21 December 2025

Reusing Cardboard, Turning it into Gift Tags

I know the holidays are a busy time but if you want to pause for a few minutes, why not do some crafting? 


We're not only crafting, we're also recycling. We're going to turn these cardboard boxes from blah to TADA!

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Measure and cut the cardboard into the shape of houses and decorate each one with paint, markers or colored pencils.  

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These cardboard houses follow a subdued White Christmas and gingerbread house theme...TADA! 

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And these cardboard houses mimic brick and stone cottages with wreaths on the doors...TADA!

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Make a hole on top using a hole punch and string on some baker's twine or yarn. Write a quick message on the back for your recipient and sign your name. 

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Tie it to a gift bag. A brown paper bag will do. 

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Why buy gift tags when you can easily make them yourself? They add a handmade touch to your holiday packages.

And that is how I turned cardboard from blah to TADA!

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