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on labels.

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I was asked a while ago in the comments where I buy the labels that I use in my projects. I want to share a few links and tips for finding labels.

First, my favorite labels are by Paper Source, but sadly they have been discontinued. What is left can be found here. They are the notched corner labels that come two per sheet. The good news is they are on sale, the bad news is they can only be bought online. I use these for my shop goods all the time and am not sure what I'll do when my stock runs out.

Online is a good place to find unique labels but the tough part is paying for shipping. I recommend buying a lot when you do buy online to help make the cost worthwhile. Actually, I recommend buying a lot WHENEVER you buy them. Chances are you will start to write on one and mess up. And if that doesn't happen, chances are you will be scared to "waste" the good labels so you'll never use them. BUY A LOT so you are not tempted to hoard and are not afraid to mess up.

Check out Papier Valise, TwoGirlzStuff, or search etsy for "framed labels" to see what pops up. Sycamore Street Press also has fun letterpressed gift tags that I use as labels.

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I have also found bulk packs of inexpensive labels at Michael's (there was not a brand on the package) – check your local craft store to see what they have. Scrapbook companies like Jenni Bowlin and Martha Stewart Crafts produce cool labels too.

And last, consider downloading some online and printing at home. You can print onto adhesive paper or just on to cardstock. Check out these posts from iDiY for free label resources. Creature Comforts always has great label downloads. (Remember, free labels shared online are almost always just for personal use.) Whenever I find free labels to download, I download them and save to a "free label" folder on my computer. Later, I can go back and print the sheets to use.

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I keep a few small boxes on my work table filled with labels and other small embellishments. Keeping them in sight helps me use them more frequently.

Do you have any great label resources? Please share!

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10 responses to “on labels.”

  1. bright and blithe Avatar
    bright and blithe

    Wow. Thanks for this list. Labels are one of the things on my daunting list of “to-do” before my shop opens. You just saved me hours!

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  2. Cindy Avatar
    Cindy

    I love labels, even plain ones from the office supply store. There are some super cool labels online at Two Peas (http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/shop/_labels_/) and at scrapbook.com (search labels). The shipping always seems outrageous to me at scrapbook.com – twopeas uses USPS expedited shipping which is more reasonable and often faster. And if you have a scrapbook store nearby (no such luck in NoVa anymore) then you can often get these without the shipping being an issue. And digital versions are available through both too, no shipping and reusable, often available for either personal use or commercial (with an extra charge for commercial use). Designer Digitals is worth checking for those too. Thanks for the helpful post!

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  3. Melissa Gruber Avatar
    Melissa Gruber

    i love, love, love labels too! i am kind of sad that i am using paypal to print all my shipping labels, but it is so much faster then hand writing out my orders right now. but, i do miss using cute labels.
    i pick up labels at any cute scrapbook store too…but, i am trying to buy more and more of my scrapbook supplies on etsy and less at the big box stores.
    thanks for the links.
    enjoy the holiday!

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  4. helena Avatar
    helena

    thanks so much for sharing sources – I love to have a range of labels to use

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  5. Alison Avatar
    Alison

    i love paper valise!! I’ve ordered from them twice – and it’s totally worth the shipping etc!! they are GORGEOUS labels!!

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    Heidi

    I love Chronicle Books’ and other designer’s lines of stationery… most of their designers have labels that come in cute boxes.
    You can get them on Amazon, but I have seen them in specialty paper shops in my travels.
    These are my faves:
    http://www.amazon.com/Sukie-Box-Labels-Julia-Harding/dp/0811858707/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1261105772&sr=8-1
    If you check the “people also bought this” links, you can link to other styles by Lotta Jansdotter, Angela Adams and Paper Patisserie. Cute stuff! Put any of those names in a search on Amazon and they will come up on there.

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  7. Michelle Avatar
    Michelle

    TwoGirlzStuff is my favorite! I’m using her stuff in my December Daily album. Very cool suggestions.

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  8. elizabeth Avatar
    elizabeth

    thanks for this post – I’ve been labels-obsessed ever since ordering 3 of your books. 🙂

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  9. Tanya Avatar
    Tanya

    I love labels, too! I just came across these. The cool part is on page 3, you could print and use them as they are blank!
    http://kirstyneale.typepad.com/christmas/2009/12/personalised-labels.html

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  10. mikeross1809 Avatar
    mikeross1809

    Thanks for this post. I think that I need an online label printing service.
    http://esystemsouth.com/products.html

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