- http://anestforallseasons.blogspot.com/2011/03/jar-project.html
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- So many people have responded positively to the little idea I passed along in this article, that I thought I’d share a similar idea that’s almost free. The relationship to crochet is minimal. The relationship to the Pay It Forward philosophy is more obvious.
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- Find a small, clear bottle (baby food bottles work great). Crochet a small flower. Cover the top of the jar by sticking on a circle of fabric or pretty paper. Glue the flower to the paper. Embellish the flower with a small button or bead if you like.
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- Type up a list of 30 kind sayings. Here are some suggestions:
- Smile at a stranger today.
- Give someone a hug today.
- Do your husband’s morning chore today.
- Tell someone you love them.
- You are enough.
- Take it easy.
- Laugh!
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- You get the idea. Print off your sheet, cut the sayings into small strips of paper. Fold each strip a couple times and place it into the little decorated jar. Make a bunch of them. Give them to strangers, to friends, for birthdays and anniversaries, for graduations and First Communions.
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- Your small, almost free, gift, is sure to brighten the day of the recipient EVERY day thereafter. A friend gave me one decorated with her scrapbooking supplies. It’s on my desk at work to remind me to take a deep breath, open my ‘fortune’ for the day, and smile. After I read each little message, I fold it up again and stuff it back into the box. The gift that keeps on giving………
- Looking for more patterns for flowers? Check out this Crochet Flower Pattern Book
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Have you read?
Bring Out Your Inner Lumberjack With This Free Can Cozy Pattern
Step into the cozy world of lumberjack chic with this charming Lumberjack Crochet Can Cozy Pattern. Inspired by the timeless allure of buffalo plaid and rugged flannel jackets, this pattern combines style and practicality to create a unique beverage holder that’s perfect for enjoying your favorite drinks in the great outdoors. Whether you’re sipping on hot cocoa around the campfire or cracking open a cold one at a backyard barbecue, this crochet cozy adds a touch of rustic charm to any beverage. Is this a Christmas project or a fall project? I wasn’t too sure so stuck in the middle.
Crafted to fit standard 12 fl oz / 355 ml cans, this Lumberjack Can Cozy features a classic plaid design achieved through the art of colorwork crochet. If you’re new to colorwork, fear not – detailed written instructions and a full video tutorial are included to guide you through the process. With a few simple stitches and a bit of yarn magic, you’ll soon be creating your own cozy masterpiece.
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