Penguin Gift Tag

 A wonderful Christmas treat for

neighbors, co-workers, or unexpected holiday guests:

Bake a batch of Snack Mix,

put it into a jar with a bright red lid and tie on 

this cute little Penguin Gift Tag! 

Make a pattern by tracing provided outline onto

tracing paper with a thin marker.
You will have to enlarge the pattern to fit.

Click here for Pattern

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You'll need transfer paper and a stylus to

transfer main pattern lines

onto your painted gift tag.

Here are the supplies you'll need:

(1) 3" Wood Tag, (1) 1" Square, cut,

Acrylic Paints: Black, White, Marigold, Multi-Purpose Sealer

Sanding Block, Ribbon for Scarf, Ribbon for hanging,

Scissors, Pink Powder Blush and Cotton Swab,

Hot Glue Gun and Glue Stick,

Easy Cutter Ultimate, and Permanent Black Pen

Cut the 1" square into two equal triangles.

This will be the penguin's beak.

Paint the tag with two coats of White acrylic paint.

Transfer center pattern lines.

Paint outside edges, sides, and back of tag Black.

When dry, use the sanding block to remove some

of the paint from the edges, as shown.

Use pink powder blush and cotton swab to swirl

circular cheeks on penguin's face.

Use stylus to add dip dot eyes with Black.

Paint triangle beak Marigold and sand edges.

Seal with multi-purpose sealer.

Tie ribbon around tag for scarf; trim ends with scissors.

Knot ends of smaller ribbon and loop through

hole for hanging.

Use glue gun to attach beak over scarf and just

below penguin's eyes.

Use permanent marker to outline penguin's beak.

Adorable!

Don't forget to sign and date the back!!

Peace and Penguins