Canning Labels Help You Sort All of Your Canned Goods

When you undergo the large process of canning fruit, you should be very thorough in labeling the jars. If you have large amounts of canned fruit from the past, and you plan to can lots of fruit in the future, then it is important to know the contents and date of each jar that you produce. And if you plan to sell the canned fruit or give it away as gifts, you will probably want a nice pleasant label with customized graphics. Using computers and label making software, you can create professional quality labels from your home computer. It will help you create canned fruit that looks nice and helps you keep track of each batch.

First you will have to figure out what dimensions you want your labels. Cut out a piece of paper to use as a template, and hold it up against the jar. Make sure it doesn’t wrap too far around so that the text is fully visible at all times. Once you have decided on a good size that goes well with the size of the jar, you can begin the actual graphic design. Use photo editing software and create the blank label. You should be able to specify the size when you make the canvas to draw on. If you can’t, just try to get the same side ratio and you can specify the exact size when you print. Print off a sample one to make sure you have the size exactly how you want it.

Once you have the outline for the label, you can start to add the different components. You can create your own personal drawings, or find them online. There are many different places that you can find small clipart of fruit. Add whatever fruit the jar contains. Then you can add text easily with your photo editing software. This may be the name of the person you are giving the jar to, or a short message to them. You should always include your name, the date, and the contents of the jar. You can also add lines or borders around the outside of the art and text to give it a more artsy feel.

After you have it all done, all you need to do is buy sticker paper from your local office supply store. You can use it in your printer just like a regular piece of paper, then peel it off and stick it onto your jar.