DIY Gift Tags For Christmas- A Free Printable

These free, printable gift tags are a charming way to add a personal, homemade touch to your Christmas presents!

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A Christmas Confession

As December unfolds with its twinkling lights and festive cheer, I must confess: I’m a bit behind on my Christmas preparations. With the holiday hustle and bustle, I haven’t yet checked off my gift list.

It’s hard to believe that I haven’t bought a single present yet! Managing the holiday rush with three lively kids certainly presents its challenges.

Festive Preparations in Full Swing

Despite my lack of gift shopping, I’ve been fully immersed in the Christmas spirit. My home is already transformed into a winter wonderland, and my kitchen has been a hub of baking activity with my girls since before Thanksgiving.

From homemade decorations to festive treats, we’ve been embracing the season wholeheartedly. Even a recent shopping trip turned into a modest haul of ornaments and special prizes for all three of our daughters—small touches of holiday joy for them.

Adding a Personal Touch

In the midst of all this holiday activity, I realized I wanted to add a personal touch to my gifts this year. That’s when the idea of crafting handmade gift tags came to life. I’ve always cherished handmade gifts and DIY ornaments, and I thought, why not extend that loving touch to the gift wrapping itself?

The Joy of Handmade Tags

I’m particularly smitten with the nativity design of these gift tags. Although I have a soft spot for deer and elk decorations, the nativity tag resonates with the reason for the season and the peaceful beauty it represents. It’s a lovely reminder of how our holiday tastes can evolve.

Beautiful Tag Designs

This year, I’m thrilled to share nine unique designs for your gift tags, each adding its own special touch to your holiday gifts:

Deer: Embrace the rustic charm with a beautiful deer design, perfect for a nature-inspired Christmas.
Simple Pine Branch: Capture the serene beauty of the season with a simple pine branch, reflecting the peace of winter.
Nativity Scene: Featuring a nativity scene with the heartfelt message “Comfort & Joy,” this tag honors the true meaning of Christmas.
Christmas Tree: A festive Christmas tree adorned with the cheerful greeting “Happy Holidays,” bringing a touch of merriment to your gifts.
Merry Christmas: A classic design that simply says “Merry Christmas,” ideal for spreading holiday cheer.
Let It Snow: Celebrate the winter wonderland with a tag that says “Let It Snow,” perfect for snowy holiday moments.
Angel Wings: Adorned with angel wings and the word “Joy,” this tag evokes the spiritual joy of the season.
Peace: A minimalist design that simply says “Peace,” embodying the calm and serenity of Christmas.
Warmest Wishes: A heartfelt tag that expresses “Warmest Wishes,” adding a cozy, personal touch to your gifts.

Choosing the Perfect Wrapping

When it comes to wrapping, I’m torn between a roll of Kraft paper for its simple elegance and some charming grain sack style gift wrap. The options are endless and beautiful, making it hard to choose just one! Regardless of the wrapping paper, these gift tags will add a special touch.

Easy and Versatile

These gift tags are designed to be both beautiful and practical. They can be easily punched out with a single hole punch, though scissors will work just as well. I adore the rustic charm of jute twine, but beautiful ribbon could also enhance their look. For a simple approach, you can even tape the tags to your packages.

Printing and Assembling

Printing these tags is straightforward. Simply download the file, which includes a sheet with mixed designs as well as individual pages for each one. Print as many copies of your favorite designs as you’d like. After printing, use plain scissors to cut them out and a hole punch to create the tag holes.

Wrapping Up

I’m excited to purchase the gifts soon and hope my husband will lend a hand with the wrapping, as it’s not my favorite task. I always seem to struggle with making it look just right!

I genuinely hope these gift tags bring a touch of homemade charm to your holiday season. You can download them by entering your information in the form just below!

Wrapping Theme or Just Joy?

As you prepare your gifts, do you follow a particular wrapping theme, or do you let the joy of the season guide your choices?

Wishing you a wonderful and grace-filled Christmas week, friends!

I hope these printable gift tags add a special, personal touch to your holiday gifts. For more festive inspiration and updates, follow me on Facebook at The Rustic Elk and on Instagram @TheRusticElk. Let’s spread joy and creativity as we celebrate this wonderful season together!

DIY Gift Tags for Christmas- A Free Printable