Making Kraft Tags from Recycled Cardboard

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Materials Needed – DIY Kraft Tags:

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Step 1: Cut cardboard strips in the correct width for your tag punch

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Step 2: Punch your tags

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The end of your strip will now have a curvy kraft tag end with an embossed hole for you to string your twine or ribbon through.

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Step 3: Disguise the text and images on the cardboard

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Step 4: Add your logo or message

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Making Kraft Tags from Recycled Cardboard

Materials Needed – DIY Kraft Tags:

Step 1: Cut cardboard strips in the correct width for your tag punch

Step 1: Cut cardboard strips in the correct width for your tag punch

First you need to decide what width you want your product tags or gift tags to be.

Step 2: Punch your tags

Step 2: Punch your tags

The end of your strip will now have a curvy kraft tag end with an embossed hole for you to string your twine or ribbon through.

Step 3: Disguise the text and images on the cardboard

Step 3: Disguise the text and images on the cardboard

Step 4: Add your logo or message

Step 4: Add your logo or message

I used a stamp I bought on Etsy to mark my tags ‘Made with Love'. You could simply handwrite a gift message or a product price if you prefer.

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