How to Make Memory Jars
A memory jar is just a way of letting family and friends know that you cherish moments in time that were special to you. After all, we can't really capture a memory in a jar, although we can hang on to trinkets that remind us of the event. A real memory is made up of so much more that material items. It's the feeling, the sights and sounds of a special moment that make up the memory, and concrete things sometimes distract from the true magic that makes up a cherished memory.Use a memory jar to commemorate moments in time that can't be remembered or reflected any other way. It's a great way to keep your fondest memories alive, or share them with friends.
Things You'll Need
- Small glass bottles
- Corks or ways to seal the bottles
- Thin ribbon or gold string
- Brown paper
- Glue stick
- Black pen or marker
- Small bag or satchel (optional for gift)
Instructions
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Gather all your materials and begin to think about a cherished memory. It may be the moment your beloved proposed or ask you out on your first date, the first time you saw a bald eagle, or a quiet moment with a newborn son or daughter. If you are making a gift item, think about important moments between you and the gift recipient.
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Take the brown paper and cut a very small slip of paper that you can write a few words on. Choose a few words that reflect that memory, and trim the paper away to make a type of label.
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Seal your empty glass bottle with the cork or cap.
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Using the gold string or ribbon, tie a bow around the top of the bottle.
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Attach the "label" to the end of the string. Now you have "captured that moment in the bottle."
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If you are making these for yourself, make up a few of them and display together for visitors to share and look at. As a gift, make up a few and include a few blank labels and bottles so your friend can add to their collection. Put gift bottles in a small bag for a nice presentation.
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Tips & Warnings
Get your small bottles from science surplus stores or craft supply stores.
Make your memory jar gift to a friend keep on giving. Give them a jar for each special event you share to keep their collection growing.
Don't open the jars once they have been closed or your memories might escape!
- Photo Credit Diane Steinbach
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Comments
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Ciecie Cool
Jul 31, 2009
How to Make Memory Jars was just the article I needed. I wanted to make something for my desk to remember my recently departed grandmother and I think it will make a nice gift for my cousins who miss her too. Smile!
