Are you enjoying all of the JustRite projects the Stamper's Dream DT have been sharing? It is always so fun to see all the different styles and projects achieved from the same stamp set! :-)
I used the Preserves Borders & Centers set for my project. I don't actually do a lot of canning (o.k....who am I kidding...I don't do ANY canning Bwahahahaa!), but I saw so many possibilities for this set that would work for things I actually do! LOL!
I thought the mason jar image would work perfectly for a "Cookies in a Jar" gift ensemble!
I stamped the main image (and the matching decorative border) onto Kraft c.s. and colored it in with my copics.
I was going to hand write the work cookies on the jar label, but then remembered the Recipe Borders and Centers set and thought there might be a cookie word in it. Yep!! I was right!! The stamp actually says Cookies & Cakes...and I only wanted the cookies part, so here is how I made it work for me. I put the Cookies & Cakes stamp on my Rectangle Stamper block, inked up only the cookies word (I used the tip of a Memento Dew Drop ink pad), and then used my Stamp-a-ma-jig to line up the word correctly. It worked like a charm...and looks a TON better than my handwriting! :-)
For the inside, I decorated the baking instructions (which I printed on my computer). The recipe is called "Cranberry Hootycreeks"...and it is a cookie recipe I chose solely for the name!! It cracks me up every time I see it!!! In addition to having the BEST name...the cookies are absolutely delicious! I found this particular recipe on a site called Recipe Goldmine. HERE is the link to a whole collection of different Gifts in a Jar (soups, cookies, & much more).
There's even more JustRite inspiration to see! Check out what Michelle and Tosh have created!
Thanks for stopping by today! ~Laurie
Recipe Stamps: Preserves Borders & Centers, Recipe Borders & Centers (JustRite Stampers) Paper: Kraft, Ocean Tides (PTI), Fancy Pants patterned paper Ink: Rich Cocoa Memento Ink, Antique Linen Distress Ink, Baja Breeze (Stampin' Up!) Other: Nestabilities, Copics, Sewing Machine, Cutter Bee (to score with), Stickles, Scarlet Jewel ribbon and buttons (PTI)
I love that you made the recipe a regular card..very cool! Great colors and DP too. Very rich looking!
Posted by: Denise (peanutbee) | July 15, 2009 at 04:54 AM
That is absolutely gorgeous...love the vintage feel to it...the colors are beautiful, what a great gift idea!
Posted by: Cheryl | July 15, 2009 at 05:26 AM
What a fantastic project Laurie! I love the colors and I must say, your "canning" skills are AWESOME!!! LOL!!!
Posted by: Lynda Benden | July 15, 2009 at 05:37 AM
Laurie, my sweet - I love love LOVE your post. Your creations are so very vintage (read: heartwarming). TFS the recipe too; I'll definitely have to try it. Your recipe card and jar décor are par excellence!
Posted by: Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye) | July 15, 2009 at 06:27 AM
what is that font you printed the recipe with? Gorgeous!!
Posted by: Sandra | July 15, 2009 at 06:37 AM
Ha! That name is a HOOT! Who thinks up these things?
Your projects is adorable. All of your artwork is perfect!
Posted by: Deborah Young | July 15, 2009 at 07:01 AM
love the vintage feel to this so pretty
Hugs
Norine
Posted by: Norine | July 15, 2009 at 07:02 AM
Beautifully done, Laurie! I love the idea you came up with for the cookie jar. Gorgeous rich colors, and I love it that the recipe is on the inside of that awesome card.
Posted by: Michelle R | July 15, 2009 at 07:10 AM
Awesome...what a beautiful project and I love that you used the stamp for cookies---great idea!
Posted by: Carolyn King | July 15, 2009 at 07:42 AM
I love the vintage feel of the gift, it looks great.
Posted by: Yvonne Jackson | July 15, 2009 at 09:15 AM
Love this, Laurie! A great-looking project and wonderful gift idea!
Posted by: Amy Sheffer | July 15, 2009 at 09:30 AM
This is so pretty, Laurie! I love the colors!
Posted by: Niki Estes | July 15, 2009 at 10:32 AM
What a charming creation Laurie!! LOVE, Love, LOVE the colors, sewing and ink distressing!! Seriously, the color combo is OUTSTANDING!! I adore the buttons and ribbon with that paper. And your coloring is fabulous!! This project just oozes coziness!! *sigh*
Posted by: Tosh | July 15, 2009 at 03:20 PM
Laurie! I SO love this card! I love the colors, with the teals and kraft, and the stunning burgundy! And your coloring is just yummy! Boy this is vintage Laurie Schmidlin! WOW! And I'm totally checking out that recipe, the name alone will make my kids eat it!
Posted by: ChristineCreations | July 15, 2009 at 04:17 PM
Just fantastic! Love the colors together!
Posted by: Meredith | July 15, 2009 at 04:27 PM
Great gift idea. Thanks for the inspiration and the tip.
Posted by: Paula Barin | July 15, 2009 at 05:18 PM
*sigh* It's perfect!
Posted by: Loretta Lock | July 15, 2009 at 09:43 PM
Wow! This is fabulous! I love the 'homey' look of the card: the sweet buttons, papers, and colors. Fabulous work!
Posted by: Amy Johnson | July 16, 2009 at 06:44 AM
Wonderful Laurie - I am so excited to see Scarlett Jewel buttons - I forgot to order them when I ordered my paper and ink but to see how you used them with Ocean Tides is beyond fab~! Love the recipe and the whole project - thanks for sharing! Have a great day.
Posted by: Stampin Pam | July 16, 2009 at 08:27 AM
cute idea, love your card for it, has that classic feel!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | July 16, 2009 at 09:02 AM
this card is gorgeous! I love every little detail about it! The cookies sound yummy! I am making cookies today and am definitely trying these! I love dried cranberries and put them on my spinach salad so usually have them on hand. I love the name too. Ü
Posted by: Debbie Fisher | July 16, 2009 at 09:53 AM
this is stunning...i love it...hugs
Posted by: regina | July 16, 2009 at 10:40 AM
Oh my goodness! I didn't have butter, so used margarine instead, but these are the yummiest!!!!
I know it's weird that I had the pecans, cranberries and vanilla chips (think yummy scones Ü) on hand and not butter.
Thank you so much for sharing this! This is going in my recipe box!
Posted by: Debbie Fisher | July 16, 2009 at 02:16 PM
Wowza! That's so gorgeous that I'd actually rather have the recipe card than the cookies! Hee!
Posted by: Kay Demonbren | July 16, 2009 at 02:29 PM
This is just stunning - absolutely love it!!
Posted by: Claire Brennan | July 16, 2009 at 03:14 PM