Dress Up Gifted Wine Bottles With DIY Embossed Tags
Take your hostess gift to the next level with this chic and clever handmade wine gift tag.
![Embossed Wine Card Wine Bottle Card](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/9/19/1/Original_BPF_Holiday-House-2016_Embossed-Wine-Cards_COVER-h.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1474333961774.jpeg)
Photographer: Christina Wedge
Materials Needed
- (1) 8" x 11" card stock (plain and textured, in desired colors)
- 2" hole punch
- ruler
- pen
- utility knife
- cutting mat (optional)
- 1/4" embossing set
- embossing plate
- hammer
- double-stick tape
Cut Paper
Measure, mark and cut the foundation card. (The dimension for this card is 3 3/4" x 11".)
![Embossed Wine Card Paper Cutting](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/9/19/1/Original_BPF_Holiday-House-2016_Embossed-Wine-Cards_Step1-Cut-Paper.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1474333960804.jpeg)
Photographer: Christina Wedge
Fold Card
Measure down 3" and make a tiny mark (Image 1). Then, fold the card using the straight edge of the ruler (Image 2).
![Step 2 - Fold CardMeasure down 3 inches and make a tiny mark. Then fold the card using the straight edge of the ruler.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/9/19/1/Original_BPF_Holiday-House-2016_Embossed-Wine-Cards_Step2-Fold-Card_01.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1474333961384.jpeg)
Photographer: Christina Wedge
Image 1
![Step 2 - Fold CardMeasure down 3 inches and make a tiny mark. Then fold the card using the straight edge of the ruler.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/9/19/1/Original_BPF_Holiday-House-2016_Embossed-Wine-Cards_Step2-Fold-Card_02.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1474333964591.jpeg)
Photographer: Christina Wedge
Image 2
Cut Hole
Line up the hole punch on the top of the card and press down firmly to make the hole.
![Embossed Wine Card Hole Punch](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/9/19/1/Original_BPF_Holiday-House-2016_Embossed-Wine-Cards_Step3-Cut-Hole.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1474333962792.jpeg)
Photographer: Christina Wedge
Add Textured Background
Mark and cut a piece of paper at 3 3/8" x 7 1/2". Secure into place using double-sided tape.
![Embossed Wine Card Textured Gold Paper](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/9/19/1/Original_BPF_Holiday-House-2016_Embossed-Wine-Cards_Step4-Add-Textured-Background.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1474333961813.jpeg)
Photographer: Christina Wedge
Prepare Tag
Mark and cut a piece of paper at 2 3/4" x 6 1/2". Using a hammer, emboss your message onto the card. You can use the ruler’s straight edge as a guide, if necessary.
![Embossed Wine Card Embossing](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/9/19/1/Original_BPF_Holiday-House-2016_Embossed-Wine-Cards_Step5-Prepare-Greeting-Card.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1474333962623.jpeg)
Photographer: Christina Wedge
Secure Tag
Once the tag is complete, secure it on top of the textured card using double-sided tape.
![Embossed Wine Card Layer Card Paper](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/9/19/1/Original_BPF_Holiday-House-2016_Embossed-Wine-Cards_Step6-Secure-Greeting-Card.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1474333962172.jpeg)
Photographer: Christina Wedge