Yesterday, I did something creative. Quick & easy, but creative. Since I'm pretty sure my "Baby Food Jar Full of Buttons" swap partner doesn't read my blog, I'm showing what I made. You could fill the jar with M&Ms instead of buttons for a sweet quilting retreat favor or gift to a favorite quilter.
EDITED TO ADD LINK FOR INSTRUCTIONS: I found the instructions for making the flower pincushion at Polka Dot Pineapple. But instead of using the golf tee idea, I glued the blossom to a circle of card stock, then glued that to the top of the jar.
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On 08/11/2008, Rian said ...
Very cute idea. Beads would be nice in that jar, too. But I vote for M&Ms.
On 08/11/2008, Teresa said ...
Oh, I just love this idea! I think I would put an assortment of hand sewing needles in the jar -maybe a pack of quilting and an pack of embroidery. What a great gift idea for my quilting buddies. Thanks for sharing.
On 08/11/2008, Gayle said ...
Oooh! A little baby sparkle jar all dressed up! I love it:-)!!!
I also enjoyed your family photos from your weekend.
On 08/11/2008, Karla said ...
Cute! I remember making a similar type of jar many years ago. It had a clay top with M&Ms! I haven't forgotten that you tagged me. I just have to get with the program and post! I'm so lazy these days!
Karla
On 08/11/2008, Sherri said ...
too cute...Thanks for sharing:) Have a great day!
On 08/11/2008, Beverly said ...
Susan, that is too cute. You are so clever.
On 08/11/2008, Lisa said ...
That's adorable. Did you make it from a pattern? Can you share please?
On 08/11/2008, Patti Koosed said ...
Such a nice looking family. Cute idea with the baby food jars.
I have not forgotten about your mini meme on the embarrassing songs but I have been so busy trying to get ready for vacation and the Black Berry Festival. I will try to get this passed on real soon.
Looks like you are really having a great summer.
God Bless You
Hugs
Patti
On 08/11/2008, Debbie said ...
I love Polka Dot Pineapple...her ideas are so cute and creative! Your pincushion is darling! And yes...I'd love M&M's in it. (Or anything else chocolate!)
On 08/11/2008, Debbie said ...
I love Polka Dot Pineapple...her ideas are so cute and creative! Your pincushion is darling! And yes...I'd love M&M's in it. (Or anything else chocolate!)
On 08/11/2008, maizee said ...
Hi Susan! That is really cute. I like the size on the jar. I have one of the golf tee ones, A gift from a fellow quilter. I've been busy with work this summer so haven't been blogging much, just lurking around reading. Kathy Ann at Be-Stitched Artfully has reminded me what fun I've been missing and she also tagged me. If you'd like to play along just visit my blog for the rules.
On 08/12/2008, Lettie said ...
Hi Susan! Thank you for stopping by my blog and for your sweet comments. At present, and because of time constraints, I do not plan on doing a tutorial for my cupcake pincushions. Maybe sometime in the future when I have a little more time and when the pincushions have been perfected.
I'm currently working on inventory (like a mad woman) for my craft fairs in November so I'm finding that I have very little spare time to work on anything else. Such is life, I guess.
Take care.
Aloha!
On 08/12/2008, Liz said ...
This is too adorable! What patience though... I didnt get the crafty gene.
On 08/13/2008, Hunnybunny said ...
That's such a cute project! Sorry I never did my weird songs, I got caught up getting ready for my trip then was stranded there an extra day and have finally caught up on my sleep I think. I hope you are well.
On 08/14/2008, Lallee said ...
This is such a sweet idea!
On 08/15/2008, Heather said ...
How funny, I read your blog a lot and then realized we are in the same swap. How funny is that. I love the your button jar. I hope I get to receive it. Very cute. Lord bless.
Heather
On 08/15/2008, emilyschmemily said ...
I read your blog now!!! :) Thanks for my great jar o' buttons!
On 08/21/2008, Daisyslittlecottage said ...
Sew darned sweet!
smiles
DarLy*~
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