Decorative gift tags

Making your own handwritten gift tags is really easy: We show you how, step by step

Hand lettering is the latest trend. Even though it looks very artistic, it’s really easy and lots of fun to do. There are no set rules – anything goes. All you need is your chosen wording, a little creative flair, a suitable edding pen and a few helpful hints and tips. These personalised gift tags with beautiful lettering are perfect for the Christmas season.

Hand lettering is all about drawing letters in an artistic way, although the design itself is a completely free choice. It’s entirely up to you to decide on a style of lettering and how you want to decorate it. The flexible brush tip of the edding 1340 brushpen makes it ideal for the job.

Category: Christmas
Products: Fibre and felt pens
Materials: Paper, carton and cardboard
Difficulty: Easy peasy
Downloads: Images (ZIP)

Step-by-step

Step 1

Cut out a piece of card the size you want your gift tag to be, making sure there's enough space for the whole design.

Step 2

Add your lettering, such as “Merry Christmas” or “Season’s Greetings”. You could use a combination of large and small letters, or highlight certain letters by using two different colours. Finish off with some decorative features like little stars or holly leaves. When the design is complete, punch a hole at the centre top of the gift tag and attach a piece of ribbon.