Overview
You will be amazed when you see how easy it is to create your own DIY embossed gift tags! This is a fun, simple project for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, birthdays and more!
Instructions
![Supplies for embossing gift tags](images/image00019-1-scaled.jpg)
Gather Supplies
You’ll want paper gift tags, a Wagner heat gun, an embossing pen, and embossing powder. We cut our own gift tags out of kraft cardstock.
Step #1
![Writing with embossing pen](images/image00020-1-scaled.jpg)
Write the Names
Use the embossing pen to draw out cursive, calligraphy, all caps, bubble letters, or your normal handwriting on the gift tags.
Step #2
![Pouring embossing powder on gift tag](images/image00021-1-scaled.jpg)
Sprinkle Embossing Powder
Pour embossing powder onto the gift tags while the ink is still wet. Ensure what you wrote is fully covered.
Step #3
![Pouring excess embossing powder into container](images/image00022-1-scaled.jpg)
Pour Off Excess
Pour the excess embossing powder back into the jar so you can use it again later.
Step #4
![Brushing away excess powder](images/image00023-1-scaled.jpg)
Brush Off Remaining Powder
Sometimes, the powder will stick on the tag in unwanted areas. Having a dry paint brush to carefully remove the remaining particles was super helpful!
Step #5
![Applying heat to embossed tags with heat gun](images/image00024-scaled.jpg)
Apply Heat
Use your Wagner heat gun to apply heat to the gift tag. We used the FURNO 300 on the low setting and it took about 20 seconds.
Step #6
![Applying heat to embossed tags with heat gun](images/image00025-scaled.jpg)
Watch It Transform
Your handwriting will come to life right before your eyes! We found doing a few at a time worked well.
Step #7
![Gifts wrapped with embossed gift tags](images/image00031-edited-1-scaled.jpg)
Wrap Gifts
Choose some fun wrapping paper, tie them up with string, and add your beautiful gift tags! You can do this for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, birthdays and more.
Step #8
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