Tags from Recycled Cards

I found some cards and decided to re purpose them by making tags. To make the tags special I added a crochet border.

 To make these tags, you will need a pretty card cut in tag size: 3" by 4"  or 3-1/2" by 4-1/2".  You will also need an awl or a sharp needle to make the holes on the bottom edge of the tag.  To make the crochet border, I used a size C (2.5mm) crochet hook.

 Sport Weight yarn.  I used Patons Grace.

 Cut the card in tag shape.  To cover the back side of the tag I used scrap book paper. Use a glue stick to glue two pieces together.

Using the awl and graph paper as a guide puncture the bottom edge of the tag.  I worked on a mouse pad surface to protect my table. 

You may go over each hole to enlarge them  a bit so the needle will go through easier.

 Cut a piece of yarn at least 5 times the width of the tag.  Thread a wide eye needle (such as a Tapestry needle) and use the blanket stitch to create an edge.  This is the base and you will use it to make  the crochet stitches.

With the front of the tag facing you (this is the right side), insert the crochet hook and begin the crochet border.

Here are some more samples:  This mini tag came with a bag I bought at Target.  You may cover the tote bag words and add your own words....such as Hi....or What's Up?  Use your imagination.  Affix this mini tag to a card.

as I did in this example:

Christmas card turned into a tag.

Can you tell I like snowmen? I chose to hide the blanket stitch on the snowmen tags.  The blanket stitch and crochet border were done on a separate tag and covered with the snowman card pictures. Simply glue the two layers together.

More samples....

I will make a short video showing how to make the blanket stitch on the card stock soon.

I have written three patterns which are very simple to follow:

Crochet Border Tags

Thinking about Valentines Day

Valentines Day will arrive soon.  I have always loved to craft hearts.  In my opinion Valentines Day is a great holiday, is it considered a Holiday?  Maybe not, since we don't get the day off at work.  It's all about letting our spouses, children, grandchildren, friends....etc....know that we Love them.  On a recent visit to the Target $1.00 section I found these brads and new I could put them to use.

Paton's Grace 100% mercerized cotton is the perfect yarn for crocheting a small heart.  I used a crochet hook C (2.5mm)

On card stock I printed this background

For the tag, cut the red card stock to measure: 3" by 4-1/2".  The printed background is cut 2-3/4 by 4-1/4"  Fold back the corner of a white piece of paper to cut out the tag corners of the red and printed card stock.

Using double stick tape or a glue stick secure both tags.  Punch a hole for ribbon and using an awl or a sharp needle puncture tag on the right upper side.  This is will be used to secure the crochet heart to the tag.

If you like you can tear the bottom of the printed card stock. 

If you'd rather make a card cut the card out of red card stock to measure 5-1/5" by 4-1/2"  Fold in half and press with a bone folder.   Cut the printed background 5-1/4" by 4" and secure to card front using double stick tape or a glue stick. Secure the crochet heart to the upper right corner using the brad.

For a larger heart, use worsted weight yarn and a larger hook such as the H (5.00 mm) This one was made with cotton yarn. 

The crochet heart pattern is here.  The printed background is here.