DIY Printable Water Bottle Labels

I've always thought it's fun to have personalized water bottles at special events. Over the years, I've tried different methods to make my own labels. I've used actual labels/stickers in the past, but I've found the problem with those is that if they get wet, the ink will run. So when I came across this idea waaay back when I was planning my wedding, I thought I'd give it a try. I saw it on a message board so I have no clue who gets credit for the original idea, but I think it's genius. Here's the scoop!

What you need:

• Water Bottle
• Cardstock
• Packing Tape

1. To begin, you need to design your label. Like I said, I've been making these for awhile so my template is actually in PowerPoint. Old school, I know...and definitely not the intended purpose for PowerPoint, but it gets the job done! Needless to say, I am sharing my template here if you'd like to download it. If the damask background isn't your style, just erase it and find a different background to put in it's place. If you'd rather create your label in the program of your choice (Photoshop, Publisher, etc.) the dimensions of the rectangle I use that seem to fit just right on the bottle are 1.88" tall by 8.25" wide.
2. Print your design on cardstock for added durability. The way I laid mine out, I'm able to get 3 labels per page. (You cold actually get 4; I just never added another one. Silly, I know.) Anyway, cut your labels out and set to the side.

3. If you haven't already done so, remove the label that came on the water bottle. It's okay if some residue remains because it's going to be covered up, but you want to remove as much as you can.

4. Pull out a strip of packing tape a little longer than your label. Lay your label face down on to the tape.

5. Carefully wrap your label around the water bottle, pressing the tape firmly all the way around to secure it to the bottle.

Now go have a party...enjoy! :)