Shouldn’t the labels you add to your jars of homemade jams and pickles look beautiful like a delicious snack inside? I am a great believer in the presentation and I think dressing up jelly jars with a clean label is worth it, even if it’s your own fun. However, if you choose to mark your homemade pieces with Sharpies for home use, there is no doubt that these printable canned labels will become essential when giving gifts.
I’m sure you’ll make much more than you can ever consume. If you have a plum tree, peach, or bee, you cannot eat all the last drops of sweet things that come from the garden. Even if you are buying fresh produce from a farm, it makes sense that you can bundle up and share it with others.
Homemade jams make a welcoming hostess and teacher gift. As a jam maker, I know I’ll get more dinner invitations when I have fresh jams that I rave about.
Over the years I have created many designs for printable labels, all of which are free to download. You simply need to print and cut them out. After that, you can wear the cooking pieces to give a gift. At the end of the DIY instruction, you can see all the different templates.
Let’s get into it!
How to print canned labels
I like to add labels to the top of the jar on the lid of the mason jar snap. This way, there is no confusion of sticky adhesives to clean when reusing the jar. These circular designs come in both 2-inch and 2.5-inch sizes, each perfect for regular and wide-mouthed jars.
Print on a full sheet label and if you plan on doing a lot, cut it off with a craft punch. The materials are inexpensive and have them on hand if you can do it every year. This also involves quick work on big batches for wedding favors and other events.
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Print the labels on full sheet delivery labels made for laser printers or nice, heavy rearing shiny paper. Buy the best quality shipping labels you can find. I like shiny paper for these. Printing can be done with your home color laser printer (do not use an inkjet printer to get dirty when wet), or by taking the file to the printer. Cut out each label using a 2-inch or 2.5-inch hole punch (available in the Craft Store or online). Or, if you don’t want to invest in any of these flashy tools, cut them by hand with sharp scissors. If you use plain paper, follow the instructions on the can to cover the back of each label with spray adhesive, or use a different type of fairly dry adhesive (do not use white glue or label willpacker). Apply labels to your homemade pieces and enjoy the beauty you bring to the world.
Printable templates
These basic templates are perfect for year-round use. Available in both 2-inch and 2.5-inch templates.
This template is perfect for jams and jellies.
Free canned labels: Berry design
I made this design specially for autumn harvests!
Autumn harvest canned label design
My eBook, Sugar & Spice: Handmade Gifts from the kitchen, and you can also see homemade packaging and kitchen gifts.
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