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Make 'Green' Gift Tags for Next Year

January 2nd, 2010 at 05:39 pm

I just finished cutting my Christmas cards into small gift tags for next years holiday gifts. I often use sticky gift tags I find on clearance or even blank address labels. Next year I won't need these. I will write on the back of the card tags I just made, punch a hole in the top and tie it to the gift.

My sister actually did this for this past Christmas and they turned out great. The holiday colors of the cards coordinate with the wrapping paper. I realize this isn't an original idea. It's been around. One can just write on the wrapping paper with marker to avoid the gift tag altogether.

It took me all of five minutes to make over 36 gift tags. I recycled the remainder of the cards and scraps. I will toss the tags in with my holiday wrap so I can find them next year.

I really am thrilled with this. I almost bought a package of sticky gift tags for $0.99 just before Christmas. The tags were wrapped in plastic, so I decided not to buy them. The cut up cards will be a great free and plastic free alternative.

You could find a pair of sissors and cut up your cards, too!

5 Responses to “Make 'Green' Gift Tags for Next Year”

  1. Ima saver Says:
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    Good idea!!

  2. CB in the City Says:
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    Along the same lines, this year I used up a ton of scrap Christmas paper by wrapping gifts in a patchwork style. Everyone thought they were cute!

  3. fern Says:
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    Did this today with just one of my cards which lent itself to it. But i'm recycling the rest.

  4. mom-from-missouri Says:
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    good idea!!!

  5. boomeyers Says:
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    My sister did this for this Christmas too! Worked just as well! And my sister in law made her own cards and wrapping paper, although I'm sure she spent a pretty penny on paper, stamps, stickers, ink.....

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