Christmas gift tags

Christmas gift tags are not so much part of the total look of the gift and as the under-appreciated part of the Christmas celebration and just somewhere to write the receiver's name.
By making different unique Christmas gift tags from a variety of items you can make these gifts more personal. You have to not spend much money but it requires some effort and creativity to give the gifts extra look. There are so many ways to make gifts more attractive with these tags. There are many options and you can choose colors that coordinate with the gift wrap as well as the theme.

You can use antique and vintage postcards and other ephemera.
You can make your own with stamps or stencils.
You can use a printable gift tag.
With different types of materials you can write the name of recipient.
You can decorate a cookie or chocolate with the name of the recipient.

Making Christmas Gift Tags from Antique Cards

You can easily find hundreds of old postcards from any antique shop. So you can choose that you like and best way to do this is to photocopy the images or scan them to your computer. This way you can make as many gift tags as you like and give the new look without ruining the original antique. You can punch a hole in it for a ribbon or raffia that makes it more attractive without any cost.

Making Tags with Stamps and Stencils

You can buy stamping kits at your local craft store or online and provide papers and other items you need to complete your project. You can also make it glittery with a variety of colored inks, and even 3D effects. Any fabric that you can stamp is potential for a unique gift tag

Use Ribbon or other Materials

To make tag beautiful you can use ribbon and write the name on it with fabric paint. There are also other things that can be used for it.

Cross stitch, needlepoint, or embroidered tags
A small ornament
Leaves
A silver spoon from the thrift store
You can write on with fabric paint
A single small mitten

Food Items

The other type gift tag that is edible for this you can use sugar cookies, gingerbread cookies, or even a chocolate bar and use royal icing to pipe the greeting on the cookie or candy. Let it dry completely and then just wrap it up in cellophane and tie with a ribbon and fix to the gift. If you are giving a fruit basket you can write the greeting on an apple with the royal icing. You can also dip the apple in caramel and white chocolate and write with them.
Royal Icing Recipe
Royal icing is good for making edible name tags. For it you can make icing with eggs and harden completely when it is dry. With 2eggs whites, room temperature, 2tps lemon juice and 3cups confectioner's sugar. Beat the egg whites and lemon juice until frothy and foamy then add sugar on a low speed and consistency you need.

Printable Gift Tags

You can find many gift tags to print on the Internet. Always print them on heavy paper or cardstock if possible. Once they are printed out you can embellish them with paper scraps, beads, glitter, or anything else you can think of.