October 31, 2026
Free Printable Christmas Gift Tags (16 Tags, Color + Color-Your-Own)
A handwritten gift tag is the finishing touch that makes a present feel personal, and printable tags look polished without costing a thing. Below you’ll find 16 free printable Christmas gift tags (8 in full color and 8 to color yourself), tips for printing them so they look store-bought, and 20 short messages to write on them.
Free printable: 16 Christmas Gift Tags
8 full-color tags (Merry Christmas, Ho Ho Ho, Let It Snow, Open on the 25th and more) plus 8 color-your-own tags. 2 pages, US Letter PDF.
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How to print gift tags that look store-bought
- Use cardstock. 65 to 110 lb cardstock gives tags a sturdy, professional feel. Plain paper works if you glue it onto kraft paper.
- Print at 100%. Choose “Actual size” in the print dialog so the tags keep their shape.
- Cut on the dashed lines. A paper trimmer or a craft knife and ruler gives the cleanest edges.
- Punch the hole. A standard hole punch works. Add a reinforcement sticker if you want them extra sturdy.
- Tie with twine or ribbon. Red-and-white baker’s twine is a classic look. A sprig of rosemary or a mini candy cane makes it special.
20 short gift tag messages
- Merry Christmas!
- Happy Holidays
- Ho ho ho!
- Peace & joy
- Let it snow
- Season’s greetings
- Warm wishes
- Open on the 25th
- Do not open until Christmas!
- With love, from Santa
- You sleigh me
- Have a holly jolly Christmas
- Merry and bright
- Joy to you
- Made with love
- Shake, rattle and guess
- To the nicest person on my list
- Cozy wishes
- From our home to yours
- Thanks for being you
Color-your-own tags: a job for the kids
The color-your-own page is perfect for little helpers. Print a few sheets, set out crayons or markers, and let the kids decorate tags for the whole family. Grandparents love getting a gift with a tag the grandkids colored.
More DIY gift tag ideas
- Old Christmas cards: cut last year’s cards into tag shapes and write on the back.
- Kraft paper and a stamp: a simple star or snowflake stamp turns plain brown tags into a set.
- Photo tags: print a small photo of the person and use it as the tag.
- Embroidered tags: stitch an initial on felt. Our Christmas crafts for adults post has more ideas.
Need more tags? Printable Christmas Gift Tags has 80 colorful tags you can type names into before printing, including “From Santa” tags and Cricut Print Then Cut PNGs.
Wrapping a lot of handmade gifts? The Christmas Craft Bundle includes 24 gift tags, 3 printable wrapping paper patterns and ornament patterns. For cards to match, see the 12 printable Christmas cards.
FAQ
What paper is best for printable gift tags?
Matte white cardstock between 65 and 110 lb. It’s thick enough to hold up but still feeds through most home printers.
Can I print the tags at a print shop?
Yes. Bring the PDF on your phone or a USB stick and ask for it printed at actual size on cardstock.
How do I attach a tag without a hole punch?
Use a small piece of double-sided tape or a glue dot to stick the tag right onto the wrapping paper.
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