If you’ve ever bought a handmade product or received a party favor, you probably noticed how much of a difference the packaging makes. A simple gift suddenly feels extra special when it comes with a cute tag or personal touch. That’s exactly why thank you tags are such a smart printable to create and sell.
In this post, we’ll look at why thank you tags are perfect for beginners, how you can design them with minimal effort, and why pairing them with bath bombs (or other small gifts) makes them a bestseller. By the end, you’ll have both the inspiration and the practical steps to start designing your own thank you tags and grow your printable side hustle.
Why Thank You Tags Are a Smart Beginner Product
Many moms dream of starting a small printable shop but worry that it’s too complicated or time-consuming. The truth? You don’t have to begin with a 50-page planner or a huge party pack.
Thank you tags are:
Quick to design – You only need a small canvas, 2–3 clipart pieces, and simple text.
Versatile – They can be used for weddings, birthdays, baby showers, small businesses, and teacher gifts.
Low-risk – They’re affordable products for customers, which makes them easy to sell.
Bundle-friendly – You can sell them individually or add them as part of larger sets (party printables, bath bomb labels, favor kits).
This makes them an excellent “gateway product” — both for your customers and for you as a designer.
Why Bath Bombs + Thank You Tags Are a Winning Combo
Bath bombs are already a gift people love. They’re small, budget-friendly, and have that “treat yourself” feeling. Adding a printable thank you tag turns them into:
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Party favors (baby showers, bridal showers, birthdays)
Small business packaging (Etsy sellers who make bath & body products)
Teacher appreciation gifts (Yes, teachers need to relax after schooling your child! lol)
Spa gift baskets
That’s why thank you tags with themes like safari animals, florals, or seasonal designs are in such high demand. They’re cute, practical, and help buyers add a professional touch without spending much.
How to Create Your Own Printable Thank You Tags
Here’s a step-by-step process you can follow:
Choose a theme
Start with a niche your audience loves. Safari animals, florals, seasonal holidays, and boho elements are always popular. See the clipart set I used but there are many, many more inside the Safari Lounge - all created exactly for these tasks.Pick a shape & size
Most tags are rectangular, circular, or square. Standard sizes like 2x3 inches print well on both A4 and US Letter paper. Note: Inside the Safari Lounge there is a template you can just open and start designing!
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Select your graphics
Use 1–2 illustrations (e.g., a giraffe and a palm leaf) plus a decorative element like a sun or grass. Keep it simple. You can easily use the freebie above that matches the Savanna Dreams Clipart Set.
Add your text
A basic “Thank You” in a pretty font works, but you can also niche down (e.g., “Thanks for making my day fizz!” for bath bombs).
Arrange in multiples on a sheet
Put 6–12 tags on one page for easy printing and cutting.
Test print before selling
Make sure colors print nicely and that text is readable when cut out.
Quick Recipe: DIY Bath Bombs to Pair with Your Tags
Want to make your product photos even more appealing? Show your tags in use with homemade bath bombs. Here’s a simple recipe:
Ingredients
- 1 cup baking soda*
- 1/2 cup citric acid*
- 1/2 cup cornstarch*
- 1/2 cup Epsom salt*
- 3 tbsp coconut oil* (melted)
- 1 tsp water
- 15–20 drops essential oil (lavender*, citrus*, or eucalyptus*)
- Optional: a few drops of food coloring or mica powder
- Bath bomb molds*
Instructions
Mix dry ingredients in one bowl.
Mix wet ingredients in another.
Slowly whisk wet into dry until it feels like damp sand.
Pack tightly into molds and let sit 24 hours.
Remove carefully and store in an airtight container.
Pair them with your tags tied on with twine or ribbon — instant “wow factor” for photos and sales!
Pro Tip for Side Hustle Moms
Don’t wait until you have a huge catalog to launch. Start small with thank you tags. They build confidence, help you learn the platforms (Etsy, your website, or even Teachers Pay Teachers), and they make a great first sale item.
Once you’ve tested the waters, you can expand your collection into full party sets, planners, or seasonal kits.
Ready to Get Started?
If you’d like to speed up the process, check out the Savanna Dreams Clipart Kit inside the Safari Lounge. It comes with adorable safari animals, trees, and leaves — everything you need to design your own thank you tags and beyond.
Inside the Safari Lounge, you’ll also find step-by-step tutorials, clipart packs, and a supportive community to help you grow your printable side hustle with confidence. But that's not all - I've also added all the templates, e.g. the tags are inside as well so you just need to double click onto the downloaded document and start designing!
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