tiny notes gift jar - a kerri bradford studio project

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Today, she's sharing a gift giving idea that I designed, on her BLOG.

I have this huge collection of jars that I have stored away, that I used to use in my scrapbook studio years ago. I love finding new ways to use these jars, for gift giving at birthdays and holidays. I was thinking ahead to Christmas, and trying to come up with some ideas for gifts that I could make.

I thought it would be cute to make some tiny little cards and fill up a jar with them.

I used the Fancy Long Envelope, from the Signed, Sealed, and Delivered kit, to create my envelopes from white textured cardstock. I made them pretty tiny, so they're only 4 inches tall, and about 2 inches wide. I also the Circle Insets, from this same kit, to add some interest to the fronts of the envelopes.

For the flower and vase, I used the shapes from the This & That: Lucky kit, and cut them from tan, green, and orange cardstock. After I adhered them to the front of each tiny envelope, I added a small staple at the neck of the vase, and an orange jewel to the flower.

I also trimmed small pieces of blue cardstock, to slip inside of each envelope. I thought these would be fun to write tiny, little messages on. Then they could be slipped into someone's lunch bag, purse, or desk, to find later.

I created 12 of these envelopes/cards, and slipped them into a jar (from target). I dropped some shredded kraft paper in the bottom of the jar, before adding them.

Then I embellished the jar with ribbon and a fun little tag hanging from a chain. It's a cute little gift that you can give to a friend or family member, and they will have tiny little notes on hand, that they can then share with their friends or family. 

Be sure to check out Kerri's blog, as the design team will be showing fun ideas all week long!

Comments

[Laurie]

i Love jars, and this is a good idea for a gift, there are so many little things you could put in there, thanks :)

[Diana Waite]

what a GREAT idea! This past week I just organized my ribbon and buttons out of old glass canning jars, and was trying to think of creative ways to gift them--THANKS! :)

[Carla]

I LOVE tiny cards!! this is so clever and cute girl!

[wendy sue]

cute, cute, cute!!! :o)

[tania]

lovely idea with this jar!! beautiful:)

[jen shears]

what a fun idea! :)

[dawn]

how cute is this, love them. i love glass jars too, they can be used for soooo many things.

[Janet]

definitely a CUTE and USE-able idea. inspiring as always!
Smiles from PA!

[Sara Rossi]

What a fun gift idea! Those cards are super cute too!