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Etsy Holiday How-To #3: Creating Labels and Hang-Tags
Story by EtsyStore, HeyMichelle, saguirl
Published on October 7, 2008 in How-To 		Photo by

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So, dear seller,  you've just figured out how to wrap that 300 lb, giraffe-shaped menorah it took you 4 days to carve.  Why not let your buyer know where it came from?  Michelle from Etsy Labs gives you some creative techniques for labeling your loot in our third edition of the Holiday How-To series.  Check out everyday materials you can use to make hang-tags and easy ways to put a little bling on your labels. 

  See more helpful how-tos about your indie biz in the Seller Handbook. Don't feel like making your own tags? Support your fellow crafters and get some from them! We'd also love to hear your crafty ideas for making hang-tags and labels in the comments below.

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[This video was originally published October 12, 2007. We're bringing it back for the '08 season!]

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Oct. 12, 2007 at 2:39 p.m. EtsyStore


yay! Hangtags rule when branding your shop and adding special touches!

Mary

Oct. 12, 2007 at 3:34 p.m. peachpops

I really like the embroidered sizes on the clothing. The tags are awesome! Thank-you for another great video of tips. :-) It's like Etsy-TV!

Oct. 13, 2007 at 7:32 p.m. mizusugi

Great wonderful ideas!
Thank you!

Oct. 15, 2007 at 10:37 a.m. tinypenguinpants

I really enjoyed the helps videos. Just starting out, I don't feel so all alone.

Oct. 15, 2007 at 3:24 p.m. gentlywornwithlove

This video was very helpful for me. Thanks!

Nov. 4, 2007 at 9:06 a.m. SweetPollyRose

These videos were really helpful and have given me lots of ideas. I love the embroidered labels, I'll definitely be trying that myself when I start selling clothes. I also really like the recycling idea, but I think I'm going to have to use some attractive recycled paper (possibly homemade) with maybe some lace decoration, as library slips and metro cards don't really fit with my burlesque/1950s/kitsch themed shop!

March 10, 2008 at 11:52 p.m. simplyserra

these are awesome videos ladies! and definitely very creative and helpful. Im getting excited about revamping my etsy stuff just from watching your vids, thanks!

Oct. 7, 2008 at 11:49 a.m. glassredefined

Loved the video...time to get to work! Think Think Think
Thanks for the inspiration:)

Oct. 7, 2008 at 11:51 a.m. Cajajewelry

this idea has been on my mind so this story is perfict. thanks etsy!

Oct. 7, 2008 at 11:51 a.m. NicoAndMooMoo

Fab tags and tips!

Oct. 7, 2008 at 12:23 p.m. dogties

Great info!
Thanks again

Oct. 7, 2008 at 12:33 p.m. mykonos

oh, the tags are wonderful!!

Oct. 7, 2008 at 1:01 p.m. ThEfReNcHtOuCh

wow!!!
merci!

Oct. 7, 2008 at 1:24 p.m. rikrak

oh superdooper, michelle! always so many great ideas! thanks!

Oct. 7, 2008 at 1:34 p.m. bubblegirlknits

Great ideas Michelle! I use stickers printed with my shop name to seal tissue paper instead of tape....got that idea from you Michelle. Nice to see your bloomers close up too!

Oct. 7, 2008 at 1:36 p.m. fatamerican

thanks for teh tips!
There are a couple shops in town that sell local handmade stuff and the handmade tags do draw the eye, especially when the packaging and display are really cool.
...2 more minutes of preparation really makes the difference, I think.

Oct. 7, 2008 at 1:51 p.m. tinygreenapples

Great Ideas!! Thanks!

Oct. 7, 2008 at 2:10 p.m. thefunkyfelter

Since I'm watching the video at work with no sound, I'm not sure if this was mentioned, but there are federal label laws for items made of wool and other natural fibers. It is required for all commercial and even handmade clothing and accessories.

Here's an article about labeling with a tutorial and a lot of resource links:
http://thefunkyfelter.blogspot.com/20...

I make my own labels and hang tags. Recently, I decided to buy some custom stamps with my company info and logo on them. I now use them to make nifty little crafty hang tags on various scrapbook paper. I also use the stamps and fabric compatible ink to make clothing and accessory labels out of ribbon. It works really well so far and is much less expensive than buying woven labels which aren't in my budget at the moment.

Thanks so much for the video! I need to watch it with the sound once I get home ;)

Oct. 7, 2008 at 3:36 p.m. thegraphicmime

Something so small and simple can make a big impact, I've been wanting to sell more items that require shipping, and this is a good way to prepare a head of time and have them ready for use.

Thanks,
Denise Roberts
thegraphicmime

Oct. 7, 2008 at 3:43 p.m. humblebea

I love the size tags, great tips! (-:

Oct. 7, 2008 at 3:53 p.m. kachingdesign

Great ideas! Thank you.

Oct. 7, 2008 at 4:05 p.m. cloud9designstudio

:)

Oct. 7, 2008 at 4:13 p.m. lanedesigns

I love hand-tags..... thanks for sharing the video.

Oct. 7, 2008 at 4:44 p.m. mamafamilias

I just finished a batch of hang-tags before I found this. Now I need to go back and add all the info required by law for my hats. I had no idea. thanks

Oct. 7, 2008 at 4:55 p.m. petalandpink

great article. Thanks!

Oct. 7, 2008 at 10:22 p.m. AwesomePets

Love the ideas. Will have to get to work. Thanks a bunch.

Oct. 8, 2008 at 2:25 a.m. LaChillona

I really loved this video. It was very helpful. I appreciate all the help videos. keep them coming.

Oct. 8, 2008 at 3:15 a.m. OceanGrrl

perfect! this is exactly what i needed. now i know what to do with all those vintage decks of cards i have been collecting! thanks!!!!

Oct. 8, 2008 at 6:52 a.m. flyingrhymes

I love these tutorials! Thanks!

Oct. 8, 2008 at 11:55 a.m. Pattibear

Great video, I was looking for a way to put sizes in my sweaters. What a nice look. Patti

Oct. 8, 2008 at 12:14 p.m. claynfaye

Thanks for the great video, love your ideas.

Oct. 9, 2008 at 2:04 a.m. 3GIRLSandagoat

good stuff and thanks for including my gift hang tags in the line up above

Oct. 10, 2008 at 7:13 p.m. underthewire

Great suggestions. I've just been figuring out designs for some hang tags so good timing too.

Oct. 10, 2008 at 11:17 p.m. GoatsDesigns

Awesome!

Oct. 12, 2008 at 10 a.m. MeghanT

Great video! I'm looking at all my scraps of paper and fabric around the house in a whole different light!

Oct. 13, 2008 at 5:18 p.m. PacificParadiseSoap

Thanks for the video, now I'm all ready for the holidays!

Oct. 14, 2008 at 6:01 p.m. Studio618

Those handmade tags definitely add special touches. Great ideas.

Oct. 14, 2008 at 9:22 p.m. michellekeller

This was SO helpful! I am still looking forward to my first sale and this really helped me to know what to do to promote great customer service when the sales start rolling in ;)

Oct. 17, 2008 at 7:01 p.m. ArtByShameka

I knew all that ribbon from past Christmas and birthday gifts would come in handy some day! Cute AND environmentally friendly!

Oct. 19, 2008 at 5:56 p.m. Robyn

Great help, as a new Etsy seller I will take some top tips, particularly with my photographs.

Oct. 22, 2008 at 3:08 p.m. alankarshilpa

Great ideas. It's so important to appreciate and refer to other artists' works. The other thing I found helpful was running a tutorial or how to articles in my blog. That is when I found most traffic in my blog spot.

Oct. 31, 2008 at 1:53 p.m. TresCouture

thanks! I love the idea of using simple embroidery for the size label! I was like "DUH!" lol It makes perfect sense and it is so much more reasonable then buying size labels!

Nov. 7, 2008 at 10:53 a.m. carlasboutique

Great ideas! Thanks for the variation of thinkig outside the box!!

Nov. 10, 2008 at 8:41 a.m. DixieCreations

Great Ideas! I am just now learning more about finding things through Etsy.

Nov. 16, 2008 at 7:04 p.m. wildwoolfarm

So cute-Great idea

Nov. 24, 2008 at 6:13 a.m. RedFenyx

Thanks for the interesting ideas!

Nov. 25, 2008 at 12:35 a.m. luxe

i personally love to use those paint chip samples. i use a circle die cutter and then punch a little hole and hang it to the item with pretty yarn. so cute. and freeeeeee!

Nov. 25, 2008 at 2:25 p.m. TheThinVeil

Great ideas :)

Nov. 26, 2008 at 12:16 p.m. BubbleyBoutique

Helpful hints from not only you, but thank you girls for the helpful tidbits when commenting!Luxe I will save the swatch samples for my tags at home depot! Great idea!I will join robin with photos too!I add a touch of sparkle to my tags with glitter.I just need to add them to my store! I can't wait to ship with ready made tags!

Nov. 29, 2008 at 6:35 a.m. krize

great video, thanks! :)

Dec. 3, 2008 at 5:51 p.m. lololyta

Loved the video!!! great ideas
thank you

Dec. 14, 2008 at 4 p.m. mariaburgos

Very creative, thank you!

Dec. 24, 2008 at 5:35 p.m. jewelscurnow

We make our own tags and they are a by-product of our ring display stands. They are also reusable and they match our displys as well!

Jan. 18, 2009 at 9:26 a.m. LivaRutmane

thank you! wonderful ideas here

Feb. 7, 2009 at 4:11 p.m. brh123

Very useful video. Now I am flooded with ideas tor hang tags.

April 6, 2009 at 6:24 p.m. RenJewels

Great ideas, thanks.

April 15, 2009 at 3:20 p.m. emaleighscupboard

Loved the ribbon size tags. Great idea.

April 16, 2009 at 2:35 a.m. Oceanpeg

HOME-MADE FABRIC LABELS: I make fabric labels by using ready made fabric sheets, 8 1/2 X 11 inch size, and a label program and an ink jet printer. I design them in a label program such as Avery Label Pro, or the like, and print the labels out on the fabric sheets instead of printing the labels on the ready made Avery (or the like) sheets of paper for address address labels, like 30 on a page. These are best for craft items that don't go in the washing machine that often. One can even make up some with garment info, such as size, washing instructions, etc. to clothing. Ink jet printers are mostly used with the fabric labels. I also let the labels set for about a week before using them and make up a sheet of 30 at a time. Cold water wash for the labels and no bleech to be used on the labels so the ink doesn't fade on the labels.

May 24, 2009 at 8:24 p.m. BlondiesVintage

Cute ideas!

May 28, 2009 at 12:51 p.m. worksandfinds

Nice.

June 13, 2009 at 7:47 p.m. canddezigns

The ideas are great!!
this is so exciting!

July 31, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. Tina669

Great wonderful ideas!
Thank you!

Aug. 13, 2009 at 9:33 p.m. mammysshop

Thanks for the cute ideas!

Aug. 15, 2009 at 3:34 p.m. Dementions

More home-made fabric labels: I use a similar method to Oceanpeg's, but I print my logos and size labels on inkjet transfer paper, cut them out and iron them on to single-fold bias tape. These are more likely to survive going through the wash. I've found that color printing set on white looks best for what I want, but black printing set on a color looks pretty spiffy as well.

Thanks for the great ideas for hang-tags! I especially appreciate the link to the requirements for labels.

Sept. 20, 2009 at 8:52 p.m. HeatherJaneDesign

I am working on my tags now! I used a CriCut to cut a tag shape. I am going to stamp "thank you" and my logo with my web address and email on it too. I thought I could also use the hang tags for craft shows and stamp the price on the back!

Sept. 24, 2009 at 11:58 a.m. SuppliesHandcrafted

What wonderful tips! So great to have them organized by you!

Oct. 7, 2009 at 3:33 p.m. LABELit

I actually make labels and tags that can be customized - so please check out my NEW shop! www.LABELit.etsy.com

Oct. 19, 2009 at 10:13 p.m. CraftStylist

I love the idea for the ribbon size tags! I will definitely be using that.

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