Creative food craft ideas
I love this guy’s name, Dinodilla. I do believe he was of the Yumassic Period? I know, I know, terrible joke. Make a dinosaur tortilla dinner HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons. And if you need something more, um, cuddly for breakfast, make teddy bear pancakes.
No this creative? check out these pancake shape molds for fun pancake shapes
Homemade food gifts always feel a little more thoughtful than something grabbed from a shop shelf, especially when they are wrapped beautifully.
These free printable food gift tags are an easy way to finish jars of preserves, homemade biscuits, cakes, slices, granola, spice mixes and other edible gifts without needing an elaborate packaging setup.
Simply print the sheet on A4 cardstock, cut out your chosen tag and tie it onto your homemade food gift with ribbon or kitchen twine.
The printable includes eight vintage-inspired food gift tags in soft, rustic colours. They have a slightly distressed, grungy finish that works beautifully with kraft paper, glass jars, wooden spoons and simple farmhouse-style packaging.
The printable sheet includes eight different food gift tag designs:
Each tag features a small food or kitchen illustration, including a whisk, mixing bowl, rolling pin, jam jar, cake, spoon and cupcake.
The designs are general enough to use throughout the year, so you can print a few extra sheets and keep them with your wrapping supplies for last-minute gifts.
You know the sort: someone unexpectedly gives you a Christmas present, and you suddenly remember the jar of homemade biscuits sitting in the pantry. Add a tag and a ribbon, and it looks completely intentional.
Download and save the printable food gift tag sheet to your computer before printing.
The printable is designed for:
Paper size: A4
Orientation: Portrait
Number of tags: Eight
Recommended printing scale: Actual size or 100%
Best paper: White cardstock or heavyweight matte paper
The area surrounding the tags has been left white to make the printable more ink-friendly. Only the tags themselves contain coloured backgrounds.
Cardstock between approximately 200 and 250 gsm works well for gift tags. Standard printer paper can be used, but it may curl or tear once tied onto a jar or package.
A small single-hole punch is useful for this project. If you regularly make homemade gifts, it is one of those inexpensive tools that earns its place in the craft drawer.
Print the free food gift tag sheet onto A4 cardstock.
Choose your printer’s high-quality or photo printing setting to bring out the small illustrations and vintage details.
Allow the ink to dry before cutting, particularly when using coated cardstock.
Cut around each tag shape using sharp scissors. You can cut directly along the edge or leave a very narrow white border.
Punch out the marked circle at the top of the tag.
Thread ribbon, kitchen twine, baker’s string or raffia through the hole.
Attach the tag to your jar, box, bottle, bag or wrapped food gift.
For a more rustic finish, lightly rub brown distress ink around the edges. This also hides slightly wobbly cutting, which I prefer to call handmade charm.
These printable food gift tags can be used with almost any edible homemade gift.
Place homemade cookies in a kraft box, cellophane bag or clean glass jar. Tie the package with baker’s twine and add the “Sweet Things Inside” or “Made With Love” tag.
Chocolate chip cookies, shortbread, gingerbread and biscotti all make easy homemade gifts because they travel well and can usually be prepared in advance.
Wrap a small loaf cake in baking paper and tie it with string.
Banana bread, lemon drizzle loaf, fruit cake and gingerbread loaves are particularly good for gifting. Use the “Made From Scratch” or “Enjoy Every Bite” tag to finish the package.
Tie one of the printable tags around a jar of homemade jam, marmalade, chutney, relish or pickles.
A circle of fabric placed over the lid can make a plain recycled jar look gift-worthy. This is also an excellent excuse to use one of those tiny fabric scraps we keep because it is apparently too pretty to throw away.
Fill a glass jar or food-safe bag with homemade granola, toasted nuts or trail mix.
The “Made With Care Just for You” tag works beautifully for healthier homemade gifts, while the “A Little Treat for You” design suits almost anything.
Layer cocoa, sugar, chocolate chips and mini marshmallows inside a clear jar.
Attach instructions for preparing the drink to the back of the gift tag or add a small recipe card beneath it.
Small jars of taco seasoning, barbecue rub, chai spice or herb salt make practical gifts for neighbours, teachers and keen cooks.
Write the name of the blend and any serving instructions on a separate label, then add one of the decorative food gift tags around the neck of the jar.
Layer the dry ingredients for brownies, cookies or pancakes inside a jar.
Add the remaining preparation instructions on the back of the tag. This turns the gift into both a treat and a simple baking activity.
Use the tags on bottles of homemade caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, barbecue sauce or infused oil.
Always choose a food-safe bottle and include storage instructions, particularly if the sauce needs refrigeration.
Decorative tags make food gifts look lovely, but practical information matters too.
Depending on what you are giving, consider including:
This information can be handwritten on the back of the gift tag or added to a separate label.
For food containing common allergens such as nuts, dairy, eggs, gluten or soy, clearly tell the recipient. A pretty bow is lovely, but it should never be the only thing standing between someone and a surprise peanut.
You do not need expensive packaging to make homemade food gifts look beautiful.
Try using:
Glass preserving jars are particularly useful because the recipient can reuse them after the food has been eaten.
For biscuits and sweets, food-safe cellophane bags are inexpensive and allow the treats to remain visible. Fold the top neatly, punch two small holes and tie the bag closed with ribbon and one of the printable tags.
One thoughtful option is to include the recipe used to make the food.
Print or handwrite the recipe onto a small card and tuck it under the ribbon. This is especially lovely for family recipes, favourite biscuits or preserves made from homegrown produce.
It also prevents the inevitable message six months later asking, “Do you remember what was in that lovely jar you gave me?”
Although the tags are ready to use as printed, you can add a few small details to make them more personal.
Write the recipient’s name on the back.
Add the year or occasion.
Stamp a small initial onto the front.
Layer the printed tag over kraft cardstock.
Tie on a miniature wooden spoon.
Add a dried orange slice, cinnamon stick or sprig of rosemary.
Attach a handwritten recipe card behind the tag.
The finished gift does not need to look perfectly styled. Homemade food is meant to feel warm and personal, and a slightly crooked bow usually proves that a real person made it.
These printable tags are suitable for:
Because the designs do not mention a specific holiday, they can be used at any time of year.
Print the free food gift tag sheet, cut out the designs you need and keep the remaining tags somewhere sensible.
Or put them in the mystery drawer with the ribbon, batteries, takeaway menus and three pairs of scissors that never seem to be there when you need them.
