I was browsing through Pinterest as usual, when I saw these gifts in jars. We both love mason jars, and he loves anything that has cool fonts and looks vintage. I found this jar with a handle at one of my favorite places to find random things - the Dollar Tree! It says "county fair drinking jar" with a rooster on it. I put his favorite candy, conversation hearts, and covered it with brown paper. Didn't want to make it look too girly. I tied it together with yarn.
I thought of doing this goldfish bowl, and then I found it on Pinterest. I have an interesting story for this gift. You see, I met my Valentine online (ironically, it was something on the lines of "fish"). It was the perfect idea. I printed these printables from Skip To My Lou's blog. I made the orange one big enough to cover the top. It says "out of all the fish in the sea I choose you". The other on the "fishing pole" (a.k.a coffee stirrer) it says "you are a catch". I would have rather it say "you're the perfect catch".
I brought these gifts over to his work and surprised him, although he surprised me first by stopping by my job with flowers and my favorite handwritten notes. Aren't we cheesy? :)
~Sara
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I think the jar with the handle looks like a beer mug which I love! Your gifts were simple and inexpensive but very thoughtful and unique!
ReplyDeleteThat's why I loved it too. Thanks for the comment! :)
DeleteSuch a great gift idea! Very creative and meaningful!. I'll have to keep this in mind, I think it'll work well for easter too :)
ReplyDeleteNot a bad idea. I'd love to see Cadbury eggs in a jar.
DeleteI like the mason jar of conversation hearts!
ReplyDeleteThe goldfish idea is adorable. I need to remember that one for my daughter next year. Doesn't matter how old she gets, she loves goldfish lol
ReplyDeleteHe loved it too, and so did his coworkers! They always grab a snack from him lol
DeleteCute ideas!
ReplyDeleteLove how your all the fish in the sea gift turned out. Really awesome.
ReplyDeleteThe two of you are super sweet! I love these ideas and love that they aren't outrageously expensive. Great ideas!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Thanks for sharing these ideas!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! And now you've got my wheels turning :) What else could I gift in a jar!?!
ReplyDeleteThe fish jar with the crackers, fishing pole and quote is such a cute idea. I'd be thrilled to receive such a gift.
ReplyDeleteSuch cute gifts!!
ReplyDeleteAwwww, so cute! Valentines is definitely a favorite around here...so many opportunities to get creative.
ReplyDeleteI love when I find great things at the Dollar Tree! I just saw Mason Jars there the other day but didn't see the ones with a handle- I'll have to look out for those! Cute ideas!
ReplyDeleteThat's a very cute gift idea! Looks like something that I can do with my daughter.
ReplyDeleteAdorable ideas. I love them!
ReplyDeleteThese are such cute ideas! Love them!!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I will pin this! :)
ReplyDeleteVery fun gift idea! You could do that for birthdays or other holidays too.
ReplyDeleteWhat cute and affordable ideas! I love anything with mason jars :)
ReplyDeleteThese are such cute and touching gift ideas. I love them. Chessy but cute lol
ReplyDeleteThat's so sweet <3
Very cute, fun gift ideas. Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteVery cute idea! This would be really cute to make favors for birthdays too! I love the Goldfish idea!
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