Recipe Cards (What Size Label?)

[PamperedSD]

I ordered Recipe Cards for an open house tonight - what size labels do you use? The ones I use for my catalogs are too big for the back

 

[esavvymom]

I use the standard return address size ~ 1"x2 1/2" label (Avery 5160).
With the current style of recipe cards, I've not had a problem putting them on the card (on the front).I MAY experiment with a smaller label, but for now, I go with the ones I buy in bulk!

 

[NooraK]

I use the 30-to-a-sheet address lable size. I align my info to the right, and put a logo on the left, and wrap them around the edge of the card.

 

[pcchefjane]

Why do you wrap them around at all? You don't really need the logo either. You are putting it on a recipe card with TPC and the logo already on it. I am all about not using more ink than I have to! I just pick a corner on the front that does not have wording on it.

 

[pc_jessica]

i too use the standard 30 to a sheet of address labels and put them on the front of the recipe cards where there is nothing important that i am covering it up. i don't put the logo on them, just my name and info. i figure they don't need the logo because the recipe card has it already! and I am with pcchefjane i don't like to use more ink than i have to!

 

[CathyP]

I use the 30 to a sheet mini address labels ( 3/4" x 2 1/4" ). I have my name, phone #, email and PWS address on them. I put them on the front of the card in whatever corner seems best.

 

[pclady213]

I just put my info right on the cards on the back at the bottom under the ingredient list. I type it in color so it stands out.

 

[chefann]

I've got some address labels on a roll that I bought a while back that I use on my recipe cards. They're glossy, so they look very professional, and they're just the right size. I think they're 2" x 5/8" or so. They're the smaller size label offered by companies regularly in coupon mailers, etc. (Unfortunately, the place I got them no longer offers them.)

 

[pamperedlinda]

I made this template and run the cards through my printer. You will have to adjust the text box depending on the available space on the recipe cards.

 

[dannyzmom]

I made this template and run the cards through my printer. You will have to adjust the text box depending on the available space on the recipe cards.

Wow Linda - this is great! And the ink doesn't smudge?
I am test printing one right now!
I read that you're back in FL. What's your day to day schedule look like? Want to try & hook up?

 

[pamperedlinda]

Wow Linda - this is great! And the ink doesn't smudge?
I am test printing one right now!
I read that you're back in FL. What's your day to day schedule look like? Want to try & hook up?

I run them through my laser printer - it will smudge if you touch them right away but let them sit a while before touching and they are fine. It's a lot faster than sticking labels.

I am here until Sat then going home for a few days and back next week - I'm going to start a 4-on 4-off split between here and home. I'll call you in a bit to see if we can work something out.

 

[NooraK]

Why do you wrap them around at all? You don't really need the logo either. You are putting it on a recipe card with TPC and the logo already on it. I am all about not using more ink than I have to! I just pick a corner on the front that does not have wording on it.

The labels I used were from a bunch that I had run off for another purpose, I just had them on hand. I put them on the side with the recipe, because I figure that's the side the customer is going to see more often.

 

[dannyzmom]

I love Linda Child!!!!
Linda, I got new toner for my laser printer today and tried out your recipe card template - LOVE IT!!!
This is going to save me a fortune on labels AND TIME and it looks SO much more professional!
I LOVE YA MAN!!!

 

[AJPratt]

Why do you wrap them around at all? You don't really need the logo either. You are putting it on a recipe card with TPC and the logo already on it. I am all about not using more ink than I have to! I just pick a corner on the front that does not have wording on it.

That's what I do, too. Sometimes I think the "slapped of affect" draws attention to it.

 

[dannyzmom]

I just printed my info on over 100 recipe cards - my office reeks of toner from teh printer going and going and going...I am wheezing from breathing the toner fumes...but dang I am so happy with there awesome looking recipe cards and can;t wait to give 'em out at tomorrow's show!!

 

[PamperedSD]

Thanks everyone for the great tips! I have not used my printer since I started PC but I think I'm going to hook it up and try our your template Linda! THANKS

 

[pcchefjane]

Sad...I have an inkjet printer so it won't work! I'd love it! Thanks Linda!

 

[pamperedlinda]

Sad...I have an inkjet printer so it won't work! I'd love it! Thanks Linda!

it doesn't work in my ink jet either

 

[pamperedlinda]

I just printed my info on over 100 recipe cards - my office reeks of toner from teh printer going and going and going...I am wheezing from breathing the toner fumes...but dang I am so happy with there awesome looking recipe cards and can;t wait to give 'em out at tomorrow's show!!

oh yeah - I forgot about that part small price to pay though. load up the printer, turn on a fan and leave the room for a while. I love the way they look too, much more professional looking than a label.

 

[dannyzmom]

oh yeah - I forgot about that part small price to pay though. load up the printer, turn on a fan and leave the room for a while. I love the way they look too, much more professional looking than a label.

Yippeee!!!
I am so happy! I had forgotten about all the cards I printed up last night and then I just logged on and saw this message and remembered that I printed up like a zillion nice-lookin' cards last night ! Yay!
Lin - I have a recruiting interview today and a show tonight - wanna try to get together next week?

 

[AJPratt]

I may just have to borrow my director's printer!!!