Monkeys In My Bed: Smores in a jar

Monday, October 25, 2010

Smores in a jar

I found this idea online and just had to make some for my girls’ teachers. They are super cute and easy to make. I also figured that with all the sweets we eat this time of year, these would be great because they can be saved and made a little later when all the other sweets have run out.

After assembling the jars, I printed out the directions and made a tag that tied on the jar.

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8 comments:

bythebrookdesignsOctober 30, 2010 at 10:51 AM
I love the ghost peeps on the side, great idea.
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JamiOctober 30, 2010 at 11:47 AM
I love food gifts...these are spooktacular!!
Hope you'll stop by the Pretty Packages Party and share these delightful gifts!
smiles!
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AnonymousOctober 30, 2010 at 5:07 PM
where can I go to get these directions. They are precious and so are you darling girls.
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Embellished BayouOctober 30, 2010 at 5:25 PM
Aw, yours turned out so cute! Glad I could provide the inspiration.
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SherriOctober 30, 2010 at 10:03 PM
Great idea!
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Black and White {Side by Side}October 31, 2010 at 9:00 AM
these are adorable! i love this for a quick & easy halloween gift! i'm a follower now :)
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MaggieNovember 1, 2010 at 8:02 AM
i luv luv this tut, tfs.
I'm starting a new series for the Holidays, I hope you stop by, and link at passionatelyartistic.com.
Maggie
http://passionatelyartistic.com
http://maggielamarre.com
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Lindsay @ Artsy-Fartsy MamaOctober 10, 2011 at 12:57 AM
This is such a fun idea!! Thanks for sharing! :)
Also, just letting you know I featured this on my blog last night, feel free to come check it out!
http://artsyfartsymama.blogspot.com/2011/10/pinteresting-features-n-shtuff-4.html
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