Wine labels

[Meryl]

My favourite gift has become a bottle of wine with a personalized label - I have posted an example & what I do http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=324
Take care, Meryl

[Mike Wozowski]

those are cool!

how do you stick them on the bottle?

[Meryl]

I have them printed onto a large label, then use a Stanley knife to cut out then just peel & stick. So glad you like them!

[Mike Wozowski]

i guess that sounds easy enough!

i'll have to give it a try!

thanks for answering!

Mike

[Just Jan]

What a great idea. I am going to have to give this a try.

[susan]

Stupid question... but do you take the original label off? and then how? I love the idea, Meryl.

[RutgersAlum]

Very clever, I love them!!

[txminx]

Great Idea Meryl - Added to favorites for upcoming Presents

[Meryl]

I have posted another wine label in the gallery, very similar to others i've done but thought some may have missed first time and would like to use the idea.
I just soak off the old label, polish the glass nicely, meths is good, and then stick on the new - I have them printed on self adhesive sheets. My new one, done for my brother is in the gallery:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=36538&cat=500&page=1

[Starla]

Class Act... really nice work!

[CheetahBaby]

I make my own wine so this is a great idea!!

[andyapc]

I know this is probably going to sound like a stupid question, but could you do the same thing with beer bottles? Obviously for a gag gift, not an elegant gift such as wine.

I'm thinking beer bottle labels wouldn't come off so easily though.

[Meryl]

I'm sure a beer label would be fantastic!

[andyapc]

Meryl - do you have any idea of where I would find a template for that? Did you create your own template for the wine or is there some wonderful site out there that has these?

I just tried to peel off a beer bottle label and it was not pretty. Maybe soaking it hot water? BTW - what is "meths"?

[Meryl]

Andy, yes i did make mine - very easy to do - just measure what size you want to end up and make it just as you would do a layout. Soak the label off and scrub the bottle clean, then stick on the one you have made.
Meths.............. methylated spirits? know that? anything spirity to help clean the gluey bottle!

[Jigsawguy]

Very nive idea Meryl. They look great.

I do have a question. How do you make the labels waterproof? I would have thought, especially with White Wine chilling in the fridge that the ink would run. Do you print them on an inkjet?

[Meryl]

Thanks, glad you like them. Waterproof? I have mine printed on a colour laser and have not had them run at all. I'm sure if you really wet and rub you may run into trouble.

[janevdoviak]

I just registered on this site tonight, and already I have found the perfect housewarming, hostess, anniversary, etc. gift. Great idea!
Jane :)