Monday, January 23, 2012

{sweets for the sweet} layered candy mason jars

Do you have someone sweet in your life you'd like to give a little something sweet to?


ITEMS YOU NEED:
  • mason jars
  • spray paint
  • Valentine peanut M&Ms (or other red, pink and; white candy)
  • carsdstock
  • letter stamps (see below for options)
  • Distress Ink
  • baker's twine/jute/ribbon
 DIRECTIONS:

1. Fill the jar with M&Ms/candy, layering the colors as you go. Two bags of M&Ms filled these three jars, with a few leftover.

2.  Spray paint the lids and let dry completely. If you're doing more than one jar, it's fun to spray the lids different colors, then mix and match.


3.   Cut out a scalloped heart, distress the edges, and stamp "sweet" on it. If you don't have stamps, you can always print out the text on your computer (do this first--then cut out the heart), or use stickers or vinyl. Punch a hole in your tag, then tie it on with baker's twine/ribbon/jute.


I love love the layered candy look--so fun! These are perfect for teachers, friends, neighbors, ladies you visit each month, and more!  They are simple to put together, but so adorable. A fun homemade gift is always appropriate, and always appreciated. ♥

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14 comments:

{northern cottage} said...

oh super darling - I do love your suggestion of painting he lids different shades and be WILD with mixing them up! ha! xo

www.northerncottage.net

Shoregirl said...

Super cute! Love the way you layered the M & M's instead of just dumping them all in!

Robert and Cassie said...

love these! Can't wait to make some, so cute!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

MaryBerry Boutique said...

these are so adorable! You are so talented. I am never disapointed when I look at your blog:)
Mary
http://maryberryboutique.blogspot.com/

Doreen said...

Hi Kierste,
These candy mason jars are adorable! I absolutely love your project ideas. Thanks for sharing your creativity with us.

I hope you can come over and visit me at
altered-artworks.blogspot.com

Have a great day!

Whirlwindkim said...

Where do you buy the pink/white twine?

Janna said...

So cute! Had to pin it :)

kimcan said...

so cute! You could even cover the inner part of the lid (not the band) with a pretty valentine scrapbook paper...perhaps something vintage even. Thanks for the inspiration.

kimcan said...

@whirlwindkim - google "craft bakers twine" there are several out there to choose from.

kierste said...

yes, there are several places to buy the twine. Sometimes Pick Your Plum will offer it at a great price, and The Twinery is also a good option.

Yvonne said...

So very cute. Love them. Thanks.

Whirlwindkim said...

Thanks for always providing such awesome ideas and also following up on our questions! Don't know how you find the time but your readers (like me) really appreciate your passion and efficiency!

ScrapCrazyyyy! said...

Very cute! I'm loving mason jars for everything!

Maggie said...

Every project you do is soo amazing and adorable! If I only had 1/4 of your talent, I'd be so lucky! Keep up the good work!

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