Editable and Printable Pantry Labels
I am so excited to show you all my latest labeling project! A few weeks ago, I gave you a sneak peek of my new pantry, complete with simple-yet-stylish labels to help us keep everything sorted and organized. You guys – these labels were so quick and easy to make and look so good; and I now have these printable pantry labels in an editable, changeable, uploadable format so you can use them to organize your pantry too! Let me show you how!
Oxo Containers | Y-Weave Basket | Gold Bin Clips | Pantry Labels
When I shared a few sneak peek pictures of my pantry a few weeks ago, I got just as many comments and questions about our snack boxes and labels as I did about the pretty paper along the back (which was the tutorial I was sharing). I guess I wasn’t too surprised because these simple-but-beautiful labels are easy to read and look awesome. And the best part, they took mere minutes to make!
4 File Types Now Included!
When I first released my Ultimate Kitchen Printable Pack, there was one comment I received more than ANY others: “Pretty please make these labels in different formats so we can customize them for our own needs!”
Even though I tried to include every pantry staple and spice I could think of, I knew I didn’t cover everything nor provide you with the ability to customize the labels however you needed to use them. Well, my friends, I am so excited to announce that the Pantry Labels and Spice Labels are now available in 4 easy-to-use formats AND have editable fields for you to change them up however you see fit!
All 160+ pantry and spice labels are now available in 4 easy-to-use formats, including:
- Printable PDFs – Pre-formatted and ready-to-print onto AVERY 22822 labels for quick and easy labeling!
- PNGs – Drag and drop individual labels into any template or design software in order to size and print however you want!
- SVGs – Upload individual labels to your e-cutter software (such as Cricut Design Space) in order to print or cut from your favorite material (such as vinyl or sticker paper)!
- Canva – Need additional labels that are not included? This editable Canva template allows you to create perfectly matching labels in a snap, no fancy software needed!
How to Use the Printable Pantry Labels
The Printable PDF pantry labels are pre-formatted to fit AVERY 22822 label sheets, which are 2×3″ CLEAR glossy printable labels. I’ve worked with a lot of clear products before and am always bothered with the hazy sheen of the “clear” paper. But these labels are awesome. They are truly clear and glossy, and print beautifully. After editing the printable pantry labels file for our exact categories and foods, I simply printed them out onto the AVERY labels and attached them to our snack bins! The fit couldn’t have been more perfect!
Speaking of fit though, if the rectangle shape isn’t quite right for your needs, I have another easy way to customize them even further. If you notice in the picture above, on the bottom shelf, our baking supplies are loaded into baskets (the baskets help me fit more on the shelf and make it easier to pull everything out at once!). Because of how these containers are arranged in our pantry though, labeling them along the sides of the bins wouldn’t help me much. But how about the tops?
I didn’t need to customize these labels much because the Kitchen Inventories and Labels kit already included everything I needed for our pantry. I simply printed them out, again on the clear glossy labels, but this time, I used my circle framelets with my Big Shot to trim the labels down into 2″ circles to fit the tops of my Oxo containers. (I could have used a sharp 2″ punch, but mine was too dull to cut cleanly through the labels.)
Once everything was printed and trimmed down, I simply adhered each sticker label to the tops of all my containers. Now as my baskets sit on our pantry shelves, I can see what everything is whenever I need it!
I mentioned earlier that I’ve been waiting a little while to share this project with you. The reason, beyond getting the printable files ready for you, was because I wanted to make sure these labels and this idea would stand the test of time. We’re about 2+ months of these labels being on the tops of our container, and they are all doing just fine – no puckering or peeling!
Oxo Containers | Y-Weave Basket | Gold Bin Clips | Pantry Labels
I absolutely adore this solution for labeling our pantry items. However, it’s important to note that these labels are not washable, so you may want to only use this idea on items you don’t frequently rinse!
How to Use the Printable Spice Jar Labels
The pantry labels are relatively big (they fit 2×3″ rectangles). So while you can use those labels on any larger bin or basket (even on non-kitchen items since you can change the text to anything). But if you want to label smaller containers or jars, such as spices, the printable spice labels are a better bet!
I feel like I am on a constant pursuit to get my spice jars labeled and organized juuuuuust right. To recap: years ago I started storing them in a basket and it was life-changing. But after growing weary of sorting through them every time I needed something, I decided to label the tops with a Sharpie. Admittedly, the Sharpie labels are quick and easy, but the circular text was always a bit difficult for me to read.
Sooo…off went the written labels (did you know you can remove Sharpie from plastic? Here is the tutorial I used!), and I instead printed out a sheet of my ready-to-go spice labels, pre-sized to fit AVERY 6450 Labels.
I love the idea of decanting spices into pretty, matching jars…but honestly, I’ve never been able to get that to work for me. I’ve learned that I just do better with off-the-shelf jars. Fortunately, the 1″ round stickers are the perfect size to fit most of the common lid sizes on most available spices!
Like my pantry staples, there was no editing required here since I don’t buy any unique or exotic spices. However, should you need or want different names on the labels, you can also edit these to your preference. (Also, if you prefer straight labels instead of a round layout, I have those ready too!) Once you print onto out the labels onto the Avery 6450 Labels, all that’s left to do…again…is peel and stick!
I did want to show you a little closer detail on how these labels sit on top of the spice jar lids. On the red spice jars, there is plenty of space on the inside of the round ridge to place the 1″ label. On the taller, skinnier jars though, the label doesn’t nestle into the center quite right. You can certainly press your labels into the center (below, curry powder), but I didn’t care for the way it looked, so I just placed the sticker on top of the round ridge, which it fits perfectly. If you wanted, you could use a smaller circle punch to cut out smaller circles from plain sticker paper.
I genuinely didn’t have any concerns about the pantry labels sticking to the canisters, but I’ve been very interested to watch how these labels stay on the jars. 2ish months in, and they look exactly as they did on the first day I stuck them on! None have peeled or fallen off! Now, admittedly, my spices aren’t something I pull down and use everyday. But with regular use, these labels have proved a much prettier (and easier!) way to find what I’m looking for when preparing meals!
Get This Kit!
This Pantry Inventory and Labels Kit is now available for download from The Organization Toolbox! Click HERE to shop or learn more!
I hope you all love this idea for adding labels to your pantry containers and spice jars! They couldn’t be any easier, thanks to my ready-to-go printable files; and they look simple, clean and gorgeous when all put together! I’d love to hear how you’d use the labels in your own home!
Megan
10 Comments on “Editable and Printable Pantry Labels”
Woo! You beauty, what a bargain! I think the new Toolbox is totally the right move for you and I’m very excited to update my kitchen binder without re-inventing the wheel. Thanks Megan!
I got it! Looking forward to using the updated and customizable toolbox, and can’t wait to see what things you add.
I know you probably have 5 million printables already slated to come, but one I would like is the little round labels that can go on essential oil bottles. 🙂
Anyway, congrats on the launch, and I hope it is a huge success for you!
Where did you get the little frames you attached to the baskets for your labels? I love those!
Hey Emily!
Aren’t they awesome! They are from The Container Store and you can check them out here: https://rstyle.me/+om46mwPC1gNFjh9GyDGw0g
Hope that helps!
Megan
In the 2nd pic of the kids snacks…where did you get those bins? That’s what I’m looking for! Thanks!
Hi Monica!
They are book bins, usually used in classrooms; and I have to admit they are peeerrrfect for snacks! I ended up buying these from Really Good Stuff (https://www.reallygoodstuff.com/durable-book-and-binder-holders/p/160103/) because I wanted white ones. I also have these from Amazon (https://rstyle.me/n/c4qz25cehwp) which are a little cheaper!
Hope that helps!
Megan
Awesome labels! please assist me with the editing part
Hi Bibi,
Where are you having trouble? Once the file is open in Adobe Acrobat Reader, you will see where to edit them (blue boxes).
If you have more specific questions, let me know!Megan
I’m so excited to buy these and use in my pantry! Your pantry post inspired me to finally tackle our ridiculous pantry and I love your tip about keeping all of your organization pieces white to help reduce visual clutter! I’ve already tracked down the Target Y-Weave baskets and the white book bins I ordered arrived over the weekend! And we already owned a bunch of the OXO Pop containers! I’m just a tad bit hesitant regarding the circle sticker labels on the tops of the OXO Pop containers, as all of the 2″ circle punches don’t have the best reviews. Would love to know if someone has had good luck with the one linked in your post or any others, as I do not have a Big Shot machine. I realize this post is a couple years old though so it may be difficult to find out, but I thought I would ask anyway.
Hi Emily!
I am thrilled to hear you’re working on your pantry, it sounds like it’s coming along wonderfully!
I hear ya on the circle punches, but in general, punches can be a little finicky. If it doesn’t work quite right, you can try punching some aluminum foil to sharpen it a bit.
Another thought would be to ask around (scrapbookers, crafters will likely have one), or to trace a paper template and cut them out by hand!
Hope that helps a bit!Megan