16 DIY Luggage Tag Ideas

Shrinkable Plastic Luggage Tags

Draw a cute piece of fruit (or slice of cake, or ice cream sundae) onto shrinkable plastic, and add your personal information before shrinking in the oven. These end up being so adorable that you’ll want to pop them on your daily handbag or backpack to match your luggage.

Shrinkable Plastic Luggage Tags from Lovely Indeed

Typographic Luggage Tags

Get wordy with your DIY luggage tags, and apply bold lettering to a bright base. Using pre-made tags, try stenciling on your own quirky message, or if you’re brave, go freehand. Either way, be sure to spray a clear coat over top of your lettering for staying power.

Typographic Luggage Tags from Sarah Hearts

Blank Form Luggage Tag

Source a blank standard information form (try a scrapbooking store, a paper shop, or even your local post office), then see this tutorial for turning a regular form into something adorable. Feel free to add your own hand-drawn designs or stickers.

Blank Form Luggage Tag from Maggie Holmes Design

Watercolor Luggage Tags

All it takes for these adorable monogrammed tags are wooden circles, paint, and hardware. A Beautiful Mess shows you how to put all of these supplies together into luggage tags that are worthy of being used on stylish handbags too.

Pro tip: Use balsa wood (or a similar soft wood) for this craft so that you can use a standard hole punch to attach the hardware.

Watercolor Luggage Tags from A Beautiful Mess

Easy Printable Luggage Tags

We love how simple this luggage tag DIY is from The Idea Room. We recommend making a coordinating set for all your suitcases (or your entire family’s’ cases) for easy, quick identification on the conveyor belt.

Easy Printable Luggage Tags from The Idea Room

Luggage Tags for the Sweet Tooth in You

Who knew felt could be so cute? These luggage tags look good enough to munch on. Design a trio of sweet treats for a complete set. When working with felt, always use a sharp pair of scissors for a super clean finish.

Felt Sweets Luggage Tags from The Small Adventurer

Monogrammed Luggage Tag

Repurpose a plastic name badge holder as a DIY luggage tag protector a la My Thrifty House in this clever tutorial. We also love the idea of how easy it is to trade out the insert with the season (or to coordinate with a different suitcase).

Monogrammed Luggage Tag from My Thrifty House

Painted Leather Luggage Tags

While this one is definitely easier with the help of a Cricut machine, crafters can achieve a similar effect with a sharp pair of scissors or leather working tools. Experiment with a variety of eye-catching patterns to paint, and opt for hot glue as opposed to a needle and thread for assembly if you’re not confident with your stitching.

Painted Leather Luggage Tags from Damask Love

Wood Burned Luggage Tags

This project is a great option for beginning wood burners, just stick to a bold, graphic design. Watercolor corners add a hint of interest, and this DIY looks great when used as a homemade gift tag too, so don't hesitate to create a big batch of wooden tags. See the tutorial for all the details you need.

Wood Burned Luggage Tags from Anika’s DIY Life

DIY Cactus Luggage Tag

Reluctant to print personal information on your tags? Shape your tags in an eye-catching, easily describable and recognizable design instead. If your bag gets lost, it can be easily distinguished by airline personnel, and it’ll look extra cute while in transit with a bit of cactus-shaped flair.

DIY Cactus Luggage Tag from We’re Going to Make It

Foiled Luggage Tags

Add a little sparkle to your checked bag, carry-on, and personal item with this metallic iron-on foil tutorial. Tropical trees work well for setting your sights toward a beach vacation, but any simple pattern will pop against a neutral leather base.

Foiled Luggage Tags from Lia Griffith

Hand Sewn Luggage Tags

Break out the sewing machine for this DIY tag, but don’t be intimidated, it actually comes together pretty quickly and without too much tricky stitching. Try using different complementary patterns of fabric on the front and back of each tag for a funky contrast effect.

Hand Sewn Luggage Tags from Sew Very Crafty

Rustic Wooden Luggage Tags

Scrap wood is the perfect media for a rustic, homemade luggage tag. Try staining in a medium to light tone, so that the wood will still allow for decorative paint and stamped letters overtop. See the full tutorial to make these ultra chic tags.

Rustic Wooden Luggage Tags from Ideas for the Home by Kenarry

Brushstroke Luggage Tags

You'll be shocked to find out that this stunning do-it-yourself project is super simple and quick to create. The full tutorial will show you the technique and supplies you need for making these pretty marble tags. The more abstract the art, in this case, the better.

Brushstroke Luggage Tags from Almost Makes Perfect

Decoupage Luggage Tags

Capture nostalgic documents, photos, or art in a more tangible place than a scrapbook with this lovely DIY. The full tutorial will show you how to perfectly decoupage a hefty piece of cardstock or balsa wood to your liking.

Decoupage Luggage Tags from Modge Podge Rocks

Neon No-Sew Luggage Tag

Not only will you see your bag from a mile away, but the bright luggage tag DIY shown here will help bring a little bit of sunshine back from your vacation. The best part is it's super simple and there's no sewing required.

How to Make a No-Sew Luggage Tag from The Spruce