Oh. My. Gosh!! I'm so happy to be back with you guys! I have been trying for THREE days to get signed into my blog and this morning it finally worked. I guess, from reading Bloggers known issues blog, that it was an intermittent problem with only some blogs affected but I can tell you it was FRUSTRATING!! Anyway, I'm here and I want to show you a jar that I gussied up!This is the jar from the very first Gold Canyon Candle that I have ever burned all th
e way down to nothing. I was going to put it into the recycling bin when Todd asked me if I could use it for something else because he would wash it out and get absolutely everything out. I thought...sure why not? I had been wanting to try some of Stampin' Up!'s Decor Elements and when I saw the 'Jingle all the way' sentiment I knew it would be perfect. All I can say when using the Decor Elements is to read the directions. They are super easy to use, even on a rounded surface...if you re 
ad the directions!Anyway, to not detract from the Decor Elements I just used a single piece of ribbon (that is in the Holiday Mini but that I can't find for the life of me!) and then used the sentiment from the stamp set Sweet Season for the lid. Very easy to do but lots of wow factor, I think!
And now...for the fun part! Since I was gone so long and since I love my readers I'm going to give away a Jingle All The Way Decor Element (not my decorated jar but a decor element for you to make your own jar)! Yep, I bought two...for this specific reason! So, what do you need to do to win...comment on this post. If you come back and comment again that you let others know about my blog candy by either e-mailing your friends (bcc: me on the e-mail) or posting a note about it on your blog you'll get a second chance to win. I'm sure I'll find something else to throw in too so...good luck! Be sure to do both of those things by Wednesday night at midnight (PST) and I'll post the winner on Thursday morning!
So there you have it! I hope you have a wonderful Sunday!
What an awesome idea! I am going to have to try this.
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This project is simply adorable!!! Now I have to order that DE for myself!!! Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love your ideas! Love your blog! Thanks for the chance at blog candy.
ReplyDeleteThat must have been so frustrating! I am addicted to my blog...I would have been going crazy LOL! What a great idea you have here Lorie and this sentiment is perfect for your project!
ReplyDeleteBlogger can be so frustrating sometimes! But this project was worth the wait. What a great candy jar! And love the recycle idea. I'm off to add your candy to my blog! Have a wonderful week! Big hugs!
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling project! Great way to recycle too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute jar - perfect for a hostess gift! I love reusing neat jars rather than throwing them out.
ReplyDeleteThis is darling. We missed you and wondered where you were. Welcome back. The Sleigh Bells ribbon is on page 17 at the bottom of the Holiday mini. It is number 116795 and is $7.95 for 10 yards. It is great and goes with Real Red, Old Olive and Natural.
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This is so cute! What a great gift idea. thanks for the chance to win. I emailed my friends and told them to pop by for the candy too!
ReplyDeleteI will also have to try this. I have lots of empty candle jars that I could not part with. I love that DE too. Thanks for sharing. I will tell everyone about your blog candy. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLorie, this is terific!! It looks like Todd is really thinking about the idea of recycling.
ReplyDeleteThis turned out super cute! This would make a cute gift for even a neighbor or bus driver or even the kids teacher.
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Debby
Very festive and fun I'm glad you showed us how to reuse such a nice jar. I've been eyeing some of my candle jars and wondering how long it's going to take me to burn them down to the bottom - LoL!
ReplyDeleteBlogger gremlins can be crazy making! Maybe now that Halloween is over they will behave?
what a super cute jar! Fabulous job!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you were able to get in to blogger so we could see your cute, cute jar!! How fun!
ReplyDeleteGo Green! This is so cute. I have always wanted to order some of those but have not. Cheryl B
ReplyDeletethat is so cute and Christmasy! great idea and thanx for the chance :)
ReplyDeleteLove this idea Lorie! I don't know whether I would have had the patience to clean it out though...ha ha!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great gift idea! It's gorgeous! I'll post it on my blog for sure,maybe I shouldn't cuz then I'll have less chance to win,lol! Not...here I go to add it to my post.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great gift idea! This is something that I will do.
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Hi Lorie!
ReplyDeleteIt is good to have you back. I love the jar, it is so cute.
Super cute idea! I'm gonna have to make some of these!
ReplyDeleteLori, that is a great way to recyle. Your festive jar is really cute. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteHi Lori, I shared your blog candy give-away with my friends in another
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Thanks for the chance to win. That jar is so cute with the elements on it and what a cheap and easy holiday decoration!
ReplyDeleteWay to recycle!! I'm in the mood to start making some altered projects - this looks like something I'd like to make (and eat!!) :)
ReplyDeleteI sent an email to a friend of mine about your candy. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteOOOOO ~ me, me, me!!!! I love this jar! What a great give away! And yes I will post it on my blog!
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling little gift or hoard-for-yourself-decoration. lol Great idea, Lorie! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis turned out lovely! Your jar is perfect with the silver backing the decor element!
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