PLEASE return my canning jars!

If you're a canner, you know how frustrating it is when you don't get your mason jars returned. After spending many hours in the kitchen and a lot of money on supplies, the least your family can do is return your empty jars for pity's sake! Some canners may consider the jar to be part of the gift. I am NOT one of those canners. I want my jar back dangit!

I've also learned to be selective on which food-filled jars I give away for fear they won't be returned. Friends will not get vintage blue or square Atlas jars from me! I can't take the chance that these pretty jars won't find their way back home.

 

Years ago, I had to do something to get my sister to return my mason jars. So I made a label that said "I want my jar back dangit!" Was it blunt and rude? Yes. Did it work? YES!!! She returned most of my empties. She didn't can back then, so it didn't bother her that she was hoarding my jars. But now that she puts up a TON, she knows how important and cost effective it is to get canning jars returned. "Canning jars don't grow on trees, so please return my jars to me!"

If you've felt the burn of not getting your jars returned, try one of our Return Jar labels.

Our canning labels come in 4 different sayings:
I want my jar back dangit!
Return jar for a refill
Return jars to keep me jammin!
Canning jars don't grow on trees, so please return this jar to me!

All "Return Jar" Labels are customized with your name so people know who the jar belongs to! A few of our canning label styles also print with a food name so you know what's in the jar. Hopefully our Return Jar labels will make returns easier if you want your jars back. 

 

Our Color Return Jar labels also come with a custom food name and your choice of 9 vibrant colors. 

Do you consider the jar to be part of the gift? Or do you want your empty mason jars returned so you can refill them? We'd love to hear from you in the comments below!

Shop for Return Jar Canning Labels, Vintage Canning Labels, Kraft Canning Labels, & Canning Jar Labels on CanningCrafts.com

I want my canning jar back dangit!

Years ago, I realized I needed to do something to get my sister's attention in order for her to return my mason jars to me. So I made a label that said "I want my jar back dangit!" AND it worked! She returned most of my empties. Back then, she wasn't into canning, so it didn't seem to bother her that she was hoarding my jars. But now that she puts up a TON, she knows how important & cost effective it is to get canning jars returned. Canning jars don't grow on trees, so please return my jars to me!

A common complaint from most canners is how many jars they lose each year to folks who don't return them. Maybe the jar is considered a gift too & that's why people don't return them? Hopefully these labels will make returns a little easier for everyone who wants their jars back :)

These are available in my shop in 4 different sayings in both kraft and vintage paper designs.
I want my jar back dangit!
Return jar for a refill
Return jars to keep me jammin!
Canning jars don't grow on trees, so please return this jar to me!

And of course these Return Canning Jar Labels will be customized with your name so people know who the jar belongs to!

Custom Canning Jar Labels

I get a lot of requests for custom canning jar labels! I can adjust the text or colors on any of the jar labels in the CanningCrafts shop for a small custom fee, or create something new from scratch. I've done Bridal Shower & Wedding Favor labels, jar labels for Farmer's Market food, & gift labels for friends or family. If you see a label in my shop that you want your name added to, or maybe you want to change the colors or fruits on the design, just contact me to discuss what you're looking for & I can give you a price estimate. I keep the custom design fees reasonable. Also, I keep all custom designs on file, so you can contact me for reprints at any time! Read more about my custom design policies in my shop & let me know if you have any questions.

Below are just a few custom canning jar labels I've designed over the years. Some are the basic offerings in my shop while others were designs that were modified for various customers.

If you need larger quantities or are looking for artwork for your specific canned good, please contact me because I might have what you're looking for :)

Custom From the Kitchen of Stickers

Award Winning Canning Jar Labels are available in red or blue

Colorful custom canning jar labels

Return Canning Jar labels come in 3 different sayings

Custom Canning Jar Label designs for preserved foods, weddings, & more!

Shop for Return Jar Canning Labels, Vintage Canning Labels, Kraft Canning Labels, & Custom Kitchen Canning Labels on CanningCrafts.com

New raspberry jam & return jar canning labels

New to the shop are "Return Jar" canning labels & Raspberry Jam canning labels.

I realized I needed to do something to get my sister's attention in order for her to return my jars to me. So I made a label that said "I want my jar back dangit!" AND it worked! She's given me most of my empties back from last year's apple bounty :) She doesn't can, so I'm not sure why she was hoarding my jars. 


I have 2 other quotes for the labels too. They're a little more polite than "I want my jar back dangit!" A common complaint from most canners is how many jars they lose each year to folks who don't return them. So hopefully these labels will make returns a little easier :)


Also new to the shop is a cute raspberry jam label. I'll probably eventually make these for black raspberry too. I took a lot of photos next to the raspberry bushes in my backyard. 

Return Jar Canning Labels

Raspberry Jam Canning Jar Labels