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How to Make a Memory Jar

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Want a very unique gift for someone special that can be used every day of the year? Then this is the gift for you to make.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • canning jar
  • ribbon
  • small circle of fabric
  • pen or printer
  • paper
  • decorative scissors
  1. Step 1

    Wash the canning jar you plan to use and dry completely.

  2. Step 2

    Write out, or type up and print, 365 good memories you have of the person which will receive this gift.

  3. Step 3

    Cut each one out with decorative scissors.

  4. Step 4

    Put each memory in the jar and close the lid.

  5. Step 5

    Cut the fabric into a circle large enough to cover the lid and hang slightly below the lid.

  6. Step 6

    Tie fabric on lid with a piece of raffia or a ribbon and attach a gift tag telling the recipient to pull out one memory every day of the year.

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