Can you hear that faint sound of jingle bells in the distance? That’s right! Christmas is almost here.

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You know what that means, it’s time to make a list (maybe even check it twice) and buy gifts for the special people in your life. It might sound like a daunting and expensive task, but the good news is that it doesn’t have to be! In fact, you could make all your friends and family a gift that they’ll never forget.

How about a personalized jar of jam or jelly? Jam is a crowd-pleasing Christmas staple and this year you’ll be able to hand out personalized jars of jam your loved ones will never forget.

Avery’s custom templates and designs really come in handy over the holidays, which is why we have come up with this handy-dandy DIY gift option. We want to lighten your load this holiday season with clever and delightful gift ideas that won’t take up too much of your time.

Start by using one of our Custom Printed Dissolvable Round Labels. You’ll be able to personalize a beautiful jar of homemade jelly in mere minutes! All it takes is a few simple steps.
 

1. Make sure that you have some of Avery’s Dissolvable Round Labels and then head over to Avery Design and Print to start customizing.

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2. Search your product number to find a template that will suit your personal gifting needs - like this elegantly festive design with plenty of space to personalize your message. As with any Avery product, there are a vast number of custom templates available, making it easy for you to find the perfect template for your perfect jam jar.

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3. Gather an empty glass jar and fill it with your homemade jam or jelly.

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4. Print your labels using your home laser or inkjet printer!

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5. Peel the label off of the sheet.

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6. Gently stick your label on the jar of jam.

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7. Pass out your beautiful new jar of Christmas jam to everyone on your Christmas list!
 

In just a few short minutes you’ll have a personalized jar of holiday jam. Not only is this an inexpensive gift that easily substitutes for costly store-bought jams and jellies, but it offers something special and unique to stick under your tree. These personalized jars are perfect for any holiday gift-giving occasion, like a take-home gift for your Christmas party! Everyone will be awed by the care that you put into making them a special gift, even though it only took you a few minutes to achieve! (Psst! You don’t need to tell them that last part.)

Avery provides the ideas, tools, and tips to make your Christmas special. So what are you waiting for? Get started making your own personalized Christmas jams today and by the time the holidays roll around, all you’ll need to do is pass out the gifts and collect the praise!No matter what you do this long weekend, be safe and have fun!

Watch a full instructional video here to see how fun and simple this process will be.

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