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DIY Gift Tags using Printable Ribbon

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December 12, 2015 By Ann-Marie 13 Comments

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Create your own DIY gift tags using printable ribbon. So easy and cute!Easy crafts are just my speed any time of year, but especially during the busy Christmas season. These DIY gift tags are made even easier with the LabelWorks Printable Ribbon Kit by Epson!

Epson LabelWorks Printable Ribbon Kit

DIY Gift Tag

To make these DIY Christmas gift tags – or they could easily be ornaments too – you’ll need these items:

  • Unfinished wood snowflakes (or other shape; check craft stores or I found mine at Meijer)
  • Spray paint suitable for wood, such as Rustoleum 2x UltraCover
  • Glitter paint
  • LabelWorks Printable Ribbon Kit

Protect your surface with a few layers of newspaper, and in a well ventilated area (I used my garage with the door open), spray first layer of paint onto snowflakes. The Rustoleum 2x UltraCover dries very quickly. Once the first coat is dry, turn over and spray the other side.

Make cute DIY gift tags for Christmas or any gift giving occasion using this printable ribbon kit.

If the snowflakes had a good enough coating of paint, there’s no need for a second layer of spray paint.

Use a small paintbrush to paint on glitter paint onto each snowflake. I chose to only glitter paint one side, but you could do both especially if yours will be ornaments instead of gift tags.

Make cute DIY gift tags for Christmas or any gift giving occasion using this printable ribbon kit.

Now it’s time to make the printable ribbon for your DIY gift tags!

The Epson LabelWorks Printable Ribbon Kit is so easy to use, especially if you’re already familiar with Epson label makers.

Following the included instructions, insert the ribbon cartridge into the LabelWorks Printable Ribbon Kit label maker. I chose the navy ribbon which was included in my kit, and printed with gold lettering.

DIY Gift Tags

Type in the message you wish for your ribbon to say. The instruction booklet included steps on how to include special characters, such as the snowflake I chose. (Now I know the secret behind my daughter’s softball team hair bows, which had their team name printed on the ribbons!).

You have the option to select different fonts, text width, style and even to print the text vertically down the ribbon or even mirrored (reverse).

After designing the text for your ribbon, hit the print button. The instructions share how to feed extra ribbon through to allow space, such as if you wanted your message to repeat after a couple of inches of blank ribbon.

Push the “cut” button and the ribbon easily makes a clean cut.

Make cute DIY gift tags for Christmas or any gift giving occasion using this printable ribbon kit.

Feed the ribbon through holes on your painted snowflake, or use hot glue to attach ribbon if there are no pre-drilled holes.

I chose just a simple “Merry Christmas” message, but for a personalized gift tag you would print the names of who the gift is for and from.

Attach the snowflake to your wrapped package, and enjoy giving a special, personalized gift tag that can be used every year!

The ribbon kit to make DIY gift tags is one of four new custom label makers Epson is introducing, perfect for crafting any time of the year:

  • Cable & Wiring Kit – Easily organize electronics wire ‘jungles’ by isolating computer, printer, phone and router cables, AC adapters, DVR cables, TV wires, lamps and more
  • Safety Kit – Print messages on glow-in-the-dark tape to identify emergency kits and supplies, use fluorescent labels to make emergency contacts stand out, or ensure sporting gear is labeled with custom reflective tape
  • Iron-on Kit – create personalized, durable, machine washable iron-on labels ideal for clothing, bags, school items, uniforms, sports jerseys, and more perfect for preparing your child for summer camp or adding a personalized touch to fabrics.
  • Printable Ribbon Kit – perfect for printing personalized satin ribbons for crafts, scrapbooks, decorations, gifts and more (even wrap the gift with a custom bow)

LabelWorks Printable Ribbon Kit

Compatible with a variety of unique tapes (glow-in-the-dark, satin ribbon, iron-on, fluorescent, cable wrap, pearlized, polka dot, and more), Epson’s LabelWorks kits make the perfect gift for anyone looking to get creative or organize the home or office.

All kits include a portable battery-powered handheld label printer, and two compatible tape cartridges for each use case in a convenient carrying case. With a variety of fonts, symbols and frames, users can create one-of-a-kind custom labels for any need.

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UPDATE: This giveaway is now closed. Congrats Natosha M.!

Want to make your own printable ribbons, for DIY gift tags of any occasion, hair bows or other decorations? Epson has provided me with a LabelWorks Printable Ribbon Kit to give away to one of you lucky readers!

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Comments

  1. Alina hahn says

    December 12, 2015 at 2:42 pm

    I would create a ribbon with apples and a special saying for our son’s teacher.

    Reply
  2. KEENE says

    December 13, 2015 at 10:19 am

    I would gift it to my friend who is very crafty.

    Reply
  3. latanya says

    December 13, 2015 at 10:46 am

    I would make personalized ribbon for bday parties

    Reply
  4. Shannon M says

    December 13, 2015 at 11:29 am

    Personalized hair bows would be awesome!

    Reply
  5. Heather says

    December 13, 2015 at 3:22 pm

    I do a lot of parties – so personalized tag hangers or ribbons for stuffed animal favors.

    Reply
  6. BRITNEE says

    December 13, 2015 at 4:23 pm

    I love my label printer from Epson. I use it frequently. The ribbon maker would make perfect gift tags.

    Reply
  7. DJ says

    December 13, 2015 at 10:48 pm

    I would use them in scrapbooks.

    Reply
  8. Jen says

    December 14, 2015 at 8:58 am

    I would be able to make so many custom ribbons for birthdays, special occasions, etc. Oh and scrapbooking, what a great idea.

    Reply
  9. Kelly mcgrew says

    December 14, 2015 at 9:40 am

    I would give to my sister for her crafting!

    Reply
  10. cyndi br says

    December 14, 2015 at 8:25 pm

    I would use them to make designs to put on shoes

    Reply
  11. Samantha says

    December 16, 2015 at 2:10 pm

    I love the idea of making gifts for the teachers for my kids….so many possibilities for hand made gifts with this ribbon printer. I’d make cookie in a jar mixes and label them.

    Reply
  12. Birdiebee says

    December 17, 2015 at 4:01 am

    i WOULD MAKE KITCHEN JAR KITS FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

    Reply
  13. kelly tupick says

    December 17, 2015 at 4:15 pm

    I would design beautiful personalized ribbons to to use to decorate homemade baskets and for crafts.

    Reply

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