
DIY Summer Treasure Jars
Camp visiting days are an opportunity for kids to show and tell. They’re also a great source of craft ideas. This year, I was particularly excited about the Treasure Jars so I included them in my Highlights article, 12 Ways to Reboot Your Summer. My daughter said the camp provided glow-in-the-dark paint. Turn out the lights and let summer memories shine!
Supplies:
–mason or mayonnaise jar
–any combination of stickers, pom-poms, paint, paint markers, permanent markers, colored tape and feathers
–craft glue that adheres to glass
Directions:
–Decorate jars.
–Add summer keepsakes such as seashells, souvenirs, movie stubs, show stubs, cards, letters, etc.
–For a personalized touch, label with name and year.
Party Favors or Take Home Party Activity:
How fun would these DIY Treasure Jars be as a take-home party activity for ages 8 and up? Or, decorate smaller jars, fill with candy, and hand out as party favors. Come to think of it, that’s just what I did a few months ago. Check out Quick and Easy Candy Jars to see how I carried the middle school musical, Little Shop of Horrors, theme through the candy jars. Hon, you know I love a theme!
