DIY Luggage Tags That Make a Statement

Make DIY luggage tags that make a statement! Customize these cute tags any way you like with Mod Podge and scrapbook paper.

Skills Required: Beginner. It helps to have used a paintbrush before to paint smaller areas or Mod Podge. Otherwise, you’ll be decoupaging small pieces of paper and applying washi tape. It’s pretty simple.

Vacations are a welcome break from winter, and I’m pretty sure a lot of you folks are planning one soon! My husband and I happen to be in the midst of that very thing right now.

I wanted to create a DIY luggage tag or two that would stand out from the normal tags that you see everywhere. You know, something cute. I created these out of MDF wood and they’re pretty easy to make (they make great crafts for traveling teens also). So let’s get started!

Gather These Supplies

• MDF wood sheet or tag
• Cardstock or scrapbook paper
• Mod Podge Matte
• Washi tape
• Liquid Leaf
• Jute twine or ribbon
• Paintbrushes
• Craft knife or box cutter
• Steel ruler
• Sandpaper
• Drill
• Craft paint (optional)

A few notes on this project:

• As a luggage tag, especially for a carry on, the MDF is pretty durable. But you can also use acrylic or another smooth surface.
• If you use a thinner paper, you’ll want to paint the MDF with white or a light craft paint. This is because a darker background will show through a thinner paper (and dull the look of the paper).
• As you smooth your paper, Mod Podge might squeeze out the sides. That’s okay – just wipe it away with a brush.
• Washi tape is such fun way to create a fun and colorful DIY luggage tag! If you are using washi, you may want to paint the MDF with white acrylic paint first (just like I mention above for thinner paper).
• You can use jute twine (which is really strong) to attach your tag. But you can also use ribbon, a shoelace, or anything else that can withstand a bit of pulling.
• On your finished tag, you can add decals, stickers, vinyl, or even a piece of paper with your address and other information. Here’s a post about Mod Podge and how it works with ink, etc.

You don’t have to do what I did to make your luggage tags – you can customize with any papers or designs you like! It’s very fun to experiment.

Get the printable how to card for this craft below!

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And just because I’m curious: what place do you want to travel to with your tags? Let me know in the comments!

Have fun creating these tags – and check out these other posts I think you’re going to like:

• DIY Luggage Tag Made from Fabric (No Sew!)
• Make Your Own Washi Tape the Easy Way