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Craft Tutorials | Holiday Crafts | Christmas Crafts | Recycled Bread Tag Snowmen

Recycled Bread Tag Snowmen

Author by Amanda Davis on December 21, 2010 Updated on March 27, 2019

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Recycled Bread Tag Snowmen

 

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 would be perfect on these adorable little hot chocolate on a stick!

Recycled Bread Tag SnowmenThese 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.

Recycled Bread Tag SnowmenFirst I sketched out some ideas. I really recommend doing this whenever you are trying to make something from your head a reality.

Recycled Bread Tag SnowmenYou 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.

Recycled Bread Tag SnowmenDab the cheeks on with the pink paint.

Recycled Bread Tag SnowmenPractice making the noses on a piece of paper.

Recycled Bread Tag SnowmenAdd noses to the bread clips.

Recycled Bread Tag SnowmenDip the handle end of a small paintbrush into black paint. Dot on the eyes.

Recycled Bread Tag SnowmenUse 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.

Recycled Bread Tag SnowmenIf not using Sharpie, just allow the paint to dry then spray with sealer.

Get the recipe for these chocolate drizzled gingerbread cookies

Recycled Bread Tag SnowmenNow attach to your treat bags, like I did on these chocolate drizzled gingerbread cookies! These would also be great tags for a bag of these homemade bath bombs for kids to make!

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Recycled Bread Tag Snowmen

Author: Amanda Formaro

Supplies

  • plastic bread tags
  • acrylic paint: orange pink and black
  • toothpicks
  • sealer spray matte finish

Instructions

  • 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.
  • Now attach to your treat bags, like I did on these chocolate drizzled gingerbread cookies!

 

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Amanda Davis is the crafty, entrepreneurial mother of four children. She loves to bake, cook, make kid's crafts and create decorative items for her home. She is a crafting expert and guru in the kitchen and has appeared online and in print publications many times over the years.
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  1. Ann says

    November 24, 2014 at 1:29 pm

    Do you need to really use the sealer? I was going to do this as a school project and I would love
    to skip this step. Let me know! Thank you! Ann

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      December 2, 2014 at 10:10 am

      You can probably skip it!

      Reply
  2. d says

    December 13, 2013 at 4:57 pm

    Cute

    Reply
  3. Claire says

    November 6, 2013 at 1:55 pm

    SUPER IDEA!!! We could also put little thoughts at the back, like :……LOVE…..FRIENDS……..JOY………..PEACE……FAMILY….

    I wonder if they would work as a glass marker. Has anyone tried??????

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      November 7, 2013 at 6:09 am

      Hi Claire. Not sure what you mean as a glass marker?

      Reply
      • Claire says

        December 11, 2013 at 11:34 am

        To put at the stem of your glass to re-locate it during a party.

        (I am writing from Quebec, and being French, maybe I do not have the right english name for this)

        Reply
        • Amanda Formaro says

          December 13, 2013 at 6:06 am

          Hi Claire! I get what you’re saying, a wine glass name tag of sorts :) LIke a wine glass charm!

          Reply
          • Claire says

            December 13, 2013 at 9:37 am

            Yes!!! I have tried it, but the hole is too small, maybe it would take bigger plastic tags.

  4. JDaniel4's Mom says

    November 19, 2012 at 6:56 pm

    These are adorable! What a great way to reuse bread tags!

    I would love for you to link this up to the Holiday Hop of Goodies on my site. http://www.jdaniel4smom.com/2012/11/holiday-hop-of-goodies-introducing-our.html

    Reply
  5. Elle says

    October 31, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    OMG. These are stinkin’ adorable! I love the stuff you do, Amanda.

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      November 3, 2012 at 2:07 pm

      Thank you Elle! :)

      Reply
  6. Jena says

    March 1, 2012 at 10:21 pm

    you could probably use Q-tips to make the marks for the cheeks.

    These are so cute!

    Reply
  7. Susan says

    January 11, 2012 at 4:45 am

    Fabulous! Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  8. Candace says

    December 3, 2011 at 9:45 pm

    Just too cute for words!!! Very clever and creative. Thanks.

    Reply
  9. Rena says

    November 28, 2011 at 10:52 pm

    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!

    Reply
  10. Lindsay says

    November 28, 2011 at 3:42 am

    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

    Reply
  11. Cathy Coates says

    November 18, 2011 at 5:20 pm

    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!!!

    Reply
  12. mercedes Medina says

    July 3, 2011 at 12:12 am

    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

    Reply
  13. Cap Creations says

    January 13, 2011 at 9:35 pm

    Cute!

    Reply
  14. MeanestMotherInTheWorld says

    January 8, 2011 at 12:29 pm

    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 :)

    Reply
  15. Amanda says

    January 4, 2011 at 3:44 pm

    They are so cute Jenny! Love the glitter idea, perfect!

    Reply
  16. Jenny @ Embellishing Life says

    January 4, 2011 at 3:10 pm

    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

    Reply
  17. Amanda says

    January 3, 2011 at 1:42 am

    Thanks so much everyone!

    Reply
  18. Mary says

    January 2, 2011 at 11:48 pm

    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

    Reply
  19. Patti says

    December 30, 2010 at 1:22 pm

    very clever…they are so cute on the treat bags!

    Reply
  20. Jenn Erickson says

    December 29, 2010 at 11:06 pm

    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!

    Reply
  21. Diane {Created by Diane} says

    December 29, 2010 at 5:30 pm

    So cute, I love how creative you are!

    Reply
  22. Judy Bagwell says

    December 29, 2010 at 2:30 pm

    I always save the tags, but never sure what to do with them. Thanks for the great idea!!

    Reply
  23. Naturally Me Creations says

    December 29, 2010 at 12:39 pm

    What an absolutely cool idea! Much more unique than just tying a ribbon to seal the package. :)

    Reply
  24. kimbuktu says

    December 29, 2010 at 12:39 pm

    Very cute, and simple. A perfect combination!

    Reply
  25. Michelle@Somedaycrafts says

    December 28, 2010 at 5:39 pm

    Another Darling idea! I am featuring this today at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com. Thanks for all your inspiration.

    Reply
  26. Lowri says

    December 28, 2010 at 10:41 am

    Awesome idea – thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  27. Jenny Harris says

    December 28, 2010 at 2:15 am

    Adorable! What a great idea!

    Reply
  28. AmieAnn says

    December 27, 2010 at 10:08 pm

    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

    Reply
  29. Ashley says

    December 27, 2010 at 4:41 pm

    WOW HOW CUTE!!! I love it :)

    I'm your newest follower! Feel free to stop by and follow back: http://ashleycreations-a.blogspot.com/2010/12/monday-blog-hops.html

    Thanks!
    – Ashley

    Reply
  30. Erin says

    December 26, 2010 at 4:27 pm

    These are so stinkin' cute! You are amazing!

    Reply
  31. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    December 26, 2010 at 1:23 pm

    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.

    Reply
  32. Gloria Westerman says

    December 25, 2010 at 3:55 am

    This is fabulous!!!!!!!!! What a bright idea…..will have to try these…..
    Merry Christmas…..

    Reply
  33. Liz says

    December 24, 2010 at 5:03 pm

    Great idea!

    I'm giving you a Stylish Blogger Award! Come and get it from my blog! http://fastdaze.blogspot.com/2010/12/award-time.html

    Reply
  34. Its So Very Cheri says

    December 23, 2010 at 8:21 pm

    I am posting about these tomorrow.

    Cheri

    Reply
  35. Alison says

    December 23, 2010 at 7:01 am

    WOW!! What a darling idea!!

    Reply
  36. the treat girl says

    December 23, 2010 at 4:58 am

    Waaaaaaay cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  37. phasejumper says

    December 23, 2010 at 3:07 am

    Visiting from Red Ted Art. These are ADORABLE!

    Reply
  38. Cinnamon Rose Cottage says

    December 23, 2010 at 12:49 am

    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

    Reply
  39. Erin says

    December 22, 2010 at 10:55 pm

    These are super cute Amanda! They really add something to a gift! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  40. Mod Podge Amy says

    December 22, 2010 at 4:33 pm

    Awesome Amanda – so quick and easy! I linked to these on Paint Me Plaid. You rock girl! Happy Holidays! xo

    Reply
  41. maggy, red ted art says

    December 22, 2010 at 12:45 pm

    These are VERY cute and made me smile. What greedy little snowmen… eating all those cookies!

    Maggy
    (And thanks for linking up!)

    Reply
  42. Ali Richardson says

    December 21, 2010 at 11:24 pm

    So adorable!

    Reply
  43. beth says

    December 21, 2010 at 5:31 pm

    Oh my, this is so clever! Love it!

    Reply
  44. Tanya says

    December 21, 2010 at 3:09 pm

    Love these! Great idea :)

    Reply
  45. Vera @ Cozy Little Cabin says

    December 21, 2010 at 2:19 pm

    Too, too, cute! Thanks for sharing this great, simple idea! I think even *I* can do this one!

    Reply
  46. Amanda says

    December 21, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    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? :) :)

    Reply
  47. Anonymous says

    December 21, 2010 at 2:16 pm

    You could paint around the hole to make it look like the snowman is singing.

    Reply
  48. Andrea says

    December 21, 2010 at 10:57 am

    Oh I love this! This is on my list for next year! Thanks So Much:)

    Reply
  49. Maria Gridley says

    December 21, 2010 at 5:57 am

    cute cute cute idea!!! :) I LOVE it!

    Reply
  50. Jane says

    December 21, 2010 at 3:49 am

    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!

    Reply
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