Laura's Tutorial

I have gotten this question a few times over the last few months, so I decided it was time for a tutorial.

The question I get asked is what kind of typewriter I use to type on to labels and other products. And I don’t have a typewriter (although I think my mom still has my old word processor in storage somewhere!) All I use is the font Courier New, my computer, and printer!

First, I type whatever I want to print on the label in my word processing program.

I then print out this page (usually on a piece of scrap paper).

Then I place my label over the typewritten word(s) (not pressing too hard to permanently adhere it to the paper). I usually hold the paper up to a light to judge where to place the label/sticker (so I can see the words through the sticker).

Next, I put the paper back through my printer.

Then, carefully, I pull the label back off the paper. Be careful because some stickers are on glossier paper than others and it might take the printed words a bit to dry. If you accidentally peel off a little of the paper with the label, don’t worry – you can always put some more adhesive on the back of the label.

And voila! You have your typewritten label made with just a computer and printer!

Comments

[jennifer]

Love this trick!

[Kasey]

This is brilliant! I'll definitely be using this trick!

[Lindsay W]

Genius, I love it.

[Katie B]

awesome. Great idea and I WILL be doing this.

[Bernice]

Thank you so much for sharing this! Wish I had a typewriter but this will do for now.

[Lara]

Aah! So THAT'S how you do it! Totally stealing this trick, thanks x

[Amy Baldwin]

What a clever idea! TFS!!!!

[emily pitts]

you are a genius.

[emily]

This is one of those things that make you say "HOw come I didn't think of that?!?!" It's an awesome & clever little idea that helps out so much!!!!

[Renee Campbell]

May I ask. . .what font do you use?

[laura]

Sure thing, Renee. I usually use Courier New, but there's all kinds of different (free) typewritten fonts out there!

[Laney]

So simple but I would never have thought og it!

[Faith]

Oh my goodness - what a GREAT tip! Thanks :)

[Cathie]

this is brilliant! thanks for sharing

[Mindy]

works really well also if you cut it out and use repositionable adhesive to hold in place. I keep some beside my printer for quick access!

[Mary Kay Audd]

Love this technique! I will be using this, thank you!

[Janisk57]

Great idea! I wonder if it would work to use double stick tape to hold the sticker, with it's backing paper attached, to the paper for printing. Then you wouldn't have to worry about extra adhesive or the paper sticking to it.

[corinne]

Where did you get the label used in the tutorial?