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Look how charming these tags are!  Kym a tCobberson and Company has created the tags and offers a way for us to print them off free!  I’ve written about tags before, but this is the first free printed crochet tag with a simple, sweet graphic that I’ve seen.

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A huge plus here is that Kim has even created a way that we can add our own ‘care instructions’ to the tag.  That’s a really helpful option.  I can think of a lot of ways to use Kym’s tags.  I like the way she has photographed them as wrapper labels.  They could also be used to create a business card shape or a greeting card size.  Printed on brown kraft paper as shown adds to the handmade feel, but a more sophisticated look can be created by choosing different paper.

Any way you use these labels, you’ll be glad to have a batch of them on hand.  They’re readily available to print on demand with the Pdf that Kym offers.  Thanks, Kym!

Comments

  1. All week ive been calling business for labels and tags the prices are CRAZY I NEED HELP NEED THEM FOR FABRIC CAN YOU HELP

  3. Rem’ber when Fabric/Yarn shops used to carry personalized fabric embroidered labels? I rem’ber having some. Used them all up too. I was never back to a fabric store to get some. I am sure that it’s now an OnLine order. Thank YOU

  4. Sylvia
    Look on ETSY there are a number of places that do labels and are very reasonable in price. I’ve made some they just aren’t real professional looking using Iron on transfers on Ribbon. It works just not my favorite. Good luck

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Crochet Christmas Dove Ornaments With a Printable Gift Poem

There is something especially lovely about a handmade gift that comes with a few thoughtful words. These crochet Christmas birds pair a folded yarn ornament with a decorative poem card, turning a little crochet project into a keepsake.

The design has a rounded head, a tiny embroidered eye and beak, and a forked tail. A broad overlapping section forms the wing, giving the bird that folded, origami-inspired appearance. It is a simple-looking shape with plenty of handmade charm.

A Crochet Bird That Doubles as a Gift Topper

What appeals to me most is the idea of using the bird twice. Tie it onto a wrapped present as a gift topper, then let the recipient hang it on their Christmas tree afterwards. The wrapping gets recycled, the ribbon goes into somebody’s “far too useful to throw away” drawer, and the bird becomes part of next year’s decorations.

Cream would be a lovely choice for a Christmas dove, while cranberry red, sage green and dusty blue offer a different seasonal look. Keeping the wing plain lets the crochet texture and folded layers stand out.

For a personalised crochet gift tag, an embroidered initial is a sweet addition. One small letter gives the ornament a purpose without needing to squeeze an entire name onto the wing.

The Printable Christmas Dove Card

The accompanying printable brings the gift together. Watercolour-style holly, evergreen branches, berries and gold accents frame the card, with space above the poem for attaching the crocheted bird.

The original Christmas poem shares wishes for peace, joy and love, then invites the recipient to hang the dove on their tree. There is also a “With love from” line, so the finished card feels like a complete little present.

I would print it on firm cardstock and attach the bird with a removable thread or ribbon loop. That way, the recipient can lift it off the card easily when it is time to decorate the tree.

It is a thoughtful Christmas gift concept, especially for crafters who enjoy making small decorations with a personal touch. The bird and poem card belong together: a little handmade ornament, a Christmas wish, and something to bring out again next December.