Sunday Showcase: Janet’s “Birthday In A Jar” Gift

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Hi Stamping Friends!
 

Last month at our Too Cool Demo Team meeting, one of our newest members blew us away with an amazing "Birthday In A Jar" gift idea! 

 
I'm sure you know the "in a jar" gift concept, right?  Fill a jar with all the essentials to make something special or add to a special event.  You've probably seen Cookies In A Jar or Salad In A Jar or Spa Day In A Jar or even Baby Shower In A Jar. 
 
So, using that fun concept, Janet Shinn created a Birthday In A Jar kit featuring fun, coordinating papercrafting items to make the birthday girl's or boy's day extra special!  Let's take a closer look for today's Sunday Showcase…
 
Janet's birthday jar copy
 
The Jar—Lots of "in a jar" projects come in mason jars, but Janet needed something a little bigger.  She found this nice size jar that was big enough to hold a traditional A2 card.  I think she said it was from Meijer, but you can find similar ones at Target, Wal-Mart, etc. A lift-off lid was included with the jar.
 
Chalkboard Label Décor—This jar came with the chalkboard label on the front, which is nice because the recipient can re-use the jar later and write their own label.  You can always buy a plain jar, then purchase some self-adhesive chalkboard paper and make your own label.
 
Janet's birthday banner copy 
 
Color Combination: Blackberry Bliss, Hello Honey, Sahara Sand & Whisper White.

Birthday Banner—Inside the jar, the recipient will find a fabulous birthday banner that Janet created with the Banners Framelits Dies, Moonlight Designer Series Paper Stack and a little help from her Cricut E-cutter!

Janet's birthday banner 2 copy 

Along with the words "happy birthday", she added decorative Moonlight DSP pennants, also cut from the Banners Framelits Dies, as well as coordinating stars made with the Stars Framelits.  Each Crumb Cake card stock banner was punched at the corners and threaded on a long piece of Baked Brown Sugar Baker's Twine.

 
Janet's birthday candy copy   
 
Tasty Birthday Treat—Janet filled a small cello bag with candies and created a Moonlight DSP pennant topper.  It's tied with more Baked Brown Sugar Baker's Twine.  
 
Janet's birthday cupcake toppers copy
 
Cupcake Toppers—Speaking of treats, Janet included some cupcake topper flags to match the birthday décor. They are made with the Moonlight DSP, die-cut and the Bitty Banners Framelits, and wrapped around toothpicks.
 
Janet's birthday card copy
 
Birthday Card—Of course, no Birthday In A Jar would be complete without a handmade birthday card!  Janet continued the banners and stars theme, accenting with more twine and adding a Perfect Pennants sentiment. 
 
Janet's birthday thank yous copy
 
Thank You Notes—When the party's over, these 3×3" notes will come in handy to thank guests for joining in the celebration.  Janet stamped the sentiment from Another Thank You and made coordinating envelopes with the help of the 2014-2016 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack and the Envelope Punch Board.

Find all the supplies to create these projects & more at my Online Store!

Great For College Students!  Wouldn't this be the perfect gift to send to your son or daughter who's away at college?  These thoughtful, handmade gifts will give them a little extra love from home and help them celebrate in style on their special day!

Thanks so much, Janet, for sharing your awesome idea!

Angie

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Fun & festive boxes - ensemble large 

TC Stamper Sampler Class: Fun & Festive Boxes

Join us Tuesday, September 16, as we create 6 adorable boxes in a variety of styles and sizes.  You'll learn helpful tips for successful box assembly and see fantastic ideas for decorating your boxes, too!  Plus, I'll share some cost-cutting tips to help you decide which box style would work best to create favors for your upcoming holiday parties and special events!

See Complete Details For The Fun & Festive Boxes Class!

Class-To-Go Kits are available. Just add stamping and adhesive!

This Is A Stamp Club Class Option—My Too Cool Stamp Club members may select this class at a discounted price!  Learn more about the Too Cool Stamp Club.

RSVP By September 15, 2014.  Space is limited for this event.  Contact me to sign up today!

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