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Christmas Cookie Swap Party- Decorated Mason Jar

A beautifully decorated mason jar will make “Cookies in a Jar” the perfect gift!

At a Glance:

#4288 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Extreme Glitter Paint Logo
  • Mod Podge Logo
supplies

FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Hologram, 5 oz. - 2782

Number Needed: 1 $7.49
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

F/A PAPER STENCIL - OLD SCHOOL LETTER 1-1/2"

Number Needed: 1 $5.29
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Mod Podge ® Matte, 16 oz. - CS11302

Number Needed: 1 $10.99
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instructions

Other Supplies

Large Mason Jar, Coordinating scrapbook paper, Pink cardstock, Small bells, Silver chenille stems, Poster board or Cardboard from cereal boxes, Red paper streamer, Red ribbon, Hot glue, Paint brush, Scalloped/decorative scissors, Hole punch

Instructions

1. Fill your mason jar with the ingredients of your favorite cookie recipe.

2.Cover the top portion of the lid with scrapbook paper adhering with Mod Podge. Once dry, paint with Hologram Extreme Glitter; set aside.

3. Use scrapbook papers to create a tag by using Mod Podge to glue two of those papers to poster board (Approximately one 6” square piece and one 3” square piece). Allow to dry.

4. Draw a 3 1/4” circle (Use a ribbon spool as a template) on one of the papers and cut out with decorative scissors.

5. Use heart template from Letter Stencil pack and draw a heart on the remaining paper; cut out.

6. Cut a 18” strip of paper streamer in half lengthwise. Gather the paper streamer creating a “ruffled” edge while attaching to back of heart cutout with Hot Glue (Refer to photo).

7. Paint Hologram Extreme Glitter over heart cutout including ruffled edge.

8. Feed  bells through Silver chenille stems and create a bow; set aside.

9. Use Hot Glue to attach silver bow to top center of heart. Glue heart to center of circle cut out.

10. Make a small tag with pink cardstock. Write or print “Merry Christmas” onto tag. Punch hole.

11. Wrap ribbon around middle of jar and attach with Hot Glue. Add heart decoration to ribbon with Hot Glue.

12. Tie red ribbon around lid hanging tag from bow.

Note: Don’t forget to include the cookie recipe and baking instructions with your gift! This can be taped to the back of the jar or written on a tag which can be hung in the back.

Disclaimer: The information found in each project is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. disclaims any liability for untoward results.

Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

Copyright: All Rights Reserved. No part of this Project may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing, except for your personal use, except by reviewer, who may in reviewing this project, quote brief passages in a magazine or newspaper.

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