This Gift In A Jar is filled with 52 Things making it A Year In A Jar. It’s a handmade gift idea for Valentine’s Day, Christmas, Father’s Day or Mother’s Day.
I love Valentine’s Day because I think it is a great reminder for us to really think about those we love. But I don’t like that it lasts only 1 day…because love lasts the whole year!
So, that got me thinking of a way to keep us reminded of our love throughout the year. Want to know what I am giving Brian for Valentine’s Day? A year of reasons why I love him. Yep, 52 reasons (I will refill it next year with more reasons).
I put them all in a jar and he is to open one a week. Don’t you think it would be fun for a bride and groom to give each other as wedding gifts?
Or how about a shower gift that will become 52 Things from the first year of a babies life? It would be like a Baby Book In A Jar! Or what about giving a jar to your mom on Mother’s Day?
They are easy and super cheap to make. Cut out 52 rectangles of kraft paper (I picked mine up at the dollar store) about 2 inches by 4 inches each.
If you are giving this as a gift for someone else to complete such as a bride-to-be or new mother, put the kraft paper, baker’s twine and a couple of colored pencils in a glass mason jar. Be sure to add instructions as to what is to be done with the gift!
If you are the one giving the gift, fill out 52 things on the pieces of kraft paper. Mine are 52 Things I Love About You. Yours could be 52 memories or 52 wishes or whatever you want!
Cut 52 – 6 inch pieces of baker’s twine. Roll up each piece of kraft paper. I rolled mine around the colored pencil I used for writing. Tie a piece of baker’s twine around each roll.
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
52 Things To do This Year
52 Date Ideas
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Some of you have be complaining 😉 about not being able to think of 52 things so I am going to give you some ideas/topics for the “52 Reasons I Love You” jar 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
Here are a few more Gift In A Jar ideas to love:
- This Peppermint Pampering Jar is filled with items like body butter, foot, and sugar scrub.
- Valentine’s Day gift in a jar is full of pampering spa items and sweet treats.
- A Spa In A Jar with some home spa treatment recipes and pampering items.
- A Unicorn Spa Jar is for girly girls who love all things sparkly and colorful.
valerie says
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 🙂
Tonia L says
Thanks Valerie! I’m so happy you stopped by!
Doreen says
Hi ToniaSo 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! DoreenHttp://altered-artworks.blogspot.com
Tonia L says
I’m with you Doreen! I love mason jars!
Lanetta says
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
Kellie says
what a great idea!! and i love the twine. 🙂
Ginger says
Featuring YOU today! You were one of my favorites at {wow me} wednesday last week! Thank you so much for linking up!Ginger @ gingersnapcrafts.comhttp://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/2012/02/take-look-at-you-my-favorites_23.html
Lanetta says
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!
Danni Baird @ Silo Hill Farm says
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.
Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers says
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
Kirsten Goff says
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!
Rachel {BubblyNatureCreations.com} says
This is so awesome!!! What a great idea. Thanks so much for linking it up!
Anji* says
This is such a lovely idea! 🙂
Pamela R says
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. 🙂
Michelle L. says
Really great post – and beautiful photos!
Natural-Nesters says
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 Followershttp://natural-nester.blogspot.com/2012/02/naturally-nifty-linky-party-2-features.html
Jill @ KitchenFunWithMy3Sons.com says
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
Bec@littlelucylu says
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
Kristen @ My Covered Bridge says
This is such a great idea! Love it!
Hinna says
This is a cute idea! I love the rustic look of the paper and twine. (coming from Craftberry Bush)
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grammy and papi says
Great idea, thanks for sharing. Could be used in sooooo many ways.Have a God Filled DayShirley