How to Draw a Christmas Gift Tag (Easy Step by Step)
This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
A gift tag is a fun drawing because you can make it your own with a name or a little note. It is built from simple shapes: a tall tag, two small bow loops, a ring, a tree, a star, and a leaf.
- Easy
- 12 minutes
- 8 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawing
In this article (8 sections)
- How to draw a Christmas gift tag step by step
- Tips for drawing a Christmas gift tag
- Free Christmas gift tag coloring page
- How to color your Christmas gift tag drawing
- Christmas gift tag fun fact for kids
- Questions about drawing a Christmas gift tag
- Gift ideas from our sister brands
- More easy Christmas drawings
How to draw a Christmas gift tag step by step
How to Draw a Christmas Gift Tag · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: The tag shape
Draw a tall shape like a tag. Start with a short straight line across the top, then slant a line down from each end of it, like little shoulders. Draw the two long sides straight down and join them with a flat bottom that has softly rounded corners.
Step 2: Two bow loops
On the top line, draw one small loop near the left end and one near the right end, like two little bunny ears. Each loop starts on the top line and curves up and back down to the line.
Step 3: Curls and string
Add a tiny curl inside each loop, near where it meets the top line. Then, in the middle of the top line, draw two short lines that slope down toward each other and join at the bottom, like a little string.
Step 4: The hole ring
Under the string, draw a small circle for the hole where the ribbon goes through. Make the string lines end at the top of the circle.
Step 5: The Christmas tree
In the lower part of the tag, draw a tree outline that starts at a pointy top. Curve down each side with a couple of little bumps for branches, then flare out to a flat bottom.
Step 6: Star and trunk
Above the treetop, draw a small five-pointed star with a gap between it and the tree. Then draw a small rectangle under the flat bottom of the tree for the trunk.
Step 7: Tree ornaments
Draw two small round dots on the tree for ornaments. Put one on the upper left part of the tree and one lower down, a bit to the right.
Step 8: The holly leaf
In the lower right corner of the tag, draw a small leaf shape with a wobbly outline and a few little corners. Keep it a bit away from the tree.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your Christmas gift tag? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a reindeer antlers headband or how to draw a Santa cookie next.
Tips for drawing a Christmas gift tag
- Draw the short straight line across the top first, then add the two bow loops so they sit evenly on each side.
- The tree is the trickiest part. Start at the pointy top, then add the little bumps on each side so the layers look like branches.
- Keep the star small and leave a gap between it and the treetop so the two shapes do not run together.
Free Christmas gift tag coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this Christmas gift tag coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your Christmas gift tag drawing
Try a green tree, a yellow star, and a red tag with a bright ribbon. Color the leaf green too. For a creative twist, write a name or a holiday message on the empty space of the tag.
Christmas gift tag fun fact for kids
Gift tags tell who a present is from and who it is for. People have written names on small pieces of paper or card to attach to presents for a very long time.
Questions about drawing a Christmas gift tag
What shapes do I need to draw a Christmas gift tag?
You need a tall tag shape, a tree, a small circle for the hole, a star, and a leaf. The bow loops are two small curved loops on the top line.
How do I make my gift tag look neater?
Draw the tag with light pencil lines first and use a ruler for the straight sides if you like. Then trace over your best lines and erase the rest.
Can I use my drawing as a real gift tag?
Yes. Draw it on stiff paper, cut it out, and punch a hole near the ring. Then thread a ribbon through and tie it onto a present.
From our sister brands
Gift ideas from our sister brands
Akoni Books makes storybooks that star your child, and White Loft makes keepsakes for the nursery and the kids' room.
Akoni Books and White Loft are sister brands of this site. When you buy through these links we may earn a portion of the revenue, at no additional cost to you.
Akoni Books
Christmas Magic: a storybook starring your child
You upload one photo and pick from nine art styles, and the pictures are drawn to look like your child. For ages 2 to 10. You see the cover and first pages before paying, and every book comes with a 19-page Hero Pack of printables. Order a printed copy by December 5 and most US orders arrive before Christmas.
Digital $9.99 · Softcover $29.99 · Hardcover $39.99, shipping included
First book? Code WELCOME5 takes $5 off at checkout.
Preview it free
White Loft
A cream canvas height chart with gray ruler numbers, a grommet for hanging and a fabric pen for marking each height and date. It rolls up, so the record comes with you when you move.
$40.99 on Amazon
See it on Amazon
White Loft
Two canvas growth charts, the classic gray and the rainbow, so each child has their own to mark. As a set it costs 15% less than the two bought separately.
$68.83 on Amazon
See it on AmazonPrices checked October 2026; they can change.
