Make bookmarks or gift tags from product boxes - recycle DIY

Sometimes the product packaging is as impressive as the actual product.  I have kept many empty boxes with the hope of somehow reusing them.  Usually, I end up tossing them in the recycle bin after they've sat around my studio for a year or so. 


One of our favorite scents is Frasier Fur by Thymes.  My MIL gave us a reed diffuser for Christmas and it smells terrific. The design on the packaing is so pretty.  I'm a sucker for faux bois. And the weight and quality of the box is simply lovely. Yep, I'm a big ol' paper nerd. So, I decided I couldn't let it go.

Using my metal ruler and sharp X-acto knife, I cut the box apart for maximum usage.  I made 3" x 1" strips that will be perfect as gift tags or bookmarks (both of which I use a plenty throughout the year).  I punched a hole in each strip and added some embroidery thread.

 Alternative use:  I love sticking something small like this into orders that I package up from á la mode.




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Do it yourself guest Makeup Washcloth

Here's an easy do it yourself project that will add comfort to your house guest's stay.  Purchase several black face clothes and add a lush ribbon and "makeup washcloth" tag.  Now your light or white towels will stay white and your guests will not worry about leaving mascara marks.  They are a great attention to detail your guests will appreciate.

These tags can be easily written by hand or feel free to print out the tags I made.  I used a 2" hole punch to cut out my circles but you can also cut them out by hand (pinking shears, too).  Here's a gift idea:  put together a basket of 3 or 5 and give them as a gift to a friend for their guests.  Get creative...Enjoy!

Printable Makeup Washcloth tags here.

Santa's personal holiday gift tags - free printable

The kids are always excited to see how Santa wraps his gifts each year.  Often, he uses very cute gift wrap with snowmen or elves.  Well, this year, Santa has special gift tags and I got a hold of them!

I can't reveal my source but a little friend of mine, at the North Pole, shared these with me.  I was told I could only share them with those I trust. So here they are...Santa's personal holiday gift tags... for your personal use.  I think Santa will appreciate our making things a bit easier for him.

I printed these on card stock paper and used pinking shears and a hole punch to finish.  Click link above or photo below to download.  Enjoy!

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Gift giving fun!

How fun is it to give, or get, a gift for no particular reason?! These tags will add an extra dash of fun to any gift. Check them out, along with other great cards & tags, at Farouche!