Sunday, November 30, 2008

Glass Jar Workshop

Check out these great ideas using the Oval Hexagon Glass Jars from the store...they come in two sizes.....3" tall or 2.5" tall and have gold screw-on lids. Perfect for homemade goodies just in time for the holidays!

Hot Cocoa Gift by Lisa Dorsey

Large Oval Hexagon Glass Jars with Gold Caps
Red Precious Finds Adhesive Gems by EK Success
Noel Epoxy Stickers by Art Warehouse
Fa La La Poinsettia Paper by Making Memories
Fa La La Journaling Stickers by Making Memories
Solid Color Baker's Twine by Martha Stewart Crafts
Petite Sheer Ribbon - 3/8"
Paperie Greenhouse Blossoms & Buttons by Making Memories

Instructions:

1. Paint a thin strip of white around the bottom of the jar.
2. Apply Epoxy Trees.
3. Add snowflakes (Lisa simply used a small paint brush and brushed Elmer's glue over the white paint and then sprinkled snowflakes onto the glue.)
4. Fill jar with hot cocoa mix almost to the top and add mini marshmallows.
5. Tie ribbon around the top and add button and tag.

Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe

1/3 Cup brown sugar
3/4 Teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 Cup cocoa
2 1/2 Cup Powdered Milk

Combine and blend ingredients in a small bowl. Store in airtight container. Put a tag on the jar with directions how to make: "Mix 3 Tablespoons of the hot chocolate mix with 1 cup of warm milk and stir until smooth."















































Salt Scrub Gift Set by Anabelle O'Malley


Lemon Grass Glitter Die-Cuts by Crate Paper
Lemon Grass Orchard Pattern Paper by Crate Paper
Lemon Grass Tangerine Pattern Paper by Crate Paper
Large Oval Hexagon Glass Jars with Gold Caps
Mint Green Rhinestone Embellishments by Kaisercraft
Lemon Grass Alphabet Twist Stickers by Crate Paper
Laundry Line Sweetness Afternoon Plaid Paper by My Mind's Eye
Kraft Bag with Window
Ribbon

Spa Sea Salt Scrub Recipe (www.recipezaar.com)

2 Cups Sea Salt
1 1/3 Cups Aloe Vera Baby Oil or Soya Oil
8 Vitamin E Capsules
2 Tablespoons Honey

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well; spoon in jar.
2. Add a bit to your hand or a bath mitt and rub all over.
3. Rinse off well.

Tip from Anabelle: I halved the recipe and still had a bit left over. Also, I added some Castile soap to make it into a foaming scrub. You can cut down on the baby oil if you do this. To make your own scent, use the soybean oil and add a few drops of essential oils. Play around with it to find the consistency you like. Tie a bath 'pouf' to the top of the jar and place in the gift bag.
























Winter Wonderland Jar by Jessica Witty


Lucky Ornate Flourish Paper by Creative Cafe
Tinsel Town Paislee Press Ons by Pink Paislee
Plain Chipboard Buttons by Scenic Route Paper Co.
Mr. Campy Velvet Ribbon by Cosmo Cricket
Holiday Baker's Twine by Martha Stewart Crafts
Large Oval Hexagon Glass Jars with Gold Caps
Glitter, sandpaper, glue, white paint and snow material

Instructions:

1. Make 3 small cones with Flourish Paper. Draw "snowcaps" on trees with glue, cover with glitter and shake off excess.
2. Add rub-on to front of jar.
3. Place "snow" material in bottom of jar (Jessica used coarse glitter); set in trees.
4. Sand lid, paint white and screw on jar.
5. Glue scalloped ribbon on jar.
6. Paint button white, cover with glitter, and tie on jar with holiday twine.

Cookie & Cake Mix Gift Jars by Guest Designer, Julie Masse

Large & Small Oval Hexagon Glass Jars with Gold Caps
Pop Out Glitter White Christmas Shapes by Melissa Frances
Holiday Baker's Twine by Martha Stewart Crafts
Snowed In Flakes Paper by My Mind's Eye
Snowed In Christmas Dots Paper by My Mind's Eye
Snowed In Ribbon Paper by My Mind's Eye
Snowed In Accessory Die-Cut Sheet by My Mind's Eye
Baby It's Cold Outstide Clear Stamp Set by My Favorite Things





























Ho Ho Ho Gift by Melissa Phillips


Large Oval Hexagon Glass Jars with Gold Caps
Gingerbread House Favor Boxes by Martha Stewart Crafts
Silver Rhinestone Embellishments by Kaisercraft
Mint Green Rhinestone Embellishments by Kaisercraft
Noel Epoxy Stickers by Art Warehouse
Christmas Vintage Clear Art Stamps by Crafty Secrets
Frames Tickets by Jenni Bowlin

Instructions:

1. Fill jar with goodies and wrap with ribbon. Tie in a bow at top.
2. Stamp desired phrase on label and attach it to the center of jar, overlapping and securing ribbon in place.
3. Attach epoxy tree and embellish with gem.
4. Stamp snowflake on cardstock, cut out, coat with glitter and adhere to front of jar.
5. Place inside gingerbread gift box and secure with ribbon tied in a bow at top.
6. Stamp ticket with desired phrase, punch a hole to form a tag and tie to center of bow with hemp and a button.
7. Embellish windows with glitter and gems.
8. Ink edges of Bingo cards and adhere to sides of box.
9. Attach large epoxy tree to right edge of box and embellish with gems.
10. Stamp 2 more snowflakes, cut out, coat with glitter and embellish tree and tag. Top with rhinestone to complete.

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4 comments:

Jingle said...

These are such wonderful ideas! I want to take out some jars and start playing!!!

Melanie said...

I just LOVE the glass jar projects. Beautifully done, girls!

Sonda T said...

HOLY MOLY!! These projects are so perfect for me this year! I need to get busy! And what luck that I have TONS of my grandmother's canning jars. WOOOOOHOOOO!! Awesome gift ideas ladies! :)

Deborah said...

What a great idea!! I love homemade gifts!