| Cross Stitch Jar Lids are a quick and easy gift | | | | * Quilt Batting |
| especially for co-workers. You can place just | | | | * Adhesive Sheet (usually found near the |
| about anything inside the jar. Some ideas are: | | | | scrapbook section) |
| * Candy | | | | * Ribbon |
| * Small Soaps | | | | You should be able to purchase all of these items |
| * Potpourri | | | | at your local craft store or online. |
| * Quotes or Sayings | | | | Instructions: |
| * Coffee, Cocoa or Tea Packets | | | | Using the flat piece of the lid as a pattern, cut out |
| * Tea light or Votive Candles | | | | a circle of poster board and adhesive. Using the |
| * Dog or Cat Treats | | | | ring of the lid, trace the inside part on the quilt |
| * Baby Grooming or Baby Travel items | | | | batting and cut out. This will make your piece puff |
| You can even use a "Gift in a Jar" Recipe and top | | | | up a bit but not too much. |
| it off with a cross stitch picture for an extra | | | | Layer your pieces as follows: |
| special touch! They are quite easy to make and I | | | | Place the adhesive circle on top of the poster |
| want to share with you how I make mine. You | | | | board circle. Center the quilt batting on top of the |
| can purchase a puff up kit but I find they are a | | | | adhesive. This should leave a small border around |
| bit pricey so I decided to make them differently. | | | | where adhesive shows. Then, place your cross |
| Decide on which type of theme or picture you | | | | stitch on top and cut the edges that hang over |
| would like to stitch and make sure that it will fit in | | | | the poster board. With this type of adhesive, you |
| either a regular or wide mouth jar lid. | | | | can easily remove and center your cross stitch |
| You will need: | | | | piece before cutting. You can then place the cross |
| * Jar of your choice with a lid and ring | | | | stitch piece into your lid and put it on the jar. Add |
| * Cross Stitch picture to fit | | | | ribbon for a finishing touch. Some also like to add |
| * Poster Board | | | | lace or raffia. |