I made this jar full of Date Nights for my little sister who is getting married.
She had pinned this one on Pinterest so I thought I would just make one for her.
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I picked up the jar at the dollar store and ordered the craft sticks online.
Her wedding colors are hot pink and turquoise so I thought I would make the craft sticks those two colors.
I didn't pin it but I knew I had seen a pin on Pinterest that said "dye Easter eggs with Koolaid." So I thought I would try it with my craft sticks. All I had was Crystal Light so I used that for the pink sticks and it worked GREAT.
I only added as much water as I had to for the sticks to be covered. I wanted it to be concentrated. I left them in for 2-3 hours. Then laid them on paper towels with a towel beneath to dry.
Since it worked I picked up some blue Koolaid and tried that on the rest of the sticks. I could tell within 30 seconds it wasn't going to work, so I just added blue food coloring to the water and that worked perfect. I had to add at least 20 drops of food coloring.
Then I put the sticks in the jar, added the fabric and jute, then put on the tag which reads.
Date Night Jar
Pink Stick ~ Dollar Date
Blue Sticks ~ Dime Dates
Dollar Dates are dates that cost a little bit of money.
Dime Dates are dates that cost little or no money.
Here are some of the things I wrote on the sticks:
I used this for a game at her bridal shower. Click here to see the entire post about her Bridal Shower.
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She had pinned this one on Pinterest so I thought I would just make one for her.
Make sure you check out my new Shop and Blog!
Click Here!
I picked up the jar at the dollar store and ordered the craft sticks online.
Her wedding colors are hot pink and turquoise so I thought I would make the craft sticks those two colors.
I didn't pin it but I knew I had seen a pin on Pinterest that said "dye Easter eggs with Koolaid." So I thought I would try it with my craft sticks. All I had was Crystal Light so I used that for the pink sticks and it worked GREAT.
I only added as much water as I had to for the sticks to be covered. I wanted it to be concentrated. I left them in for 2-3 hours. Then laid them on paper towels with a towel beneath to dry.
Since it worked I picked up some blue Koolaid and tried that on the rest of the sticks. I could tell within 30 seconds it wasn't going to work, so I just added blue food coloring to the water and that worked perfect. I had to add at least 20 drops of food coloring.
Then I put the sticks in the jar, added the fabric and jute, then put on the tag which reads.
Date Night Jar
Pink Stick ~ Dollar Date
Blue Sticks ~ Dime Dates
Dollar Dates are dates that cost a little bit of money.
Dime Dates are dates that cost little or no money.
Here are some of the things I wrote on the sticks:
I used this for a game at her bridal shower. Click here to see the entire post about her Bridal Shower.
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ReplyDeleteSuper idea! I've seen these for kids so that they don't get bored, but never thought to use it for couples. Putting this on my 'to make' list for sure! If you're looking for another place to share your creative projects, head on over to Etcetorize. Would love to see you there~
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing how you died the colors. A friend of mine is getting married this August, and I was planning on doing a Date Night jar for her too. I like the different ways I can go about it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing some of your ideas for dates...I might have to "steal" some for her too. :) Love the tell childhood stories one.
-Lauren
Great idea! It so important to keep dating after you get married.
ReplyDeleteAwww what a cute idea! I'm sure your sister loved it!
ReplyDeleteCute idea.
ReplyDeleteThis is a really sweet gift idea. I am going to have to remember this one for a bridal shower! I love how you dyed the sticks too! GOOOO kool-aid! Hehe thanks for sharing.
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What a really great idea! It's good to keep date night's going and this makes it even more fun!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea! I might try this myself! Thanks for sharing!
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With Kool-Aid?! Wow! Thanks for linking up with us on "Strut Your Stuff Saturday!" We hope to see you next week! -The Sisters
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great idea! I will have to make this for my husband. Thanks for sharing at Showcase Your Talent Thursday!
ReplyDeleteI just posted my version of your date jar. I linked it back to your site. I'd love for you to stop by and take a look. http://crafty-biggers.blogspot.com/2012/06/date-night-jar.html
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to Showcase Your Talent Thursday, you have been featured! http://whatscookinglove.blogspot.com/2012/06/showcase-your-talent-thursday-11.html
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for linking up with us at Tickled Pink! I am featuring this post later tonight on my blog. Feel free to stop by and grab a button, if you like!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for linking this up to my party! What a thoughtful gift! Your post is being featured on my blog:
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Kim
I love this! It is on my to do list for this month. I love having it color coated based on price. What a great marriage gift.
ReplyDeleteCute, and love how they're color coded!
ReplyDeleteOH I love this one!!! The color coding is super cute :)
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing.
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blessings!
So sweet and clever! Your sister will surely appreciate it!
ReplyDeleteGood to know about the coloring too!
Stooping by from romance on a dime hop.
Cheers!
Oooh, I love the idea of a date night jar! I especially like the idea of dying the sticks instead of painting them. How awesome! I could see printing out the dates and mod podging them on. How cute! I would love for you to link up at Sweet Sharing Monday! http://saynotsweetanne.com/2012/sweet-sharing-monday-10/
ReplyDeleteNice! That's a great way to dye the sticks! Fast and easy. Thanks for sharing this at Romance on a dime!! I'm pinning this.
ReplyDeleteWhat a thoughtful gift -- and using KoolAid as a dye is a super idea! Thanks so much for sharing on Busy Monday at A Pinch of Joy. Hope to see you again soon!
ReplyDeleteGreat project! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous!! Thank you so much for sharing at the Pinterest Challenge! Your project is featured as one of the top 5 projects. Check it out:
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My hubby and I need a date jar, I am going to make one soon. ;o) Great Idea. Smiles, Paula
ReplyDeleteHI there!!! I LOVE this!!! Great idea and loving your blog too. I always like to make new friends so I am your newest follower:) Happy Holidays! You can find me at www.bouffeebambini.blogspot.com
ReplyDeletexooxo Hanna