I Try DIY
Instax and Crafts - Belted Gift Tag Card

Earlier this month, Instax invited me to teach a bunch of avid crafters Christmas crafts at SM Mall of Asia. It was a bit daunting–standing in the middle of the largest mall in Asia–talking about memories and how to share them through crafts. I taught two different crafts at the workshop that afternoon. Crazy me got inspired by Santa Claus and his belt. Here’s my Santa-inspired take on gift tags, to make your gift-wrapping a bit more personalized!

I Try DIY | Instax Belted Gift Tag I Try DIY | Instax Belted Gift Tag

For this craft, you can make a simple gift tag or, for the more ambitious, a greeting card. Like I said, I was inspired by Santa Claus, so I used red cardstock. Cut a rectangular piece of cardstock (with a fold, if you’re going for a greeting card). Make sure it fits your instax print! As you can see, I’ve been using my packs of rainbow film lately.

 

I Try DIY | Instax Belted Gift Tag

Mark the corners of the instax print on the cardstock.

I Try DIY | Instax Belted Gift Tag

Draw diagonal lines across each corner.

I Try DIY | Instax Belted Gift Tag

Cut through the diagonal marks with a craft knife.

I Try DIY | Instax Belted Gift Tag

 

Use the slits as placeholders for your instax print.

 

I Try DIY | Instax Belted Gift Tag

 

Next, you’ll need black ribbon. This particular one I used is actually chalkboard ribbon, but you can use pretty much anything black to keep in the belt theme. Mark along the center of the tag or card.

I Try DIY | Instax Belted Gift Tag

 

Cut slits across the card. This is where you’ll string the ribbon through.

 

I Try DIY | Instax Belted Gift Tag

Belt your gift tag or greeting card.

 

 

 

I Try DIY | Instax Belted Gift Tag

 

Add some calligraphy, and you’re good to go!

 

I Try DIY | Instax Belted Gift Tag

Tag @mikkomix or @itrydiy when you post your final projects on instagram. I’d love to see your work! Happy crafting!

December 28, 2016

mikkomix

LEAVE A COMMENT

RELATED POSTS