Christmas Crafting Idea: Create a Matching Card and Gift Tag

As the holidays get closer, I always find myself needing not only Christmas cards but also festive gift tags for wrapping. This month’s challenge from Gina K Designs could not have come at a better time. The challenge: create a coordinating card and tag using the same supplies. What a great way to have a perfectly matching set for gifting.

Creating the Matching Card

Using the Inlay Die Cut Technique

I began with the Elegant Tree Die, cutting one tree from the center of a white 4.25 x 5.5 inch panel and one from silver foil cardstock. I set both trees aside to use on each project.

Next, I used Master Layouts 2 to cut the negative white tree panel using the larger stitched die. I also cut a black layering panel using the coordinating die for contrast.

Before assembling, I tested a few background options for the inlaid tree. I tried black cardstock, then solid green, but neither gave the look I envisioned. Instead, I chose a green background using premade alcohol ink paper cut just slightly larger than the tree opening. That went behind the white panel and added the perfect holiday glow.

Once layered, I inlaid the silver tree. To keep adhesive from oozing out, I brushed liquid glue onto my glass mat and tapped the tree gently into it—just enough to secure the delicate die cut in place.

Adding the Sentiment and Assembly

I stamped a sentiment from the O Christmas Tree set in black ink and cut it using the coordinating die. With a strip of thin foam tape behind it, I added dimension by centering it on the panel.

To finish, I adhered everything to a white A2 card base—clean and classic.

Creating the Matching Gift Tag

With the challenge requiring the same supplies for both projects, I looked again at Master Layouts 2 and noticed the smaller set of dies would be perfect for a gift tag.

I used the white die-cut tree from the card panel and adhered it to alcohol ink paper just as before. While that dried, I cut a black tag backer using the smaller layering die.

Once dry, I aligned the tree slightly off-center and used the smaller stitched die to trim it. I loved how it allowed part of the tree to be cut off—giving the design a modern twist. I adhered this piece to the black tag layer.

Since the tag back was black and hard to write on, I added a white stitched panel to the back for writing “To/From.”

To balance the design on the front, I added the same sentiment—cut with the coordinating die—along the long side of the tag. A quick hole punch and a bit of string completed the look.

The Finished Holiday Duo

I love that this set looks like it belongs together—purposeful and festive! Creating a matching card-and-tag set is a great way to elevate gift giving during the holiday season.

What kind of matching tags and cards will you try this year? Share your creations with me—I’d love to see them.

Supplies Used

All supplies are from Gina K Designs
• O Christmas Tree Stamp and Die Set
• Elegant Tree Die
• Master Layouts 2 Dies

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