I found the tag cutter that makes removing the tacks instant - the ONLY place I could find them was on eBay, though. Good seller, so I didn't mind at all:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Collins-Tack...-/310303294318
It looks like she has an online store, now:
http://www.shorelinehandwerks.com/se...-B-Gone/Detail