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The Gift of Soup!

I have several people I wanted to get Christmas gifts for, but no $ to buy anything fancy. So I made some homemade dry soup that is practical and inexpensive. I even created my own label!

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Supplies

  • Empty jars with lids
  • Dry soup mixture, such as lentils, split peas, rice, alphabet letters, dried carrots, etc.
  • Homemade labels and tape/glue

The whole project cost me about $5-10 and I was able to make 6 jars of dry soup!

By Carrie from Yakima, WA

Here's a sample of the label I made for a personal touch.

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December 19, 20060 found this helpful

Carrie, your label is so cute; what a nice finishing touch for your gifts. Did you create this label on your own or did you use some software or a download? Thank you for sharing your creative idea!

 
December 20, 20060 found this helpful

Yes, I agree! What a great idea and I would especially like to know about your labels. Did you find a website to personalize and print them out?

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Or did you use software? Does anyone else know of a good website to create your own free labels? Merry Christmas!

 

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December 20, 20060 found this helpful

I agree, great idea and the label is darling...reminds me of the Campbell's labels!

I used my computer quite a bit to make little gifts for school staff and bus drivers. One thing I did was make these cute hot chocolate envelopes. A package of Swiss Miss fits perfectly inside ea one. All I had to do was print and then cut out and glue. I also made candy bar wrappers and wrappers to cover microwave popcorn. I had so many people who help my kids between teachers and therapists and I wanted to thank ea and every one of them.

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No one expects extravegent gifts, and I feel it's really the thought that counts. I just wanted to acknowledge them and thank them for all they do.

One year I did the soup mixes but put them in these pint or quart size freezer bags that sort of stand up and are taller rather than wide. I put on labels and tied with a twist tie but then covered with pretty ribbon. Those worked out well and then I didn't need to buy or save jars.

Maybe you will share with us how you made your cute label!

Merry Christmas,
Debbie

 
By Judy (Guest Post)
December 20, 20060 found this helpful

What a great gift idea! I know i'd be thrilled with something like that! Thanks for sharing it. Merry Christmas!

 

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