I have never been one for placing traditional gift tags on my Christmas presents. Many years I just write the recipient’s name on the bottom of the package with a sharpie marker. This year I decided to make clay gift tags with the recipients’ initials stamped onto it. S had fun helping me and stamped most of the letters into the clay.
To Make the Clay
Mix together 1/2 cup baking soda, 1/4 cup cornstarch and 1/3 cup water. Cook on low heat until the dough is the consistency of mashed potatoes. Cool in a bowl covered with a damp cloth, then kneed until smooth.
To Make the Gift Tags
Roll the clay out and cut with a cookie cutter (I used a round 1 inch circle, which made 15 gift tags). Using small letter stamps press them into the dough to create the initials. We also add a little bit of texture to the clay using a pine cone. To punch out a space for the ribbon, I used a straw. Place the gift tags in a 200 degree oven for 1 hour; flip the ornaments half way through. Thread the gift tag through a ribbon and tie around the package.
Do you use gift tags on Christmas presents? What kind?
Those gift tags are adorable. I love unique gift tags. This year I’m using the alphabet stamps and stamping everyone’s initials or name on most of the gifts. Wish I had seen this one first. I’ll definitely pin it and try it!
That sounds cute Alli! Thanks so much
I love these! I remember making some with my mom when I was a little girl!
Awesome Logan!
Now this I can do. The kids would love this. We are going to give it a shot.
They really were easy to make! I hope you guys have fun!
Oh, how fun! I love that they’re different than a standard tag – great idea!
Thanks so much!
These are adorable gift tags and so unique and could be an ornament later! Love love love it
Great idea Erin! You could definitely use the dough to make your own ornaments.
These are awesome and you can use them as ornaments the next year 🙂 May I just also say that I love the Mickey wrapping paper?!
Thank you so much Nicole! I love the wrapping paper too, it’s mostly left over and clearance from last year, but I did see Target had one new one this year.
How cute! I have all of the ingredients on hand and know what the kids and I will be doing this afternoon! Thanks for the great post!
Thank you Sarah! I hope they have fun this afternoon
These are gorgeous!! What a unique and personal little addition to a gift.
Thank you Alyssa!
These are exceptionally personable and unique. This would be a fun family activity and perfect for exchanges. I’d love to make some for secret Santas.
Using the gift tags for secret Santas would be perfect! You definitely can use a bigger cookie cutter and fit a name or word on.
Very cute idea. Really adds a uniqueness to your gifts!
Thank you!
Oh, my goodness how cute and creative
Thank you Aleshea!
Who knew making clay ornaments could be so easy! I had no idea that you only needed 3 ingredients! I really want to try this!
It’s so easy to make make the clay. I hope you give it a try!
What a brilliant idea! If you didn’t have stamps you could use a bamboo skewer to write the initial in. You’ve also given me an idea for my cookies.
Thanks Stella! Happy to inspire 🙂
Aww these are such a great idea 🙂
Thanks for sharing at Creative Mondays, pinned and featured this week at the blog hop 🙂
Happy New Year..
Thank you Claire, happy new year to you too!
What a cute idea! Thanks so much for sharing at On Display Thursday! We hope to see you tomorrow at our new day and time – Thursdays starting at 6 am central!
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