I was purchasing nameplates from Amazon. $25 for 200. I have since found aluminum cans. I cut them up same size as the plant tags I bought. I use either the stamps or use a pen with a heavy hand. As for stakes, I use cut up coat hangers or the other day I found some wires that they use for drop ceilings. I use a hole punch to make a hole at the top and viola, cheap, unique, affordable plant tags.