I've always thought it's fun to have personalized water bottles at special events. Over the years, I've tried different methods to make my own labels. I've used actual labels/stickers in the past, but I've found the problem with those is that if they get wet, the ink will run. So when I came across this idea waaay back when I was planning my wedding, I thought I'd give it a try. I saw it on a message board so I have no clue who gets credit for the original idea, but I think it's genius. Here's the scoop!
1. To begin, you need to design your label. Like I said, I've been making these for awhile so my template is actually in PowerPoint. Old school, I know...and definitely not the intended purpose for PowerPoint, but it gets the job done! Needless to say, I am sharing my template here if you'd like to download it. If the damask background isn't your style, just erase it and find a different background to put in it's place. If you'd rather create your label in the program of your choice (Photoshop, Publisher, etc.) the dimensions of the rectangle I use that seem to fit just right on the bottle are 1.88" tall by 8.25" wide.
2. Print your design on cardstock for added durability. The way I laid mine out, I'm able to get 3 labels per page. (You cold actually get 4; I just never added another one. Silly, I know.) Anyway, cut your labels out and set to the side.
3. If you haven't already done so, remove the label that came on the water bottle. It's okay if some residue remains because it's going to be covered up, but you want to remove as much as you can.
4. Pull out a strip of packing tape a little longer than your label. Lay your label face down on to the tape.
5. Carefully wrap your label around the water bottle, pressing the tape firmly all the way around to secure it to the bottle.
Thank you so much I am so saving this post!
Umm did you know I was just trying to figure out where I was getting labels from?!? I love you for this!!
You are so creative! These turned out awesome!
Very cute! I actually just recently made these for my SIL's 30th birthday! Yours are much better than mine!
this is great and so simple! it always seemed too complicated so i never attempted it but now it seems not too bad!! thanks for sharing!
When I made yours for Manny's Sip & See, I fed each one through a sticker maker...this way is sooo much easier!!
These are so adorable! Great idea.
I wish I would have run across this at this time last week!
The packing tape is such a good idea! I needed this post!
wow...exactly what I was looking for! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
Where did you get the background from? & What font did you use for this?
Just made some labels for a 40th birthday party I'm hosting! Thanks to your instructions! THANK YOU!
Thought you might enjoy seeing the labels I made from your tutorial = thanks again for your instructions! The water bottles were a big hit at the party!
Thanks! I used your label for one of my fund raising gifts!
Thanks! I used the pretty labels for one of my fund raising gifts!
Thank you!!! I just made some labels for my boss' baby shower. Hope you don't mind, but I linked your blog when I made them.
Great idea! Thanks.....used idea for 90th birthday celebration.
Very helpful post for me....you don't know how it helps me arrange birthday party for my kids. I think these type of labels looking awesome when i paste with party utensils and bottles. I just want to know more about custom printed labels also. If you tell me then i regards you.
Today every single product needed label which tell about its whole details related to its price,manufacturing,country etc. This brilliant post made my day memorable....But I also want to know much more about the custom printed labels in your next post!!