A peek at a few gifts created for the school secretaries, school nurse, and so forth - Memory Box Country Landscape die, using white cardstock, and mounted with foam tape, backed with October Afternoon Holiday Style patterned cardstocks. Circle Spellbinders dies used.
I started with whole spices - whole spices will last for years so I purchase them in bulk. Bay leaves, cloves, star anise, rosehips and cinnamon.
My workroom smells wonderful!
Used these jars - short and perfect for this project. Sourced at my local grocery store.
The progression of adding the whole spices from left to right.
Using a Big Bite I punched holes all over the metal lid (device allows a long reach). One could use a Crop-A-Dile and punch holes in as far as the unit will reach as well. These holes will allow the spices' scents to permeate.
Peppermint Divine Twine and red burlap string were used to anchor a mother-of-pearl button (grlyhead on etsy), mini bells, and mulberry leaves around a narrow strip of burlap. A dot of fabric glue anchors the knot on the bow. Best wishes for a great week!
