Useful tag sizes
A 2 by 3.5 inch tag is the most flexible size for wrapped boxes, jars, baskets, and party favors. Mini tags can be 1.5 by 2.5 inches. Oversized tags work well at 3 by 5 inches when the tag carries a message or doubles as a card.
Paper weight
Use 80 lb cover stock for crisp everyday tags. Use 100 lb cover stock for luxury tags, watercolor details, or reusable labels. If your printer struggles with heavy stock, print on text weight paper and glue it to blank cardstock after cutting.
Hole placement
Place the hole at least 0.25 inches from the top edge and centered horizontally. For heavier twine or ribbon, use a 0.2 inch punch and reinforce the hole with a small paper circle.
Cutting tips
- Cut long vertical strips first, then cross-cut individual tags.
- Use a corner rounder when tags will be handled often.
- Leave a small bleed margin if the design reaches the edge.
- Store finished tags in an envelope labeled by occasion.