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The holiday season is right around the corner - it's the perfect time to dust off your supplies and start getting creative to add that personal touch to your gifts this year! One delightful way to do this is by crafting your own lip balm tags. These tags not only add a festive flair to your lip balm gifts but also show your loved ones that you care. In this step-by-step tutorial, we'll guide you through the process of creating a charming holiday lip balm tag.
**Materials You'll Need:**
- Colored or patterned cardstock paper (holiday-themed is a bonus!)
- Scissors
- Ribbon or twine
- Lip balm containers
- Glue or double-sided tape
- Markers, stamps, or stickers for decorating
- Optional: holiday-themed embellishments (e.g., stickers, glitter, or small ornaments)
**Step 1: Prepare Your Materials**
Gather all your materials to ensure a smooth crafting process. Choose cardstock paper that matches the holiday theme you desire for your tags. I used Kraft cardstock in this project.
**Step 2: Cut Out Tag Shapes**
Using your scissors, cut out tag shapes from the cardstock paper. The size of your tags should be large enough to accommodate your lip balm containers comfortably. If you have a die cut machine like the Sizzix Big Shot, you can use tag dies like the My Favorite Things Tall Tag Duo to save time on cutting.
**Step 3: Personalize Your Tags**
Now, it's time to get creative! Decorate your tags using markers, stamps, stickers, or any other embellishments you have on hand. Consider adding festive messages, holiday-themed images, or personal touches like the recipient's name.
**Step 4: Create a Hole for the Lip Balm**
Use a craft knife to create a hole in each tag to place your lip balm. I love using the My Favorite Things die to cut out the lip balm window because it works perfectly with their Lip Balm Pouches that is adhered using double sided tape. Place your lip balm inside the pouch and secure the window to your tag.
**Step 5: Add a Festive Ribbon or Twine**
Thread a ribbon or twine through the hole in the tag. Here I used a striped ribbon with some twine to add a festive touch.
**Step 6: Final Touches**
Take a moment to ensure everything is secure and looks appealing. Add any embellishments like stickers, glitter, or small ornaments to make your tags even more festive. This cute polar bear is from MFT Bitty Bears stamp set.
**Step 7: Repeat for More Tags**
Repeat the above steps for as many lip balm tags as you need. You can create a variety of designs to suit different recipients and occasions.
**Share the Joy**
Creating your own holiday lip balm tags adds a personal and heartfelt touch to your gifts. It's a fun and creative way to spread joy during the holiday season. Plus, it shows your loved ones that you put thought and effort into their presents. Get crafting, and enjoy the smiles on the faces of those who receive your thoughtful gifts! Happy holidays and happy crafting!
