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- Green button “buckle” and a tree button for the hat (all from Buttons Galore and More)
- Pom pom ribbon in red and white plus ivory woven burlap ribbon (all from May Arts)
- Mason jar with lid (mine is the tall quilted variety)
- Styrofoam cone (from FloraCraft)
- Sparkle pom pom
- Felt (red and tan used)
- Hot glue
Wrap your cone with red felt. I had to play with the felt for a while to get complete coverage from one sheet but it is possible. Cut off any excess and use hot glue to secure.
Start adding pom pom trim to the bottom of your felt covering up where the lid meets the felt.
I then added a second row of pom pom fringe as well as the woven ribbon around the lid itself.
Cut tan felt to an “elf ear” like shape.
The variety pack of buttons from Buttons Galore and More have a wide variety of button shapes and sizes. There was a green one in my package that had two large holes. These were just right for threading through the ivory woven ribbon. Yep. It looks just like a belt buckle. I wrapped the entire thing around my jar and secured with hot glue. I also added a fun Christmas tree button to my elf’s hat. I liked just the one button sort of like a “pin” in his hat.
Who will you give your elf mason jar gift to? Make these quick and easy mason jar crafts for that hard to buy for person on your list. It is sure to put a smile on their face.
Melony Bradley http://mel-designs.typepad.com/my-blog/2013/12/stuffed-snowman-ornament.html
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niki says
You are master of the mason jar universe!
Laura Bray says
This would be a great teacher’s gift!
LauraAndRyp KellyAndWalters says
I think his little ears are totally adorable. I want to whisper in them, “Can I have one of your mints?”
Scrappy Chick says
This little guy is just too adorable! And full of sweetness to boot!
Allie Gower says
Now that’s an elf on a shelf I can enjoy. So cute. Your projects are always so fun.
Tammie Lien says
So cute and what a great idea,Thanks for sharing and hugs:)
bearsmother says
this is so cute. I had to smile when I saw the elf. The jar would be the hit of any party. People would be wanting to sneak it home with them. thanks for sharing.
tonya says
Great gift for my daughters teacher 🙂
Chark says
cute tutorial–thanks for the idea!