DIY Thin Wood Gift Tags Cut With A Cricut

DIY Thin Wood Name Tags for Personalized Christmas Gift Bags

Elevate your holiday wrapping with custom DIY wood name signs crafted from Real Wood Paper. Perfect for personalized Christmas gift bags, these tags combine the natural beauty of Maple Wood and Walnut Wood with the precision of a Cricut Maker 3. Whether you’re gifting family and friends or creating unique decor, this tutorial will guide you through crafting stunning two-layer wooden name tags using the Offset feature in Cricut Design Space.

Below is a materials list and the brief details with how we created the Gift Bag DIY Wooden Name Tags.

Materials Used:

11″ x 17″ Maple .025″ Wood Back Long Grain
11″ x 17″ Walnut .025″ Wood Back Long Grain
- Other species available HERE
Cricut Maker
Cricut Maker 12″ x 24″ purple mat
Font: Arial Rounded MT Bold
Painters Tape
Deep Point Blade
Cricut Settings to Cut .025″ Wood Back Sheets:
- Blade: NEW Deep Point Blade
- Material: Natural Wood Veneer
- Pressure: More
3-in-1 Beacon’s Glue

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Design Your Tags
Use Cricut Design Space to type the names in Arial Rounded MT Bold. Apply the Offset tool to create a shadow effect, which will act as the base layer of your name sign.
Cut the Wood Layers
Secure the Real Wood Paper sheets onto your cutting mat and use the Deep Point Blade for clean, precise cuts. The darker Walnut Wood makes a striking base, while the lighter Maple Wood creates a standout top layer.
Assemble Your Name Tags
Glue the pieces with Beacon’s 3-in-1 glue, or your favorite adhesive, for durability. This process highlights the elegant contrast between the Maple and Walnut Wood while adding depth and strength to your tags.

To learn more about our Real Wood Veneer Sheets and how to cut them, view Cutting Real Wood Paper with a Cricut Maker.

To learn more about our 3 Different Wood Veneer Thicknesses as well as the difference between Short Grain and Long Grain, please click the links provided.

Creative Uses for DIY Wood Tags

These custom tags are perfect for Christmas gift bags measuring 13″ x 18″, but the possibilities are endless. Scale your designs to create wooden bookmarks, bedroom door signs, or even ornaments. The natural beauty of Real Wood Paper adds a touch of sophistication to any DIY project.