You should have put your name on it

Friday, 21 June 2013

Just before leaving for France I received my own posh labels, leather and all... I bought them from Cocosheaven (Etsy shop). They are great and will add a classy touch to my makes. I got 25 labels - and I cannot wait to add them. 

 However when I think about it, 25 is not that many. So I will have to choose carefully which makes will deserve this label. It should be fairly easy as they are a bit thick and would not go on all of my makes.  

If you add the custom tax I had to pay (because of poor labelling on the package - I was not impressed) - they became a bit too expensive and I have started to look at other ways to make my own labels - ones that would still add that touch of professionalism to my makes.

 I found two methods that I will try at home.

 The transfer paper method as per bug & bird tutorial (and many others if you start looking)...
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 Or the stamp and ink pad method as per  the Pear Tree Stitching Tutorial
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I think the key in these two methods is to found a tape (twill, burlap or vintage maybe) that will stand out and really 'make' the labels unique. I may spend a bit of time on this first and then work out which method will work best with the medium I choose.

 How do you label your makes? Do you buy them or make them? I would love to know. 
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12 comments:

  1. Unknown21 June 2013 at 14:11:00 BST

    Hi, I just got labels for my crochet stuff from this website: http://www.abcnametapes.eu/
    I also checked this one: http://www.minilabels.co.uk/
    you can just have a look on it.
    Good luck!

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  2. Alicia21 June 2013 at 15:33:00 BST

    I was about to buy the same labels(cocosheaven) but I wasn’t sure because I had the problem with the custom tax before, when buying from the States.
    I still thinking and looking.

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  3. Henry's Shed21 June 2013 at 16:18:00 BST

    I ordered some name tapes (like the ones you put your chidren's names on for their school uniform!) with my website on - but - I do think they look JUST like school uniform labels so I am looking for something new!

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  4. Beth21 June 2013 at 17:34:00 BST

    I haven't put a label on anything yet but maybe I should start.

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  5. Martha 21 June 2013 at 18:37:00 BST

    I use the transfer paper method to make my labels and I like it. I use muslin to make the ribbon because I like the vintage feel.

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  6. Anonymous21 June 2013 at 19:47:00 BST

    Your labels are fabulous, I haven't tried making my own, love the stamp version. I've been using Cash's name tapes, they are great - but not exciting.

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  7. Truly Myrtle21 June 2013 at 19:51:00 BST

    I ordered some of Etsy once that arrived, were wrong and looked terrible. I've not tried again. I agree, the ribbon/twill whatever is the key. Good luck. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

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  8. Lucy | Charm About You21 June 2013 at 20:06:00 BST

    I bought some labels from the same place I got the kids uniform name labels! I do like the stamped ones though!

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  9. Rebecca Lynne21 June 2013 at 20:06:00 BST

    I ordered some on Etsy and they are cute but end up washing out. My favorite method, and this is probably because I like to over personalize Everything, is to print on fabric paper and sew that right onto my project. I like how it allows me to revise my label for every quilt recipient and use different computer fonts etc. I'm thinking of incorporating some Spoonflower calendar fabric into them now as well! Love the look of the leather labels but it seems expensive and high maintenance possibly...

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  10. Anonymous23 June 2013 at 16:43:00 BST

    I use Ultrasuede laser-printed labels that I bought on etsy (from RememberWynn). I'm very satisfied with those - I can sew them on or glue them on. They are washable, fray-proof, nice to touch, unique and everything I like. highly recommended!

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  11. Freddie24 June 2013 at 13:57:00 BST

    The leather ones would look lovely on bags.
    For presents I machine embroider a label for quilts. For small things like purses and pouches I use woven labels. I noticed that the supplier I use for the daughters' name labels will make labels with other things as well. Maybe not the prettiest labels but they work.

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  12. Liesl - Buckaloo View25 June 2013 at 16:14:00 BST

    They are so pretty!

    I do something similar to this: http://allysonhill.typepad.com/allyson_hill/2007/06/make_your_own_l.html
    Plus a couple of my own designs on the printable fabric.

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