James and I agreed not to exchange presents this year for Valentine's Day, so of course that means I make him something :) That doesn't count as a present... right? I've seen these "Date Night Jars" all over Pinterest and figured I'd try making my own. Most of them use popsicle sticks to put the date ideas on, but I didn't have any and it was snowing so paper worked just fine for me.
This project was super easy, and I had it done in just a few hours. It was huge hit when he opened it. That was until he dropped it less than 24 hours later and the jar shattered. I guess it's the thought that counts.
Materials used:
- Mason Jar or other clear jar with a lid
- Paper: 3 different colors
- Mod Podge (um... I've most definitely always called this stuff "Modge Podge")
- Sharpies
- Ribbon
I started out by brainstorming different date ideas. Some of them were dates we've been talking about and other came from doing a little online research. I liked the idea of using different colors to represent different date categories.
Blue: "Stay @ Home Date Ideas"
- Appetizers & Movie Night
- Take Out & Board Games
- Pizza & Italian Movie
- Indoor Picnic
- Wine & Cheese Night
- Movie Night w/ Candy & Popcorn
- Living Room Camp-Out
- Cook a new meal together
Green: "Inexpensive Date Ideas"
- Bowling
- Dessert Only Date
- Hiking
- Ice Cream Date
- Picnic @ the Park
- Donuts & Coffee
- Food Truck Dinner Date
- Drive-In Movie
Manilla: "Pricey & Planning Date Ideas"
- Progressive Meal
- Wine Tasting
- Staycation
- GA Aquarium
- Weekend away in Nashville
- Day Trip to Serenbe
- Fancy Night Out
- Day Trip to North GA
I made the jar label using PicMonkey, and then painted on a think layer of Mod Podge on the back and centered it on the jar.
So cute, doll!!! Xx.
ReplyDeleteThat's a super cute idea!!!
ReplyDeleteLove that idea!!
ReplyDeleteTaylor, this is(was, sorry about that!) cute! I made one for us a while ago, but we never seem to remember to use it... Lame. You've inspired me to start using it! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteLove this, I may just have to make one... and hopefully it will last longer than 24 hours ;)
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, I love handmade gifts and Pic Monkey : ) Secondly, I've seen this idea on Pinterest so many times and have been dying to make one! I'm so happy someone has! Such a cute and fun idea. I love it xo
ReplyDeleteTHIS IS TERRIFIC!!!!!!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteUm it's been called MODGE PODGE for years. The label on the jar is wrong. Also, I wanted to submit an idea for the "Manilla: Pricey & Planning" category...maybe a trip to the Lonestar State?!? Miss you dearly, friend!
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