FROM ANDREA | Scrap Busting Handmade Gift Tags

Today Andrea from Andrea Creates has joined us to share a fabulous tutorial which will help you use some of your fabric scraps that you have in your stash!

Andrea is a self confessed obsessed crafter who has always loved to make things!  Anything from paper, paints, fabrics and yarn she is always creating something.

Get ready to start busting some scraps, I will leave you in Andrea’s capable hands!

Christmas is one of my very favorite times of year.  I love to hand make as many of my Christmas gifts as possible.  Really.  I start knitting early. Sometimes the day after Christmas!

It isn‘t always possible to make everyone‘s present of course, but I do try and add a little something handmade if I can, no matter how small or simple.

This year when I was going through some fabric scraps I have (a basket or two worth!), I thought up these little tags.  It’s a perfect project for scrap busting.

What you’ll need:
*An iron
*Cardstock. I used a few pieces from the scrapbook store.
*Wonder Under-2 sided fusible web from the fabric store. Very small amount. I had some leftovers from another project.
*Fabric scraps
*Hole punch
*string or ribbon

* Optional: embellishments such as buttons, glitter, glue, sequins, trim-whatever stash bustable scraps you have on hand
Step 1

Gather your fabric scraps.  I used up some of my reds, and even a vintage looking Christmas print.

Step 2:

Cut out the fusible webbing the same size as your scraps.  To do this, I laid the fabric scraps onto the paper side of the Wonder Under, then holding them together, cut them out.  Doesn’t have to be perfect-but if you have overlap, use a scrap piece of fabric to cover your ironing board with to protect it from the fusible glue.  You don’t want to ruin your ironing board cover-don’t ask me how I know, lol.

Then fuse ~as per manufacturer’s instructions of course.

Important: Do not remove paper backing yet.

Step 3:

Cut out the shapes.  I made Christmas trees. You could also do stockings, stars or whatever you like.  These tags are so small I think simpler is better.

Optional~ I trace the shapes onto the paper backing because, sometimes I’m not too good with free form shape cutting.  Again, it doesn’t have to be perfect it’s just a guideline.

Or you could just cut away, and move onto step 4!

Step 4:

Cut out your cards.  I used a few different papers from the scrapbook store I’ve had on hand for awhile, and cut them 2 ½ inches x 5 inches.

Fold your card.  Press the folded edge with a ruler or bone folder or something similar you have on hand makes a nice crisp edge and helps keep the tag ‘closed’.

This is the trickiest part.   Peel the paper backing from your cut tree shape.   Fuse to the front of the card.  Use a cooler setting on your iron and don’t leave too long!  If it isn’t warm enough to fuse to your card, move up a setting and try again.  You know your iron best.

Embellish as desired.  I added some of the little red and green buttons I have jars of, some glue and glitter to make a sparkly garland.  You get the idea.

Punch hole in corner and thread through with a little baker’s twine, or ribbon – whatever scraps you have on hand is best.

Step 5:

Attach to your gifts and admire!

Feel good about busting some scraps-and making something handmade!

Thanks so much Andrea for sharing this super cute idea!  What a great way to use up some of those fabric scraps that I bet we all have!