Six Stamps for Quick and Easy Christmas Gift Tags

Festive paper Christmas tags with white ribbon bows and scalloped “a gift for you” labels decorated with holly and red berries.

From cozy gatherings on dark nights to watching a loved one unwrap a thoughtful gift, nothing quite equals the magic that the holiday season brings. And what better way to make the season even more magical than with a touch of personalization? Handmade Christmas gift tags are a quick and simple way to make the gifts you give feel extra special. (Like the gifts pictured above, using the Scalloped Christmas Cheer Bundle.)

Whether you have a lot of time to add intricate detail to each tag or have a busy schedule that calls for a simpler design, holiday stamps from Stampin’ Up! make it easy to create multiple coordinated tags quickly. All you’ll need are a few basic supplies, like stamps, ink, cardstock, ribbon, and a little creativity.

Six Christmas Stamps for Quick Christmas Gift Tags

From elegant greenery to playful critters, Stampin’ Up! has the holiday crafting supplies to match your personality and style. Start by choosing a stamp set and a simple design. From there, add layers, coloring, and embellishments. Here are a few of our favorite Christmas stamp sets to inspire you!

Holly Jolly Branches Stamp Set

This stamp set brings the joy of decorating the tree to your Christmas crafts. It features a customizable Christmas tree with all the trimmings and heartfelt holiday sentiments to fill your gift tags with personalized warmth and cheer. Although the example below is a Christmas card, you can also turn this set into a quick gift tag by stamping the gift illustration and one of the warm wishes onto a piece of cardstock using ink in your favorite holiday color. Finish it off with a bit of twine or ribbon to attach the tag to your gift of choice.

Snowy Christmas card with green and brown trees, red presents, torn-paper snowbanks, and a “From Me to You” greeting. — **Pictured Here:** Holly Jolly Branches Photopolymer Stamp Set

Advent Labels Bundle

Create festive Christmas gift tags with the Advent Labels Bundle. This stamp set and coordinating label punch make it easy to stamp festive numbers, frames, and holiday images onto your labels or tags. Use the stamps in this set to decorate a gift box—like the Christmas lights and string adorning the box in the example below. Alternatively, use the simple label punch to create a quick Christmas tag and then decorate it using various stamps from the set. If you want to keep your tag simple, but add a bit of depth, try using multiple inks. To create the look below, ink the wreath image with an Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad, then use a Sponge Dauber to add Pretty Peacock ink to the stamp for a two-tone look.

Craft box stamped with Christmas lights and tied with red, green, and white twine and a green “Christmas Tidings” wreath tag. — **Pictured Here:** Advent Labels Bundle

Christmas Mice Bundle

Bring cheer to your holiday crafts with the Christmas Mice Bundle. The stamp set features two adorable Christmas mice and coordinating accessories, including Santa hats, scarves, beanies, bows, gifts, wreaths, and more. The gift below uses festive paper from A Little Christmas Designer Series Paper to hold the cooking utensils, while the tag uses the wreath and sentiment from the Christmas Mice Bundle. The holiday sentiment was stamped using the Versamark Pad and heat embossed using Basics WOW! Embossing Powder to add texture and gloss to the gift tag design.

Whisk, wooden spoon, and spatula in festive paper packaging with striped twine and a wreath tag reading “From all of us.” — **Pictured Here:** Christmas Mice Bundle and A Little Christmas Designer Series Paper

Elegantly Wrapped Bundle

What better way to add the finishing touch to any gift than with a perfect bow? The Elegantly Wrapped Bundle makes it easy to add that thoughtful finishing touch with bow stamps in various sizes and styles, along with sweet sentiments. To use this set for a quick holiday gift tag, stamp your image and then cut out your design with the coordinating dies. Use Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals to add some depth to your tag designs. (Although these bows are sized well for tags, they also work beautifully on cards, too).

Pale blue card with red, green, and mint stamped bows on leafy paper, white twine, and a small “with love” tag. — **Pictured Here:** Elegantly Wrapped Bundle

Scalloped Christmas Cheer Stamp Set

A homemade Christmas gift tag doesn’t have to mean an elaborate or time-intensive process. Sometimes simplicity is the best recipe for a heartfelt gift-giving experience. Set the tone with the Scalloped Christmas Cheer Stamp Set. With merry, friendly greetings, this stamp set makes it simple to add a Christmas message to cards, tags, and other projects. To give your gift tag an elevated feel, try adding a touch of gold with our Timeless Metallic Specialty Paper.

White gift box with red plaid paper and a green scalloped “from: mom” tag layered over gold paper with holly accents. — **Pictured Here:** Scalloped Christmas Cheer Photopolymer Stamp Set

Design A Tag Stamp Set

For a quick handmade gift tag, reach for the Design A Tag Stamp Set. With sentiments and images for several holidays, including Christmas, you can create cards, tags, and other projects throughout the year. Pair this stamp set with some festive ink colors, such as the Harvest & Holly Premium Stampin’ Spot Assortment.

Candy cane gift tag with a dark banner, white string, and the message “Packed with love from the North Pole.” — **Pictured Here:** Design A Tag Stamp Set

How to Make Christmas Gift Tags Faster When You’re Short on Time

From holiday parties to those special family traditions, we know how busy the holidays are. But just because you’re short on time doesn’t mean you can’t make meaningful homemade holiday crafts. If you’re looking for a quick Christmas craft for this season, handmade gift tags are a great place to start. Here are some tips to make Christmas gift tags faster when you’re short on time:

Choose one size and shape: simplify the crafting process by choosing one basic tag size and shape. Once you have a solid foundation to work with, it’s easy to customize the images and sentiments you choose for each gift recipient.
Make tags in batches: Save time by grouping similar tasks together. Cut your tag bases, stamp your designs, add sentiments or names, then attach ribbon or twine. You can tackle one step whenever you have a little time or make a batch of tags for a specific person or group of gifts.
Use coordinating holiday crafting supplies: Stampin’ Up! product coordination makes it easy for crafters of all abilities to create beautiful paper crafts. When you’re short on time, reach for one of our Stamp & Die Bundles to take the stress out of creating.

A little effort and a whole lot of love can result in an attractive handmade Christmas gift tag design that shows you care.

How to Make Christmas Gift Tags Without Stamps

As perfect as stamps are for creating quick Christmas crafts, there are more ways to make a simple gift tag. Our Mix & Match Ephemera Packs include stickers and precut pieces to create cheerful, coordinated projects from gift tags to cards.

Three layered Christmas gift tags featuring a stocking, sweater, and wrapped present with festive greetings and twine loops. — **Pictured Here:** Season of Celebration Mix & Match Ephemera Pack and Happiest Season Tags Mix & Match Ephemera Pack

You can also use Designer Series Paper and twine to create unique and festive gift wrap, and your favorite die cuts for tags. And don’t forget to pair your thoughtfully packaged gifts with a DIY Christmas Card to show you care!

Gift wrapped in brown pine-patterned paper with green, brown, and cream twine and a green house-shaped tag. — **Pictured Here:** Neutral Noel Specialty Designer Series Paper

Find Christmas Stamps and Holiday Crafting Supplies for Your Gift Tags

Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or you’re looking to try something new this year, creating homemade gift tags is a quick and easy craft to add a personal touch to your Christmas gift giving. From product suites and bundles to stamp sets, Stampin’ Up! has what you need to create beautiful paper crafts. So, choose your favorite tag inspiration and stock up on the Christmas stamp sets and other crafting supplies that you need to create before the season is over!

Need more inspiration or help with customizing your holiday craft projects? Reach out to a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator for ideas and guidance.