Hats off to You!

AP tests - check.

Prom - check.

Senior Awards Night - check.

GRADUATION!

As promised, here is my second project for graduation gifts. 

What better way to say "I'm so proud of you" than with a jar full of chocolate?

Supplies needed:

1 bag* Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

[*note:  If you can resist eating any of the candy yourself,

then you only need 1/3 of a bag.]

 4-1/2" tall Glass Hinged Jar ($1 at Mike's)

Scrapbook Paper in school colors

In addition to blue cardstock,

I used graduation-themed paper from TC Studio's "Hats Off" Pad.

Coordinating Ribbon

Graduation Stamp Set

Gold Brad

Embroidery Floss

Square, Circle & Scalloped Punches

Small Charms

(I made two versions.  This one uses two coordinating papers.)

Wrap jar with  1-3/4" x 10" strip of paper.

Add narrow strip of contrasting paper, if desired.

Punch scallop circle and plain circle, stamp with "Hats off to You" image.

Place ribbon behind stamped image.  Adhere to jar.

Punch out another scallop circle and adhere to top of jar. 

Punch out square cardstock, attach floss with brad.

Adhere to peanut butter cup, and adhere to jar top.

Add coordinating ribbon and charms to hinge.

I used a star charm and a tiny metal "congrats" tag. 

Here is the finished project:

These jars are so versatile, and can be embellished for any occasion. 

Click here to see the ensemble I made in February.

While I whipped up this candy jar, I decided to quickly transform the graduation photo frame I posted a few days ago, giving it a feminine touch. 

Either way, I hope your graduate will like it! 

Here is a preview of my third altered artworks graduation project.

Check back soon to see how I alter this mini spiral notebook.

Any suggestions?

Catch this tutorial for a special DIY graduation memento:



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