Thank you Jars

These cute Thank you jars were made for some lady friends of mine.

I started with these "Summer Love" Rub Ons available from the Stampin' Up Occasions Mini Catalog available from April 1 until June 30, 2009.

I got these spice jars from IKEA. They come in a pack of four. Great deal!
I cut out the rub on that I wanted to use and then placed it on the jar. The rub ons come with a popsicle stick to rub the image onto whatever surface you want to transfer it to. SO CUTE! A little bit of Chocolate Chip 1/4 inch grosgrain ribbon around the lid of the jar. You can see the top in the last picture.

Here is a stamp set that coordinates with the rub ons called "Great Friend" also available from the mini catalog. I used the frame and the 'for you' stamp to make a small tag to add to the outside. Tag was stamped on Kiwi Kiss Cardstock.

To embellish the top of the jar I punched out a Scallop Circle using the designer punches from Stampin' Up in Whisper White paper. Punched a 1' circle from the Kiwi Kiss cardstock and then put a large filigree flower brad in the middle of it. Glued it onto the top of the jar and it was ready to give away.

Glittery Ornaments

These were fun to make also. I took plain clear glass bulbs and cleaned them out with a water and vinegar solution. Then I put on some rubber gloves to protect my hands. I used a Real Red Ink Refill from Stampin' Up and sprayed the ink into the glass bulb. I swirled the bulb around until the ink covered every surface. It helped to put my gloved finger over the hole of the bulb and shake it.

Then I placed them upside down in an egg carton to drip out a bit. After most of the excess ink was gone, I took the Silver Glitter that SU sells and poured it into the bulb with a small funnel. Once again, cover the hole with a gloved finger and shake the glitter around the bulb. Finally, place the bulb hanger back in the bulb and voila it is done. Unless you want to add the rub ons.

I added word rub ons to most of my bulbs that are filled with the silver glitter.







These didn't turn out as cute. They are done the exact same way except I used Glittering Diamonds glitter which is a white glitter. They are cute, but I love the sparkle from the silver glitter. These ones I added the strip of flowers and one cute little flower to the bottom. Fun and cute.
I might go back and add some ribbon to the top of the bulb and then they might be fully done.

Jar...

Here is a glass jar that I got from Ikea. I used rub ons from Stampin Up. There is a large flower, with the saying "Life is Beautiful" and then around the top of the jar I used a strip of small flowers. Then of course I used some modge podge over the top of the rub-ons to keep them more securely in place. Tied some burgundy grosgrain ribbon around the top and the jar was done. Quick and easy, especially since I had everything on hand.