This contributor post was written by Patty of P.S. it's in the details.

This DIY will show you lot how to make a fun, three-dimensional tag using a large paper punch. My tag features a bird punch, but you could besides use a blossom or butterfly punch. When the holidays roll around, apply the same technique with larger sized holiday-themed punches! (I'm envisioning foliage shapes for Autumn,  tree shapes for Christmas and even heart shapes for Valentines day.)

Here are the materials you lot will need:

1. large newspaper punch 2. kraft cardstock 3. textile scrap 4. newspaper trimmer 5. sewing car 6. hot glue gun 7. i/4″ hole punch 8. polyfill stuffing ix . embellishments of your choice

Here is how you make it:

1. Trim the kraft cardstock into two 4″ x 4″ pieces. Cutting a scrap of material to cover the punch shape simply fit within the edges of the cardstock.

two. Punch out your shape on one of the cardstock pieces.

three. Employ a fleck of adhesive to four corners on the back of the punched cardstock where the textile edges volition be. This will help hold the textile bit in identify temporarily.

iv. Printing the scrap of fabric onto the dorsum of the punched cardstock slice. Brand certain the material is facing the correct way in the punched hole.

5. Use a sewing machine to sew together effectually the punched shape. I made 2 passes effectually to make sure the fabric stays in place.

6. Run a bead of hot glue around the outside of the punched shape on the back of the cardstock. Place a small amount of polyfill stuffing on top of the fabric area that is exposed by the dial.

7. Piece of work rapidly to position the second cardstock piece over the starting time, sandwiching the stuffing between the two cardstock pieces. Press down around the shape, where the hot glue is located on the within, to give the iii dimensional effect in the punched area – the fabric will 'puff up' because of the polyfill, creating a neat upshot.

8. Use the adhesive to tack down the corners that are still loose. Punch a hole with the one/4″ hole punch in the top of the tag.

9. Embellish!

I rounded the corners on the acme of my tag and inked around the edges. I added a white hole reinforce and a tangerine colored ribbon. I hot glued a pretty, hot pink sequined trim across the bottom of my tag. I have a packet of self-adhesive flat-back pearls, and I used a tangerine colored one for my bird's eye. I also made a beautiful, yellow sun in the acme corner. I'll show you how to make one, in case yous'd like to employ that as an embellishment on your tag.

Outset with a rectangular bit of yellowish fabric. Agglomeration one side together so the other side fans out, and then staple the bunched expanse to the corner of the carte du jour.

Trim the excess yellow ribbon flush with the edges of the tag. Hot glue a large, yellow push button in the corner, hiding the staples.

Easy! You tin can also add a stamped sentiment, like I did, using tiny alphabet stamps. My little birdie is saying 'tweet', but y'all can personalize your tag to say whatsoever you would like.

I hope this postal service will inspire you to create all kinds of beautiful, iii dimensional paper punch tags!

About Patty: Patty Schaffer is the owner of P.S. it'due south in the details, an Etsy shop where you can find creative paper things that will brand you ooooo and ahhh! Her store specializes in paper accents for scrapbooking, card making, souvenir giving and home decor. Patty also shares DIY and arts and crafts projects, news on upcoming shop releases and other fun things on her blog, Capture the Details.

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