DIY Gift Tags with a Hidden Pocket
Handmade tags are perfect for adding to gifts. But if you want to add a personalized note, try these gift tags with a little pocket on the back!
Hey, crafty friend! I love a set of layered mixed media tags to add onto gifts, but sometimes I want to add a personalized note like on a card, but not have it seen by everyone on the back. So I decided to try adding a pocket to the back of these tags!
I think they turned out really great and the pocket is the perfect size for holding some notes. I added some 3x4 Journaling Notecards and the Stationary Kit from Prima's a Mermaid's Tale collection to this pocket. (You can shop all of the products I used below!)
Below I have the video of how to create the pocket tags, as well as info in this blog containing all the measurements you need to recreate these tags!
I've created this graphic that should help you visualize how to cut and fold this pocket tag. If you have a Sizzix Scoring Board and Trimmer Tool, this tag will be super easy to make--it's what I use to help me make tags, boxes, envelopes and so much more!
To make your tags with a pocket:
- Trim your paper to 4 by 10 inches.
- Score 3 inches from the bottom and ¼ inch in on each side of the pocket section.
- At a 30 degree angle, slice off the top 2 corners to the create the shape of the tag.
- At a 15 degree angle, slice the edge of the pocket, so it is 3" high on one side, and 2" high on the other side.
- Cut ¼ inch off each side of the tag.
- Cut angled notches on the pocket’s tabs.
- Fold on your score lines and glue the pocket in place.
- Punch a hole in the top of the tag for your ribbon.
- Fill the pocket with your notes and then decorate the front of the tag!
You can make the front of your tags as layered as you want. I like to go big on the layering, using large flowers and resin moulds!
I added so much, however, that I covered up all the stenciled modeling paste on the background! You can only see it when looking at the tags from the side. Oh well! If you decide to add any stenciled art medium on the base of your tag, make sure you prime the tag first with some clear gesso. This will keep the paper from wrinkling from all the moisture from the paste.
I hope that you enjoyed this fun tutorial and that it inspires you to give this little pocket tag a try! Until next time, happy crafting!
Adrienne
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