Organize your Spices with FREE Spice Jar Cricut Labels

Hello! If you are reading this, I will assume you also want to organize your spices! I think having the spices located in a drawer is a fabulous idea! I like to buy my primary spices in bulk containers, so having a designated area to keep the lesser-used and primary spices is convenient! Plus, it looks so organized! So, without further ado, I will walk you through how to organize your spices with these free spice jar Cricut labels in just six steps.

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Download the Free Cricut Spice Jar Labels

So, in full disclosure, the process of organizing your spice drawer using the free spice jar Cricut labels is a little tedious. The spice jars I purchased came with labels, but I wanted something different. I love the font Rastanty Cortez from Microsoft Word, Excel, etc., but unfortunately, the Cricut design space doesn’t have a free font like this (at least not that I can find). 

The other issue is the Word or Excel document needs to be transferred to an image for the Cricut design space to accept it. I am unsure if there is an easier way to do this, but I saved the Excel file as a PDF and opened it with Photoshop to convert it to an image.

I removed the background of the spice labels in Photoshop. Because I did this step, the free PNG spice image will be easier to upload to the Cricut design space. You won’t have to remove the background manually. 

Photoshop also has a function where I can layer the font to make it slightly bolder. I added this feature to the free templates. When I did this project myself, I found if I didn’t layer the font, it was too thin to cut, and when I bolded the font directly in Excel, it was too chunky looking. Layering the font via Photoshop allowed the text to be bolded enough to make cutting and weeding the vinyl easy. 

Because Photoshop requires a subscription, I went ahead and put a template together for everyone to use, and it is FREE! If you are interested in picking a different font, Photoshop offers a free trial (at least last I checked). So if you don’t like the font I chose, you can follow the steps I took to create your customized font. 

For anyone interested in the free spice labels, I have separated them into two lists: the popular spices, and additional spices. I separated them this way to make it easy during the uploading phase.

The popular spice list includes the spices that I thought would be the most popular. The additional spice list is more uncommon but still used. Once you get to the uploading step in this process, you’ll see why I thought it might be easier to separate it this way.

Upload Labels to the Cricut Design Space

For those who are unfamiliar with what a Cricut is, I put together a guide with more details here. For those who want a recommendation, I recommend the Cricut Maker. This workhorse has been fantastic and has allowed me to tackle many projects.

After you have downloaded the spice labels, you should review the list before uploading it to the Cricut design space. Crop the image if there are any unnecessary spices on the top or bottom of the list. Cropping the PNG will make the process easier.

Once that step is complete, you can upload it to the Cricut design space. I recommend removing any unnecessary spices in the middle of the list during the background removal stage. Again, this will make it easier in the long haul.

One thing to note, the image resizes itself in the design space. You’ll have to measure the size of the spice jar to determine the font size that works best for you. Then resize the image accordingly. 

One thing to note, I left out “seasoning” and “granulated” to make the name fit better on the jar.

Cut Out the Spice Labels

Once you have the final image in the design space, you can cut it out! I used this vinyl because it’s supposed to be permanent and water-resistant. That way, when I wash the spice jars, I can feel like the vinyl won’t come off.

Weed and Apply the Vinyl to the Spice Jar

Now that the vinyl is cut, you can weed it and apply it to your spice jars! I used these spice jars because I LOVE the wooden caps and the square shape. It was also affordable for the quantity that I got.

Fill the Spice Jar with the Appropriate Spices

Now your spice jars are ready to fill!

Put your Spice Jar in the Drawer

Once you have filled your spices, you can organize your spices in the spice drawer! I used this spice rack because I liked the wooden look. Plus, the adjustable feature was enticing. I do not have to worry about the rack not fitting in my future kitchen drawers because it is adjustable.

Organizing your Spices with the Free Template

Now you know how to organize your spices with the free spice jar Cricut labels! Please comment below with your thoughts! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions! For other kitchen DIY ideas, read: How to Waterproof Your Kitchen Oil Tray.

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