Create memorable holiday gifts and party favors!

‘Tis the season for homemade sugar cookies, handmade ornaments and knitted sweaters! My Own Labels can help make your holiday extra special with personalized gift tags, labels, coasters, and more. Check out the company blog for the latest tutorials and recipes from contributors. October 28, 2011 - from resellerratings.com “I am very pleased with the hang tags I purchased. A large variety of shapes, sizes and colors were offered. They are just perfect for the stained glass ornaments I make. … [read more...]

Thanksgiving Centerpiece

Thanksgiving, for me, is the true beginning of the holiday season. It's a day to relax and spend time with my family while enjoying a delicious turkey feast! This year I wanted to add something special to the usual festivities my family shares, so I came up with this simple centerpiece idea. First, I gathered some pretty branches from my backyard to create a winter bouquet for our thanksgiving table. Next, I ordered some personalized hang tags with the quote, "Gratitude is the sign of noble … [read more...]

Celebrate! Bat/Bar Mitzvah Section Added

Introducing our brand new Bat/Bar Mitzvah section on MyOwnLabels.com! Celebrate your child's coming of age with personalized labels, tags, water bottles, place cards and more. My Own Labels was recently featured on Mitzvah Market! Head over to their website for Mitzvah planning tips, ideas, and more! … [read more...]

Mini Pumpkin Pies

After having so much fun making miniature cherry pies over the summer, I knew I wanted to try making mini pumpkin pies for fall treats. I came across a recipe for Pumpkin Pie Bites on Bakerella and fell in love with her idea of turning the mini pies into mini jack-o-lanterns! These little pies will be perfect to serve at my annual Halloween party this year. I packaged up my first test batch into cute little boxes and gave them to coworkers and friends. They loved them! Ingredients and Supplies: • … [read more...]

Pumpkin Place Cards

Every year, in addition to carving pumpkins, I like to paint mini pumpkins as table decoration for my annual halloween party. Last year I painted Day-of-the-Dead skulls on a few pumpkins for a table centerpiece. This year, I thought it would be fun to have a mini pumpkin at each table setting with each guest's name hand-painted on the pumpkin. They were so simple to make. I bought the pumpkins at my local grocery store and used black acrylic paint and a small paintbrush to add the names to each … [read more...]

DIY Candy Filled Pumpkin Favors

These candy-filled pumpkins are so cute and fun to make. I originally got the idea from Martha Stewart's Cherry Bomb Wedding Favor How-To. But instead of a cherry, I decided to make pumpkins for Halloween favors. I even added my own favor tags to make them more special and unique! Martha's how-to says these are "a cinch to make" but it took a little practice for me to get the hang of it. After making 4 duds, I came up with these beauties! Tools & Supplies: • Orange tissue paper • Scissors • … [read more...]

Candy Corn Party Mix

I am very excited about planning a kids Halloween party this year with my friends. We have lots of fun games and treats planned. I'm bringing my candy corn party mix. This is not your ordinary Chex mix either, it's full of little candy corn candies, and coated in white chocolate. I just know they will get eaten up quickly. And it makes me feel better knowing that the little ones will be getting a serving of whole grains and not even know it! Ingredients: • 4 cups Chex Mix cereal • 2 cups … [read more...]

Favor Friday: Acorn Cookies

Today is the first day of fall! Can you believe it? Autumn is one of my favorite times of year in Portland, OR. I love watching the leaves change color! To celebrate the change in season I decided to make these adorable acorn cookies. I originally saw them on Party Perfect and knew I had to try them! They are so sweet and easy to make. They would make great favors at an autumn wedding or woodland theme birthday party. Supplies Needed: • Mini Nilla Wafers • Hershey's Kisses (the dark chocolate … [read more...]

Bachelor Party Favors: Stag Steins

Bachelor parties, aka Stag parties are known to be unforgettable nights. Where will you be throwing your party? If you answered a local pub or watering hole then this is the perfect idea for you. The guys will love these personalized beer steins and appreciate the snack as well. The mugs can be filled with anything from peanuts, cheese puffs and lime flavored taco chips to disposable cameras for guests to use to document the occasion. It’s inexpensive and so easy to make, it would be a party foul … [read more...]

Favor Friday: Giant Lollipops!

Introducing our newest contributor to the My Own Ideas blog, Sarah! Sarah is the new house keeper at My Own Labels, but also helps out in the cutting department. When she's not tidying up the office or tending to the staff garden, she likes to cook creative meals for her family. She's especially famous for her stuffed bell peppers! Sarah is bursting with some great gift and favor ideas and plans to become a regular monthly contributor! Welcome Sarah! Lollipops are good, but GIANT lollipops are … [read more...]