Creative Juices

As a science major I find that it's not often that I have the chance to enjoy my creative side as often as I used to. But yes, since my exam is over and the next one isn't for a month I decided to make something before I get right back to study mode. I call it the "Jar of Inspiration".

*click photo to enlarge*

It's basically a glass jar filled with quotes! I have always enjoyed making gifts for my friends when their birthdays came around and I feel that gifts are more special when it has been crafted by the very hands which it was handed to you by.

Supplies Used:

Glass jar purchased at Dollar Tree for $1

Ribbon (I got one from Dollar Tree and one from Wal-Mart)

Scrapbook paper purchased at Wal-Mart for $5:

Glue Gun purchased at Wal-Mart for $2

Pen (you can use colorful pens too)

Scissors

Your favorite quotes, verses, ayats, sayings, inside jokes, memorable moments shared with the person receiving the jar, whatever you want.

(I tweak what quotes I use depending on who and why I'm giving it to them)

If you're making this for your significant other you can spray the paper with your favorite perfume if you like ;-)

How I made it:

I first cleaned the glass jar, then I used the glue gun secure the first strip ribbon that I used (yellow/gold) to wrap around the glass.

Next I tied the second color (maroon/burgundy) in the shape of a bow and used the glue gun to place it where the yellow/gold ribbon overlaps on itself.

After that I began to write the quotes on the white side of the scrapbook paper, cut it out, folded it then placed it in the jar.

I did this until the jar was full and was finished.

*Not done yet*

Placing the jar at a work desk is the optimal place to have it. I gave one to someone who works at my school and they keep it on their desk for the students and for their own use. I also have one for myself and when I'm facing those late study nights that make me want to give up, I just pick one of the quotes out of the jar and read it. I have made about 3 or 4 of these and still have plenty scrapbook paper & ribbon left to make more, so this project is pretty easy on the pockets.

"The manner of giving is worth more than the gift."

-Pierre Corneille, Le Mentuer