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!
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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.
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/
I love how you've packaged the bottles. The brown and white gingham really takes the cake for me.
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?
I Love this idea and am going mass quantity - 300 4 oz jars for our wedding favors. Thank you for this fabulous idea! It's also extremely cost effective. ;)
Do you have a blank template for the labels? I'm doing honey jars for my wedding and would love to use the label minus the word vanilla and replace it with the worrd honey.
HI, Just wondering where I can obtain the vanilla beans so
I may try this recipe> Thanks for your help.
I'd love to know how big the stickers should be for the template. I know nothing about the size! Thank you!!
I would love to use your label template and change the wording. Is this possible .
What a simple and elegant presentation for bottles of vanilla--a great idea to give away as gifts.
I made these as favors for a shower and posted them on my blog! This is my favorite DIY project of all time. It's something that people will actually use, and it's so cute.
I'm not finding the jars. I looked online, but it's not there. I guess I could call the specialty packaging services number mentioned in the article, but I don't want to pay $6/jar. Anyone?
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Try the bottle from here ....they are only $0.50. It's the Jude bottle.
http://www.sunburstbottle.com/glass-bottles/corked
Thx for the tutorial, I'm going to make these for Christmas gifts :)
Beth
Thanks! I hate to be a scrooge, but I'm making the vanilla just for myself! I use a ton of it and have been paying full price for tiny bottles, now I can use as much as I want without breaking the bank!
Great ideas! A couple of comments about the vanilla. I, too, made multiple jars last year, but upon visiting my local brewing store to get jar toppers (the tight colored foil you see on wine bottles), the gentleman informed me that using corks was not sanitary since regular corks are not food grade.
Wine uses special corks and they are made specifically to keep out air. Also, the bottles must be sterilized and the local brewing stores have a mixture you can make up and rinse each bottle with. It will kill any bacteria. This is VERY important! The corks look cute, no doubt, but it will be safer to use a screw top. Most jars can be had for around $1.00. Get those cute foil caps which adhere after immersion in boiling water and you'll have a very professional looking product.
Also, someone asked about discarding the beans. You can leave them in the jar and more vodka or bourbon can be added. I use 6 beans to 8 ounces of vodka for a nicely infused extract. My leftover beans, I put down in the large bottle of vodka and it's been soaking all year...a half gallon of extract! All the best!
Hi - I must be blind... where is the actual recipe?
Found it! YEA! I'm not blind anymore!
I love this design! Is it possible to make it work for Avery labels 22807? I have two little ones at home and I know that I won't end up cutting these on a solid sheet of label paper. Thank you!
I have a question. I am at the end of my 60 days and I am ready to give these as gifts. I couldn't seem to find if I take out the vanilla bean and strain it or do you keep the bean in forever? Thanks Love this idea BTW!! Merry Christmas!
I'm totally making this for gifts....next year :) I found a good source for vanilla beans on Amazon - "Premium Bourbon-Madagascar Vanilla Beans - 1/2 lb. - Approx. 54 beans". This will be just enough beans for two 1.75 liter bottles of vodka. I'm going to pour the vodka into 1/2 gallon glass jars, toss in the vanilla beans, and count down the days until it's ready. Can't wait to get started!