*A Special List* and DIY Apothecary Jars!

Good morning, darlings!

Happy {almost} Thanksgiving.

Yesterday I spent some time to jot down things I'm feeling thankful for and wanted to share some of my list with you. I would be lying if I said the holidays were easy for me, being that my Mom isn't here to share them with me. However, I am so grateful for the other amazing people I have in my life. It's easy to get sidetracked and to be overly busy in life, but especially around the holidays it's nice to take a moment to appreciate and express all the blessings you do have in your life.

What are you thankful for this year?

So,  you all know how much I love a good DIY project...especially ones that are holiday related! I typically like to get a jump on my Christmas decorations so that right after Thanksgiving is over, we can start enjoying them in our home.

Today, a different Katie who blogs at Married with A Pup will be sharing with you how to make

 DIY Apothecary Jars

that I've definitely been eyeing

 on that one addiction website called

Pinterest.

Katie and her husband just built a beautiful new home

 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

...which means she is only 2 hours from me!

Hoping to meet you someday, girly.

Enough of the small talk....

this DIY project is awesome.

Hi everybody! 

 It's Katie from Married...with a pup.  Yup, you've got another Katie today!  Can you believe this is my very first time guest posting for another blog?!?  A BIG thanks to Katie for letting me take over her blog today to feature a DIY holiday project!  Let me tell you, this one was pretty much a nightmare for me.  But hopefully you can learn from my mistakes and it will be easier for you! 

 So you wanna see what I made:

I adapted these DIY apothecary jars from Shanty-2-Chic's blog.  These are a super duper easy way to make your own jars without paying the big bucks!  Plus, how cute and festive do these jars look all dressed up for Christmas?!?  Here are the step-by-step instructions:

1. Gather your supplies! Here is what you need:

3 jars with lids- differing sizes if you like

3 wooden letters that spell "joy"
3 wooden finials
3 4x4 wooden bases
3 5x5 wooden bases
3 wooden candle sticks- differing sizes if you like
Ribbon to hang the letters
Holiday ribbon to tie around finials
Black acrylic paint
Christmas candy
Gorilla Glue

2. Paint finials, lids of jars, all bases, candle sticks, and letters black with the acrylic paint.  I added a little black glitter acrylic paint to my letters, but it is up to you!

3.  Using the gorilla glue, adhere candle sticks to top and bottom bases.  Also, glue the finials on top of the lids.

4.  Fill the jars with any type of item; I used the mints.  Here's a hint.....don't use a candy that you have to unwrap.  Please use my stupidity and don't make this mistake!  I unwrapped...and unwrapped for what seemed forever!  You could use mini ornaments, Christmas bells, tinsel, or anything you like!

5. Lastly, assemble and make beautiful! 

This project definitely got me in the DIYing spirit. Hope you enjoyed this tutorial and again, thanks to Katie for allowing me to guest post!!!

Aren't those jars perfect for Christmas?

and {relatively} easy ;)

They look so cute, Katie.

Great job and thank you so much for sharing with us!
Don't forget to go check out her awesome blog.

I'm already thinking about where I can get those supplies so I can make some jars of my own.

I want to wish all of you a very

happy thanksgiving

&

I'll catch you all after we are out of our food comas!

PS: Remember that awesome giveaway with KEP Designs I'm hosting? You have until this Sunday to enter for your chance to win a beautiful bangle!
Go ENTER!

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