I haven’t been in a classroom for quite some time. Well, as a student that is … But I’m pretty sure the number 2 pencil still rules. The number 2 pencil is still the testing go-to. I’ve sharpened enough for my kids … So what teacher wouldn’t appreciate a stylish number 2 […]
Teacher Gift & Printable
Do you remember your favorite teacher? The one who actually made you look forward to school? The one who made you feel like a star? Yeah, me too. And chances are, you were probably her favorite too. Even though she (or he) really wasn’t suppose to pick favorites. Wouldn’t you love to go […]
Teacher Gift Idea
Teacher’s gifts don’t have to be complicated. I think that we parents (especially us moms) tend to overthink things … I mean, what teacher wouldn’t love to get a special note of appreciation. Tied to a jar filled with gumballs? And to make this even easier for us over-thinking moms, there’s even a […]
Teacher Gift: Pencil Jar
I think this teacher gift idea might just be the cutest and most clever one I’ve seen this year … Not that I’m showing favoritism. Or trying to make all the other wonderful mason jar teacher gift ideas feel bad. They are equally as wonderful. And any teacher would be thrilled to receive them. […]
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Mother’s Day is just one week away, so I thought I’d pull together a collection of homemade gift idea that you still have time to pull together this week … Sugar Scrub from Deliciously Organized Spa in A Jar from The Gunny Sack Spring Vase from Marty’s Musings Homemade Peppermint Body Butter from My […]
Mason Jar Vase
Doesn’t this mason jar vase scream Happy Mother’s Day? It’s so fun. And fresh. And bright. It would cheer up even the un-cheeriest of moms. All the stresses of the day would simply melt away as she’s presented with such a pretty token of appreciation … and the colorful tulips don’t hurt […]
Peppermint Body Rub
I’ve been collecting Mother’s Day gift ideas on my Pinterest boards. And the Mason Jar Rubs & Scrubs board is filling up quickly. It’s where I saved this amazingly delicious sounding Peppermint Body Scrub recipe. Seriously. Doesn’t it just sound good enough to eat? Don’t you just want to slather yourself up […]
Monogram Manicure Jar
I’ve stumbled across the perfect Mother’s Day gift for the girly mom. You know the ones … the moms who take a shower each morning before dropping their kids at school. They’re the moms who style their hair. And apply makeup. And whose nails are always perfectly polished … even if their […]
DIY Shaving Cream
My teen girl has started the whole shaving of the legs thing. It’s a bit traumatic. And there is a learning curve involved … like how the razor needs to move from ankle to knee, and not the other way around. I keep promising to get her some shaving cream. How it will make […]
Mason Jar Easter Chick
This mason jar Easter chick is beyond cute … it’s truly, marvelously clever too! The use of material for the wings is ingenious … and I’m not going to tell you what was used. Nope. I’m going to send you to Shaken Together blog for the instructions. Oh, and while you’re there […]
St. Patrick Day Gift Idea
Sure, St. Patrick’s Day is all about the green. But we can’t forget the infamous colorful rainbow. You know the one … the one that leads to a pot of gold! The lovely ladies at Uncommon Designs are as nuts about crafting and cooking and gifting with mason jars as I am. And […]
Spring Wedding Jars
Mint green and coral are supposed to be big wedding colors this year. At least that’s what the experts are saying. So in anticipation, I made some of these jars for the Etsy shop. And, yes, this is one of those posts. You know the one. Where I shamelessly hawk my Etsy shop. […]
20 Valentines In Jars
Happy Valentine’s Day! To celebrate the day, I decided to update the one dozen Valentine’s Day round-up to include all of the 20 amazing projects I’ve featured here over the past month … 1. Message In A Jar from My Sister’s Suitcase 2. Date Night In A Jar from While He Was Napping […]
A Year Of Love In A Jar
Tonia at The Gunny Sack is, hands down bar none, the ultimate Queen of all things in a mason jar. The Supreme Ruler of all things in a mason jar. So it should come as no surprise that I’m head-over-heels in love with her Valentine in a jar in idea … 52 things you […]
Message In A Jar
This secret message in a bottle … okay, secret message in a mason jar (even better!) … is such a cute Valentine’s gift idea! It’s so very personal. And personalized. And so stinking original! I think I might just be in love … It was created by a fabulous blog I […]
Mason Jar Valentine Ideas
Who needs a dozen roses on Valentine’s Day when you can be lavished in … and spoiled with … a dozen Valentine’s ideas with mason jars?!?! Enjoy! 1.Valentine Gift Jar with Free Printable from The 36th Avenue 2. Painted Valentine’s Jars from It All Started With Paint 3. Heart Votive from […]
Valentine Heart Jars
I really need to step up my mason jar Valentine’s craft ideas. I’ve been remiss … please accept my apologies. My creativity has iced over, much like most of the country. And all of Chicago. Which is where I live. And I’ll let you in on a little secret. I started […]
Valentine’s Kisses Jar
I like a day when I learn something new. Like today. Well, technically, yesterday … When I spotted this adorable hugs and kisses Valentine’s Day candy jar, I made beeline to The Happier Homemaker blog. And in creating this adorable Valentine’s gift idea, blogger Melissa has an adorable story that involves a very determined […]
Valentine’s Cards for Boys
I’m not a bug person. In fact, I run screaming in the other direction when I see one. But then again, I am a girl after all … But boys? Yeah, boys love bugs. It’s in their genes. So this fun idea for a love bug boys Valentine’s Day card and gift idea is […]
Valentine Gift Jar
Have you missed me? Or, more accurately, have you missed the mason jar projects I share here daily? I know, I know I’ve been MIA. I have no single excuse. Sometimes life just gets in the way. But I’m back today with a really fun Valentine’s gift idea from Desiree at The 36th […]
Clay Heart Tags
I have a bit of an obsession with porcelain tags … I’m not sure why. Or how. Or when. All I know is that I love how they look … and shouldn’t we just go with our gut? Go for those things that we love? And then I happened upon these porcelain-look […]
Scrubs, Rubs & Salts
These salt scrubs and bath salts are so easy to make … that you still have time to whip some up for your friends and family! The ingredients are plentiful and easy to find – in fact, you may be surprised to find that you have everything you need in the pantry. […]
Tiffany Box Jar
Can you believe that Christmas is next week? Seriously! How did that happen? Where did the time go … and why oh why am I not even ready to start wrapping yet. I’m hoping you’re further along than I. I’m hoping that you’re not just ready to wrap, but are looking […]
Free Holiday Printables
It’s still not too late to create some fabulous homemade gifts … in mason jars, of course! I’ve already shared some food gift ideas here … and some mason jar holiday crafts and gift ideas here … and today I’m sharing some fun ways to wrap up those gifts. With 15 […]