Today’s DIY project is sponsored by Baba Souk.
Welcome to the next installment of the Garden Party series. When Stephanie from Baba Souk, an online shop showcasing independent designers and makers, sent these emerald floral gift tags, I had so many ideas. After a trip back to the flower market and spotting those irresistible white anemones, it was clear these tags were perfect for this project. These fresh flower gift tags are ideal for Mother’s Day, bridal shower packaging, birthdays, or anytime you want to add a floral touch to a gift.
I love the color of these tags—emerald with navy text instead of black feels fresh. The print is also available as a postcard, which I think is especially charming.
Supplies:
Floral gift tags
A selection of fresh flowers (I used ranunculus, anemones and boronia)
Twine
Hot glue or floral adhesive
I made two styles of fresh flower gift tags and used them in several ways. Below is a concise breakdown of how to create each style. First, take a moment to admire your blooms—it’s part of the fun.
Once you’ve chosen your most perfect blooms, gather your materials and let’s get started.
Mini bouquet tags: Collect a few stems and trim them to the desired length. Wrap a long piece of twine tightly around the stems several times until the small bouquet is secure, then tie a double knot. Leave some twine hanging so you can tie the bouquet to the package later.
Floral tags: For a simpler tag-mounted arrangement, trim most of the stem from a small sprig of boronia and a tiny ranunculus. Apply a small dot of hot glue to the tag, press the boronia into place, then add another dot of glue on the back of the ranunculus and press it over the boronia. Flower types and sizes will change how you arrange and secure them, so experiment until it looks balanced.
After the flowers are secured, thread a piece of twine through the gift tag hole and tie it. For mini bouquet tags, slip the tag over the end of the twine used to bind the bouquet and knot it in place.
To attach the flowers to a wrapped present, wrap twine around the package and tie it securely. Then tie the excess twine from your mini bouquet to that twine and do the same with the twine on your tag. The combination of wrapped twine, fresh flowers and a printed tag makes a beautiful presentation and is surprisingly simple to assemble.
If you want the recipient to enjoy the flowers beyond unwrapping, instruct them to slip the mini bouquet off and place it in a small bud vase. The tag then becomes a keepsake they can save.
I have to admit—I might be tempted to keep a package like this unopened just to admire it a little longer. The flowers bring an instant sense of celebration and care to any gift.
The bouquets can be removed and placed in a small vase to extend their life—another reason these tags make such a thoughtful finishing touch.
All photos by Studio DIY
Note about timing: Fresh flowers won’t last indefinitely. Their longevity varies by variety and freshness, so prepare the tags close to the gift-giving time and keep flowers in water until you assemble. For mini bouquets, tell the recipient to trim stems and place them in a small vase, keeping the tag as a memento.
This DIY was inspired by products from Baba Souk. If you want similar tags for your projects, consider exploring their selection. Happy crafting and enjoy adding a floral flourish to your next gift!