I thought this idea was super cute, and now the new year is here it is a great time start writing down memories. First I thought about writing something down everyday and putting it in, but I know I wouldn't keep up with it! So instead, I chose to write down everything that makes me smile, something good that happens, birthdays, Christmas etc. This first thing I started with was my blog name. and I also put what I done on New Years eve/day. When I empty this out in January 2015 I will look back at all the memories and smile, some I may of even forgotten! I had fun making it, and I hope you like this idea too!
Scroll down to see how I achieved this!
How is it done?
The jar I used was by Yankee Candle. I had the smallest bit left but the candle would no longer light. I started off with heating around the bottom of the jar and as the candle melted it was easy to get out. I gave it a quick clean and removed the label. I decided I wanted to put a space to write on the jar so I got some lined paper and burned it until I got the required size. (haven't wrote anything on it yet, still thinking)
Next, I got a size of A4 paper and cut it into 8, but if I want more space 4 (whatever size you want). Then write your memory onto the paper then roll it up anyway you wish. Then with some gold wire I wrapped it around a pen as it is a lot stronger than the paper and removed it and placed it around the paper. (TIP: roll your paper smaller than the circumference of the wire and once it is in it will expand). I chose to burn the ends of my paper to give it an older feel, but this is optional!
Place them in the jar and you are done!
You can get the gold wire from any craft store or online. it needs to be malleable!
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