Love is in the air and Valentine's Day on its way. I'm here to share a Papertrey Ink Tips & Tricks project with you...a fun, quick, and easy Valentine gift idea all wrapped up in a mason jar.
I'm pretty sure that just about everything looks cute in a mason jar and I have loved the mason jar trend and hope these little beauties keep sticking around.
The supplies for this project are pretty minimal and can easily be swapped out for different colors, themes, occasions, etc. So, how about we get started?
Begin with an empty mason jar and a doily. I used Papertrey Ink's Parisian Lace Doily die and Linen Vellum.
Next, prepare your stamped images. I used Papertrey Ink's Tremendous Treats: Valentine stamp set, White Stamper's Select Cardstock, Smokey Shadow ink, Limitless Layers: 1 3/4" Circles (for the center circle), and Limitless Layers: 2 1/2" Circles (for the outer scalloped circle), Sweet Blush Bitty Dot paper, Sweet Blush Polka Dot paper, and Simple Valentine paper. The images were colored using Copic Markers in the following colors: Crimson RV29, Pink RV11, Aqua Mint BG32, with Warm Gray W1 No.1 used as an outline.
Add your chosen sentiments. I used Papertrey Ink's Tiny Treats: Valentine stamp set and Smokey Shadow ink. I then added a heart border around my image using the 2010 Love Tags stamp set and Pure Poppy ink.
Now it's time to assemble your jars. Simply adhere the doily to the center of the jar front using just a bit of adhesive in the center of the doily and then adhere the scalloped circle Limitless Layer die cut to the center of the doily. Next, wrap a double strand of Pure Poppy Baker's Twine around the center of the jar securing it in a bow. Using dimensional adhesive, adhere the stamped circle to the center of the scalloped circle.
Using the Limitless Layers: 2 1/2" Circles die collection again, cut circles to cover the jar seal. I then painted my jar rings using Krylon acrylic paint in Catalina Mist and Ballet Pink. I added mica flakes by spraying the rings with adhesive spray and then lightly shaking on the sparkle.
All that's left is to add your ribbon to each jar and a Tiny Tag stamped with a sentiment. I used Aqua Mist Saddle Stitch and Pure Poppy Swiss Dot Satin ribbon and the 2010 Love Tags stamp set again.
Lastly, using Pure Poppy and Aqua Mist felt, and the Movers & Shakers: Poppers die, create a rolled flower to finish your jars.
These are so much fun to assemble and dress up for someone sweet. Let the little ones help by coloring in the stamped images themselves, then present to a teacher or special friend.
Thanks so much for visiting!
Melis
Love, love, love! And I am so happy to find a new use for this adorable stamp set which I own. What you did with the metal rings is purely delightful!
Posted by: Lynn Darda | January 18, 2013 at 04:23 AM
Super cute! I am love mason jars and have done for decades. Mine need a bit of ink, paint, buttons and more.
Jodi
Posted by: Jodi e | January 18, 2013 at 04:40 AM
So cute, Melissa! I either never knew or forgot that the popper die makes quick work of the sweet flower. Thanks for the news on that one. The whole project made me smile.
Posted by: Suzanne Russell | January 18, 2013 at 04:42 AM
I like what you did with the jar rings and sparkle! Such a sweet idea to give to your valentine!
Posted by: Nancy | January 18, 2013 at 04:52 AM
These are beautiful, Melissa! What a great idea!
Posted by: Becky Elliott | January 18, 2013 at 05:07 AM
Cute, cute, cute! I love these! I save Mason jars, so this is a great way for me to use them. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Valerie | January 18, 2013 at 05:07 AM
So fun and cute , who wouldn't love getting this sweet jar!
Love the felt flower ,have to try this !
Posted by: Marybeth L. | January 18, 2013 at 05:13 AM
It's easy to see that a lot of love went into these projects! They are beautiful!
Posted by: Jan Larson | January 18, 2013 at 05:16 AM
Melissa these are so cute! I love the idea of this for teacher gifts and for my sweet little one!!!
Posted by: Jill norwood | January 18, 2013 at 05:37 AM
Melissa,
These are fabulous and fun! Makes a really great gift.
TFS
Susie
Posted by: Susie | January 18, 2013 at 05:37 AM
Melissa, you always make everything beautiful! Thanks for sharing. Hope you have a wonderful Valentines Day!
Posted by: DebbieK | January 18, 2013 at 06:16 AM
Such beautiful jars, perfectly done! What did you fill them with? The red looks so pretty in the jars.
Posted by: CarrieP | January 18, 2013 at 06:55 AM
These are adorable. I love them.
Posted by: Flo | January 18, 2013 at 06:58 AM
Fabulous projects, Melis! I love them!
Posted by: Leigh Penner | January 18, 2013 at 07:05 AM
I just put some Sweetheart candies in a Mason jar yestrrday, now I'm going to decorate it!!! What a darling idea! My grandkids will love it.
Posted by: Cindy Otto | January 18, 2013 at 07:11 AM
Gorgeous jars. Mason jars are the best!
Posted by: Tracey McNeely | January 18, 2013 at 07:29 AM
These are so adorable...just made me smile. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Denise P. | January 18, 2013 at 07:51 AM
Love,love,love these - super cute!! I agree everything would be better in a mason jar. Makes me want to get out my stamps and play. Happy weekend to all!
Posted by: Pamela | January 18, 2013 at 07:57 AM
Super cute!!! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Shellie Hartsock | January 18, 2013 at 08:11 AM
These are brilliant!! I think painting the rims is my favourite part, because it adds SO much. Must do this!!
Posted by: Meredith | January 18, 2013 at 08:36 AM
Thanks so much for the step-by-step tutorial, Melissa! It's great to see your process and how you layer elements to create such a lush and complete look! Beautiful gift idea.
Posted by: Kalyn | January 18, 2013 at 09:03 AM
These are so cute! Such fun and adorable way to give a gift. I love that you painted and glittered up the rings. I am like you I hope the mason jar trend says around.
Posted by: Elizabeth S. | January 18, 2013 at 09:15 AM
These are DARLING Melissa!!! Such a FUN idea!!
Have a WONDERFUL weekend!!
Posted by: Beth | January 18, 2013 at 09:16 AM
Love those sparkly lids and your sweetly dressed Valentine jars! Thanks for sharing this with us Melissa!
Posted by: Lisa | January 18, 2013 at 09:21 AM
These are so sweet. I've got to remember that krylon paint - it adds a little extra touch. Thanks so much.
Posted by: Troy Louise | January 18, 2013 at 11:39 AM