Ever wonder what to do with all that junk mail? Some of it is very pretty — like those colorful gardening and flower magazines. Well I’ve been saving them along with old greeting cards, cereal boxes, and other junk mail to create my own recycled business cards and tags.
Here are some tags I made using old greeting cards and junk mail. I cut out the tag shapes using this die-cutter I purchased. I then used my green line stamp to stamp the backs of the tags creating my business cards. I chose to use a tag shape as I can use these to attach to my products as well as use them as business cards.
Above are more flower catalogs and greeting cards that I cut using my die-cutter. I plan to use these as gift tags for birthdays and Christmas. Just punch a hole at the top and attach a piece of yarn or ribbon to finish off the recycled gift tags.
So whether you need business cards, gift tags or both, consider recycling your junk mail and cards. They are very pretty and unique tags and a wonderful way to make your own business cards.
I really need to get one of those business card stamps. Your tags / cards look great!
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Is there nothing you can’t do? I want to be you when I get older! 🙂 (Of course I don’t plan on growing up!)
Very clever and very pretty – well done!
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Great idea!! You are an inspiration as always
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These are stunningly beautiful. I make similar gift tags as I dislike waste – lovely to meet another likeminded creative person!
Your tags are wonderful! What a great way to use up junk mail and magazines! I especially love the red vintage stove tag! I have so many Christmas cards saved throughout the years waiting for the perfect project, this sounds like just the thing! I don’t have a business, but these would make great gift tags!
Wow, what a great idea! I need to look into a stamper to try this…very fun, thanks for sharing!
i love to make business cards at home, you can make a nice one by just using an inkjet printer~:~
Where did you purchase this tag cutter? I’ve been looking, but haven’t found one like yours yet. Thanks for the good ideas.
Doris, I found mine at Micheal’s and looks like Amazon has them here . Best wishes and I hope you find one.