kdmorgan Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 I don't actually sell anything but I would like to make labels for the candles I give to my family. I know it won't cause any problems right now but if I ever decide to sell, I don't want to have to redesign them. Can I use any of the fonts in Publisher. Are there any places to get clip art that you can use in your labels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmySue Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Don't be scared to make your own label! I do mine. Now I know some like them and some don't, its just a matter of your own taste. I am sure that if you love it that is all that matters. Just play around with a few examples and place it on CT and we will give you some constructive critisim (sp?). lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 AmySue, what program do you use for your labels? I have print master gold and label factory...I got them both out yesterday but really didn't get anywhere with them. I've always done hang tags and I wanted something different. Any advice? Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Don't be afraid ... I find it to be lots of fun to create my own labels. I use Avery Design Pro. It's easy, I can get creative with it, and best of all, it's a FREE download. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Milkmaid Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 I don't sell my candles either and making the lables has turned out to be almost as fun as making the candles. I use my Microsoft Picture It publishing program. There are tons of clipart to play with. I use the name of the FO and just play. I print them out on regular paper and glue it ( I use a glue stick ) on. It's a super cheap way to experiment with a lot of different looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flutterbye Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Sometimes I think creating labels and packaging is more fun than making the candle! Have you ever heard of Scrapbook Factory Deluxe? I got the program at Michaels(real cheap w/ 40% off coupon). I can not even begin to tell you how many thousands upon thousands of different ways to make a label with it. And its so easy to use! Hundreds of fonts, clipart, backgrounds, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmySue Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 AmySue, what program do you use for your labels? I have print master gold and label factory...I got them both out yesterday but really didn't get anywhere with them. I've always done hang tags and I wanted something different. Any advice? GingerI have a Mac and I just use the Drawing program that came with my computer. All I did was play around with it until I got it to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 I agree-- making labels is fun! And so what if you have to "redo" them when you start selling. Making some up now will definitely help you in the future to improve your labels. I say go for it! Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdmorgan Posted October 18, 2006 Author Share Posted October 18, 2006 Thanks sooo much for your replies. I really appreciate it. I have been messing around with it a little but I am worried about legal issues. I was wondering if there were any legal issues involved in using the fonts supplied with microsoft products when you sell your product. Also, I wondered if the clip art I use needs to be paid for. I've seen alot of free clip art sites but they make me nervous. Looks like I need to check out some of the sofware you guys are using. I know it doesn't matter much now, I'm just always trying to plan ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 I just don't know what to put on my label. The company name is River Ridge Candles and I don't know whether to use clipart or just words. Any suggestions? I played around with a couple of programs tonight but really wasn't sure what I wanted. Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinmfritz Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I am in the same boat. I am trying to fill out the forms to get a tax id and need a company name and can't come up with one I love. It's not as easy as people think to start a business, is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherl Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I use Avery, Publisher and Word.. and I have to say I hate making labels. The design part is not too bad.. it is getting them printed.. they don't line up, there are missfeeds and about 6 months later I have a new idea :undecided . I hope I have all that behind me now. Now that I have worked out a few things I am ordering my circle labels and life is easier, before I was cutting them out. I still have to cut my jar labels as I use a 2x4 and the label is less than the 4". I eventually want to have a printer do them so went to a one color on kraft. If only I could find a graphics designer that would work for candles... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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