Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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This is my opinion only, what do I know? Today I was making some simple, plain tags and decided to dig out a few of my older tools — tag punches, the tag punch board, and other gadgets, some I haven’t used in a while — to see if they actually make things easier… and whether I’d buy them again!
I was honestly shocked at how much some of these tools cost now, and how many of them you don’t really need. In the end, I found there were only two tools that felt truly essential for making plain card tags. (this is excluding either a trimmer/scissors)
If you’d like to see more tools, alternatives, or budget-friendly options, let me know in the comments!
Happy crafting!

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