Simple winter tags from cardstock and yarn
A cardstock offcut, a clean hole and a short length of yarn can make a tag that leaves room for the message.
Give the message room first
A name or short greeting should fit comfortably. Do not immediately turn the smallest scraps into decorative shapes. Write the longest intended name on paper first and see how much space it needs.
A rectangle around 1½ by 2¾ inches is one possible starting point. Round the corners slightly or clip the two upper corners. A simple outline can be repeated at different sizes without requiring a new design for every tag.
Test the hole with the stock
Choose cardstock your punch can cut cleanly. Very thick board may exceed the tool's capacity; thin paper may tear around the hole. Try an offcut before cutting the whole batch.
Leave a generous margin around the hole. About 3/8 inch is a reasonable trial for this size. Thread the intended yarn through and apply a little gentle tension. If the hole tears immediately, a thicker strand is not necessarily the answer. Change the stock or hole position.
Two different-sized rectangles can add a small accent layer. Join them only where needed and keep the writing area clear. Too many layers make a little tag unnecessarily rigid and heavy.
Write before attaching
Letter the front while it is flat and free of yarn and packaging. Test the pen on a scrap, especially with glossy or heavily textured stock. Let the ink dry before stacking the tags.
Cut yarn to suit the attachment. A short doubled strand can pass through the hole and fasten with a loop. It should release from the package without tearing the card. Long trailing ends add little to this small job.
On reusable pouches, keep names and dates on the removable tag rather than the fabric. That leaves the bag available for another occasion. A spare blank tag stored with wrapping supplies saves a later search for a matching scrap.
Keep unused tags flat and dry. Attached strings can tangle, so separate them or gather them loosely. A future season can use a different palette while retaining the same simple shape and proportions.
