Use old paper, dried twigs, and a bit of ink, to create these cute recycled paper twiggy tags! Great for hanging on the Christmas tree or using for tags. I wanted to complement my Dictionary Page Garland, and cardboard snowflakes; re-used, re-cycled, and cheap!
I took some cardboard tags and covered both sides with paper from an old dictionary (what else), then I sanded the edges and “inked” them with a brown scrapbook ink pad to add a bit of antiquing.
I made a twiggy little tree from some dry old willow branches and cut out a small brown star for the top.
Easy as one, two, three!
The old Hoosier cabinet keeps everything in order…
Simple, rustic, recycled…
Great for gift tags…
Add a sprig of green, and your all set!
I used a glue stick to glue the paper to the cardboard and white glue to glue the twigs on. White glue takes a bit longer to dry than a glue gun but it just seemed to work better for me.
Such a quick and easy decoration! and I’m all for quick and easy and cheap and re-cycled.
Have a wonder filled day!
TexWisGirl says
that is stinkin’ beautiful! :) or maybe stickin’ beautiful!
Craftberry Bush says
sooo dreamy…love them…I just finish a guest post for a twig ornament…:) but these are soooo beautiful and your photography amazing….xo
Crafty Gardener says
That is a fabulous little craft that I will just have to make :)
Deanna says
These are sooo cute. I love them, and I love all your rustic decor. So clever, my sweet. Such inspiration!!
ohiofarmgirl says
i have been looking for a craft to do that would be inexpensive but wonderful and this is it. tomorrow I look for the tags! Dianntha
Christina at I Gotta Create! says
These are just beautiful! I love how you incorporated nature :)
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Jen says
These are soooo pretty!
Jenna says
I looooove these!
Kathy Shea Mormino says
I would love it if you would join me in linking up at my weekly Clever Chicks Blog Hop: http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/12/clever-chicks-blog-hop-10-rural.html
I hope you can make it!
Cheers,
Kathy Shea Mormino
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Barbara says
Everything works so well together with your decor. Love all the nature touches.
Farmer's Wyfe says
Really fun!! Thanks for sharing!!!
monsterscircus says
Love your twigg tree, it looks so wonderful, and btw, really lovely blog you have! Have a happy wekkend
A Pretty Life in the Suburbs says
I LOVE this! And guess where I saw it first?! Pinterest! Love it!!
Jo
homecrush says
This is darling! I had to pin it!
Ruth says
A great idea, they are beautifully made, much nicer than shop bought ones :)
A Pretty Life in the Suburbs says
I was just thinking that I should clarify my comment, lol! This was so popular I clicked on the photo on Pinterest and saw it was yours! Love that!
Jo
Katie's Nesting Spot says
Thank you for sharing your twiggy tags with A Crafty Soiree! I co-hostess this weekly linky party with Malia from Yesterday on Tuesday and I’m excited to let you know I’ve featured your project in the newest one. It will be up this Thursday at mid EST. Please come by and see it when you can and join us with more of your craft talents!
sherrygaley says
Very cool!
Mel@Mellywood's Mansion says
Oh they are beautiful, what a great idea.
Crystelle Boutique says
these tags (and your photo’s) are so pretty! I am so pinning…..!Thanks for sharing this fabulous idea!
Donna Wilkes says
Love the tags, but I am most envious of your neat work space. I have paper, tags, and stuff everywhere! Love the twigs.
Grace @ Sense and Simplicity says
Love them. Did you make the cardboard shape or did you buy it?
Barb Brookbank says
Hi Grace – Thank you! I used to have a membership at a scrapbook store and I used their die-cut machine. Sadly, the store has since closed.
Christina at I Gotta Create! says
You’re a STAR over at I Gotta Create! You’ve got the spotlight feature.
Melissa Stover says
i love these! have to try them.
Bliss says
These tags are winners! I’m pinning them so next year when I start my to do list I can add these. Of course I’ll have to start that list in August to actually get around to half the stuff on it…
Bliss
Meeha Meeha says
Simply wonderful! I just came here from I Gotta Create, to pin this little cutie :)
Shoregirl says
I saw your adorable tags on the I Gotta Create link up — just had to tell you how cute they are! Pinning them for future reference!
Raggedy Princess says
You had me at “Hoosier”!! Love the look and simplicity of your craft. Than you for sharing, and Merry Christmas!
Lauren @ My Wonderfully Made says
These really caught my eye over at the DIY Parade — I love anything in “miniature” and you did a super job on these tiny gems. Pinning for next year.
Katherines Corner says
these are darling!!!! Hugs
Jenn says
These are beautiful! First time visiting your blog and I love all of your ideas!
Cathy says
This is just absolutely STUNNING! So very shabby chic, and it caught my eye at the Ginger Snap Craft party–I had to stop by!
I would love it if you stopped by our Facebook page, and said “hello!”
Your fan,
~Cathy Mini
Katie @ Horrific Knits says
How sweet! My name is Katie and I host Fall Into the Holidays, now open. All entries get pinned. I would love to have you link up!
Melinda says
These are adorable! Thank you for sharing. You definitely need a Pin It button on your posts!
Sarah C says
I love this! Perfect! I love natural things!
CraftyHope says
Love the simplicity and rustic-ness of these. They’re yummy! I’m sharing them in a roundup of DIY ornaments that I’m doing on my blog. I hope that’s okay. (It links back to you!)
Leigh Anne says
What are the dimensions of the cardboard tags?
Where did you get them?