Inspiration [in a jar]

Woah, so my apologies for being MIA recently, but work has caught up with me and I've been in the middle of working on a few fun projects, one of which I'll share today.  Ever since I set up a Stumble Upon account, I've "stumbled" on many fun and wonderful things to do, see, make, eat, etc.  I have come across a few posts about inspiration jars. The idea is so simple, and yet the effect I think is so profound.  Especially for that special someone that you might be giving the inspiration jar to.  Take a jar, bowl, can, etc and fill it with motivational quotes, song lyrics, bible phrases you name it.  Give it as a gift or make one for yourself--either way, a daily dose from your inspiration jar could be the perfect remedy for the workday blues.

My best friend is beginning a new college this year.  And I thought something special I could make for her would be one of these inspiration jars.  Just a little reminder that I am always thinking of her, and something that will come in handy when she has a big exam, or a long day at campus, or just needs a little motivation. 

Enter the inspiration jar.

The sky is basically the limit with how you create one, but here is what I did to give you an example:

First, I purchased a jar to put the inspiration in.  Only $1 at the dollar store:-)

Next, After deciding I didn't want to paint the jar, I determined I would deco-podge the jar.  I picked out a couple colors of tissue paper that I would use to create mosaic inspired tiles for my inspiration jar.

After creating the deco-podge effect on my inspiration jar, I added some inspirational words to the jar, and be-dazzled it with jewels in coordinating colors to match the tissue paper.

The last touch was finding inspirational quotes and writing them on index cards.  I folded the index cards in half and stuffed the jar with lots of inspiration:-) 

And Voila...my inspiration jar

...the perfect homemade gift for anyone special in your life.

My Inspiration Jar in Pictures

Who will you make an inspiration jar for??

always love,
Becca