How to Make a Valentine's Day Jar of Love

What do you do when everything you see and hear reminds you of the person you love? Take all these things that drive you crazy and stick them in a jar for your loved one to look at and be reminded of you

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Mason jar or other clear jar
• Ribbon and a personalized label
• Paper for description
• Items for the inside

1. Scour the pantry for an empty jar. Base your decision on how much “stuff” you think you’ll be stuffing it with. See Step 2 for ideas. If you aren’t in the mood to eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches (or pickles) for a month straight just to get an empty jar, order one online (see Resources below).

2. Fill the jar with objects that represent the many ways you love your honey. Here’s some inspiration:
   • Skittles: You are the gold at the end of my rainbow.
   • Band-aid: Because I trust you to help heal all my wounds.
   • Cotton balls: For how cozy and soft your skin feels against mine.
   • Toothpick: I wouldn’t pick anyone else.
   • Rubber band: For how flexible and understanding you are.
   • Lucky penny: How lucky I was to find you.
   • Mirror: Because you help me see the real me.
   • Seeds: Because I look forward to growing old with you.
   • Chapstick: For all the making-out we haven’t done yet.
   • Popcorn kernels: For how often you pop into my mind.
   • Polaroid of you laughing or with a huge smile: In case you need a reminder of how happy you make me.

3. Screw the cap on and lock the jar with glue (so it never comes open) and mark with sealing wax. You can order sealing wax online (see Resources).

4. Decorate the jar with ribbon and a personalized label. Personalized labels can also be found online (see Resources).

5. Dream up a note that includes a description of all the things in the jar. Write it on a scroll, roll it up and tie it to the jar with a ribbon.

Tips & Warnings

• Add items that are inside jokes or will bring back old memories, such as a napkin from your first date, photos or a pair of shoelaces from the shoes you refuse to throw away.

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[MGARDNER]

on 2/9/2008 That' great!

[mzshannyxOx]

on 3/1/2007 thats the cutest thing ever!! naww i am so going home and making one of those :)