In both the social and professional worlds, there are plenty of occasions that call for name tags. Maybe you’re having a baby shower where friends and extended family members from out of town haven’t met yet, or perhaps you’re organizing a work conference where staff from different branches will be meeting for the first time. Either way, giving everyone a name tag can take away the awkward business of people who are about to spend a few hours together trying to remember each other’s names. Do you know what’s better than those tacky “Hello, my name is…” labels from a store bought sticky roll, though? The answer is always something you made yourself, of course!
Check out these 15 unique and super fun ways to make alternative name tags that your friends, family, or colleagues actually won’t mind wearing!
1. Gold dipped hexagons
2. Stamped glitter paper tags
If you ask us, there’s never a bad time for glitter, even at a professional event! These adorable little tags look almost like award ribbons, but with a chich patterned twist. Check out how they’re made on
3. Standing cork name tags
Would you rather make everyone name tags that will sit by their place setting or meeting seat rather than ones that they wear? You can still make everyone tags that have some personality! We love this cork and card idea from
4. Leaf name tag
Is the event you’re holding in the spring, or out in a beautiful, warm garden? Mark peoples dinner plates, chairs, or meeting seats with a bright, fresh looking green leaf, just like
5. Silhouette cut out name tags
Do you have a taste for more delicate things, rather than kitschy or trendy looking ones? Maybe you’d like a name tag style that looks a little more classy so it doesn’t take away from people’s fancy or formal outfits? Then check out this cursive cut out style from
6. Cupcake liner name tags
Are you the kind of crafter who just can’t resist making your projects out of materials you already have? Well, reach into your baking closet and try out this cupcake liner name tag idea by
7. Bunting name tags
Are you making name tags for a big party that you’re throwing and you’d like to keep things decorative and fun right down to the smallest detail? Try making bunting name tags that will match the party bunting on the walls! Check out how they’re made on
8. Button and toothpick flags
In the category of more cute tabletop name tags, we present to you: these adorable button flags! Choose some brightly coloured buttons, poke a toothpick through one hole, and wrap little paper flags with each person’s name around the top.
9. Gold fringe and calligraphy
10. Chalkboard tags
Okay, we’ll admit it- we’ve been pretty obsessed with chalkboard paint and chalk paint markers lately. If there’s ever an opportunity to use them in a crafting project, we’ll take it! Naturally, we found a way to sneak them into this list too. Check out these chalkboard style name tags by
11. Glitter feather necklace names
If you’re looking for something really different and a lot more trendy, we definitely think you should check out this idea from
12. Ribbon and paper tags
Remember when we said the glitter ribbons above looked a little bit like award ribbons? Well, just in case you were kind of into that idea, here’s an actual design that’s meant to look like your guests each won a prize! See how they’re made on
13. Water colour paper tags
Are you looking to get more than just a little crafty with your DIY name tags? Then take a look at this
14. Rosemary sprigs
We’re big fans of rosemary for how it looks, tastes, and smells. That makes it the perfect option for an unconventional name tag! Your guests will definitely find these name tags unique when they see that there’s a real plant attached to the top. Check them out on
15. Clothes pin stars
Clothes pin name tags are handy because you and your guests can clip them in different places throughout the event. Try attaching them to a shirt pocket, the edge of a glass, or a napkin at each person’s place setting. You could choose any shape you want, but we sure think the stars are cute! See how they’re made on
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