Studio Monday with Nina-Marie: DIY Apple Jar Teacher Gift
Hello crafters! Welcome back to a brand new Studio Monday video! With school starting already for many of you out there, I thought this would be a perfect opportunity to share some teacher-themed inspiration.
Today I will be using Tim Holtz Distress and Oxide Inks, along with his vintage Mini Mason jar set. On the card, I also used some our newest Simon exclusives, including the Dancing Fruits and Thank You Teacher stamp sets.
The jar you see is made to mimic an apple… yes it doesn’t look like a real apple, but I still think it looks cute! You can fill this jar with candy, small gifts, etc. for a teacher in your life!
I used chalk paint on my jar, as I love the distressed feel of chalk on glass. To distress the jar, I brushed on Fired Brick Oxide inks. In the video I’ll explain why I chose this ink for the distressed effect.
The lid of the jar has a simple handle attached to the top (found in most hardware stores), and I also die cut leaves from our Simon exclusive Poinsettia die set (coordinates with the Poinsettia stamp set). Proof that holiday sets can indeed be used year round!
As with any gift, you usually want to include a card! So I made a coordinating card to go with the jar… in an apple theme of course! :)
I stamped the apples from the Dancing Fruits stamp set in black ink and then watercolored them in with Distress Inks; you can see the coloring process in the video below! I also included a sentiment from our Thank You Teacher stamp set, heat embossed in white.
With the Simon exclusive Wonky Rectangle die set, I trimmed my watercolored panel down and adhered it to a brown-gray card base.
I really love how this gift set turned out and I hope you will check out the video to see everything come together! Thanks for visiting with me today… I’ll be back next week with more to share with you!
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Such a cute card. Love the jar.
I love the apple stamp and the sentiment is perfect, a great card. Also I love the jar, such a sweet idea.
Super sweet project
Cute idea and I love the bright colors of the card.
This is simply fabulous!
A very nice gift and card for teachers!
So creative, functional, and cute!
Very cute gift and card.
What a sweet and thoughtful gift.
I especially liked and appreciated new ways to use the distsress oxide ink! Thanks!
I love the jar!!
Super sweet gift! Any teacher would love it!!
The jar is cool and the card is totally cool as well – any teacher would love this = I know, I was once in the classroom shaping those minds – loved all of those years too – thanks for sharing your art! Blessings,
Like the apple theme jar creation & card.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
Very cute card and jar–great use of chalk paint and ink!
Sweet idea, really love it :) Thanks for sharing!
This is a super adorable and creative project! Thanks for the idea!
Love this idea! Very cute!
Oh, that apple card and gift are so cute, and just perfect for back to school time!
Super cute gift and card!
Love the jar and great for a teacher.
Such a wonderful gift idea!
That jar and gift would warm any teacher’s heart!
Such an awesome teacher card! Nina-Marie is so talented – love her videos!
I love the gift and card for a teacher. It is just adorable and thoughtful.
What a lovely idea! The jar turned out fabulous and the matching card is beautiful!
Cute project!
WOW such an amazing and cute idea!!!!
Thanks for your great video showing these fun ideas!
What a fabulous gift for a teacher.
What a great gift idea. Love the jar and card.
What a fantastic gift & card!!
How lovely and
wonderful design.
Carla from Utah
Cute, cute, cute! I love this idea and the sentiment on the card! My grandbabies have been admitted to Head Start so I’ll be able to play around with teacher’s gifts this year. Thanks for the awesome inspiration!
Do like the apple card
What a super bright card! Perfect to light someones day!
Such a neat teacher appreciation gift.
What a great idea! Both turned out awesome and I really love that card!!
Thank You for sharing and inspiring :)
I love the card and the jar idea was very creative!tfs :)
Sweet and cute project !
Thanks for sharing an idea
What fun back to school projects!
Such a neat idea! That card is amazing too!! What a great gift :)
Clever & creative!
What a clever idea. Any teacher would love this!
How cute is the idea of the lid.
What a creative way to express gratitude to the teacher in your life. After all, they see and communicate with your kids more than you do!
Very cute card and gift. That Apple jar is very creative. Love it!!
Such fun projects. Love the card. Thanks for showing us how you can make the sentiment pop.
What a wonderful gift set!! You are so clever!! Just so gorgeous using the Distress Oxides!!