Patriotic Hanging Tag with 3d Star

This Patriotic Hanging Tag project was such a fun reimagine of a $1 tag from Dollar General!

The results are a subtle red, white & blue fabric background that allows the gold star to truly shine for an Americana look!

If you love the Rustic look of this one, check out this Reclaimed Wood Flag too!

Now Let’s talk SUPPLIES for this Patriotic Hanging Tag:

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• MDF Wood Hanging Tag ($1 at Dollar General, measures 4.5x8in)
• Putty Knife/Pliers to pull off wood label & staples
• Red Ticking Fabric (Hobby Lobby)
• Blue Ticking Fabric (Hobby Lobby)
• Osnaburg Muslin Fabric (Hobby Lobby)
• Scissors
• Hot Glue Gun
• Rub n Buff “Antique Gold” (Get it HERE)
• Paper Mache Star (Hobby Lobby, exact one discountinued, but this one is similar, but a tad bigger than mine SKU: 222778…also THIS ONE is pretty much the same size)
• StazOn Black Ink Pad (Get it HERE)
• Rubber Stamps (Hobby Lobby, exact ones discontinued 🙁 )
• Gator Zip Sander (Get it HERE)
• Jute Trim (Hobby Lobby SKU: 340596)
• Thin Jute String to tie bow
• Star Button (Hobby Lobby SKU: 120824)
• Light Duty Stapler with 1/4in staples (Get it HERE)

This Short Video Tutorial BELOW will definitely help if you’d like to give this one a try yourself!

After you’ve gathered your Supplies & Watched Video,

Here are the Simple STEPS:

• Using a scraper, remove staple holding bead rope, sticky label, & wood label
• Rip strips of red & blue fabric and attach to tag using hot glue (about a 1in wide, 8in long to be exact)
• Next, attach jute cording to all edges of tag with more hot glue
• Apply Gold Rub n Buff to paper mache star & then black ink on raised lines of 3D star
• Create “liberty” fabric tag on osnaburg muslin with letter stamps and black ink
• Cut to size of wood label and attach with hot glue
• Apply Gold Rub n Buff and ink distressing to wood beads on hanging jute string
• And the same for little star button that will embellish bow
• The little rag bow is made from 4 pieces of ripped osnaburg….about 1in wide, 7in long
• Build the bow by layering all 4 pieces to create 4 loops & 4 tails
• Then tie with thin jute in the middle….trim to your liking
• Reattach hanging jute with gold wooden beads with light duty stapler
• Hot glue bow, then button onto middle of bow
• Hot Glue Gold Star as well
• Lastly, hot glue the liberty wood fabric tag

NOTES about the Patriotic Hanging Tag variations:

• This design could easily be altered slightly to be double-sided! Maybe pick a different holiday or season for the reverse!
• Use any combination of fabrics you’d like….I chose the subtle & classic ticking so the Star could truly shine!
• You could also use decorative scrapbook paper, decoupage paper, napkin etc. instead of fabrics
• If you can’t find this exact tag, try creating out of scrap wood or cardboard…same for the star!
• Use this tag in any patriotic gathering, on knobs/door handles, tiered trays & wreath/swag embellishements! So many ideas!

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Thank you so much for visiting the blog today! Have a blessed & creative day! -Summer