Randomly toss the rolled up notes into the mason jar and put the lid on. I wound some additional baker’s twine around the mason jar and added a tag that says 52.
So, what kind of 52 Things jar are you going to make?
52 Reasons I Miss You
52 Memories of Us
52 Ways You Are A Great Friend
First 52 Weeks of Your Life
52 Reasons You Are A Fantastic Kid
52 Things To Photograph
52 Ways You Are The World’s BEST Mother/Father
I posted early in case anyone needed a last minute Valentine’s Day gift!
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about not being able to think of 52 things so I am going to give you some ideas/topics to get you started:{I’m keeping it G Rated}
Personality Traits You Love: Sense of humor, Outgoing, Quiet, People Person, Reserved, Helpful, Thoughtful, Cooperative, Stable, Impulsive, Organized, Disciplined, Random, Spontaneous, Unique, Sympathetic, Resourceful, Committed, Loving, Sociable, Talkative, Positive, Sarcastic, Curious, Adventurous, Emotional, Energetic, Calm, Laid Back, Focused, Driven, Unconventional, Straightforward, Subtle, Enthusiastic, Honest, Decent, Trustworthy, Generous, Supportive
Physical Traits You Love {Color, Texture, Size, Etc}: Eyes, Hair, Lips, Smile, Eyelashes, Hands, Fingers, Legs, Feet, Ears, Height, Petite, Muscles, Shoulders, Skin, Scar, Mole
I Love The Way You _____: Play With Our Kids, Make Breakfast In Bed, Kiss Me Goodbye Get Up With The Kids In The Night, Kiss Me Hello, Remember My Birthday, Complete My Sentences, Know What I Am Thinking, Laugh, Sneeze, Care About Your Health, Love To Learn, Make Me Laugh
You Are An Awesome ______: Person, Husband, Wife, Mother, Father, Son, Daughter, Brother, Sister, Lover, Leader, Cook, Photographer, Provider, Artist, Singer, Friend, Uncle, Aunt, Mechanic,Techie, Runner, Teacher, Listener
You Are My _____: Best Friend, One and Only, Sunshine, Anchor, Helpmate, Forever and Always, Favorite, World, Bliss, Strength, Comfort, Star, Soul Mate, One in 6 Billion, Everything, Happy, Home, Family, Nest, Buddy, Number One, Inspiration, Match, High, Type, Heart, Dream Come True
You Are _____: Beautiful, Handsome, Gorgeous, Pretty, Special, Kind, Important, You, Mine, Amazing, Larger Than Life, Fascinating, Loved, Fabulous, Fantastic, Adored, Brave, Breathtaking, Incredible, The Wind Beneath My Wings, Always On My Mind, Everything I Ever Dreamed Of, A Miracle, A God Send, A Gift, The Icing On My Cake, Cream In My Coffee,
Sharing this tutorial at some of my favorite parties.
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Hi, I'm Tonia from The Gunny Sack! As a wife and mother of three, I enjoy cooking, creating and capturing it all with my camera! Coffee, with a little chocolate now and then, keeps me happy.
Love this idea!
That’s such a cute idea Tonia! Love it!
I’m doing this. THIS I can do! I maybe failed at cake pops, but I can write from my heart no problem.
GREAT IDEA!!!!!
~Bliss~
Such a lovely idea…perfect!
What a clever idea! Did you seriously come up with 52 things for your hubby? I swear this would take me a year (and I’m happily married
), haha!
This is so great! I love the idea of coming up with a list of 52 things that are important to you! And it looks super cute!
Such a cute idea! Sorry I misspelled your name earlier. I am bad at that! No spell check for names lol! Happy Valentines! xo
Cute idea! I’ll have to remember that for next year. I’ve got something else up my sleeve for this year…
Had to pin this! And congrats on 1,000 followers – woot woot!
This is brilliant. I pretty much love (almost) anything you put in a jar…but this is so special!
That’s a really lovely idea, and the styling is gorgeous.
Great idea Tonia. You might have to help me with the 52 reasons as well! LOL
Anne xx
I love this idea, especially your thought about a bride/groom giving it as a wedding gift!
What a wonderfully, sweet idea! I will have to remmember this for next year. I adore that you wrote it out on kraft paper….it’s the little touches that make a difference!
this is such a thoughtful gift…because you have to be specific 52 times..I love it!!
I am your newest follower..pls follow back if you can.
Tonia this is SUCH a good idea! I’m going to keep this in mind for next year. And I love the idea of giving the idea as a gift!! I want to give all the supplies at the next bridal shower I go to!
What a wonderful idea! This is great for so many occasions as gift options! Thank you so much for sharing!
This is such a great idea, and a way to help the V-day feeling last year long! I love that you provided some helpful times on things to say you love about them too. Even though we all love our husbands a ton, sometimes it’s hard to think of ways to put it on paper, let alone 52 things!!! Thanks for the help!
LOVE this idea! I think it’s going to be a gift I give every member of my family on their b-days! Thanks for sharing!!!
WOW.. This is SUPER cute..I LOVE it.. Would LOVE if you could please link it up via my Pin’Inspirational Thursday’s linky party happening now pweeease.. ? http://www.theartsygirlconnection.com/2012/02/pininspirational-thursday-21-linky.html I would sincerely appreciate it.. : )) ps: I have a free blog review happening if you are interested ~ http://www.theartsygirlconnection.com/2012/02/blog-loving-better-blogging-series-1.html .. Wishing you an amazing evening.. Happy rest of the week.. ~Marilyn
Tonia! I LOVE this! I am trying to perk up my marriage and I think this is a GREAT way to start!
Great idea, thanks for sharing. Could be used in sooooo many ways.
Have a God Filled Day
Shirley
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This is a cute idea! I love the rustic look of the paper and twine.
(coming from Craftberry Bush)
This is such a great idea! Love it!
SO awesome, Tonia!
Featuring your sweet idea at Little Lucy Lu tomorrow!
Thanks for sharing your project at the HUGE link party this week!
~Bec
I Love this! We just posted our 2nd Kitchen Fun and Crafty Friday Link Party today and would love for you to share this! http://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com/2012/02/kitchen-fun-and-crafty-friday-link_16.html
We love this! We have a link party going on as well. Would you link up with us too? You could be featured next week!
-your Newest Followers
http://natural-nester.blogspot.com/2012/02/naturally-nifty-linky-party-2-features.html
Really great post – and beautiful photos!
This is really great! My partner and I did a spin on this by doing a countdown to Valentine’s Day…from the 1st to the 14th writing a note to the other person and putting it in a jar. Feel free to check it out on my blog if you have time.
This is such a lovely idea!
This is so awesome!!! What a great idea. Thanks so much for linking it up!
I did this for my mom a few years ago for Mother’s Day! Mine was 52 Thank Yous! Some were serious and some were funny. She loved it!
This is SUCH a sweet idea. I love it and I love how you put it all together. I featured you today! You can view the post here http://designdininganddiapers.com/2012/02/features-from-link-up
I don’t know how I missed this at Valentines Day. It’s such a fun idea! I think I”ll start one for my son and my husband and give them at Christmas. Now to decide what 52 Things! Fun to think about! Following you via Linky now.
Thanks for all your suggestions to get the juices flowing!
I created something like this for my parents for Christmas a few years ago. Both are over 80 and have everything they need/want, so it’s always a challenge to come up with something special for a Christmas gift. I wrote out 52 things I was grateful for, memories they each gave me, and gave them their own grateful jar! Because Christmas Day was on a Friday that year, the top of each jar had a label with the printing: “Momma’s Friday Dose of Gratefulness” or “Daddy’s Friday Dose of Gratefulness” !!!
Because I live about 3 hours away, I don’t get to see them but once a month. We talk on the phone every day, but those Friday’s were priceless when they both would read to me what I had written and we talked about the memory.
Thanks for the reminder! Love this idea and will create “kits” for an upcoming arts/crafts show I’m doing, just before Mother’s Day!
Oh my goodness…What an AWESOME Idea Tonia…SUPER SWEET! Thanks for sharing at Overflowing with Creativity! I can’t wait to see what you link up at my party tomorrow! I LOVE following you…you’re so inspiring! Just a little reminder, my giveaway for 1000 free FULL color business cards ends at midnight!! Stop by and enter to wiN!
XO, Aimee
Featuring YOU today! You were one of my favorites at {wow me} wednesday last week! Thank you so much for linking up!
Ginger @ gingersnapcrafts.com
http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/2012/02/take-look-at-you-my-favorites_23.html
what a great idea!! and i love the twine.
Again, love this! Thanks for all your inspirational hints! I’ve made some, like I mentioned before, and blogged about it today! http://lanettascreations.blogspot.com/2012/03/lack-of-focus.html#.T3CRNDH2b2k
Hi Tonia
So glad you posted your Top Posts for those of us who missed them the first time. I adore your 52 in a Jar. I’m with Holly–anything in a Mason jar has my attention!
Doreen
Http://altered-artworks.blogspot.com
I’m with you Doreen! I love mason jars!
Tottally love this! I want to do one for so many people! Thanks so much for sharing!
By the way, your blog is amazing! so many incredible ideas
Thanks Valerie! I’m so happy you stopped by!
The sweetest idea for a valentine’s gift that has a lot of heart and meaning. This would be a great idea for a teen.
I really love this! I have an ongoing Mason Jar linky, would you please stop by and add this one? Thanks! http://www.familyhomeandlife.com/2012/08/the-pantry-for-mason-jar-monday.html