My Luggage Tags Are Done!

Yay! After much searching and trial and error, I finally came up with a solution to my luggage tag issues! I had such a hard time finding something that looked nice without being unreasonably expensive. I tried the clear luggage tags from Oriental Trading (like $4.99 for 10), but they are hard plastic, came already scratched up, and didn't seem like they'd stay together well. Then I tried laminating business card sized cardstock- just didn't work well.

I finally ended up buying clear vertical badge holders from OfficeMax for $4.59 for 12, which was a good price for anything clear and with a pocket of any sort, compared to what I've found. They are 3 1/4 in by 2 1/2 in.

I used two layers of cardstock, one for the backing (metallic red), and one to affix the label to. I used the clear Avery labels that are 2x4 (also using these for my luminarias), the price was $22.00 for 250 labels. I cut them down to size and affixed the clear printed label to the metallic champage card stock.

I'm really happy with the results! The names are printed in all black. I just covered my last name and address for privacy! lol

Sarah, those are cute.. Very nice job..

Absolutely BEAUTIMOUS Sarah! You are so Martha...you have figured out so much DIY stuff...you should write a book!

Aww, thanks girls. I forgot to add that I'm going to be sending these out with my welcome letters about 2 weeks before the wedding. I'm sending three tags per person, which will be enough for 2 pieces of luggage and a carryon- I figured that was probably an average amount of luggage, don't you think?

I also have to give credit to Aylee for the monogram...

awesome job! i love them!

Great idea Sarah.. Just let me know when you want my address to send my luggage tags to me... lol (btw, I think 2 is plently and 3 is more then enough)

so cute, good job!!

I'm going to be sending a long welcome letter with detailed info on transportation, entertainment, navigating the airport and to the hotel, so I will mail it all in a manilla envelope that I'm sure I'll decorate up somehow...

Sarah I also will be requesting two for myself and one for my pooch Bentley. Seriously those look great! Aylee is so good at what she does, the monogram looks great. And I love the color. You did such a good job with this, you seriously do need to write a DW book with all DIY.

-Glenda