Foto Projects 1: Foto Jars

Bottle the Bounty of the Season

It’s hard to think about, now as the daylight hours grow longer and temperatures rise, but one of the best things to eat on a cold, snowy day is something that reminds us of summer. Something like jams and jellies or relishes and sauces, made from produce picked at the peak of its ripeness and flavour.


Now is the time to plan ahead and make something, so you’ll have it in your pantry for that winter day. Jars decorated with these fun and easy labels look so pretty, you can give your condiments as hostess and Christmas gifts.

Foto Jar Label

What you"ll need:

  • Print
  • Scissors
  • Jar
  • MACtak

What to do:

  1. Choose a photo (Nana if it’s her recipe or a lush strawberry for strawberry jam)
  2. Upload photo to Foto Depot (fotosource.com)
  3. Once uploaded, click on the magnifying glass in the top right corner of the photo to enlarge it
  4. If you want to edit photo (crop, enhance colour), click on the pencil
  5. Crop image, if required – remember photo can be trimmed once printed
  6. Click on the Create tab, then add text (choose font style and colour)
  7. Save photo
  8. Order photo, deciding the size print you want
  9. Once you get your print, trim print to fit on jar
  10. Cut MACtak ½" larger than trimmed print
  11. Peel MACtak adhesive and adhere photo
  12. Adhere your Foto Label to jar

If you’re feeling inspired, you can make a border using colorful paper or fabric.

Foto Jar Lid

What you’ll need:

  • Print
  • Pencil
  • Scissors
  • Jar lid
  • Photo safe glue or double-sided adhesive tape

What to do:

  1. Choose a photo (Uncle Bob if it’s his famous relish)
  2. Upload photo to Foto Depot (fotosource.com)
  3. Once uploaded, click on the magnifying glass, in the top right corner of the photo to enlarge it
  4. If you want to edit photo (crop, enhance colour), click on the pencil
  5. Crop image, if required (remember photo can be trimmed once printed)
  6. Click on the Create tab, then add text (choose font style and colour)
  7. Save photo
  8. Order photo, deciding the size print you want, having it printed at your local Foto Source store
  9. Trace lid on back of print
  10. Trim print
  11. Secure print to lid