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If you are looking for some of the most unusual label and sticker designs, applications, and technologies that exist, then you have come to the right place. Browse our Fun Labels Archive and you are sure to get a flash of inspiration, be surprised, or get a good laugh.
Label & Narrow Web reminds us in its July/August edition that the labeling industry sometimes undervalues novelty labels.
“There’s an aspect of the labeling industry that is perhaps overlooked. In discussing labels, at the forefront there’s usually a focus on evolving print technologies, the latest in substrates, inks and coatings, environmental sustainability, and ways to enhance brand awareness,” Steve Katz writes. “What’s sometimes is forgotten is the fun factor. Labels are fun.”
We here at Lightning Labels couldn’t agree more. Which is one reason we jumped at… Read the rest of Putting the Fun Back into Labels | 1 Comment
At an outdoor jazz concert I attended over the weekend, a friend offered me a glass of wine.
“Have you had it before?” he asked. When I said no, he poured a sample into my plastic cup and asked me not to hold him responsible if it was terrible. It turned out that he hadn’t tried it himself either. Curious, I asked him why he had decided to purchase this particular bottle of wine. I… Read the rest of Do Wine Labels Influence Consumer Purchasing Decisions? | 3 Comments
Even if we don’t all have pets of our own, the Lightning Labels Team adores animals. Especially cute ones. We love animals so much, in fact, that Lightning Labels… Read the rest of Cutest Animals Ever | 3 Comments
The widely used social media networking site Facebook is using adhesive window decals to promote its new “text to like” campaign.
Social media news blog Mashable confirmed yesterday that select local businesses have already started receiving the stickers in their mailboxes. Each window sticker features a large “like” icon, the Facebook logo and icon, the online address of the business’s Facebook page, and instructions for letting other Facebook users know that you “like” the business… Read the rest of Facebook Promotes New "Text to Like" Campaign with Window Decals | 2 Comments
Earlier this month Medea Vodka released a new concept in product labels – a programmable LED label. Even though this venerable Dutch distiller has been around since the 18th century they are very much breaking new ground here in the 21st century.
The LED label has six pre-programmed messages but you can also program your own message. It can have up to six scrolling 255 characters messages, enough for a (very) short story. But the drawback from my perspective is that it is quite a pain… Read the rest of New Vodka Has a Programmable LED Label | 1 Comment
Barry Snyder is the Stickerman. He takes used produce stickers, the kind that you see on apples, oranges, pears and the like, and creates works of art from them. He has become a bit of a local celebrity appearing in the Denver Post, on the local TV news, and on the Food Network.
He has a unique hobby that is not only very creative but also eco-friendly. He receives thousands of used… Read the rest of Stickerman Creates Art from Produce Labels