Button Up Candy Jar

By Ann Butler on June 27, 2012 in Party Planning

Candy Jars are quick and easy to make so it is a good idea to have several on hand for last minute gifts. The one pictured below is no exception, it combines buttons and burlap which has great texture. There is also a small gift tag with a flower button on the front on the front to go along with the burlap flower…..check out the instructions below….

Supplies:

Buttons from Confetti BB87 and Mardi Gras GB127

Burlap 6″ x 18″ 2 colors of choice

Beacon Adhesives Stiffen Stuff

Beacon Adhesive Felt Glue

Sizzix Big Shot

Sixxix Fringe Flower Die

Mason Jar with Lid

1 1/2″ x 3″ cardstock

Scissors, hole punch

Instructions:

Die cut 6 – 8 medium fringe flowers.

Spray both sides with Stiffen Stuff; let dry.

Scrunch each flower piece up to give it fullness.

Pick out your buttons.

Layer flower pieces together gluing between each layer. Pull a thread from burlap to insert through holes of button and blue to top of flower.

Cut out burlap to fit lid.

Glue burlap to lid and place inside jar band; then place on jar that is filled with candy.

Cut burlap 1 1/2″ x width of jar, fringe by pulling threads; wrap around center of jar and glue in place.

Glue burlap flower onto front. Fold cardstock in half to form a gift tag, glue threaded button to the front; punch hole in corner. Pull thread from burlap, wrap around top of jar and thread through gift tag, tie. Layer and thread three buttons together, glue onto the top of jar.

There you have it; a quick and easy button and burlap candy jar….