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Monogrammed Gift Tags

December 4, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 21 Comments

Christmas is my favourite time of year and I really look forward to creating all the little finishing touches that add to the magic of the season. Simple is the theme for all my Christmas projects this year as I seem to be short on time.

 

To fit in with my theme of red and white wrapping, I have made up some monogrammed gift tags using basic white shipping labels, some polka dotted scrapping booking paper, some red and white cut outs, and silver letters. They were assembled in next to no time!

I recently spent an enjoyable day with a special friend, teaching her to make a reversible tree skirt (something that has been on my Christmas list for years!).

 

Sarah and I were lucky enough to win a fantastic giveaway on Sheri Howard Designs recently. We won a copy of her book, Ruby Red Books, which features some wonderful applique designs. Sheri also included some fabrics that she used in her designs. Thanks again Sheri – it is a most inspiring book and will be a great addition to our quilting library.

 

We also received a package of Christmas candy from Myriam – much appreciated!

 

Posted by Lisa

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  1. two hippos says

    December 5, 2009 at 1:59 am

    The gift tags are lovely, I am really going to have to invest in a few paper punches! The tags are a paerfect finishing touch.

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  2. Cassie @ You Go Girl says

    December 5, 2009 at 2:49 pm

    Love the tags. Love the red and white. A theme…I wish I could pull it off. I think my theme is Anything Goes…Make it Merry! LOL!

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  3. clare's craftroom says

    December 5, 2009 at 12:54 am

    Love your tags Lisa , funny I seem to be having a red and white theme going this year too .

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  4. Jodie says

    December 5, 2009 at 1:11 am

    Those tags are great …OMG a theme ????
    Does tired and distracted work as a theme???

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  5. Anne Heidi says

    December 5, 2009 at 2:18 am

    The tags are so cute! And the treeskirt too… Love that book, I bought it myself in Houston!

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  6. Cathy says

    December 5, 2009 at 4:34 am

    Love your gift tags Lisa, they look so professional and finish off your package so beautifully, thanks for sharing xo

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  7. texmorg says

    December 5, 2009 at 4:51 am

    Lisa your tags are gorgeous. You are so organised, I am still finishing my cards.
    xx Linda

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  8. LollyChops says

    December 5, 2009 at 7:44 am

    I love those tags and I wanted you to know that I ordered that little flourish punch because of you girls (those tea bag holders from a while back really inspired me).

    I have already started using it in my Christmas projects!!!!

    Holiday HUGS!

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  9. Celestial Charms says

    December 5, 2009 at 8:04 am

    Love the tags. I’m doing red & white this year for decorating. What a great idea to put on the initial for the tags. I think Santa is going to copy your idea this year, for easy sorting purposes under our Christmas tree. 😉
    Maureen

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  10. Mom's Place says

    December 5, 2009 at 9:12 am

    LOVE the tags!!! Great idea! I actually was thinking of doing something like this!

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  11. Thimbleanna says

    December 5, 2009 at 3:39 pm

    Very, very cool tags Lisa! I need to borrow them — they’ll look great with my new red and white theme LOL. I’m looking forward to making some tags this year and those are super cute!

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  12. Brenda @Cozy Little House says

    December 5, 2009 at 4:38 pm

    These are the cutest tags! Who wouldn’t enjoy a gift with that added to it?
    Brenda

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  13. Terriaw says

    December 5, 2009 at 4:42 pm

    I love love love your reversible tree skirt! That is a project that has been on my list for years too. I would love to make one just like that, especially with the cute binding finishing it off so nicely. Maybe one of these days, I’ll get to it.

    Love the idea of monogrammed gift tags too. I love simple!

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  14. Kristin says

    December 5, 2009 at 6:02 pm

    Those monogram gift tags are SO precious!

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  15. Chocolate Cat says

    December 5, 2009 at 11:51 pm

    I have a red and white theme too this year and these tags are a great idea for the bonbons I am making. Thank you.

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  16. myriam says

    December 6, 2009 at 4:09 am

    Hi hi,
    I am happy to hear that your goodies reached you – I was not really convinced of it. Wish you a peaceful time til Christmas Hugs Myriam

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  17. Shannon says

    December 6, 2009 at 9:02 am

    Love, love, LOVE that reversible tree skirt! I wish that I was your neighbor so that you could teach me to make one! 🙂 I am also completely smitten with those tags. Red/White is my very favorite color combo (Christmas or anytime), and these are lovely. I will be popping back to gaze at this post many times, I am sure!

    (p.s. congrats on the fun win!)

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  18. Shiree says

    December 6, 2009 at 11:57 am

    now those gift tags are a really neat idea, hmmmm

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  19. Cascade Lily says

    December 7, 2009 at 4:17 am

    Love the tags – what kind of adhesive do you use?

    A tree skirt is on my never-ending list too…

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  20. Handmade in Israel says

    December 7, 2009 at 5:02 am

    Oh, I love those tags! I get the feeling the receiving a beautifully wrtapped gift from you must be so exciting!

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  21. QuiltedSimple says

    December 7, 2009 at 8:20 am

    Love the gift tags – I’m HOPING to make my own this year – we’ll see how far I get:)
    Kris

    Reply

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