DIY Project: Spice Jar Favors
Crafted by the same designer who did the tea tins, these GORGEOUS spice jar favors are equally as lovely!
With this project, you create a very affordable favor that does double duty as a placecard holder (for about $2/favor). Fill the vials with spices that coordinate with the colors and/or theme of your wedding.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. You will need to create artwork for the spice jar label and placecard. The keytag has two sides so take advantage of the extra space!
Tips about preparing artwork for print: If your design has bleeds (artwork that flush with the edge of the label) make sure you extend your artwork past the “cutline.” This allows you to avoid those pesky and unwanted white edges for when you trim the labels.
2. Carefully fill each vial with the spice of your choice. Once you are finished, wipe down the outside of the vial to ensure you don’t accidentally get any spices on your labels or placecards. Set aside.
3. Print out the labels – in color – onto the full sheet labels.
4. Using the 1″ circle punch, punch out the circular labels for the keytags. To ensure your punch is centered, turn it upside down so you can see the design and where you are punching.
5. Remove the jumpring that comes with the key tag. Adhere the circular labels to each side of the key tag. Using string or ribbon, tie the key tag to each glass vial. (You may need to repunch the hole for the string).
6. Using an x-acto knife, cut a slit across the middle of cork. This groove is for your placecard. Be sure the groove isn’t too wide or narrow to ensure proper fit of the placecard. Place cork back onto the vial. Only add the placecard when you are ready to set the table, otherwise yoru placecard may get damaged during transport.
Here are some helpful resources for you to complete this project…
For spices, it is highly recommended that you buy in bulk to save on cost. The best variety is usually found online (such as www.penzeys.com) or at a local specialty foods store but you can also find good but limited options at wholesale outlet such as Costco, BJs, etc.
Glass Vial w/ Cork Lid – Style #VC5C
($0.59 at www.specialtybottle.com)
Metal Rim Key Tags- Avery, 1.25″
($7.29 for 50 at www.staples.com)
Hole Punch – Uchida Jumbo Circle 1″
($7.89 at www.createforless.com)
Labels – Avery 5165 (laser) / Avery 8465 (Inkjet)
($36.99 for 100 sheets at www.staples.com)
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LOVE! So chic, so completely useful. Absolutely perfect!
i am loving this idea! i hate the idea of cheesie unwanted favors that people feel obligated to hold onto until they can justify throwing it out. this is something people could really use and the product is beautiful!
These are so adorable! I love how little they are, you can just stick them in your pocket or purse. And that blue and white bakers twine, so cute!
All around awesome project!
omg these are way too cute!
you oculd also do these for a house warming present too!
These are fantastic. My fiancee is a huge cook - we've been wanting to make hot pepper jelly for a favor but it seems a bit overwhelming. This is much simpler and realistic - we'll fill it with a "BBQ rub" spice mix. Great idea!
I am doing a similar bottle favor (message in a bottle) for my summer wedding....now my question is....did you make one favor for each guest or each couple?? I dont want my table to look to overcrowded with a larger jar in front of each place setting... Thanks for your advice! :)
Thanks for asking that question Lori! I'm in the same situation...and wondering the same thing. I was thinking per couple?
these are super adorable! where can I find the striped string? thanks!
These are pretty small (1" x 2.55"). Keep in mind that if you do one per couple, you might get an "odd" number of spice jars on the table that leaves them unevenly spaced.
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this is my most favorite idea ever out of all the ideas that have ever been ideaed, except for maybe toaster strudels.
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This great inspired us to use a BBQ rub in the vials for our BBQ vineyard wedding. Love it!
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Nice! I did something similar with a homemade brown sugar grilling rub---they turned out adorable AND economical. Recipe and instructions on my blog:
http://culinspiration.wordpress.com/2009/04/05/sweet-spicy-brown-sugar-bbq-rub-weddingparty-favor-idea/#more-1857
-Christina
The corks look lovely (and are a clever way to display seat assignments), but they don't seem practical for out-of-town guests to take back with them. If that corks comes loose in the suitcase, look out! A screw top is slightly less cute, but the peace of mind is worth it.
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My fiance and I just finished putting together very similiar - we filled the "Love Potion" favor jars by Wilton with coarse sea salt and added ribbon and a sticker that said, "Pinch me... we're married!" We are doing one per guest and because we got the favor jars on sale, each favor was only about $0.60.
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We're making our fall spice mix (a jazzed up pumpkin pie mix) and putting them in salt shakers... we loved the homemade but useful idea! Now we just need a "name" for our mix!