DIY Pantry Labels on a Cricut Joy, Maker, or Explore!

I recently renovated my kitchen with beautiful glass-front cabinets, and I want to put some pretty canisters and jars in there. So I'm going to use my Cricut to create my own DIY pantry labels that look good AND are easy to read, and I'm going to show YOU how to do it, too!

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* Isopropyl alcohol
* Lint-free cloth (or coffee filter)

To make DIY pantry labels on a Cricut, you want either full-sheet label paper or the Cricut Smart Label writeable vinyl on a roll. I prefer the Cricut Smart Label vinyl's look and feel, and it sticks better and is less likely to pick up food/grease, too.

You also need some canisters and jars to label -- I'm using OXO Pop Containers as well as regular Mason jars in various sizes. If you use Mason jars, look for ones with smooth sides, as your label will stick to those better than ones with raised designs.

Now, I'm going to use my Cricut cutting machines to cut AND write my pantry labels. You can make these on any Cricut, but in this tutorial I'm going to show you how to make them on a Cricut Joy and a Cricut Maker... but an Explore would also do. The advantage to using the Cricut Joy is you can use the Smart Label material without a mat, and it's easier to take the Cricut right into the kitchen with you as you label your things.

Oh, and you need a pen for your DIY pantry labels! I'm using a black fine-point Cricut pen, which is a .4 millimeter size. The size of your pen tip matters if you use my designs. Your Cricut can write and decorate your pantry labels with the pen right in the machine and they look fabulous!

Last but not least, you need a design for your pantry labels -- it can be simple or fancy, it's completely up to you. I'm going to show you how to make three different styles -- a super easy simple label, a big, easy-to-read bold label, and a fancy script label that is totally on trend. I'll even show you my tricks for getting the Cricut pen to fill in the fonts for bolder and more beautiful pantry labels!

Topics covered in this video:
00:00 - DIY Pantry Labels with Cricut
00:48 - Supplies & Tools
02:46 - Design Your Pantry Labels in Cricut Design Space
03:08 - Option 1: Simple Label
08:27 - Option 2: Bold Label
11:59 - Option 3: Fancy Label
24:29 - Cut and Write Your Pantry Labels on Cricut
40:33 - Apply Pantry Labels to Containers and Jars
41:56 - Label Paper VS Smart Label Writable Vinyl
44:22 - Closing Notes and Link to More Information

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Credits:
Introduction: PixelBytes (my child!)
Music: Cute by Bensound (licensed, royalty and copyright free)
Videography: Jennifer Marx on a Panasonic Lumix FZ-1000 DSLR 4K camera
Design: A Jennifer Maker original!

[diannerobert]

Love this tutorial labels . Want to make labels for organizing my craft room.But did not know how to do it properly.
You explain everything step by step how to make them so well, that’s what I love about you .
Thank you, so much Jennifer . ❤

[onabamitch]

i really like how detailed you are... thank you for teaching us...

[erinwilhiterealtor]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! You don't take anything for granted; you show every step, where to click, what to select...Thank you, Jennifer. Bless you!

[chriscoburn]

I love the way you compared the 2 different machines as well as the difference in the labels. Thanks Jennifer!

[catherinesand-soll]

Thank you for this excellent tutorial. Based on your detailed step-by-step explanation of the process I was able to quickly come up to speed and generate professional quality labels. You are a natural teacher who provides all the essential information and nothing superfluous.

[ohgollycats]

I’m sure you will be happy that I finally finished two rows of labels at last. Only took three boxes before success! Shut down iPad completely as well as copying someone else’s label in design space to teach the Joy how to do it. Then did my own with your lesson. Thank you so much!

[idadavis]

Hi Jennifer i am new to your group i have to say you are the best teacher i have seen yet thank you for being so patient and will to share Thank you

[msimmons]

I spent a lot of time yesterday trying to figure out how to do this. I am so glad I saw your tutorial today. You are a blessing!

[hardierogers]

I love your tutorials. Your voice is soothing and easy to listen to. Thank you and look forward to learning more from you.

[mistiwjordan]

Jennifer I have to tell you, you are a cricut angel my lady wholly goodness am I overwhelmed with getting started, don’t know what I would do without your tutorial’s!

[martayoung]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. You covered everything needed to make labels. This is great for people like me who did not have a clue how to use the Joy maker. This is the Best tutorial I have seen on you tube.

[maggieshaffer]

Thank you so much for making this tutorial! I bought a Cricut Joy and had no idea what I was doing. This made it so much easier!!!

[lorrainezaring]

Jennifer, you are an awesome teacher. I learn so much from watching your videos. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[barbiedollbk]

Jennifer I am SO GLAD that I found you! Thank you so much for your videos and for sharing your files! I don't know what I would do without you!

[feleciadrake]

i was interested in the Cricut Joy awhile ago and thought it might be a waste of time since I am an artist and created my own designs. BUT watching your" Maker vs. Joy "video sold me on Cricut Joy. I need labels and the Joy saves time. Even the product comparison was very instrumental in my decision. Great job. I've never subscribed to a channel before but yours is my first

[micheleturley]

You have just brought my lifelong dream of my small business - thank you so much ❤

[carolgenovese]

Thank you, thank you for this wonderful “how to” video. Being new to Cricut, it is so helpful. I wish you were my next door neighbor! ❤️

[creiv]

Thank you so much for your videos. I learn something new in Design Space in every video that I watch. I also appreciate you making it so easy to understand.

[sandradarier]

Brilliant, detailed and so informative video. Thank you so much Jennifer. I loved the comparison between machines. You are awesome.

[jessicabenn]

This is the best and most detailed video I have ever watched. I usually avoid anything over 30 minutes but you had me hooked! I cannot wait to get a circuit joy, it’s on my Christmas Wishlist already 😉