Playing Card Gift Tags

I spent the better part of Saturday dinking around antique stores and thrift stores with my mom and sister.  There's hardly a better way to spend a Saturday.

An old deck of cards caught my eye... the intricate red and white print, the crisp vintage feel. There's something about a deck of playing cards that makes me think of gathering around the table with friends and family over the holidays, playing Go Fish, War or Rummy. Why not bring a bit of that festive family fun into your re-craft holiday this year?

After a quick dig through my craft stash I came up with a package of white mailing labels, red craft ink, and a large spool of jute. In a matter of seconds I transformed an ordinary card into a lovely gift tag.

The Quick Overview:

• I trimmed the white border around the card, using the decorative design as my guide. 
• I cut the mailing label in half and trimmed the rounded edges to reveal a rectangle.
• Using matching red ink (the kind for rubber stamping), I antiqued the edges of the label and then fastened it securely to the center of the card.
• A quick hole punch and eyelet embellishment finished off the tag, with a strand of jute to tie it.

I now have a set of 52 handsome gift tags that cost me the price of a deck of antique cards (which, in my case, was $1). I am quite certain you could find an even better bargain, or use a deck you already have on hand.

Comments

[joanne wardle]

great idea, and perfect way to use up packs of cards which have one missing!!

[Gabrielle]

This is wonderful! Love it!

[joy]

How clever and charming! Congrats on your SITS day!

[Mary]

Hi! Popping over from SITS roll call to visit.

That is a neat idea! Somewhere around here I have a box with several decks of old casino cards, least I used to LOL! Did you cover over the face side of the cards?

[rachel]

what clever idea! i think something very similar to this will be gracing my holiday gifts this year.

[Deanna]

Very creative and I have a couple decks that aren't full decks. Love it!