Spellbinders Day 16: Banner Dies Gift Tag Idea

Spellbinders Advent Day 16 – Creating a Simple Yet Impactful Gift Tag with Banner Dies

Spellbinders Day 16 brought us a set of banner dies, and this is one of those gifts that can be used all year long. Banner dies are incredibly versatile and work beautifully on cards, scrapbook layouts, and even small projects like gift tags. For today’s project, I decided to keep things simple and use the banner dies to create a festive gift tag that helps elevate any present.

Making handmade gift tags is a great way to add an additional personal touch. This design comes together quickly but still has enough detail to feel special.

Creating the Banner Sentiment

I began with the banner die sentiment “Happy Day.” I cut the banner with the sentiment insert from white cardstock, then cut the banner base on its own from Spellbinders Raven Cardstock.

Layering the lighter sentiment over the darker banner adds contrast and helps the words stand out. I adhered the two pieces together at a slight angle for visual interest and set the finished banner aside.

Die Cutting and Coloring the Gingerbread Man

For the main decorative element, I used the Christmas Cocktails Die Set and focused on the gingerbread man.

Both layers of the gingerbread man were die cut from white cardstock. I colored the top layer using Olo markers, starting with YO 2.7 and then layering O 7.7 over the top. This combination created the warm gingerbread color I was looking for.

Once colored, I adhered the two gingerbread layers together and set the piece aside.

Assembling the Gift Box Accent

To add a little shine, I created a small gift embellishment for the tag.

The bow and ribbon were die cut from Spellbinders Brushed Gold Cardstock
The gift box and lid were cut from scrap red glitter cardstock

I assembled the box and lid and set them aside until everything was ready to come together.

Building the Tag Base

For the tag itself, I used the Perfect Touch Rectangles and Tag Die Set.

One large tag was cut from light green patterned paper
A second large tag was cut from white cardstock
Both layers were stacked with the etched designs facing outward

I also cut a smaller tag from white cardstock. This smaller tag serves as the writable surface, allowing the recipient to reuse the larger decorative tag if they wish.

Final Assembly

With all the elements prepared, I laid everything out until I was happy with the placement. Once satisfied, I adhered everything down.

To finish the tag:

I lined the smaller tag behind the layered larger tags
Used a hole punch to punch through all three layers
Added tag string to complete the project

The result is a simple but polished gift tag.

Final Thoughts

Today’s Spellbinders Day 16 gift was simple but incredibly useful. Banner dies are a staple that work well beyond the holidays, making them a great addition to any die collection.

What did you make with your banner dies?

Supply List

Spellbinders Banner Dies (Day 16) (Sold Out)
- Alternate – Handmade Sentiments Etched
- Alternate – La Dolce VIta Banners Etched
- Alternate – Make it Merry Sentiments Etched Dies
Spellbinders Perfect Touch Rectangles and Tag Die Set
Spellbinders Christmas Cocktails Die Set
Spellbinders Raven Cardstock
Spellbinders Brushed Gold Cardstock
White Cardstock
Light Green Patterned Paper
Red Glitter Cardstock
Olo Markers: YO 2.7, O 7.7
Die Cutting Machine
Adhesive
Hole Punch
Tag String

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