Pedicure Spa Jar - DIY

Our baby shower is just around the corner... and we are still working on prepping different game prizes for the guests to win.

I made 5 pedicure spa jars that were so cheap, easy and fun to make!

Here is what I used:

Nail clippers (pink of course & from the Dollar Tree)

A fun girly mini nail file (a pack of 5 from Five Below for $1)

Nail buffer block (3 for $2 at Five Below)

Mason jars (Dollar Tree)

Ribbon (I used pink from Dollar Tree)

Nail polish (Again, I used pink from Dollar Tree)

Toe Separators (pink and girly from Five Below - $1 each)

Scrapbook paper (I used pink camo & gold glitter - Hobby Lobby for $0.49 each)

Tissue Paper (I used a pretty white and glitter one from the Dollar Tree)

I took the cap off of the mason jars, and I traced the lid on the scrap book pages, and cut out the circles. I put one piece of pretty tissue paper in the jar, and left it loose. (I did not push it down, yet) I then took one of each item and placed them in the jar - one at a time. (this step pushed the tissue paper down on its own, without making it too squished.)

When the jar was filled, I placed the lid on with the scrapbook paper cut out on top, and screwed on the top ring. I then took two colors of ribbon and cut them to tie a bow. I tied the bow and TAH-DAH! It looks beautiful!

UPDATE: These favors were a huge hit at the shower and I wish I would have made more than just 5 of them! They were so easy and fun and the possibilities are endless with colors, toppers and items that you can use!

 If you make a version of these yourself, please share a picture of them in the comments below, or tag them on Instagram using #CreatingVirginiaAnne

I would love to see your creations!

Present Idea - DIY Date jar

 Every year I buy James gifts, but because I love crafting so much, I also try to make him a few things as well. Here is one gift I have made him this year... A DATE JAR! 

Even though we always find adventures and we ALWAYS have fun together, I think that sometimes it will be fun and spontaneous to just pick a date out of a jar and do it! Sounds like a great time, right?!

I had a clear vase with a lid in my candy buffet box from the wedding, so I washed it out and cleaned it up, then I just used black scrap-booking stickers to label it "DaTe JaR" So easy! (and cute!)

I went to Hobby Lobby and bought a pack of Popsicle sticks (the wider ones) and I just used a black sharpie to write a date idea on each one. I believe there are about 150-200 sticks and dates in this jar.

It only took me about a half hour to think up and write out each date idea and then just drop the stick into the jar. 

 

Some of the Date Ideas I used are:

- Coffee Date -Sushi Date - She picks a movie -He picks a movie -Hold hands and walk around a mall - Netflix night -Camp out in the backyard -Day long road trip - Rollerblading -  Fishing - Cuddle Date! - Chinese Food - Chili's - Leon's - Movies - and many many more! If you need some more ideas, feel free to ask and I will share more! 

I have this wrapped up and under our Christmas tree waiting for him!

This is also a great Valentines Day present, or anniversary gift that is easy and it doesn't cost a lot of money!