Marny here...every year I make little fabric goodie bags for the spiced nuts we make and share during the holidays. I look for the cutest holiday fabric as soon as the new bolts arrive in the quilt shops, generally in July. I always get a bit more than I need, and today I decided to make gift tags with leftovers. You could raid your stash for this super simple project.
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| One of 48 completed goodie bags with a commercial gift tag! |
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| Supplies for no sew, super easy fabric gift tags: cute fabric, paper backed fusible web, card stock or similar weight paper, iron, and both fabric and paper scissors. |
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| Iron fusible web to wrong side of fabric following manufacturer instructions. |
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| Cut around shapes in a non-perfectionist manner |
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| Peel away paper backing on the fusible web. |
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Iron onto cardstock.
Think through the amount of paper you want to be available to you, and place and cut around your motifs accordingly. I just wanted random soft shapes, with enough space to punch a hole and tie a ribbon. I plan to write directly on the bear. If your motif is dark and writing doesn't show up, choose a light backing fabric, and leave a large enough margin for your message. You might want actual gift tag shapes. Maybe you even have a die cutter of some sort that would make this project even quicker. (If that is even possible.) |
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Six gift tags cut out within a couple of minutes of starting the project.
It is faster than shopping for the tags! |
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I received this tape (along with a cute pincushion, and more) at the Des Moines Modern Quilt Group gift exchange. Thank you Erin.
(Erin has a quilting business, Ad Astra, in Des Moines, hint...hint...)
I think the tape looks like snow falling in a dark, winter sky.
Perfect for polar bears dressed for the elements. |
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| So festive! |
Of course I still have lots of happy polar bears remaining...I see using the gift tag steps to create a matching game for children. The bears have mirror images as well, so the two versions of the same bear could be used as a front and a back of a tiny stuffed animal...so little time...
We send you warm wishes for peace and joy this holiday season.
Till Tuesday...
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