Christmas Gift Idea #1

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Today I want to share with you an idea for a Christmas gift. I realize that it is simple in nature, but those are the type of gifts that are usually treasured.  I will sneak a few more in to share as we get closer and closer to the holidays.  

This particular crafty gift idea is courtesy of FaveCrafts. See other ideas there also!


Canning Jar Pincushion / Trinket Jar
I am sure you have seen this idea earlier or possibly you have made them before with a Grandma or as a craft at school.  But because of it's simplicity, you may have forgotten about it.  Here are the basic instructions. Go to FaveCrafts to see even more details and step-by-step photos.

Materials:

• Fabric Scrap of your choice
• Jar with lid and band
• Cotton balls or fiberfill
• Card Stock
• Glue gun

Instructions:

1. Using the lid of the jar, cut out a circle of the same size from the card stock
2. Using the lid of the jar, trace around it on the wrong side of your fabric. Increase that circle's radius about 1" and cut out the larger circle.
3. Layer the fabric, cotton balls, and lid then place the "sandwich" inside the band.
4. Press the lid down so that the cotton balls and fabric form the pincushion on the opposite side of the band. Check to see if you need to move the fabric to avoid creases. make any necessary adjustments and then fold in the fabric and hot glue it to the underside of the lid.
5. Trim away any excess fabric and hot glue the cardstock over the fabric edges.
6. Line the band with a small bead of glue and insert the pincushion into it, pressing firmly. Add the lid to the jar and you have a new pincushion or trinket jar!

Other ideas and suggestions: Monogram the top; add ribbon, paint, and other embellishments to the band to give it even more personality.

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