Wednesday, 9 December 2015

Vintage Map Gift Tags


These gift tags were made using an old paper map and some plain brown parcel tags from W H Smith.

The tools that you need are as follows:

Sharp scissors
Strong glue – I use extra strong Pritt Stick
Hole punch
Ring reinforcement stickers

Take the string out from the parcel tag and place the tag on top of your map.  Cut around it, leaving a little bit of a margin. Repeat for the reverse side.

Carefully stick the map onto the tag and leave it alone for 10 minutes so that the glue dries.  Trim very carefully along the edge.  Repeat for the reverse side.

You now need to make a hole on the top of the tag.  Take your time lining up the hole punch.  Try and get it as near as possible to the location of the tag’s original hole.  Reinforce both sides with the stickers.

Re-thread the string and there you are!


An original tag for a gift of any kind, but especially good for a Bon Voyage present or for someone who is into Geography or Orienteering.


I have some on sale in my Etsy shop, SewsAttic.  One buyer commented:

"Great item! Lovely, well made, retro chic"



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