Get creative this back to school season! Use washi tape to make your own custom gift tags and give your gifts a little extra love!
The back-to-school season is here, and it’s the perfect time to show your appreciation for teachers, students, or anyone embarking on a new academic adventure! A creative way to do so? Washi tape apple gift tags. These handmade tags are a delightful, easy-to-make craft that adds a thoughtful, personalized touch to your back-to-school gifts.
Whether you’re taping them to a teacher’s gift bag, attaching them to student supply packs, or simply using them as a decorative piece, these washi tape apple tags will brighten anyone’s day. Plus, they’re a fun project that anyone can try, even if you’re not particularly crafty.
This post will walk you through everything you need to know about creating washi tape apple gift tags. From the materials you’ll need to step-by-step instructions, and even some design tips, you’ll have everything you need to make this craft a success.
Spice up your gifts with a personalized touch! Try these fun and creative washi tape apple gift tags to show how much you care.
Craft Supplies:
To create your washi tape apple gift tags, gather the following materials:
- Red Washi Tape
- Green Washi Tape
- Large Paper Gift Tags
- Black Marker
- Paper Scissors
- Craft Stamps/Ink Pad
Mix and Match Washi Tape – Patterns to make each tag one-of-a-kind. Stripes, polka dots, and florals work beautifully together.
Directions:
Once you’ve got all your materials ready, set up your crafting space and get started!
- These instructions make ONE washi tape apple gift tag at a time 🙂
- First things first – tear off three, same size pieces of red washi tape and place them on your gift tag, in a square shape. You want this design to be in the center of your gift tag.
- Then using your scissors, cut a leaf shape out of green washi tape.
- Place on the gift tag, near the top of the square shape you just made.
- Next, using your black Sharpie marker, draw on a “stem” for your apple.
- Finish off, by stamping on an inked sentiment or hand writing one, near the bottom of the tag.
- Repeat all the steps above again, for each tag you want to make!
- Then add to your gifts and gift away!
Creative Uses for Apple Gift Tags:
Now that you’ve made these delightful apple tags, here are a few creative ways to use them:
- Teacher Gifts: Attach them to small care packages, such as a coffee mug with treats or a bundle of stationery supplies.
- Student Goodie Bags: Add these tags to small bags of candies, school supplies, or other goodies for their first day of school.
- Classroom Decorations: Hang them on a garland as part of back-to-school decor in a classroom or home learning space.
- Parent Gifts: Present a tag alongside a bundle of baked goods or coffee packs for fe
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These washi tape apple gift tags are the perfect craft for back-to-school season, and the best part is just how versatile they are. Whether you’re surprising a teacher, cheering up a friend, or treating yourself to a creative coffee break, these tags bring joy wherever they’re placed.
Now it’s your turn—grab some washi tape and start crafting! And if you try this idea, we’d love to see your creations. Share them on social media and tag us @gluedtomycrafts
