiday gift tags really fit in with my less is more approach to Christmas this year. While I’ll always love fun wrapping paper and pretty bows with ribbons and glitter, I wanted to attempt something more… relaxed. After all, we’ve had enough chaos and excitement this year.
So, I grabbed a bundle of twine and my favorite Cricut paper supplies to cut out these fun gift tags.
Supplies You'll Need:
These are the supplies you'll need for your layered Christmas Gift Tags.
- this Christmas Gift Tags Project File
- Cricut Joy (or other Cricut Cutting Machine)
- StandardGrip Mat
- Spatula Tool
- Cricut True Brushed Paper, Elegance (I highly recommend this for the texture!)
- Mixed Materials, Martha Stewart Enchanted Forest
- Astrobrights Black Card Stock
- Twine
Before beginning, I recommend subscribing to Cricut Access for over 100k images and thousands of beautiful fonts for your Cricut designs. It's not a requirement for this tutorial but it makes creating so much more fun!
How to make Christmas gift tags with Cricut
- Place paper on your StandardGrip mat.
- Load mat into the Cricut Joy.
- Select either the 80lb card stock setting (works on 65lb just fine) or the deluxe paper cut setting.
- Select GO.
- You'll follow the same steps for the other colors you're using. Weed everything, removing paper from mat with the Cricut Spatula Tool
NOTE: I recommend sticking to solid colors for your gift tags. I found that the tags didn't look as elegant with patterned sheets. However, you can play around with different textures of paper. I personally love the Cricut True Brushed Paper. It's GORGEOUS!
How to Assemble Gift Tags:
- To assemble your gift tags, you'll need to choose front and back shapes that are matching.
- At this point, you'll decide which colors you'd like to pair together, if you didn't already have that in mind.
- Once you'd prepared your front and back tags, tie them together with twine in either a bow or tie directly around a package.
- Some choose to write on the top of the bottom paper, while other write on the back of the bottom paper – that's all a matter of preference. (If you're looking for a good pen that doesn't smear – this is the one I use)
DIY Holiday Gift Ideas
Have you been on the hunt for some fun DIY holiday gift ideas that you can make for your friends and family this year? If you have been searching for some fun gifts, this list is for you!
Making your own holiday gifts has its benefits. Not only can you customize the gifts to fit the gift recipient, it is usually much cheaper to make your own instead of buying gifts.
These fun and functional DIY holiday gift ideas are perfect for friends and family. These gifts are also easy to make and will allow you to get a little creative and crafty this holiday season.
Toffee Pecan Cookies in a Jar (Easy DIY Gift)
If you're looking for easy gifts this holiday season, I recommend these Toffee Pecan Cookies in a Jar. This is an easy budget-friendly gift that just about anyone would appreciate.
DIY Sugar Cookie KIt
The holidays is an ideal time for baking cookies. Sugar cookies is a personal favorite of mine to make but not to eat. Why? Because they are easy to decorate and give as gifts!
Christmas Shadow Box with Cricut
This Christmas Shadow Box is a cute way to spread Christmas Tree while giving something that is meaningful. You can incorporate family names into the shadowbox or theme it around a few inside jokes. The options are endless. Make this to match the recipient's decor or favorite colors.
Holiday S'mores Kit | DIY Gift Idea
A Holiday Smores Kit is the perfect gift ideas for families or kids! When all else fails – a food gift is the way to go! Just grab a few ingredients and a cute container, with my DIY Gift Tags and you have a Christmas gift anyone would love!
"LOVE" Kids Handprint Coat Rack
A fun and personalized gift that is great for friends and family, kids will love being part of the action as they use their handprints to decorate this coat rack.
Rose Petal Bath Soak – DIY Tub Tea Bags
Give the gift of relaxation with this homemade rose petal bath soak. Place the homemade soak in a cute jar and it makes the perfect holiday gift.
DIY Hose Holder with Pallet Wood Planter
Perfect for those who love the outdoors, this DIY planter gift will allow them to spruce up their porch with some color.
Homemade Bath Bombs Using Moon Cake Press
This is an easy homemade bath bomb recipe that makes a beautiful rose bath bomb that friends and families are sure to love.
DIY Pallet Wine Rack
Wondering what to get your neighbors or friends who have everything? This homemade wine rack is the perfect unique holiday gift for adults.
DIY Gold & Concrete Succulent Planters
A fun holiday gift that you can make on your own, these gold and concrete succulent planters will make a great holiday gift.
How to Make a Reverse Canvas
Cute and easy to make, this reverse canvas project is a great gift to give to friends and family.
DIY Rose Bath Truffles with Essential Oil
These super cute bath truffles are made with roses and will make a great pampering gift for friends and family.
DIY Cherry Vanilla Body Scrub Recipe
Another homemade sugar scrub, this fruity cherry vanilla scented scrub is a great way to pamper yourself or your gift recipient.
DIY Christmas Potpourri in a Jar: Easy Gift Idea!
Christmas Potpourri in a Jar is basically handing the scent of Christmas to someone you love. It's the perfect budget-friendly DIY jar gift that anyone would appreciate.
DIY Gift Idea: Tile Trivet
Make this adorable DIY tile trivet and easily put together a quick and inexpensive DIY gift idea that’s perfect for Christmas, housewarmings, Mother’s Day, birthdays, and more!
DIY Pallet Coffee Station
A fun farmhouse style gift that you can make on your own, this DIY pallet coffee station is a unique gift to give this holiday.
DIY Christmas Brownies in a Jar {Free Printable Tags}
Don’t you just love gifts in a jar? I especially enjoy edible gifts like these DIY Christmas Brownies in a Jar! Using this easy tutorial, you’ll have a DIY gift that just about anyone will enjoy.
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