Christmas jam & chutney home made labels

Home-made and home grown (well the tomatoes were) tomatoe & apple jam. A quick and inexpensive gift with home made labels. Asda labels 50p for 50 (bargain), raid your craft area for stamps and sit quietly for 5-10 mins to make a batch. Neat, I love them. All I need to do now is make the paper covers and tie with gingham ribbon. I'm going to make some chilli jam today and do the same for them. Have a fun weekend. Amanda x

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Crafty in the Med said…

Hello Amanda
as you say great gifts.....I never turn my nose up at homemade gifts food or other ever....by far the best gifts. My daughter often makes tomatoe puree for me when tomatoes are cheap. Lovely for making up a sauce to go with pasta.

Great labels too...adds that finishing touch :-)

keep well

Amanda :-)

23 November 2013 at 06:03

Unknown said…

Homemade jams and chutneys make lovely Christmas presents. I like the labels you've made too.
Happy weekend!
Marion

23 November 2013 at 06:33

Anita said…

The gingham covers will add some zing to the jars. Yummo!!
Cheers, Anita.

25 November 2013 at 04:06

Jo said…

They look great. Nice labels make all the difference.

25 November 2013 at 08:04

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