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Cereal Box "Handmade By" Labels

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Recycling + new stamps = Cereal Box Labels

Recycling + new stamps = Cereal Box Labels!

One large cereal box makes about 18 3" x 4" labels.

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  1. Step 1

    Step 1

    Open the cereal box along the seam line. Trim off the flaps. Recycle or set aside for another project.

  2. Step 2

    Step 2

    The next two steps can be done either with a paper cutter or with a ruler and scissors.


  3. Step 3

    Step 3

    Square up the end of the box. Cut in 4" strips.

  4. Step 4

    Step 4

    Cut strips into 3" pieces,


  5. Step 5

    Step 5

    giving you 3" x 4" cards

  6. Step 6

    Step 6

    Now the fun part! Stamp! Use whatever stamp, color, etc. you like. If you have alphabet stamps, add your name, too!

  7. Step 7

    Step 7

    Punch holes in the side or corners of the labels.

  8. Step 8

    Step 8

    Tie a ribbon or string through the hole in the label.

  9. Step 9

    Step 9

    Thread the two ends in first, then bring those through the loop. Pull tight.

  10. Step 10

    Step 10

    Tie, tape, pin or glue your new recycled labels onto crafty projects.

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beryl

beryl

September 14th, 2008 04:14

Great idea!

mlc1803 m.

mlc1803 m.

November 15th, 2008 02:50

i love this labels! they are perfect for handmade crafts
now i know what to do with the box of my honey bunches cereal xD

ofenjen

ofenjen

November 15th, 2008 22:07

I've gotten really good feedback from the people that have received them on gifts, too. I'm going to make some for birthdays and holidays as well!