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So, my project started with the Note Cards and Envelopes. I had some leftover from a past event and thought they would make an excellent gift, as my rules for gift giving are that things MUST be useful, consumable (like food, candles, soaps, etc..or they must be very sentimental. So, the note cards fit those parameters. My next step was to figure out what I was going to use as a container for my note cards. I remembered a project from years ago where we used a jar for this purpose and since I love to recycle items for my projects and have a ton of jars saved, this was the perfect solution!
This project is super basic and easy! There really aren’t any set measurements and I didn’t even cut any cardstock since I was using the Note Cards and Envelopes. All the the DSP on the Note Cards were leftover pieces from one of the cards from World Card Making Day. I didn’t even measure the ribbon or twine.
Here are a few helpful hints for creating the storage jar:
- First, find a jar with a mouth large enough for the cards and envelopes to
slid in easily. You don’t want to bend them. - We don’t have a die large enough to cut a piece of cardstock to cover the lid, so I traced around the lid with a pencil, then fussy cut the Pretty Peacock cardstock.
- I used Tear & Tape to adhere the Copper Clay Ribbon and the Faux Suede piece of Pretty Peacock cardstock to the lid.
- I used Mini Dimensionals to attach the greeting onto the top of the lid first then use Multipurpose Glue to adhere the leaves. I meant to add some embellishments as well, but got so excited that I forgot to do so before I took the picture. I will probably go back and add something.
And that is it! This really was a fun and easy project. The hardest part is going to be giving it away as I really love how it turned out. I may just have to make another one! =-)
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Tracie, this is so cute, I simply love it when you can use a jar for your container for gifts. I too save jars and paint lids all the time. I also love your lid. Thanks for sharing you jar idea. Now I will be looking for the right size now.
I love easy and I really love reusing jars and other containers. I’m sure I have a wide mouth jar somewhere, so I’m going to give this project a go!
I can’t wait to see what you make!
What a great idea to use a jar for your note cards. I love how it all turned out! The cards are beautiful. I didn’t buy those leaves. Regretting that I can’t have everything!!!!
Awww. Thank you, Jo Anne! I know what you mean. I always want everything, too!
What a great idea thanks for sharing
Tracie what a cute idea, I would have never thought of using a jar but you can bet I will be thinking about it in the future. Thanks for sharing the idea.
Awww. Thank you! I look forward to seeing what you create!
Tracie – What a brilliant idea! Now, I need to check our cabinets for jars that have wide enough openings for me to make some for holiday gifts! Thanks so much for sharing your project.
Awww. Thank you, Laurie! I love that I get to inspire you since your projects always inspire me! I will look forward to seeing what you make!