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First, using a small paper cutter, I trimmed the front of the card off, separating the graphic portion from the handwritten portion. I placed the pretty "covers" in one pile and the notes in another. Using a hole-puncher, I put a hole in the top left corner of each note and then ran a small satin ribbon through each hole, binding the cards together (one of those loose metal book rings would work nicely too, although you'd sacrifice a little visual appeal). Also, I couldn't resist adding one of the hearts from our Valentine's Day garland to the top of the pile--it seemed an appropriate "label".
Now, when I need to add a card to the bunch, it's easy to do--just punch another hole and re-tie the ribbon. Voila!
Now on to the pretty little pile of card "covers"...
Using the three large punches I own, I created little cut-outs of each. It was fun figuring out how to maximize each card and what shape would look best.
Note: if you don't own any large punches, but live near a scrapbooking store, look into using their dye-cut machines. Usually it only costs a couple dollars per hour if you bring your own paper goods. They would have most of these shapes as well as a bajillion other choices.
Next, I punched a little hole at the top of each cut-out and slid a piece of ribbon through, tying a knot at the base (works best for weightier ribbon, like grosgrain). For other tags I took the piece of ribbon, folded it in half, and then slid it through the hole, from the back. Then I took the two ribbon pieces hanging out back and placed both of them, together through the front loop. It's a dressier look and works best for thin ribbon.
Now I have an ecclectic bunch of beautiful letterpress gift tags to use and a lovely stack of thoughtfully-written cards to save forever!
