Personalized address labels are fun to make and to swap. Do you ever wonder how you can easily make one by yourself?

You can buy the blank address labels from your local office supply stores. The most common dimension of an address label is 1 inch by 2 5/8 inches. There are about 30 labels per 8 1/2 x 11 sheet. Popular brand and stock number is Avery #5160.

Now that you already have the necessary materials let's go to the software program needed. You can actually use Microsoft Word to format and print your label. You just need to download Avery Wizard, an easy to use add-in program launches within Microsoft Word. Click here to get step-by-step instructions on how to use it.

Avery also provides free pre-designed templates for you to download and use within their program.

Making address labels by yourself is not only fun but much cheaper than buying. You also have control on the outcome of the design (put your pet's picture or your favorite Disney characters).