We have another Valentine's project to share with you today and this one is actually based off a Christmas Mini Mason Jar Photo Holder project we made a couple of years ago. If you want to see our Christmas version of this jar then you can find that post here.
Anyway today's project is continuing with the theme of Valentine's and you can actually use the photo magnet from the previous post and use it in this project too!
To make this jar we used a Tim Holtz Mini Mason Jar and we also used one of his Mini Mason Jar Photo Clip Kits that work with the jars - unfortunately these are now both discontinued!! (but you may be able to get from some sellers - check my links) However you can simply use any mason jar - obviously a smaller one is better - but who's to say you can't go big! You will just need a lot of sweets to fill it!!!
The photo clip kit essentially included a long screw, a wing nut and a washer. You also got a miniature hinge clip to clip your photo in place and lids with holes pre-drilled in. However the screws and clips can easily be found at DIY and stationery stores.
Alongside these pieces you may want to pick yourself up some red paint and Tim Holtz Distress Micro Glaze (magic stuff!), plus some red and white twine and a small heart charm (Tim Holtz Heart Charms).
To get started you will need to paint your lid in red or a colour of your choice. Once the paint has dried (may need 2 coats), rub some Tim Holtz Distress Micro Glaze over the top - you only need a tiny amount. You can then buff this off with a cloth to leave a lovely smooth finish to the lid.
If your lid doesn't already have a hole in, simply punch a hole through the middle of the lid and then put the long screw up through the base and then slide down the washer and screw on the wing nut.
You can then use the hinge clip to secure a photo in place.
Add some sweets to your jar before screwing the lid in place. Then wrap the twine around the lid a couple of times and add your heart charm.
The project is now complete! These are great gifts that can be used at different times throughout the year to put your loved ones favourite sweet treats in. I actually came across this idea to share on the blog as it's a gift I actually gave to Conor a few years ago - each year I give it a little spruce up, add some choccies and print a new photo. A great way to up-cycle as well as starting a new tradition.
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