Welcome back to the craft room and today’s Easy Christmas Tags with Cricut post. Every year, I love making unique tags for our Christmas gifts, and this year is no different. Lately, my Cricut machine has been my go-to tool, and I thought what better way to speed through the production than with a little bit of help. I had a blast designing the accessories for these tags, but don’t worry—if hats and mittens aren’t your style, you can easily swap them out. Let’s jump into Cricut Design Space, and I’ll show you how I brought these festive designs to life!
Cricut Design Space
Once again I am sharing a free SVG file with you that can be downloaded here: 2024 Gift Tags.
Once your file is uploaded into Cricut Design Space, the first step is to adjust the text and mitten details. By default, the file will be set to Basic Cut. To use the pen feature, highlight the text and go to the Operations panel. Change the setting from Basic Cut to Pen. If you’re working on an iPad, don’t forget to tap Apply. For tags with mitten details, repeat this process for the detail lines. Finally, let the Cricut know how to layer your design. Highlight the text, any mitten details, and the top layer of the tag, then click Attach. This step ensures everything is drawn and cut exactly where you want it!
In the video above, I made two of each tag design in both sizes. To do this, I highlighted the entire group and duplicated it to quickly create extras. Once you’ve got the number of tags you need, click Make It and start preparing your mats.
While this project is perfect for using up your colored scraps, I decided to make all the hats one color and all the mittens another. Since the file is set up with different colors for each tag size, I moved all the mittens to a single mat. To do this, click the three dots on the image, select Move Object, choose the mat you want, and then arrange the mittens to fit the paper size you’re using. This keeps everything organized and maximizes your material.
Once your mats are arranged the way you want, insert the Cricut pen into Clamp A of your Explore or Maker machine. I prefer to complete all the drawing first, so I rearranged the mat order to prioritize the printing. For today’s tags, I used 65lb Recollections cardstock for most of the pieces, except for the red used on the hats. That was a textured scrap from Bazzill Basics, adding a lovely extra detail to the design.
Tag Assembly
To assemble the tags, I reached for my trusty bottle of Art Glitter Glue. This glue gives you just enough time to adjust the pieces before it sets permanently. Start by aligning the holes at the top of the tags, then adjust the bottom to ensure everything lines up perfectly.
Once the tags were assembled, I started adding the trim to the mittens and hats. For the mittens, I laid out each pair, double-checking that the thumbs were facing the right direction. I added a small line of glue at the base of the mitten and attached the cuff. To center the cuff perfectly, I flipped the mitten over and adjusted it from the back.
For the hat, I applied a bit more glue along the base and attached the trim, again flipping it over to ensure proper alignment from the back. Finally, I added the pom-pom with a small dot of glue for the perfect finishing touch.
To attach the hat, apply a small amount of glue to the back and position it at the bottom of the tag. As shown in the video and the image below, I varied the placement by attaching the hats to different corners for a playful touch. You can do the same with the mittens, angling them differently to add variety and make each tag unique.
Different Sized Tags
While the tags in the file are a great size—4.75” x 3” and 3.75” x 2.75”—you might need larger or smaller options for your gift. Adjusting the size in Cricut Design Space is simple. As shown in the image below, I created a couple of different sizes: one much larger and one much smaller. To resize proportionately, I highlighted both the tag and the hat, then adjusted the size together. The larger tag you see below is 6” x 3.75”, with the hat scaled perfectly to match. I used the same method to create the smaller tag, which measures 2.75” x 2”.
The beauty of this tag design is its versatility—leaving off the hat and mittens transforms it into an elegant option. For the tag shown below, I used a piece of Rose Gold metallic cardstock from Recollections, giving it a refined look. To finish it off, I added a touch of luxury with Offray satin ribbon. Simple, yet stunning.
To finish off my tags, I opted for twine that complements the kraft and cream color of my tag bases. I picked up this twine from Michael’s a few years ago, and it’s become a favorite because it pairs perfectly with the rustic charm of the tags. It’s the little details like this that really tie the whole design together.
The Finished Christmas Tags
Thank you so much for joining me for today’s Easy Christmas Tags with Cricut post! I’m really happy with how all these tags turned out. They’re a perfect way to use up your paper scraps or match your Christmas wrapping paper. Since the hats and mittens have more of a winter theme rather than being strictly holiday-focused, these tags would also be great for winter birthday gifts.
I’d love to hear from you in the comments—do you make your own gift tags every year, or do you stick with the same ones? Until then, have a wonderful week, and I’ll see you back in the craft room soon!
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