Today we’re making Anthro Gift Tags – alternately known as the Easiest. Knockoff. Ever. :)
These probably don’t even need a tutorial – but I’m writing one anyway. Cause I like them so much.
Here’s my version:
Here are the Anthro tags:
Cute right? I love how fast these are – I think I made them up in about 20 minutes.
Plus, they can be used for more than Christmas – they are perfect for any gift!
Here’s the quick and easy tutorial. :)
You’ll need:
cardstock (1 sheet makes 8 tags)
red thread
blue thread
cording for ties
Pattern for tags – click here to open PDF
(As always with my PDF’s - don’t sell or redistribute these images. Thanks!)
Start by printing out the tags. If you have letter stamps, you could also just make your own!
Cut out the tags. To get those rough edges like the Anthro tags. scrape the edges of the tags with your fingernail.
This will give it that almost “torn” look.
Sew three lines of blue stitching across the horizontal length of the tag. Start just under the lettering.
Sew a vertical red line of stitching to the right of the lettering.
Punch a hole in the top left of the card and add your twine. I used 12″ of red/white Baker’s Twine, looped through the hole.
And Voila! You’re done and ready to start wrapping!!
You could even write a little note on these along with the name – “Merry Christmas” or “You are Awesome” or “This is totally a re-gift. Hope you like it better than I did”. :)
I looooove them. What about you? Do you make your own tags or wrapping?
I’m linking to Sunday Scoop, Today’s Creative Blog, Met Monday, Skip to my Lou, Tutorials & Tips Tuesday, Funky Junk Interiors, and the other fabulous parties on the sidebar – make sure you check them out!
These are totally amazing!!!! Best tags ever! I hope you will link up with me here:
http://www.thegingerbreadblog.com/2011/11/sweet-saturday-v12.html
Gorgeous! I will be making these for Christmas: any chance to sew and I’m there! Thanks!
Chrissy @
http://www.everydaywiththejays.blogspot.com
I love these – I guess I need to go to Anthro more…I never go there…I only see stuff because of you!
So nifty! Love it.
Warmly, Michelle
I am so glad I found your site! I am now a follower. I also featured these tags on Saw it {Loved it} Sunday over at my blog: http://www.mirrorsmetaphorsandkaleidoscopes.blogspot.com
Have a great week!
Emily
You are so stinkin’ clever, Bev!!
Just love the stitching details on your tag !
These are great! I wonder if they’d work with index cards too? Coming over from Met Monday and your newest follower!
Jeanine
Adorably cute!
Absolutely precious. Thank you. I think I will make these to attach to the teacher gifts. I LOVE them. Well done.
Wow! Awesome job. Those look wonderful. And your regift comment makes me laugh. :) Would you share this here?
http://oneartmama.blogspot.com/2011/11/our-home-for-holidays-party.html
Thank you so much for sharing these. I love the anthro tags but I love yours more because they are so cheap and easy!!
Oh my goodness these are so adorable! And so simple and easy! I never would have thought of that. Thanks so much for sharing. I am definitely going to try this.
Found you at Take-a-look Tuesdays link party.
-Mackenzie @ http://www.fridaynightdatenight.blogspot.com
Bev,
I love you. For reals. I’ve been looking for cute Christmas tags and this is pure delicous awesomeness. Thank you so much for doing half the work for us, too. So. Stinkin’. Cute!
I love this! I hope you’ll stop by my fairly new party. The party is open until Friday here, http://www.coffeeandtheirkisses.com/2011/11/stitch-n-niche-saturday-6.html.
These are super cute. I hadn’t seen them at Anthropologie. Love this idea.
Ruth
Oh my gosh, these are adorable. I love recreating things from anthropologie!
Stephanie
i love this project, so simple yet effective thanks for sharing xxx
Yours are way cuter than Anthro’s!!
Another incredible project, my friend!! Just featured you today!! XOXO