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Making a Decorative Story Jar


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November 5, 2009

Jars filled with thematic bits and treasures.Story Jar made from recycled kitchen jars. After the contents of the jar are emptied, wash and dry. If you want a "peep hole" in the front, cut peel-n-stick shelf paper the desired shape and place it where you want it, then paint the jar.

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Find things that are similar to put inside and out. Mine have a variety of items both new, as well as used, but are thematic.

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This craft is a lot of fun and would make a great gift!

Source: Saw the idea on a website.

By melody_yesterday from Otterville, MO

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November 6, 20090 found this helpful
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If you don't have peel-n-stick paper you can make a free hand peephole without a pattern, just so you can peep into it.

Here's a link to my crafts blog that I update when I can. It is a very easy site to use & you can also upgrade your account for more options! Please feel free to comment any of my pages.

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craftythings.weebly.com/story-jars.html

Enjoy!

 
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November 9, 20090 found this helpful
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meoowmom : I agree that these would make wonderful gifts.I'm sure that used as a "memory jar" they will always have a special place with both giver & reciever!

Gingembre : I agree about the wide mouth jars.As you might recognize my 2 jars were spaghetti sauce jars & the mouths somewhat small.
Tongs (or knitting needles or chopsticks) could be used to lower items in to sit them in glue.I used glitter glue + a little loose glitter but after bumping the jar about & rolling it over a few times it was a mess.

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I wasn't thinking to let the glue dry overnight as I should have to secure the items.
I was having way too much fun being a GIRL with this craft to use better judgment to wait til it was dry!
You reminded me of it being a good group project.I was both a Brownie & a Girl Scout & those things will stay with me throughout life of course.

It will be fun when I catch up on my redecorating & get my bedroom situated & have shelves to peek into my jars daily to "see whats happening" in the little world behind the glass! Yes I love personalizing my home. If I can't do that (which was the case at a few houses I lived in) I don't feel at home.It seems a little cold.All you can do to make space your own helps with attitude about it.It could be in one of the crumbiest places on Earth but if you can hang your heart there - it's home.

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Thanks for reading my blog! That makes me very happy to know that it isn't in vein for me to bother with! I'm glad you both enjoyed it ! Maybe when you get yours made you will post a pic with this post to share!I am a curious person when it comes to mini's !

I'm uploading a pic of my latest jar - as you can see I used a piece of country cottage (from dollar gen store) with a little of the picket fence,as well as rose arbor visible as a background paper. I'll upload the other new pics to my blog ,so make sure you check it out!

THANKS !

 
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