Every year, I have the urge to be crafty and decorate the gifts I give with beautiful, homemade accents. Every year, I put it off until the last minute and end up writing “To Junior, From Mom” on the packages with a Sharpie. This year will be different! Joy Williams- knitter (check out her stuff on etsy here), author of Nature Crafts, and former art teacher- sent me this quick craft idea to make gifts shine this Christmas. It’s so easy, even I can do it! And as a bonus, it uses some items that might otherwise end up in the landfill.

Recycled Christmas Card/ Wrapping Paper Gift Tags

Supplies Needed:

old Christmas cards

used wrapping paper

ribbon

glue

scissors

Directions:

1. Cut a circle out of an old Christmas card.

2. Cut a slightly larger circle out of wrapping paper.

3. Cut a piece of ribbon 6 or 7 inches in length and fold it in half.

4. Glue the smaller circle over the larger circle with the ribbon sandwiched in between.

5. Trim the end of the ribbon at an angle.

Voila! A beautiful handmade gift tag to brighten up your presents! Thanks, Joy!