I got an idea for gift tags made out of polymer clay (Sculpey) from this tutorial and I thought it would be cute to do holiday tags. I think the variations on this are endless. Here are a couple ideas that I had.
First pick the color you want and knead the clay to make it warm. You can roll it out with a small rolling pin (as shown in the picture) but I used my "clay conditioner" (similar to a pasta maker). I put it through the largest setting then when I moved it to a smaller setting I put it through width wise to widen it. Make sure your clay is warm or it won't go through. My gift tags are 1/4" thick. I wouldn't suggest going any thinner because they will be fragile.
Next pick a shape. I cut mine for a Christmas tree. You can use cookie cutters in this step as well. Make sure you cut a hole to tie them onto the package. I used a mini set of stamps to stamp in the "to:" and "from:"
Last bake them, put them on your package, and impress people. After I baked mine I used permanent marker to fill in the letters so you could read them. You can also use acrylic paints.
What variations can you think of?
13 comments :
That is such a fun idea! What a great way to add a new texture to gifts!
Well, this is just so darn cute! Thanks for sharing how to make them. I'm thinking you could probably do a whole big batch of them to have on hand.
Great job with your clay for adding something special to the gifts. I came over from the Sew Woodsy link party.
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I think that is such a cool idea! You could probably also use rubber stamps to imprint designs to color in too.
LOVE it! That's a great idea to start now! Thanks for linking! :)
such a fun idea!!!!!
so creative....!!! thanks for sharing...:))
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wao..interesting!!another fine idea, thanks
Clever use of clay!
How fun are those! Love the 3d effect. Thanks for linking up with DIY under $5!
These are great! Thanks for linking up last week at Sew Woodsy last week! Hope you'll join us tomorrow and link up!
Very cute--I will have to show them to hubby, as he is the gift wrapper in our house. Maybe I can contribute to the package wrappings this Christmas ;)
Hmm I can see all kinds of uses for these after the prezzie has been opened! Ornaments anyone? Thanks for sharing at Paper Catnip & Cupcakes :D
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