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    Home Β» Gift Ideas Β» Ice Skating Gifts In A Jar

    Ice Skating Gifts In A Jar

    Published: Jan 15, 2013 by Tonia Larson

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

    A themed gift in a jar can be anything from a group of similar items like a spa in a jar, to a gathering place for love notes in a jar to a get well soon jar filled with treats. With Valentine’s Day on the way, now is the time to start thinking of DIY gift ideas! Wouldn’t it be fun to give and receive a Date In a Jar?

     
    ice skating date in jar
    The concept is basic, just think of a fun date idea. Then, put little clues and useful things pertaining to that date into a jar. These jars can be gifts for men or women, husband or wife, boyfriend or girlfriend. This week I am sharing Ice Skating In A Jar.
    felt ice skates

    For the outside decoration, I made a vintage felt ice skate. Fold a piece of white felt, cloth or even paper in half. Cut an ice skate shape using the fold at the bottom of the skate. Slide a paper onto the fold and glue the skate together. Sew laces with yarn leaving long tails for tying or draw laces with a permanent marker.

    mason jar supplies

    For this jar, I tried to stick with a color scheme of red, white and blue. I bought red gloves, powdered mocha mix, lip balm and chocolates. The jar is a vintage blue mason jar that was part of a box of mason jars that I gladly took off my sister-in-law’s hands.

    assembling mason jar

    Start by laying one of the gloves in the jar. Add the mocha and then the lip balm. Fill the rest of the area with chocolates.  Tuck the glove fingers into the glove, turn it upside down, stick it on the top of the jar and add the mason jar band. Finally, wrap the yarn for the ice skate laces around the jar.

    felt ice skates on a mason jar

    Once the date is over, fill the the jar with mementos from the date like photos, a restaurant menu, the receipt for the ice skate rental, a slip of paper with a few written memories, etc.

    These themed jars would also make adorable party favors! Assemble a bunch of them and host an ice skating party. No matter the occasion, gifts in a jar are so much fun!

    What {Date} In A Jar would you like to receive?

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    About Tonia Larson

    Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 12+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.

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    Comments

    1. Jeremy Thompson says

      February 2, 2018 at 1:17 am

      I do like your idea of making this ice skating in a jar gift with the tiny accessories that look like skates while filling the jar with assorted goodies. That would be perfect for my plan to take my wife ice skating this Valentine’s day as our date of choice. This should be able to make her happy and make the event more memorable. Thanks!

      Reply
    2. Erica says

      November 16, 2013 at 3:01 pm

      Hi there πŸ™‚ I really like the skates, and am attempting to replicate them. I’m having some trouble with the laces. Can you please explain what you used for a needle to help the yarn go through the felt easily, and how you started off to get the laces to look so nice? I’m just not sure where to start and where to go with each stitch to make it look as good as the picture:) Thanks in advance.

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        November 18, 2013 at 12:06 am

        Hi Erica,
        I used a needle with a large eye. I believe it was a tapestry needle. I had to pull it a little but I don’t remember having issues. I would suggest using the point of a sharp scissors or a knife to make a small hole where you want the yarn to go through. Unfortunately, it has been almost a year since I made these skates so I don’t remember how I did the laces. I think I started at the bottom and sewed the laces in one direction all the way to the top. Then, I put the needle on the other end of the yarn and sewed the laces in the opposite direction from the bottom. Hope that helps!
        ~Tonia

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        • Erica says

          November 19, 2013 at 9:22 am

          Thanks so much !
          I was able to figure it out and it’s exactly the way you described. They look really wonderful.Thanks for the post and great idea. You are so creative. Thanks for sharing your gifts !
          -Erica

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          • Tonia says

            November 19, 2013 at 9:25 am

            Wonderful! Thanks Erica!

            Reply
        • Barbara Shoda says

          February 8, 2017 at 10:14 am

          A simple but great idea. I like reusing the jar as a memory jar also. Great idea for “upcycling” and “repurposing” items. It doesn’t necessarily have to be a romantic date, either. It can just be used as incentives, rewards, friend time, parent child time, etc. All memories are important. Reminders of those good times are even better. Thank you for sharing your creative ideas.

          -BJS

          Reply
    3. Saira says

      August 24, 2013 at 12:59 pm

      I’m an ice skater and work in a rink and LOVE LOVE LOVE this idea!

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        August 25, 2013 at 10:38 pm

        Thanks Saria!

        Reply
    4. Designed Decor says

      January 31, 2013 at 5:10 pm

      Very clever idea! I love the paper clips! I just started a new link party and would love for you to come over and share your post or any social media sites. Talkin’ About Thursday – http://designeddecor.com/talkin-about-thursday-link-party-5/ DeDe@DesignedDecor

      Reply
    5. Mackenzie says

      January 24, 2013 at 4:38 am

      Very, very cute idea! I wish we had snow and ice in Texas (only for fun things like ice skating though)! πŸ˜‰ Mackenzie πŸ™‚ cheeriosandlattes.com

      Reply
    6. Jocelyn says

      January 22, 2013 at 3:39 pm

      That is a crazy cute idea!!! Love that the top is actually the gloves!!!

      Reply
    7. suckitupnotin says

      January 21, 2013 at 6:52 am

      Ah man those skates are cute!

      Reply
    8. Ana Lopes says

      January 21, 2013 at 11:10 am

      This is adorable!!!Thanks so much for sharing the great tutorial! Would love to have you visit me sometime.Have a fabulous week!Hugs from Portugal,Ana Love Craftwww.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

      Reply
      • Tonia L says

        January 21, 2013 at 3:23 pm

        Thanks for stopping by Ana!

        Reply
    9. Rachel {BubblyNatureCreations.com} says

      January 20, 2013 at 11:36 pm

      Those little skates are the cutest! What a great idea!

      Reply
      • Tonia L says

        January 21, 2013 at 3:23 pm

        Thanks Rachel!

        Reply
    10. Nancy says

      January 20, 2013 at 1:05 am

      Love love love this cute idea! Handwarmers would be a great addition for a skate date!

      Reply
      • Tonia L says

        January 20, 2013 at 3:31 am

        So true Nancy! Especially now that the temperatures are plunging here in MN!

        Reply
    11. Amy Ellis says

      January 19, 2013 at 1:22 am

      This jar is adorable. I would love to put in on my mantle to remind me that winter’s not so bad, if you only embrace it. What a cozy and creative way to embrace the cold!

      Reply
      • Tonia L says

        January 19, 2013 at 1:41 am

        Thank you Amy! That is so true!

        Reply
    12. Lyuba @ Will Cook For Smiles says

      January 17, 2013 at 11:28 pm

      I LOVE it!! You are a genius, really! So creating and imaginative…also it will be a nice date πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Tonia L says

        January 18, 2013 at 1:35 pm

        Thanks Lyuba! You’re a gem!!

        Reply
    13. Marti Cooper says

      January 17, 2013 at 4:25 am

      What a cute idea and I love the ice skates! I’m hosting a craft party if you would like to participate! I’d love for you to share it at SHOW-licious Craft Showcase! http://sew-licious.blogspot.com/2013/01/saturday-show-licious-craft-showcase-15.htmlMarti

      Reply
      • Tonia L says

        January 17, 2013 at 5:55 am

        Thanks Marti!

        Reply
    14. Randi~Dukes and Duchesses says

      January 17, 2013 at 3:51 am

      Absolutely love this. And really wish someone would be creative and give me a date in a jar … I’ll have to show this post to my husband! πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Tonia L says

        January 17, 2013 at 5:55 am

        Yes…show it to him! It would be fun to see how he would fill the jar!

        Reply
    15. Lindsay says

      January 17, 2013 at 2:49 am

      Oh, so creative! I always love your ideas, makes me want to get creative after seeing all the wonderful things you do here!

      Reply
      • Tonia L says

        January 17, 2013 at 5:54 am

        Thanks Lindsay! I can’t wait to see what you make! I’m enjoying watching your house transformation.

        Reply
    16. Shannah @ Just Us Four says

      January 16, 2013 at 12:47 pm

      This is such a neat idea! I absolutely love the little skates you made. Great gift idea.

      Reply
      • Tonia L says

        January 16, 2013 at 1:41 pm

        Thanks Shannah!

        Reply
    17. Anne @ Domesblissity says

      January 16, 2013 at 9:26 am

      Oh Tonia. How cute are those skates? I’m keeping that one in the vault in case my daughter has an ice skating party. We don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day as big as you guys over there. Never mind a date in a jar though, a date of any kind would be nice. LOL (Not really. I’m not in the slighest bit interested.)Anne xx

      Reply
      • Tonia L says

        January 16, 2013 at 1:38 pm

        LOL Anne! It could be a date in a jar with your kids! Wouldn’t they be excited if you presented them with a jar full of clues about your outing? It could even be for a trip to the park or beach. I would suggest using a plastic jar though.

        Reply
    18. Stephanie @ henry happened says

      January 16, 2013 at 2:47 am

      What a fabulously clever idea! I love your jar ideas. And those ice skates are just the cutest thing ever πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Tonia L says

        January 16, 2013 at 3:22 am

        Thanks Stephanie! I am excited to share some more!

        Reply
    19. valerie says

      January 16, 2013 at 2:39 am

      I just love this date in a jar idea, this is so so so cute! and I have to agree, the ice skates are just awesome!

      Reply
      • Tonia L says

        January 16, 2013 at 3:22 am

        Thanks Valerie! Do you live in an area where you can ice skate?

        Reply
    20. sue says

      January 15, 2013 at 11:00 pm

      This is awesome!!! Thank you so much for sharing. I know my husband would love rock climbing in a jar.

      Reply
      • Tonia L says

        January 16, 2013 at 3:20 am

        Thanks Sue! Rock climbing in a jar sounds like a great idea! You could put in carabiners, trail mix, granola bar and rocks!

        Reply
    21. Jennifer @ Delightfully Noted says

      January 15, 2013 at 3:08 pm

      Oh my gosh could those ice skates be any cuter? How genius of you to use paper clips for the blades!

      Reply
      • Tonia L says

        January 15, 2013 at 3:52 pm

        Thanks Jennifer! We used to make these back in the 80’s!

        Reply

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