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DIY Memory Jars

July 1, 2013  My Projects | Uncategorized

 

DIY Memory Jar - perfect for displaying special treasures! kellyelko.com

I was lucky enough to attend the Alt Summit conference in NYC last week held at the beautiful offices of Martha Stewart.  You can check out my short video of the cocktail party and a pic of me in Martha’s office!

We spent the morning mingling and creating projects from her latest book, Martha Stewart’s Favorite Crafts For Kids and it definitely brought out my inner child.

 

My girls love the book and have plans to make pretty much everything in it – but first they wanted to make their own Memory Jars.

 

DIY Memory Jar - perfect for displaying special treasures!  kellyelko.com

Like their mom, my girls have tons of tchotshkes scattered around so what better way to display them

Martha Stewart Crafts for Kids - you've got to see this fun idea!  kellyelko.com

The Simple Deets:

* Gather up your treasures

DIY Memory Jar - perfect for displaying special treasures!  kellyelko.com

* Put them in a jar

* Label a sticker or a chalk board tag (this one is from Martha Stewart for Avery at Staples) which fits perfectly on my mason jar lid

* Admire your treasures for years to come while humming the tune to Memories

DIY Memory Jar - perfect for displaying special treasures!  kellyelko.com

 

Thrilled to be part of 12 Months of Martha – where I create something fabulous every month.  See my full disclosure policy here.

12 Months of Martha - a craft a Month at kellyelko.com

My 12 Months of Martha Projects
January – Valentine Table
February – Peter Cottontail Silhouette
March – DIY Paisley Plate Wall
April – 3-D Butterfly Art
May – Key to My Heart Statement Necklace
June – Mason Jar Memory Jars

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  1. Kalamity Kelli

    July 1, 2013 at 5:20 am

    I bought some antique Mason Jars at a yard sale several years ago and since I like vintage game pieces and marbles etc…. I started filling the jars with those. Eventually each person in our family got their own jar (all but 1 family member is an adult) and I put little things from here and there as I found them in the house. Our kids (age 24 – 32) love looking and remembering each time they come over and new stuff has been added. I have one each for my parents and grandparents, most of whom have already passed. For instance, my Nana’s has her old crochet needles, some wooden spooled thread, her eye glasses and a picture of us together among other things. They all sit on a special shelf and everyone who comes in our home loves them!

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    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      July 1, 2013 at 8:20 am

      Great idea Kelli! Love the idea of making these for grandparents!

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    • Joanne Malton

      July 1, 2013 at 2:41 pm

      I love this idea, I dont have room to display much in our little cottage/home but I will keep them in an empty canning jar box for future viewings. The grandparent idea is great ., actually any person we feel close to can have their own Memory Jar.

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  2. Bliss

    July 1, 2013 at 9:06 am

    I have a old scrapbook from when I was a kid with my stuff like this inside. I should get it out and put it where people can see it….. like in a jar. Even if I’m the only one looking at it, I’ll have fun thinking about all those years ago.
    Bliss

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    • Joanne Malton

      July 1, 2013 at 2:43 pm

      I like your idea, make your day happy for yourself whenever you need a ‘happy lift’. I wish now I’d never got rid of my past memento’s.

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  3. Nana Diana

    July 1, 2013 at 9:57 am

    Oh -What a really cute idea. I think my grandkids would LOVE to do this. Thanks! Hope you have a great week- xo Diana

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  4. Vel

    July 1, 2013 at 11:08 am

    Terrific idea! Palpable memories are the way to go, can you imagine a whole shelf lined up with these babies?! Love it! I recently came up a way to keep track of all the activities we as family do, will share it in the blog as soon as I can. Have a great week!

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  5. Marty Walden

    July 1, 2013 at 11:55 am

    I love these, Kelly! Anything in a mason jar wins my approval!

    I was selected as a Martha’s Circle blogger, too! Totally thrilled and I can dream that maybe one day I’ll get to see her offices, too! Or maybe even meet her! But first I have to conquer Haven 🙂

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  6. Andrea

    July 1, 2013 at 12:30 pm

    I love this idea! We’ve been using an large glass bowl as a memory keeper and dumping all our ticket stubs, postcards from trips, etc in there. It would be a great way to display jars (which I love!) and have them organized by year. You could easily then pick up a jar and say remember in 2011 when we…

    Great idea! And going to Martha Stewart? Awesome!

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  7. Heidi @ Decor & More

    July 1, 2013 at 1:25 pm

    Great idea! My daughter loves to keep souveniers… have to share this with her. 🙂
    xo Heidi

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  8. Lauren

    July 1, 2013 at 3:01 pm

    Very cute idea — wish I knew about this 20 years ago when my girls were collecting all their junk, er, treasures. I saw another really cute idea online (can’t remember where!). A mom kept EVERYTHING she found in her little boy’s pockets when she was doing laundry and kept it all in a big jar. On his wedding day, she presented it to him. Also wish I had known about that 20 years ago.

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  9. Cynthia

    July 1, 2013 at 3:11 pm

    Kelly,

    Cute project!

    Cynthia

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  10. [email protected]

    July 1, 2013 at 10:01 pm

    This is a great idea Kelly!

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  11. Karen

    July 1, 2013 at 10:04 pm

    This is so simple, but genius! Can’t wait to check out more of your adventures with Martha. Ipad is dying and I am nowhere near an outlet. The rigors of summer blogging!

    Reply
  12. laura

    July 2, 2013 at 10:53 pm

    LOVE this idea!!

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  13. Jen @ de Jong Dream House

    July 4, 2013 at 4:25 am

    Super cute! I love how you can do one for each year. I recently made a memory box for ticket stubs (http://www.dejongdreamhouse.com/2013/06/goin-places-ticket-stub-memory-box.html), but I like this idea for mementos and keeping the years straight. I might have to do this for my son.

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  14. Recreate and Decorate

    July 4, 2013 at 7:23 am

    i love mason jars and there are so many great ideas for them!

    Reply
  15. Inspire Me Heather

    July 6, 2013 at 8:52 am

    What a wonderful keepsake, so cute too!

    Reply
  16. [email protected]

    July 8, 2013 at 12:41 pm

    Yep, awesome. Nuff’ said.

    Reply
  17. katie

    July 10, 2013 at 9:05 am

    What an awesome idea!! Love Martha’s new book.

    Reply
  18. Julie

    July 10, 2013 at 9:26 pm

    Oh my!!! What a blast! Lucky gals!!!!!!

    Reply
  19. Kristen Duke

    July 13, 2013 at 10:58 am

    Great idea! This would be fun to do with summer memorabilia to look back at what fun things we did!

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  20. Karen Cooper (@ Dogs Don't Eat Pizza)

    July 18, 2013 at 8:58 am

    Great idea! My kids collect EVERYTHING from our vacations, etc. so this is a great way to showcase them and keep them contained!

    Reply

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