DIY Project: Homemade Vanilla Favors
My favorite DIY guru in the whole world, Kathleen of Twig and Thistle, is sharing THE cutest DIY project that I have ever seen. It honestly, just might be my new favorite…DIY Homemade Vanilla Extract and Labels!
From Kathleen…”This is a great project if you’ve got some time and want to give your guests something homemade. It takes about 2 months for the Vanilla to mature but it’s a simple project and a gift that will last for years!“
Materials Needed
Small Glass Jars
#4 Size Corks
Mini Gingham Ribbon
Sticker Paper
Scissors
X-acto Knife
Homemade Vanilla
Instructions
Step 1: Download the Homemade Vanilla Extract recipe here and follow the directions on how to make it.
Step 2: Download Vanilla Labels here and print onto white sticker paper. Trim out each label. To get nice circles, take your time and use an x-acto knife and self-healing cutting mat – your fingers and table with thank you!
Step 3: Cut ribbon to 8″ long and wrap around the neck of the bottle crossing in the center. Secure ribbon with a small piece of tape and then apply Vanilla label to the center of the bottle. Finish it off by snipping the ends of ribbon to a point.
Step 4: Once Vanilla is prepared and ready, fill the jars with vanilla using a funnel and cap with a cork. Vilolá! a delightful homemade favor for your guests!
Links to Products
Small Glass Jars: Call Packaging Specialties to order: 206.762.0540 ($6.00 each)
#4 Size Corks at Home Depot
Mini Gingham Ribbon at Michael’s
Sticker Paper from Avery
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Kathleen is our oh-so-fabulous DIY editor that also runs the wonderful blog Twig & Thistle…filled with delicious finds, perfect DIY projects and tidbits that will make you swoon. Make sure you check it out, as it’s one of the blogs that will quickly become a favorite!
I stumbled upon this blog a few weeks ago and have been addicted since!
This is a really nice project - so simple and yummy! I love vanilla, but just had to point out - there is a grammar error in the labels (no apostrophe needed in "gets"). I hope twig and thistle can fix their labels, but in the meantime, I would have to make my own...
Can't wait for more eye candy today though!
Fixed!
Awesome! You guys are quick!
Loving this!!
lol!! You are quick. I don't know how you do it, but we love your eye for detail and daily inspiration. Keep it up!
this is great!
wowzas, fun times.
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these are lovely! wouldn't it be a lot easier to use a craft punch to cut the circles instead of an x-acto knife?
I don't have a 1.5" craft punch but that's a great idea! Good thinking!
I love this! I made the DIY apple pies (featured earlier) for my hubby on Valentine's Day and boy did he love it! Thanks for the great projects :)
The brownies bag and DIY pie were so cute.......I am looking forward to your Easter ideas!
Very nice. I make my own vanilla & mine needs a label right now while I wait for it to be ready. I find this quite pricey for wedding favors but maybe I'm not of the same class? Definitely great for gifts though.
Hey guys, I found bottles for less than a dollar a piece that I think would work for this and come with a cork! Here is the link http://www.save-on-crafts.com/corktop.html
You should use dark bottles for storing vanilla extract. There are some really cheap ones here: http://www.specialtybottle.com/
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I love how you've packaged the bottles. The brown and white gingham really takes the cake for me.
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love this idea, just posted a link to it on my blog!
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Do you get rid of the beans when you funneled the alcohol into the bottles for the present?
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