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Create a Personalized Cookie-In-A-Jar Gift The arrival of holiday goodies is heaven for those with a sweet tooth. But there’s just so much of it around this time of year! When you’re surrounded by candies, cookies and fudgy brownies, just how much more can you nibble on?
The cookie-in-a-jar makes a great gift idea for those who like baked goodies, and it can be stored and easily prepared whenever the urge strikes. Each jar holds all the dry ingredients to their favorite cookie recipe. All they need to do is add fresh butter, eggs, and vanilla, then bake.
Here’s how you can create these personalized gifts for your friends and family, and capture a little bit of the holiday in a jar.
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Instructions: Select a cookie recipe that you know is one of their favorites. For cookie-in-a-jar recipes, start here.
Instructions: Click to open a template on Avery Design & Print Online. This free software program at avery.com/print is available anywhere you have internet access—no download required!
Square Labels
Round Labels
Printable Tags
Square Labels
Round Labels
Printable Tags
Instructions: Design: Keep the current design, or create your own. To change the design, just click and delete the existing graphic or background you want to change, then use the image options on the left of the screen to add a new graphic from the image gallery or your own files.
Text: Click the text box to enter your text. To add a new text box, click the New Text button from the Text menu on the left. Move your text boxes by clicking on the edge of the box and dragging it to just the right spot.
Use the sheet navigator on the right-hand side and choose Edit All to make changes to all your labels/tags, such as changing the text style and size. Then, to apply a different design and/or text to individual labels/tags, choose Edit One and click on the label/tag you want to edit.
Tip: Print your holiday message on the Square Labels, show the type of cookie and add the “to” and from” using the Round Labels, and include the cookie instructions on the Printable Tag.
Text: Click the text box to enter your text. To add a new text box, click the New Text button from the Text menu on the left. Move your text boxes by clicking on the edge of the box and dragging it to just the right spot.
Use the sheet navigator on the right-hand side and choose Edit All to make changes to all your labels/tags, such as changing the text style and size. Then, to apply a different design and/or text to individual labels/tags, choose Edit One and click on the label/tag you want to edit.
Tip: Print your holiday message on the Square Labels, show the type of cookie and add the “to” and from” using the Round Labels, and include the cookie instructions on the Printable Tag.
Instructions: Click Preview & Print to review your design. To make adjustments, just click the Back button. When your design is ready to go, just click the green Print button to open the file. Your labels/tags are ready to be printed.
Instructions: To save your design, click the Save button. In the pop-up window, create a file name and save to either a free MyAvery account online or to your computer. To open saved projects, just go to avery.com/print.
Instructions: Fill each mason jar with the ingredients per recipe, then seal tight with the lid. Wipe up any spillage so the jar is clean.
Instructions: Wrap a strip of festive wrapping paper or decorative ribbon around the jar, then attach a square label over the loose ends and affix to the jar.
Place the round label on the lid.
Attach the tag using the enclosed string around the neck of the jar and tighten the quick latch fastener to secure.
Your cookie-in-a-jar gift is ready to go!
Place the round label on the lid.
Attach the tag using the enclosed string around the neck of the jar and tighten the quick latch fastener to secure.
Your cookie-in-a-jar gift is ready to go!
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