Jar of Love

Hey stampers! I wanted to share this adorable little “pouch of fishes” crated with the new Jar of Love stamp set and framelits. This little treat would be so cute to give as a party favor for your child's birthday party or even to bring to the pool to share at a neighborhood swim day. Supply list and project instructions are below; you can click on any supply picture to be taken right to my ordering site.

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Jar of Love (141587)
• Card Stock – Cherry Cobbler (119685); Whisper White (100730)
• Stamp Pads – Cherry Cobbler (126966); Peekaboo Peach (141398); Basic Gray (140932)
• Misc. – Peekaboo Peach Ruched Ribbon (141427); Big Shot (143263); Everyday Jars Framelits (141490); 3×6 Gusseted Cellophane Bags (141704); Handheld Stapler (139083), Simply Scored (122334) ~OR~ Stampin’ Trimmer (126889); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Fast Fuse adhesive (129026); Goldfish crackers

Measurements:

• Cherry Cobbler: 4” x 11” scored at 1-1/2”, 5-1/2” and 7-1/4”
• Whisper White: 3-1/2” x 3”
• Peach Ribbon: 8”

Instructions:

1. Stamp large jar on left side of white card stock in gray ink. Stamp LOVE in Cherry Cobbler to the right side of jar and add other words in Basic Gray. Stamp fish inside jar in Peekaboo Peach (vertically).
2. Lay scored Cherry Cobbler cardstock with largest area at the top. Adhere white stamped cardstock (framed closest to the score line~ leaving more room at the top) using Fast Fuse.
3. Use “inside jar” framelit to cut through both layers, leaving a window in your jar. HINT: You should be able to cut out the goldfish at the same time if you stamped him vertically!
4. Fill gusseted bag halfway with fish crackers. Fold top down and staple each side.
5. Insert bag into cardstock pouch, folding 1-1/2” scored edge over the top. Staple peach ribbon to the top edge of the pouch (through all four layers: ribbon, cardstock, cello bag and cardstock, creating a “matchbook” pouch)
6. Tuck front of pouch (with the jar) under the top (stapled) edge to close.
7. Tie bow. Add fish to front with dimensional.

You can purchase a bundle which includes the Jar of Love stamp set and the Everyday Jars Framelits for $54.00, a savings of 10% over purchasing them separately….AND by spending $50 in July, you'll earn a $5 Bonus Days Coupon towards any August purchase: read about this promotion here.

Thanks for stopping by and…..