Fall Fabric-Backed Stamped Tag--Tag Tuesday

As Thanksgiving preparations are in full swing here at CSD HQ, I have a super-quick tag to share today on Tag Tuesday. Need a last-minute tag for a hostess gift? This will take less than 5 minutes to create and you’ll be out the door in no time. It would also work well as a placecard tied around a napkin, and is easy enough for older kids to handle on their own.

I started by punching a 3″ oval shape using an “extra-giga” craft punch from Marvy Uchida. An oval cutter could also be used, or in a pinch trace a handy circular object and cut out with scissors. Since the tag itself is fairly streamlined, I chose an elaborate leaf design stamp to be the focus of the tag, and stamped the image in dark brown ink.

To give the tag a bit of texture, I cut a rectangle of scrap fabric slightly larger than my oval and glued it to the back of the tag, fraying the edges to give a slightly rustic look. In keeping with the homespun look, I used a simple thick cotton bakers’ twine as the tag tie.

If you are celebrating American Thanksgiving this week, have a great one! If not, have a fabulous week anyway, you deserve one.

Also, if you missed them last week, don’t forget to download your FREE canning jar holiday gift toppers (at the bottom of the page).