Nautical Number Tags

How to create the look of aged nautical tags...

Create weathered hang tags for nautical decor

 These adorable nautical tags are made from the slats of a not-so-old crate that had been painted light blue.


Create a weathered look with repurposed hang tags from an old crate

Using the shop saw, I cut the slats into tag shapes, then sanded off some of the blue paint.


 I dipped each tag into a vinegar/steel wool solution to get that old weathered, aged look.

Holes were drilled for jute to hang the tags.


Create a weathered look with repurposed hang tags

Each tag got a stenciled number.



Create a weathered look with repurposed hang tags

DIY stenciled weathered hang tags


Then using a paint stick, I painted in the numbers.



stenciled weathered DIY hang tags


To distress the new paint look of the numbers, I gave them a good sanding then added the jute.



weathered nautical hang tags

DIY weathered hang tags

Perfect little tags that look like they've spent time 

out on the open sea!

Visit the custom order for wedding tags that were inspired by this project. 

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I am Susan, the author and creator at Homeroad. I am a wife, mother of 4 daughters, and a grandmother of 5 and counting. I am a retired teacher, a DIY blogger and an artist at heart. .

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  1. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageJuly 16, 2012 at 9:32 PM

    Ooooh, so cute!

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  2. JaneJuly 16, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    Hi Susan,
    These are very cute and they do have that perfect weathered look!!
    Jane

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  3. Joyce @ Quilted NestJuly 16, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    cute, cute! But what is a paint stick?

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    1. HomeroadJuly 16, 2012 at 10:02 PM

      Joyce, joyce, joyce... I hope you get this reply (Your settings are not set to get replies to your questions)... A paint stick is like a Sharpie marker but it has paint in it! Lots of colors... Michaels Craft store... awesome!
      xo Susan

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  4. BlissJuly 16, 2012 at 11:20 PM

    Of course I love them. So I pinned 'em.

    ~Bliss~

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  5. Taryn @ Design, Dining + DiapersJuly 17, 2012 at 2:11 AM

    Oh my gosh these are gorgeous! I am in love with them!

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  6. Jaime CostiglioJuly 17, 2012 at 5:05 AM

    Susan those are perfect, you know they would charge oodles for those in a shop. Nice work.

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  7. AnonymousJuly 17, 2012 at 6:02 AM

    Way too cute, love your tags Susan!

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  8. farmhouse-storyJuly 17, 2012 at 6:13 AM

    adorable, susan! love them:)

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  9. Holly KennedyJuly 17, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    I LOVE them!!!! Seriously wish we lived closer and could play!!! ;) Enjoy the Son, my friend!

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  10. Sandi @ The Primitive SkateJuly 17, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    Love these Susan! Another awesome project!
    Have a wonderful day!


    sandraallen260@centurytel.net

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  11. Okio B DesignsJuly 17, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    Love these bunches! Watch out, me thinks Pottery Barn will copycat you for next summer's catalog. LOL!

    Jeanine

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  12. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsJuly 17, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    Saw these on FB and Hometalk! They are so adorable! And I'm so glad you explained what a paint stick was because I was in the dark!

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  13. Debilou ~ Mississippi MamaJuly 17, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    so cute.

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  14. UnknownJuly 17, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    way to repurpose! love them and i love the rustic feel they have to them,
    lauren

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  15. AnonymousJuly 18, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    Love these!

    Ashleigh @ rusticanthology.blogspot.com

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  16. Shari @ turnstylevogue.comJuly 19, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    Oh my gosh, those are too stinkin' cute. What a great summer decor idea!

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  17. Brandy~GreyLaneHomeJuly 19, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    These are really cute number tags. Great summer decor, but they would be awesome in any decor.

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  18. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceJuly 20, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    I love these, want to make some too! Thanks for linking up.

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  19. AnonymousJuly 26, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    Wow, these are great! I think they would look great in a French style decor too!

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  20. Crystelle BoutiqueJuly 26, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    Very very very cute.
    The jar is cute too....!!!
    Nice...

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  21. MimiAugust 2, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    I really really love everything about these! Can't wait to try! My oldest daughter is getting married and my head is buzzing with ideas and ways to use these. Thanks for the tutorial!

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  22. Shannon FoxJune 2, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    Thanks for joining in for Simply The Best! The little tags are really cute! Sometimes it's those wee projects that are the best, and really add up to make our spaces special!! Love them :)

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  23. Toadstool PondMay 20, 2015 at 8:48 AM

    What is the solution that you used to age them?

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    1. HomeroadMay 20, 2015 at 1:44 PM

      Hi Soak an old SOS soap pad (after the soap is gone) in white vinegar overnight.... this solution will darken fresh wood quickly! :)

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