Luggage Tags by YOU
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Unique Luggage Tags - Find That Luggage Easily
Some people tie a length of red yarn, or a yellow pom pom on each of their bags to help them easily spot them. BUT what if someone else decided to use a piece of red yarn on their black bag? Could happen, you know!
This lens will show you the solution, which is to make your own unique luggage tags and/or handle wraps. Some involve sewing, and some do not. Anyone can make their own unique luggage tags in one way or another. See which of these ways is your favorite.
Photo: Luggage Tag and Handle Wrap by me
Page created 02/28/11
Last updated 05/29/12
Contents at a Glance
For the Seamstress
Here's the video that will get you started. And I am here to tell you, It's a good video - IT WORKS! I tend to have a hard time with sewing, but I followed this video, and ended up actually making luggage tags. YIPPEE, I did it!
There are actually several in the series - one for each step in the process. Here's the first:
Make a Matching Handle Wrap
1 - Cut out a) two pieces of fabric, about 5.5" x 7.5" and b) one piece of pelon one inch smaller each way
2 - Press the pelon to the wrong side of one of the pieces of fabric.
3 - With right sides facing, sew the two pieces of fabric almost all the way around, leaving an opening in one end for turning. Use a 1/4" to 1/2" seam.
4 - Turn the piece right side out, fold in the raw edges of the opening, and seam it up.
5 - Press.
6 - Sew a finishing stitch all the way around, about 1/4" from the edge, for strength. It also gives the piece a more finished look.
7 - Cut two strips of press-on Velcro, and press one on to opposite sides of each each end. making sure to match them up.
If you Don't Sew
But first, if you'd prefer the path of least resistance - an online purchase - here are some interesting choices in luggage tags, luggage spotters, and handle wraps from Amazon.
Spruce 'em up with Scissors and Glue
For a quick and easy luggage tag project that even the kids can do, all you need is:Inexpensive plastic luggage tags (available at most discount stores)
Glue that is recommended for use on plastic
Heavy construction paper or thin vinyl fabric
Cut favorite shapes out of the construction paper or vinyl, and glue them on the plain backs of the luggage tags.
After printing your information on the id cards, glue mataching or coordinating shapes on the plain side of the cards.
Insert the cards with the glued on shaps facing out.
Even Easier Custom Bag Tags
Here are some examples:
Which Type of Luggage Tag Might You Try?
Do you think you might try to make your own special luggage tag or handle wrap? If so, which kind do you think you might try?
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Please leave word that you were here! What do you think of the idea of customizing your own tags? Have you ever done it? Might you do it sometime?
You cal also just say "hello," if you want. Comments are welcome and appreciated.
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getmoreinfo
May 21, 2012 @ 8:41 pm | delete
- I like these luggage tags, I saved the ones I had on my luggage the last time we took a trip abroad.
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jayceehaynes
May 18, 2012 @ 6:17 pm | delete
- nice lens :)
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agoofyidea
May 7, 2012 @ 9:51 am | delete
- I love making special luggage tags for special trips. Now I am going to make matching handles.
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karmicchristian
May 6, 2012 @ 2:25 am | delete
- Very creative you! :))
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JaguarJulie Apr 16, 2012 @ 9:10 am | delete
- You know, your custom designs could enjoy a worldwide audience if you travel frequently and let you luggage stay on the carousel a little longer than usual ... hopefully, it is first off and everybody can see your designs! Love it.
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FlaminCatDesigns
Mar 22, 2012 @ 12:32 pm | delete
- Great idea for that handle wrap too! I definitely will be trying this in the future. My husband has been traveling a lot for work. We have used the ribbon and yarn trick. He got so frustrated he took bright red duct tape and put a strip on every side of the luggage. LOL
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Pastiche
Feb 29, 2012 @ 2:12 pm | delete
- Great ideas for personalizing DIY luggage tags - you've included some nifty ideas that even a craft-klutz could implement. You stickers designs are cool.
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MelonyVaughan
Feb 26, 2012 @ 12:48 pm | delete
- Brilliant lens! Thanks for sharing!
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Mujjen
Feb 20, 2012 @ 5:42 pm | delete
- What a great idea. Will try to sew some luggage tags, it is always so difficult to find your suitcase on the conveyer belt.
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lisadh
Feb 6, 2012 @ 11:37 am | delete
- Great ideas. I always hate trying to figure out which black suitcase is mine from the sea of black suitcases.
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Fun dimensional luggage tag stickers
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Amazon Price: $2.99 (as of 06/02/2012)
For the crafter - these are fun dimensional stickers that could be used for a variety of projects, not just luggage tags! Use for gift tags, scrapbooks, hand made cards - there are lots of possibilities!
