Gift-Giving Tags

crayola supplies

Metallic FX Crayons
Blunt-Tip Scissors
Construction Paper

household supplies

hole punch
ribbon

Why

Personalize presents to friends and family with children's hand-made gift tags. Start a new tradition for the holidays your family celebrates!

Steps

1. Have you noticed how much your friends and family enjoy receiving hand-made gifts from you? Great gift giving starts with tags that make each person's present unique.
2. Using Crayola® Scissors, cut interesting shapes from dark construction paper. Fold in half if you like.
3. With Crayola® Metallic FX Crayons, draw pictures or symbols of the holiday at which the gift is being given. These might include birthday candles, Valentine hearts, rolled diplomas, Chanukah menorahs, Christmas trees, crackers for Boxing Day, Kwanzaa benderas, or piñatas for Las Posadas. If the tag is flat, write the name of the person receiving the gift on the front and write your name on the back. If the tag is folded, write the name of the person receiving the gift on the outside, and write your name inside. Include a short message if there's room.
4. Punch a hole in the corner. Tie a pretty ribbon through the hole to attach the tag to your wrapped gift.

When & Where

"My kids kept thinking of more holidays. They designed tags for a whole year, and made matching gift wrap."
- Saliha L., mom of 9- and 11-year-olds.

"Making gift cards is a thoughtful, inclusive art project. What a great way to review how symbols are used in all cultures."
- Marta I., after-school assistant.

Interesting Info

Gift giving is a very important custom in Japan, where gifts are a $124 million industry. The gift's value is not considered as important as the presentation and thoughtfulness. Recipients then give gifts in return, but they must only be half the value of the first gift (otherwise it starts the cycle of giving again).

Safety Guidelines

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

String-Like Materials—Includes string, raffia, lacing, yarn, ribbon, and other similar material. Children 3 years and younger should not be given any string-like material that is longer than 12 inches. Close adult supervision is essential whenever children use string-like material. When crafts are to be worn around the necks of children 8 years and younger, attach the ends of the “string-like material” with clear adhesive tape, which allows easy release of the bond if the craft becomes entangled or caught on equipment. For children older than 8 years, the ends of the “string-like material” may be tied and knotted.