Monogrammed Glass Cookie Jar

Last month, I was invited to a friend and her husband's birthday party.  Yes, they have the same birthday!  The year before, I made a beautiful (and time-consuming) nectarine tart from scratch.  I knew that I would not have as much time to get a gift together AND I needed it to be a joint gift, which made it a bit harder.

They were married less than a year ago (I wore this dress to their winter wedding), so I decided to do something a little sneaky.  I stole the monogram from their wedding invitation!  It was for a good cause, of course.  :)

In the end, I made a Monogrammed Glass Cookie Jar for them to enjoy their sweet life and sweet desserts together!



I used Silhouette Studio to trace the monogram from a scan of their invitation.  Then, I used the vinyl as a stencil for the glass cookie jar I purchased.

Etched Cookie Jar 2

Next, I filled it with cookies.  Ordinarily, I would have made the cookies myself.  However, with no time on the clock, I filled it with my favorite storebought ginger snaps.  Delish!

Etched Cookie Jar 3

As always, I included the "sticker" of the design as a bonus gift.  :)

Etched Cookie Jar 4

It's not a tutorial, but I figured that some of you might like this idea for a future gift, or even for your own cookie jar.  Also, it is a wonderful way to dress up what would be a boring storebought gift.

Enjoy!




21 comments:

  1. DianeSeptember 20, 2013 at 2:35 AM

    Such a great idea!! Will have to d this for some friends!

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  2. DianeSeptember 20, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    Very thoughtful gift...one more reason I need to buy a Silhouette. I am new follower from the bloglovin blog hop.

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  3. DianeSeptember 20, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    Definitely!

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  4. DianeSeptember 20, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    I had to finally give in too! Well, I got mine as a birthday present, so it wasn't a totally difficult choice. :)

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  5. DianeOctober 22, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    I don't have experience with the Cricut, but at the time I got mine, the Silhouette computer software allowed for more customization. Not sure how they stack up now, but I love my Silhouette and can't recommend it enough!

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  6. DianeOctober 23, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    I love this is as a gift idea! Of course, I love anything with a monogram on it. And when you pair it with cookies - there's not much better :). I just pinned it. I hope you'll pop o on over to the Link it or Lump it Link Party and share your monogrammed cookie jar there! http://www.twoityourself.blogspot.com/2013/10/link-it-or-lump-it-party.html#more

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  7. DianeOctober 23, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    Great! I'll try to make my way over. :)

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  8. DianeOctober 26, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    This definitely will make a wonderful gift idea. It's better than a gift basket in my opinion. Thanks for sharing this idea with us.

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  9. DianeOctober 26, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    Very true! Thanks!

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  10. DianeOctober 26, 2013 at 10:05 PM

    Love this! Such a fabulous gift!! Nicely done ;)
    -Brenda, ChattingOverChocolate.com

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  11. DianeOctober 27, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    This is so creative! Such a great gift!! Thanks for linking up with What's Cookin' Wednesday!

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  12. DianeOctober 28, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    I want a Silhouette so bad! LOL

    Again, thanks for joining the Link Up this week!

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  13. DianeOctober 28, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    The holidays are coming up soon, maybe you'll get lucky! :)

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  14. DianeOctober 28, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    That is such a lovely idea for a gift Diane!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!

    Hope you have a fabulous week!

    Jill @ Creating my way
    to Success

    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  15. DianeOctober 30, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    Hi Diane, this is so beautiful! I hate to be repetitive but it really is a fantastic gift idea.
    Thanks for sharing at the Krafty Inspiration Thursday Link Party, you have been chosen
    as one of the top 5 featured posts at tomorrow’s party.
    Have a lovely evening!
    Maria @ Krafty Cards etc.
    http://kraftycardsetc.com/

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  16. DianeOctober 31, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    Great! I'll be back! :)

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  17. DianeNovember 1, 2013 at 6:18 PM

    This is SO beautiful! I've never tried etched glass with my silhouette, but now I am eager to give it a go! I am always looking for gift ideas - thanks for sharing!
    :) Michelle
    www.daydreambelieversdesigns.com

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  18. DianeNovember 1, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    Great gift idea!! My girl's would love M's on their very own! You are so awesome for linkin up to Sunday FUNday! I appreciate it so much!

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  19. DianeNovember 4, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    Thanks! How cute would that be to have an M & M jar for each of your little M's!

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  20. DianeMay 2, 2014 at 5:31 AM

    Great project for a hostess gift Diane, I love that you also include the sticker so they ca use it on a project of their own, great idea!

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  21. DianeMay 3, 2014 at 2:13 AM

    Just a little extra treat that I would want too! :)

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