Vintage Christmas Gift Tags & More Wrapping Ideas
These vintage Christmas gift tags are a pretty way to dress up plain kraft paper wrap. Get creative with the images you choose to print. So fun!
Do you enjoy wrapping Christmas gifts as much as I do? At the end of October (or sooner), I start thinking about what my theme will be for the upcoming season. Last year it was a mix of natural, black and red with handmade chalkboard gift tags. This time, I decided to stick with neutrals (black, white & cream) and add a bit of vintage and greenery for a classic, natural look.
To embellish gifts this year, I decided to make some vintage canvas gift tags. They do a great job of dressing up plain craft paper wrap. I already had the supplies on hand (which was a life saver because I really didn’t want to trudge out in the snow and deal with the extremely cold weather we had over the weekend)!
If you recall my Valentine’s Day treat bags, the method for making these vintage Christmas gift tags is similar.
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DIY Vintage Christmas Gift Tags
Supplies and Tools
- cotton canvas or muslin
- eyelets and tool
- iron-on transfer paper- I prefer Lesley Riley TAP or try this one
- string (I used baker’s twine and jute)
- You will also need a hammer, scissors, inkjet printer and an iron
How to Make Printed Gift Tags
My tags measure about 4″ x 6″ (after being folded at the top), but you can make yours any size you’d like. Adjust according to the size of the graphic you want to use.
- Rip cotton canvas into lengths. Mark your fabric and snip a bit with your scissors, then rip.
- Fray each edge evenly by removing some of the threads (trim with scissors as necessary).
- Fold each one over at the top, then press in place with the iron.
- Add an eyelet at the top for the string to go through.
Vintage Christmas Printables
The vintage Christmas images are available for free from The Graphics Fairy.
I put together 3 collections you can print out onto iron-on transfer paper using an inkjet printer. I highly recommend using Lesley Riley’s TAP (or use this one). It’s amazing stuff! (I have outlined the steps for using it HERE.)
**Remember to print in mirror image, as well as black and white if that’s the look you prefer.
Simply click on each image grouping (4 per page) to download and save as a PDF.
Snow Girl with Topiary & Swedish Santa
Bird Tree & Hand Drawn Snowflake
Bird with Holly & Pine Branch
I think my friends who love the vintage or shabby chic look will appreciate these gift tags. They add a nice handmade touch, don’t they? So, if you’re looking for vintage Christmas ideas, this may be a great project for you!
Tie on a little string and they’re ready to embellish gifts.
As an option, you could also hang them as ornaments on the Christmas tree or pretty much anywhere else you want to decorate.
Pretty as Christmas table decorations too. You can learn how to make the no-sew napkins for your holiday table too!
Digging the vintage gift wrapping ideas? Check out how my entire gift wrapping scheme came together. I love the Merry Christmas and HO HO HO tags too!
See these vintage gift tags featured in A Somerset Holiday Magazine!
More Christmas Gift Wrapping Inspiration
My friends from the Creative Canadian Hop Group are sharing some of their beautiful projects today.
From left to right, they are:
Personalized Santa Sacks by Fynes Designs
Vintage Christmas Gift Tags by Satori Design for Living
5 Fabulous & Fast Gift Wrap Ideas from The Happy Housie
Craft Paper & Boxwood Wreath Gift Wrap by Craftberry Bush
Copper & Green Gift Wrapping Inspiration from Echoes of Laughter
Burlap Wrapped Gifts by So Much Better With Age
Black & Red Gift Wrap Plus Bow Tutorial by A Pretty Life in the Suburbs
DIY Christmas Bag Tutorial by Suburble
Vintage Map Christmas Gift Wrap & Gift Tags by The DIY Mommy
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Hope you enjoyed our Christmas gift wrap ideas!
These are beautiful Shauna, and such a great idea! I have never thought of doing this…thank you for the idea – it’s fantastic!
Thanks, Jo-Anna! It’s those little touches that make gifts special, right?
Oh My Goodness!! I’m dying over here. I love, love, love them Shauna. I’m definitely going to share these!
Hugs, Jamie
Thank you so much, girl! I had a feeling you’d like them!
These gift tags are SO beautiful! I love them! What a creative idea and executed so beautifully! This is right up my alley! Lovely job! Wishing you a wonderful week! Angie xo
Shauna these are absolutely beautiful!! Great job
These packages are so beautiful, I wouldn’t even want to open them!
These are lovely and it’s so nice that you made some prints available for others to use to make their own vintage Christmas gift tags. I especially like the way you kept it neutral almost modern looking mixed with the vintage printed. Very updated.
Thank you, Patti! I’m thrilled with how they turned out. That iron-on transfer paper is amazing stuff!
Perfection! Loving those gift tags so much!
Oh my gosh Shauna, these are outstandingly gorgeous. And you make it look so easy! I’m really tempted to give this a try! pinned! :)
Thank you! You should give them a whirl, they’re super easy!
These are so beautiful. I have to make some to add to my gifts this year. Lovely
Those are really cute! Love the neutral colors, too.
Eeeeekkkk, HOW did i miss this!? LOVE!
Thank you for stopping by, Laurie. Enjoy your day!