TagsOnBags Review & Giveaway

Do you ever find yourself getting off a long airplane ride and going to stand around the luggage corral for what seems like forever? If you are anything like me, I occasionally find my self standing there for up to 20 minutes trying to figure out which bag is mine and often grabbing someone else’s bag instead of mine. Now a days, most luggage looks almost exactly the same so it is nice to be able to find someway to customize your own bag to enable easier finding of it after a flight.

I just recently found out about the store called TagsOnBags that specializes in personalized bag tags. When I saw this, I thought, ‘Finally! I no longer have to resort to using the airline tags that everyone else uses.’ Each tag in TagsOnBags uses custom artwork done by the owner Kristine. Each tag is completely customizable and allows you to put a name of your choice on the front and your contact information on the back. Each tag measures 4 5/8” by 2 7/8”, is print with a color laser printer and is heat laminated with 10-millimeter plastic. There is a plastic attachment loop included for ease of attachment to almost any bag! The finished tag is somewhat thinner (and more flexible) than a credit card. As you will see below, TagsOnBags sells personalized tags for everyone in the family: adults and children!

Personalized Laminated Bag Tag - Orange Crush Design

Personalized Laminated Bag Tag - Princess Crown

These tags aren’t only for luggage; they have many other uses. These tags are perfect for ● Luggage ● School/Lunch Bags ● Diaper Bags ● Daycare Totes ● Going to Grandma's Tote ● Dance Totes and Much More!

In addition, TagsOnBags sells many other customizable accessories such as personalized passport covers, pocket mirror covers, and wedding accessories/favors! You can also visit http://imaginethatartstudio.com/ to find out more about Kristine’s business.

I asked Kristine if she could tell me a bit about herself and how she got started with TagsOnBags. Here is what she said, “I live and work from my little corner of the world in Southeastern Michigan where I live with my husband, son and a spoiled beagle named Star. I've been an artist just about my entire life. My professional training is in graphic design and I once worked in the advertising industry. I started TagsOnBags on etsy in the summer of 2007. I also operate a website called AllergyAlertTags.com where I sell laminated tags designed especially for kids with severe food allergies or other medical conditions.”

Review
I received my very own customized tag from Kristine to review. And, my thoughts...It’s perfect! It is definitely far better than using the ones that you get at the airport. Firstly, I love that it is already customized when you get it. Kristine even added my phone number to the information on the back, just in case I ever lose my bag, there is a number that I can be reached at. Secondly, I really like that it is laminated with a pretty thick laminate (just thick enough to be sturdy but still a bit bendable – kind of like a credit card). One great thing about the laminate is that it stands up to all kinds of weather conditions. You don’t have to worry about your tag getting wet and erasing your name and information. Thirdly, I love the plastic loop that it comes with. It is very strong with just a bit of stretch. Lastly, when I opened my package with the tag in it, inside I found a set of instructions that Kristine includes with all her tags! What a great idea! Here is a picture of a piece of luggage with a normal airline tag vs. another with a tag from TagsOnBags. Which would you prefer?

**Please note: these tags are shown on a small carry-on sized suitcase **

What can you win? The winner of this giveaway can choose any one $5.00 personalized bag tag from TagsOnBags.

To enter this giveaway, please visit TagsOnBags and take a look around. Then, come back here and leave a comment telling what your favorite item was and why you liked it. (Please make sure you answer this question.)

Earn up to 4 extra entries by:
-Subscribing to my blog (by email or reader. Please keep in mind that I can check to see if you have actually done this.)
-Posting about this giveaway on your blog. (Please make sure to leave a link to your blog post in your entry.)
-Posting my button on your blog sidebar.
-Making a purchase from TagsOnBags before the end of the giveaway.

For each of the above actions you do, you will receive one extra entry into the giveaway. Please leave an additional comment for EACH thing you have done for an extra entry.

You can have up to a maximum of 5 entries in this giveaway including extra entries.

This giveaway will end on Saturday, October 11th at 11:59pm (Central Standard Time). After the giveaway has ended, the winner will be picked randomly using random.org. In order to win, you must provide a valid email. I will be notifying the winner by email only. Please make sure your blog profile includes your email address and make sure that it is visible. If you do not have a blogger account, please make sure you have included your email address in your post. If there is no email address provided, to contact the winner, another person will be chosen. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to the winning email notification with their complete mailing address (I will be forwarding all this information to TagsOnBags), If this information is not received within 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to the US and Canada.

Good Luck!