Don’t throw out those little plastic bread tag clips that come on packages of bagels, English muffins and sandwich buns. Instead, save them to make these cute little snowmen for securing your Christmas treat bags!
You probably remember the recycled bread tag monsters that I made for Halloween. Right after making those I knew I wanted to make some for Christmas too. I finally had some time to make these and just in time for your holiday treat bags!
These were actually very easy and I think I like the ones without mouths better than the ones with mouths. Either way, I think they came out cute and took almost no time at all!
Recycled Bread Tag Snowmen
printable version
plastic bread tags
acrylic paint: orange, pink and black
toothpicks
sealer spray, matte finish
If your bread tags are any color but white, you will need to paint them with white acrylic paint first.
First I sketched out some ideas. I really recommend doing this whenever you are trying to make something from your head a reality. You want to do the cheeks first. Use an old scruffy brush and dip it in pink paint. Dab off the excess paint on a piece of paper. Dab the cheeks on with the pink paint. Practice making the noses on a piece of paper. Add noses to the bread clips. Dip the handle end of a small paintbrush into black paint. Dot on the eyes. Use the same dotting method to add a mouth if you like, or use a Sharpie marker. NOTE: If using a Sharpie, let these sit for several hours before spraying with sealer, otherwise the ink may run. If not using Sharpie, just allow the paint to dry then spray with sealer.
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This kills me! It is so simple and brilliant! That's it! I am making it an assignment for my students to bring in bread tags!
cute cute cute idea!!! :) I LOVE it!
Oh I love this! This is on my list for next year! Thanks So Much:)
You could paint around the hole to make it look like the snowman is singing.
Cute idea! Or it might look like it's eating the bag, LOL but a hungry snowman means that the treats in the bag are yummy right? :) :)
Too, too, cute! Thanks for sharing this great, simple idea! I think even *I* can do this one!
Love these! Great idea :)
Oh my, this is so clever! Love it!
So adorable!
These are VERY cute and made me smile. What greedy little snowmen… eating all those cookies!
Maggy
(And thanks for linking up!)
Awesome Amanda – so quick and easy! I linked to these on Paint Me Plaid. You rock girl! Happy Holidays! xo
These are super cute Amanda! They really add something to a gift! Thanks for sharing.
Hello Amanda,
I love your blog and I am having a Christmas link party on my blog and would love if you would add a link.
http://cinnamonrosecottage.blogspot.com/2010/12/have-merry-christmas-link-party.html
Merry Christmas,
Beverly
Visiting from Red Ted Art. These are ADORABLE!
Waaaaaaay cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOW!! What a darling idea!!
I am posting about these tomorrow.
Cheri
Great idea!
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This is fabulous!!!!!!!!! What a bright idea…..will have to try these…..
Merry Christmas…..
That is the cutest idea I've seen, Amanda! How creative and what a great way to add a little something to a package like cookies or candy.
These are so stinkin' cute! You are amazing!
WOW HOW CUTE!!! I love it :)
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These are sooo stinkin cute! I might even love them just a bit more than the Halloween ones.. but only because Snowmen have my heart! Hope you will share with my Pink Hippo Party @ http://pinkapotamus.blogspot.com/2010/12/pink-hippo-party-9.html
Adorable! What a great idea!
Awesome idea – thanks for sharing!
Another Darling idea! I am featuring this today at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com. Thanks for all your inspiration.
Very cute, and simple. A perfect combination!
What an absolutely cool idea! Much more unique than just tying a ribbon to seal the package. :)
I always save the tags, but never sure what to do with them. Thanks for the great idea!!
So cute, I love how creative you are!
Visiting from the linky party at "My Backyard Eden" and had to come by, Amanda, to say this: Genius! Positively genius! I love your creativity and cleverness!
very clever…they are so cute on the treat bags!
Hi, I found your blog at My Romatic Home. I love your bread tags, too cute! I would like to invite you to post this over at my new link party, Masterpiece Monday, at my blog, Boogieboard Cottage. The link is already up. I hope you can join the party!
Happy New Year,
Mary
Thanks so much everyone!
You make the cutest stuff! I love these! Back when you made the monster tags I was inspired to make some of my own! If you'd like to see them you can find the link here:
http://embellishinglifeeveryday.blogspot.com/2010/10/frankentags-and-pumpkins-ones-too.html
They are so cute Jenny! Love the glitter idea, perfect!
These are SOOO cute! I am just stumbling acrost your blog now and wishing I had found you over the holidays :)
LOVE your craft ideas :)
Cute!
OMG…I have been saving big bread tags I new they would come in handy cause they were so. I bake for xmas for the teachers at work and is always looking for the right color ribbon….But now I love to paint and do crafts things and this one, was a winner. Thank you so much for this Ideal. Great work. Mercedes
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These are just the cutest ideas I’ve ever seen! I MUST borrow your idea with the snowman for Christmas cookies for friends! The ideas are endless! Chicks and bunnies for Easter, clowns for parties! These are just GENIUS! Thank you for sharing!!!
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Super cute & unique idea!! I featured this on my blog today, feel free to come check it out :)
http://artsyfartsymama.blogspot.com/2011/11/pinteresting-features-n-shtuff-11.html
Oh, these are awesome! I loved your little monster ones, but I wasn’t sure what I’d do with those. These would make a great addition to a food gift!
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Just too cute for words!!! Very clever and creative. Thanks.
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Fabulous! Thank you for sharing.
you could probably use Q-tips to make the marks for the cheeks.
These are so cute!
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