Yeah - GIMP is nice - i used photoshop for the longest time - but is was version 5.5 and i didn't feel like paying for an upgrade - i still use it sometimes - but gimp was free and up to date!
I use Avery labels 8164 (six to a page) and their free software at avery.com. When you buy their labels you'll also see the download. It is very basic and easy to use.
Thanks Dan - I haven't looked at Avery's software, but I did base the size and shape on the 8164 label (saw you mention it before From MS Word, under labels, I select 8164 and it fills the page with proper spacing and six images that print on the sheet of the labels!
Ok, I'll check out Paint and GIMP (who doesn't like FREE!!), but again I don't have a creative bone in my body...