Sunday, April 22, 2012

Crochet Covered Jars - Mother's day gifts or whenever gifts!

Well I took a break from all the scrap busting this week! I wanted to do something else so I decided to cover some jars with some really bad crocheting.....as you can see from the pics below I'm not the worlds best crochet-er.  I did get the affect I was looking for though. This is what I will be making for Mothers day gifts for my mom, sisters, M-I-L and S-I-L's.  


I have about 100 empty jars and bottles in a spare closet waiting for future crafting plans.  When I get to them is another question and theHubs is getting a bit worried with all the jar hoarding going on. "Men", sometimes they don't understand.


I know the big thing that's going on around blog land is painting and tinting glass jars, but I don't want to do that just yet.  I don't want to do it because everyone else is doing it. Sometimes I want to be the oddball when it comes to crafting. ('',)  Yes, I know I'm not the first the crochet cover jars, but I'm showing you the jars that "I" covered. 


I used some yarn that I had bought at the $ store...and used some jars from my stash and cut some knock-out roses from my backyard.  Doesn't it feel great to be able to use what you have and not go out and buy anything.  The jars can be used as plant holders, candle holders or what ever you decide to do with them.


I hope everyone has a great week!  Look out for me I'll be linking up to lots of parties this week.  Check out my I ♥ to Party links page to see where I link up and where you can link up as well.

One of the places where I'll be linking up at is Craftbotics



Rosie is having a month long link up, so what'cha waiting for go over there and link up your AWESOME projects.  She also has co-hosting opportunities if you email her.  Go and check out her cute and crafty blog.






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61 comments:

  1. Lovely! Is there a pattern you used or did you make it up as you went along?

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  2. What, I can't believe your husband doesn't understand how important it is to hoard glass jars! Mine doesn't either... I love crochet covered jars!

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  3. Hello Fifi,
    This is a great idea! It looks good. I can crochet but have never tried this. Thank you very much for sharing this wonderful idea on Creative Monday. Take care and have a good week.
    Judy

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  4. I can crochet too but since I had my son, I prefer knitting. I should do some again.

    I'm stopped by from Creative Monday blog Hop. I'll be glad if you could stop by too ;). Cheers

    http://sparkleandco.blogspot.com

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  5. Lovely creations ~ really very unique style ~ love them ~thanks, namaste, ^_^

    Would love to have you link up with my blog hop ~ your creations would fit right in ~ Magical Monday Meme ~ ^_^

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  6. oh lovely!! the crochet covered bottles are gorgeous!! What a lovely idea!! thank you for sharing this with Colours Dekor :-)

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  7. That's a fun idea! I love the webby look.:)

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  8. dang, I wish I could crochet!! So cute!

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  9. Thanks for linking up to Cowgirl Up! Love the 'beachy feel' of these covers.
    :) Samantha @ Crafty Texas Girls

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  10. What a cute, creative way to display vases; so pretty with your bouquets.

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  11. These would make any outdoor space more fun. Thanks so much for the shout out and for joining in at my party.

    Rosie xx
    Craftbotics.blogspot.com

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  12. Oh Wow, too cute! I can't crochet or knit a stitch, but those would be great to embellish with shells or beads too! Rgw short jar'd make wonderful votives.

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  13. I love this idea. Thanks for sharing this with us at the Sunday Round Up.
    Rose @ http://www.arosiesweethome.com/

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  14. Thanks for the idea. Coming over from NY Melrose family.

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  15. What a fun way to dress up a jar! Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!

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  16. These are beau-ti-ful and creative! I can only crochet granny squares so far, but I'm gonna return here someday and try to make some of my own :)

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  17. Those are so adorable, great gift idea!!

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  19. How adorable!!!!!!!!

    Thanks for sharing at The DIY Dreamer... From Dream To Reality!

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  20. This is such a great idea. Your flowers are beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing at Whimsy Wednesdays!

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  21. Those turned out adorable. What a great idea. They really brighten those bottles up. I used to crochet when I was much younger but life got so busy that I haven't done it in quite some time. Maybe I need to pick up my crochet hooks again.
    Debbie

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  22. These are sooo pretty! Pretty darned good crocheting if you ask me. :-)

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  23. What a neat idea! Thanks for linking up at Grits & Giggles.

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  24. Such a cute and cleaver idea! Thanks for sharing over at The Winthrop Chronicles.

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  25. such a cute idea.. I love it! you are so talented.. :) thanks for linking up at friday fun party.. Have a nice day!

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  26. How cute! When I tried to crochet... well, let's just say I barely could get one row done! You ARE good at it! Thanks for sharing!

    Take care,

    Trish

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  27. Love this! These are the first crochet covered jars that I've seen and I think they're pretty cool. Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
    Rachel
    adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com

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  28. Those are really great! Wonderful idea!

    --Katie

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  29. I love these! Wish I knew how to crochet! Thanks for sharing at the Pomp Party! Pinning to our Pomp Party board!

    Jill @ Create.Craft.Love.

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  30. Well if this is bad crochet work, please don't worry about it because they look so pretty. It's funny I just purchased two crochet covered jars, and had never seen before, now I've seen it twice in one week. A really clever and cute idea. Thanks for sharing you creative inspiration at Sunday's Best Par.tay!

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  31. I LOVE oddballs (as you say) and want to count myself among them when it comes to following the beat of your own crafting drum. Way to go! Thanks so much for linking up at I Gotta Create! <3 Christina

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  32. Awesome dress up for jars or vases! Thanks for sharing at Things I've Done Thursday!

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  33. Fun! I don't crochet, but my daughter does and I bet she'd love to make these. Thanks for linking up.

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  34. Very cool! Thanks for sharing at my party! Have a great week :)

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  35. These are sooo awesome! I just adore the color you chose to crochet around the jars.. and no shame in being a jar hoarder.. ME too! Thanks so much for sharing with the Pink Hippo party.. can't wait to see what you share next.. so I am your newest follower~

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  36. Thanks for linking up to the Tuesday To Do Party! Hope you'll come again this week! This month's Pretty Packages party is now up for any of your lovely wrapped gifts!
    http://blackberryvine.blogspot.com/2012/04/pretty-packages-party-14-highlights.html
    Smiles!
    Jami
    www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com

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  37. What a cute idea!! thanks for linking up to my party and sharing this!!

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  38. Love these! Such a great idea and I have a "jar & yarn stash" Perfect! Do you have a pattern you would share? I can crochet but am not clever enough to come up with a pattern! Thanks for all the great ideas!

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  39. Hi Julie,

    sorry I didn't use a pattern, Just did a little square/circle for the bottom then went round and round the bottle till I got to the top.

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  40. That is a cute project and no, men don't always understand :o)
    We know just what we are keeping for when, but they don't see it.
    Thanks for linking up this week at my party!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  41. These are so cute! Thanks so much for linking up to our party, you have so much skill! It adds so much to a jar!

    This week's Naturally-Nifty Party is up now if you want to stop by and link up this week!

    http://natural-nester.blogspot.com/2012/05/naturally-nifty-linky-party-12.html

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  42. Very cute! I kind of know how to crochet but not that well! Great job! I'm stopping by from the Mother's Day link party at Midwestern Sewing Girl.

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  43. Soooo pretty! These would be a lovely gift anytime of year :) Thanks so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!

    --Trish

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  44. Very fun, I love this idea for dressing up an old jar! Thank you for sharing on A Crafty Soiree. I've featured your project this week, come by and see it when you get a chance! It will be up at midnight tonight :)

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  45. These are so cute! I am totally featuring this today!

    Hugs,
    Lelanie

    to-sew-with-love.com
    tocookwithlove.com

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  46. Pretty cool! Thank you for participating in Show Your Stuff Blog Hop, You are invited to come back:
    http://juliejewels1.blogspot.com/2012/05/show-your-stuff-22.html

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    1. Thank you Julie!! Also, thank you for hosting your party!

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  47. Fifi, these are adorable! I love the color combo. AND hey, you are much better at crocheting than I am. I can't even make one knot, so you are ahead of me ;-). Thanks for joining the DIY Talent parade.

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  49. The flower look so beautiful...I adore the colour you choose...thanks you share it.

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  50. do you have more interesting collection of gifts for mother's day?

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