You made the mashed potatoes. You found enough chairs. Now there’s just one thing left to settle. Who’s taking home the pie?
Our free printable Thanksgiving leftover labels make it easy to send everyone home with a little of their favorite dish. Each label has a watercolor turkey, warm fall colors, and a spot to write a name. They’re just as cute on a plain takeout box as they are on the container your sister swears she’ll bring back.
Download the Free Thanksgiving Leftover Labels
The PDF includes nine matching labels on one US Letter sheet (8.5 × 11 inches). Print as many sheets as you need for personal use.
What you’ll need
- White printer paper or lightweight cardstock
- Scissors or a paper trimmer
- A pen or fine-tip marker
- Tape and your favorite take-home containers
How to print and use your leftover labels
- Download and print. Open the PDF, choose US Letter and portrait orientation, and print in color at Actual Size or 100%.
- Cut along the gray dashed lines. Use scissors or a paper trimmer to cut out all nine labels.
- Write in your guests’ names. Fill in the blank under “Leftovers for.” If someone’s taking home two containers, you can add a little note like “Emma • Pie” or “Emma • Stuffing.”
- Tape the labels to the lids. A small strip of clear tape works well on paper takeout boxes and dry reusable lids.
Set up a little leftovers station
Before dinner, set out a stack of containers, a few cut labels, a marker, and tape. When it’s time to pack up, guests can make their own take-home boxes while you finish your slice of pie. Hosting Friendsgiving? Put a few extra labels by the dessert table for the friends who are already thinking about breakfast.
Print Your Free Leftover Labels
If you use them at your table, tag @joyandchaos. We’d love to see what made it into your take-home boxes!
A Few Favorites for Your Thanksgiving Table.
If you use them at your table, tag @joyandchaos. We’d love to see what made it into your take-home boxes!
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