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Plan the Perfect Simpsons Party with Lots of Donuts Plus that Wonderful Duff

January 1, 2023 by Cindy Springer Leave a Comment

A Simpsons party layout complete with cake topper, backdrop, Duff beer, custom cookies, and Krusty burgers.

It’s party time and you’ve been tasked with all the planning details. What will you do? Here’s an idea for those who love the Simpsons. A Simpsons Party with donuts and Duff beer; or if it’s a kid’s party root beer! This post is your resource for finding Simpsons party gear for all ages, because who doesn’t love this bumbling family of yellow cartoon characters?

The Simpsons is the longest running animated sitcom on television. The show has won the most Emmy awards for a cartoon TV series and is popular with all ages. So if you’re tasked with planning a birthday party for a Simpsons lover read on!

Homer is reaching for a donut on this clever cake topper. — Find this Homer Simpson cake topper here

Custom cookies for a Simpsons themed birthday party.

Simpsons Party Menu

There are foods on the Simpsons that can’t be found anywhere else. A true fan of The Simpsons secretly longs to try all the unique, or rather, strange foods that this cartoon family has eaten over the years. You can’t find them on the shelf at your local grocers, but you can make your own custom labels for them.

“Duff” Beer or Rootbeer
“Krusty” Burgers (hamburgers)
Chippos (potato chips)
Mmm, donuts (with sprinkles)

Make Your Own Simpsons Favor Stickers

For take-home donut favors create your own custom stickers. Change the text to yours using this template. These are peel and stick waterproof stickers that you can write on. The font for the Simpsons we chose from the Font Families is under Handwriting called Gloria Hallelujah.

MMM, donuts 3 inch square sticker for party favor bags. Personalize online.

For Duff drinks, these are the real deal bottle labels whether its beer, root beer, or any other soda bottle. These waterproof bottle labels are peel and stick which means putting them in a cooler or on ice isn’t a problem.

Create custom stickers for favor bags using these FREE downloads. Click on the links below to open them, then save the files on your device. Start here to begin making your favor stickers in a 3 inch square and here to make a 2 inch circle sticker. Use the IMAGES tool in the online designer to upload these files.

Chippos-Simpsons-Potato-Chips-Label Download

Krusty-Burger-Simpsons-Hamburger-Favor-Sticker Download

We love these Simpsons Cookies from Etsy found here. The opening shot of the show is recreated on the blue cookie along with Homer’s favorite, a donut cookie complete with sprinkles.

Simpsons theme custom cookies found on Etsy. One displays the Simpsons opening picture and one is a pink donut cookie.

Fill the kiddo’s goodie bags with Simpson pins and Simpson Pez Candy Dispensers From Etsy and Amazon.

Ideas for Simpsons party favors include Bart pins and Simpsons Pez dispensers.

Simpsons Party Supplies Set

Check out this Simpsons Party Set from Amazon for $26.99 USD. This includes plates and plastic cutlery.

Simpsons Party Set from Amazon

1 Large Happy Birthday Banner
8 – 7 Inch Paper Plates
8 Super Thick Knives
8 Super Thick Forks
18 -12 inch Simpsons Printed Thickened Latex Balloons
1 Cake Topper
24 Cupcake Toppers

A party supply set with the Simpsons characters.

Suggested Ideas and Activities for a Simpsons Theme Party

From sweet treats to eat or a donut shaped pinata to beat, find some inspiration in the idea gallery below. The donut wall is found on Etsy as well as the corn hole cover. The pinata and donut patterned tablecloth are found on Amazon.

Donuts on a stick
Donut wall
Donut corn hole game cover
DIY donut hole bar
Donut tablecloth for a photo backdrop
Donut pinata

A custom donut wall for a party favor display found on Etsy.

Have Questions?

We hope you’re anticipating planning your Simpsons party. These ideas are yours for the taking, from the beer bottle labels to the free Krusty burger and Chippos artwork downloads. If you have a question about making a personalized party favor sticker please feel free to visit the live chat on our site. We answer questions live from 9 am to 3 pm Pacific time. OR email us at info at bottleyourbrand dot com.

Make Coquito – A Classic Puerto Rican Holiday Drink – With this Recipe

December 1, 2022 by Cindy Springer Leave a Comment

With the Christmas countdown officially started, we’re here to bring you a holiday drink recipe that’s easy to make and is a Puerto Rican classic – Coquito! This tasty twist on the fundamental eggnog drink is a treat for your taste buds. Looking to make homemade gifts or to entertain? Consider making this easy-peasy Coquito recipe. If a dazzling and enchantingly effortless drink is something you’re after, read on.

Coquito drinks homemade for the holidays. Order Coquito labels with your personalized information. Peel and stick labels for your Coquito bottles.

First though, what is Coquito? This drink is often referred to as the eggnog of Puerto Rico. Coquito means “little coconut” in Spanish. It’s a coconut-based drink that’s creamily delicious and when spiked with rum it’s a winner. Let’s face it, the holiday season is brief, so add this to your drink line up in place of regular old eggnog and you’ll be kicking up your drink game to the next level of YUM! If you want a family friendly drink then simply leave out the rum! It’s still delicious.

Coquito Recipe

Ingredients:

Two egg yolks beaten
1 12 oz. can evaporated milk
1 14 oz. can cream of coconut
1 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup white rum
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions:

Combine the egg yolks and evaporated milk in the top of a double boiler and bring the water in the double boiler to a simmer. Cook over the simmering water, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens or to 160 degrees (F) temperature.
Pour mixture in a blender, then add the remaining ingredients: cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, water, rum, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves. Blend until well combined roughly 30 to 60 seconds.
Pour into sterilized glass bottles. Chill for about 8 hours or overnight before serving.
Store in an airtight container, refrigerated, for up to a month.
Label with a custom Coquito label for gifts.

Printable Coquito Recipe

Coquito-Recipe-Printable-Flyer Download

The holiday season is a time for making, drinking, and giving festive beverages. While you might think that eggnog is the top pick for homemade holiday beverages, Coquito, as it turns out, is right up there; another reason to make your holiday Coquito gift shine with your own Coquito labels. How do you do that? Choose a Christmas theme label you like and modify it by changing the words to your own. Any label you take a fancy to can be your own Coquito label. All you need to do is change the text. OR, you can do like Shirley from Shirley’s Coquito and upload your own label design. Her Coquito is famous in the state of New Jersey as well as New York. Hear all about the recipe she uses and the rest of her story here.

We’re not talking eggnog from the grocery store here, folks, We’re talking traditional Puerto Rican Coquito for the holidays. Something with a little kick! Use this Coquito label template to add a personalized label to gifts. Order just one or as many as you need.

A clear glass bottle full of Coquito with a custom label and tied with a red ribbon for holiday gift giving.

Coquito drink labels you personalize online. Add your custom information to make this label. Peel and stick, waterproof Coquito labels for your Christmas drinks.

For individual custom party favors these mini bottles are what you’re looking for. Find similar bottles here on Amazon. Then add a custom circle sticker for a wow factor.

A nod to it's heritage, this Puerto Rico Coquito label is ready for you to personalize. A coquito label with the Puerto Rican flag, coconuts, and a delicious drink glass. Made in red, white, and blue. Change the colors and text to your own.

Small bottle of Coquito with custom label. Perfect for homemade Coquito bottles as gifts or party favors.

This drink is seasonal, so whip some up while you can, then get your Coquito labels here. We ship them out in two business days so you’ll have them in time for the holidays. If you need assistance we’re available on live chat M – F, 9 am to 3 pm Pacific time or leave a message in the comment section.

Canvas Printed QR Codes – What are they? Why Your Business Needs One & How to Make One

October 1, 2022 by Cindy Springer Leave a Comment

We’re excited to share the news that not only do we give you the tools to create a QR code for custom labels, but now it’s easy to turn a QR code into a canvas print. These innovative tech gems display code which redirects anyone with a smartphone to online information.

A canvas printed QR code. Make a custom QR print for your business.

What Exactly are QR Codes, What Does QR Stand for, How do I Scan One?

QR stands for Quick Response code.
A basic QR code looks like a black dot matrix on a white background.
QR codes are brainy barcodes with content encoded in the image that direct a user to a URL (webpage).
To use a QR code, scan the code with your smartphone. Here’s how: with most phones simply point your phone’s camera toward the code and a pop up will ask if you want to open it in a browser. If your phone is smart, but not that smart, then go to the app store on your smartphone and type in QR Reader to download a mobile app. Once you have the QR code app installed, open it and hold your phone screen so the QR code fits in the bracketed site lines, and instantly the reader opens the web page stored in the QR code.

Canvas printed QR codes display information about your business or event. Make on online now.

Seven Innovative Uses for Canvas QR Code Signs

You might wonder why anyone would need to hang a QR code sign in their business. This is why – your customers find information they need fast, and better yet, it’s right at their fingertips! To show these custom canvases are more than just a pretty patterned face, here are seven brilliant ways to use QR canvas prints.

Restaurant Menu – Direct customers to your current restaurant menu.
WiFi Access – Share WiFi details for vacation rental properties, guest rooms, or business waiting rooms.
Mobile Payments – Scan the sign to pay. Display your QR code so customers can submit payments to any of these online payment services: Venmo, PayPal, Zelle, or crypto accounts.
YouTube Videos – Hang the QR canvas in your business, convention booth, or waiting room to direct viewers to “How-To” videos or information about your products and services.
Exhibitions/Museums/Gallery Information – Provide specifics about artists, artwork, and artifacts.
Advertising – Give details about products, real estate, events or performances.
vCard – Virtual business card. A vCard contains a name, address information, date and time, photographs, as well as a company logo. It’s an online business card!

A QR code menu on canvas. Made for restaurants, cafes, coffee shops to direct customers to your menu, catering, and on site services.

How to Make Your Own Canvas QR Code Sign

Pick the destination URL. Copy the URL: (CTRL+C for PC or CMD+C for Mac)
Go to https://www.bottleyourbrand.com/qr-code-sign
Choose a canvas size and canvas quantity
Click the blue Customize More button
Once in the online designer either use the QR code link to the left of the template and follow the instructions to paste the URL (CTRL+V for PC and CMD+V for Mac) OR type your URL in the text field and we’ll generate the QR code for you.
Click Add to Cart and proceed through the checkout.
Once your order is received a proof of your canvas is emailed to you for approval.

QR code canvas with information to scan to connect to WiFi. The perfect amenity for guest rooms, AirBNB, VRBO, and business waiting rooms. No more repeat questions about what your WiFi password is.

Create a Colorful Custom QR Code

If you want more than a run of the mill QR code, create a QR code with custom colors using the tools on this page. They offer a service where you choose patterns, eyes, a logo, and bespoke colors. Once you receive your colorful QR code file save it on your device and upload the file here to make your QR wall sign.

About Our QR Code Canvas Signs

Our QR code signs are mounted on thick 1.5” pine wood frames. The canvases are available in multiple square sizes, 12″ x 12″, 18″ x18″ & 26″ x 26.” And good news…being patriotic souls at heart, our QR code signs are made in the USA and are shipped on their way to you within 6 business days. Hanging hardware, wall anchors, and screws are included.

For questions please live chat with us on bottleyourbrand dot com weekdays, 9 am to 3 pm, Pacific time or email us; info at bottleyourbrand dot com. Leave a comment below and we answer those as well.

You’ll Want to See These Funny Mom Life Wine Labels

September 1, 2022 by Cindy Springer Leave a Comment

To be clear: we do not condone moms day drinking, especially while mommin’. Instead, we endorse injecting humor into a sometimes stressful and oftentimes thankless job with these funny wine labels. Whatever happens in your mom life, these wine label sayings are sure to bring on a laugh or two. In addition to being funny, they make unique wine gifts for your mom friends for birthdays, Mother’s Day, or just because.

Just a Good Mom with a Wine Habit mom-life wine label on a bottle of Rosé. A great gift for the mom's in your life who love wine.

Inspiration for Mom-Life Wine Label Sayings

A timely joke can totally change the tone of your day, so as Martha Stewart says, “it’s a good thing” to share these ideas for mom life sayings. They’re perfect as pick-me-up wine gifts. We pride ourselves on bespoke wine labels and our hope is this selection of funny wine labels is an inspiration to you when making your own wine labels.

Parenting Style funny wine label. The text says: Parenting Style, Somewhere between, NO, DON'T, and pour me another. This wine label is the perfect gag gift or white elephant gift.

A funny mom life wine label that says; Wife Life, Mom Life, Wine Life.

Mini wine labels with mom-life sayings. A mini Rosé bottle with the saying P.M.S. Pour me s'more, I raise girls and a mini white wine label with P.M.S. Pour me s'more, I raise boys.

Ideas for Funny Mom Life Wine Labels

Bring out your favorite wine with one of these mom-life sayings on the bottle at your next girl’s night in or book club meeting. We guarantee it will be a top contender for best meet up.

An assortment of funny mom life wine labels. These self adhesive wine labels have a peel and stick backing. Put the mom life label right over the existing one on the wine bottle.

Ten Funny Mom Life Wine Sayings

Mom now, wine later
Parenting style; NO, DON’T & Pour me another
Saving my mind one glass at a time
I’m that mom #sorrynotsorry
This momma needs wine
Wife, Mother, Wine Lover
Mom juice
Wife Life, Mom Life, Wine Life
Just a good mom with a wine habit
P.M.S., Pour me s’more, I raise girls (boys)

Free Mommin’ Wine Label Download

Just because we love moms, included in this post is a free wine label download for you! Print this “Wife, Mother, Wine Lover” wine label, or save the file and upload it here to order it on BYB, or just enjoy!!!

Wife-Mother-Wine-Lover Download

Have an Idea? How to Make Your Own Mom Life Funny Wine Labels

Lucky for you, we offer hundreds of popular fonts to make your own mom life wine label from scratch.

Start with a blank label.
Choose the Text link on the left. Then use the blue ADD NEW TEXT box to begin. A text box pops up.
Type your words in the text box. The size of every line of text is adjustable using the font tool inside the text box.
Check out the Font Families below the ENTER TEXT HERE button. Some of the best fonts are in the Display, Handwriting, and Exclusive categories.
Upload your own clip art, photos, or graphics using the IMAGES link to complete the design.

For answers to any questions, visit our live chat on the site M-F, 9 am to 3 pm Pacific time. OR email us 24/7 at info at bottleyourbrand dot com. Happy designing!

Inspiring Ideas for Pets + Wedding Favors

July 1, 2022 by Cindy Springer Leave a Comment

Pet lovers like to include their furry friends in almost everything. If you and your intended are proud pet owners you most likely consider your dog a member of the family and the cutest pet ever. If you plan on honoring your pet by including them in your wedding, whether as a ring bearer wearing a doggie tux or walking down the aisle rocking a “Best Dog” bandana, read on for inspiration. We think you’ll agree it’s pretty phenomenal to add your pet’s likeness to your wedding favors as well, including wine and beer bottle labels.

Wedding pet photo on bottle of wine with caption "Thank you for celebrating with our humans." Make your own pet photo wedding wine label or beer label online.

A wedding wine label with a photo of the wedding couple’s dogs and the message “Thank You for Celebrating our Humans.”

Caricature of a bride and groom with their pets on a wine label for wedding favors that include your pet.

Include your pet in the happiest day of your life with personalized wine labels and beer labels with a “family” drawing.

Mini liquor bottles make the perfect guest bag item. Use them at the reception tables for toasts to the newly weds. These are 187ml bottles, the kind you find on airplanes.

Highlight your four-legged friends on your wedding day with personalized mini labels. Mini bottles make amazing wedding favors whether they’re filled with wine for the toast or liquor for shots.

Wine labels lend themselves perfectly to personalization. A photo of the bride’s dog is featured on this wedding wine label with the caption, “I loved her first.” See this label and add your pet’s photo here.

Personalized "We Do" Wedding Wine and Beer Labels with pet photo. Serve at your wedding reception, engagement party, or couples wedding shower. Unique wedding pet favors.

Create buzz at your wedding with adorable favors like these. Add your personal information to modify this label, which comes in beer or wine label orientation.

Mini wine bottle label for wedding with the couple and their pets. Make your own mini wine label with your favorite photo or caricature.

Extra points for couples who have a custom caricature made with their pet. These mini wine bottle labels are adorable wedding favors that are hard to resist.

Free Clip Art – Wedding Dogs with Dress Up Accessories

If you’re making wedding labels online and you want your dog to be part of your wedding day magic, this digital download is for you! The furry faces and cute wedding items are just what you need to create wine labels, beer labels, and more with your dog’s breed. This download has a transparent background so you choose a dog breed and the wedding gear to dress them up without a white background appearing.

Wedding-Dogs-Clip-Art-Free-Download-Dog-breeds-with-tuxes-bowties-and-flower-accessories Download

Let these real-life customer labels be an inspiration for ways to include your pet in your special day. Create your own unique design with your pet’s photo. The label with the pug is one of our free templates and the cute bow tie is moveable and resize-able so your pet can look like they’re wearing it! Ask us how in live chat or email.

Feel free to ask for help via live chat Monday through Friday 9 am to 3 pm Pacific time or email us at info at bottleyourbrand dot com.