Fun baking gift

Homemade brownie mix in a jar

We’ve come up with a great gift idea for you: a jar of homemade brownie mix! To give our jar an extra special touch, we’ve added some cute little mitten-shaped gift labels featuring the recipe instructions. These handwritten labels are so simple to create using edding gloss paint markers. The markers are also ideal for adding lots of detail and look brilliant, even on dark backgrounds. We’ve created a template so you can try your hand at these DIY gift labels with total ease!

Categories: Christmas
Special gifts
Products: Paint markers
Materials: Glass and mirror
Paper, carton and cardboard
Difficulty: Easy peasy
Downloads: Images (ZIP)

Step-by-step

Step 1

Give your jar a good wash and dry before you start. Download and print out the template. You can find the recipe in the download area next to the pictures for this creative idea. For the design, you’ll need a fine-tipped edding 780 gloss paint marker in white or a colour of your choosing.

Step 2

Copy the mitten design onto your brown paper and cut around the outside. Next, add the words “Joy in a jar” and other design elements (you might find light-coloured photocopy paper helpful for this.)

Next, you’ll need to activate your gloss paint marker. To do this, shake the pen vigorously with the cap still on. Next, remove the cap and carefully press the nib up and down a few times on a piece of absorbent paper until the ink fills the tip. Once you’re ready, use your gloss paint marker to add a series of fine lines to create the mitten sleeves.

Step 3

Draw around the outside of the mittens and go over the words “Joy in a jar” using your gloss paint marker.

Step 4

Glue one end of the ribbon to the back of each mitten.

Step 5

Cut out the recipe from the template provided and glue it onto the back of one of the mittens.

Step 6

Pour the dry ingredients from the recipe into your jar, layer by layer, and screw the lid on tight. Tie the ribbon around the jar - and that’s it: your gift is ready!