Fall-O-Ween Treat Jar
29 September 2010
Fun Autumn snacks deserve a fun place to reside ... until they're snatched up and devoured! Our family loves candy corn and peanuts mixed together ... and for those who don't know, the 3:1 ratio is perfect. Three peanuts to one candy corn ... tastes just like a Salted Nut Roll. I used scraps of hand dyed wool from my basket to make my leaves and acorn ... took a little walk in the woods and pulled down some grapevines ... found an empty jar on the shelf and got to work.
You'll find the directions here ... just download and print. Download Fall-O-Ween treat jar pdf
And here are the templates for the leaves and acorn. Download Fall-O-Ween jar template 0928
A limited amount of kits are available by calling the store ... 651.426.1885. The kits include hand dyed wool, jute webbing, and a tag, for $13.25. Tax and shipping is extra.
If you haven't worked with wool before, I thought it might be helpful if I gave you a few tips and some quick instructions on how to make the project. Pix are worth a thousand words you know!
Oh ... and THIS is the post where you need to comment to be in the pot for prizes! It's my turn to be the designer of the day.
If you haven't worked with freezer paper templates before, this is how you do it. Lay your freezer paper over the shape design and trace it... paper side is up. Cut around it roughly ... no need to cut on the line yet. Press the waxy side to your wool and then cut out on the line. Pull the template up and do it again ... you need two of everything for the project. I find I can get about four repeats off of a template like this.
Here are some of my favorite tools for when I make my wool projects. I rarely do anything without a tube of Roxanne's Glue Baste. #9 embroidery needles are my choice almost every time ... they'll take up to four strands of floss ... they're nice and sharp but are thin enough to slide through the wool. Clover fork pins and applique pins are perfect for wool. The fork pins are long and great for anchoring larger pieces ... the applique pins are small and sink right into the wool ... I like that my floss doesn't catch on either of these pins as I'm stitching.Tonic 5" scissors are great for cutting out the wool shapes. They're sharp right to the point and their padded handles make cutting comfortable. Plenty of these products in stock ... call the Cottage and we can ship them right out! 651.426.1885.
In the project directions when I tell you to overcast the twigs for the veins, this is what they'll look like when you're done. Make your stitches kind of uneaven and slanted in different directions. It'll give it a more rustic look.
Here's what all the pieces look like when you're done assembling them. When you get ready to put all the parts together, long stitches are just fine. You mostly only want to anchor the pieces so they won't move around on the jar.
Same on the back ... anchoring stitches but make sure you don't go through the front.
I pinned the jute webbing on to my jar and then auditioned the placement of the leaves and acorns. When I was happy with them, I used flower head pins to hold them in place. I flipped the whole thing over and used some large stitches to hold it all in place.
Some other hints ... if you can't find black safety pins, use black spray paint on regular ones. My lid on my jar was shiny so I sprayed it black. Also ... if you don't have black chipboard for your tag just use some black card stock. Use a manila tag as a pattern or cut one out on a die cut machine ... like the Big Shot ... one of my favorites!
If you don't want to fill your jar with candy corn, think about using it to store pretty things you find on a Fall hike in the woods. Or maybe some snips of pretty wool ... or fabric strips. I'm sure you'll find some fun stuff to fill it up with!
Happy Fall-O-Ween!!
Love your project! Perfect and easy gift to make.
Posted by: Patty | 16 October 2012 at 09:34 PM
thank you very much for the tuto I like it and I want to do one
have a good day
michele
Posted by: mimi | 06 October 2012 at 01:50 AM
I can't get enough fall projects and this one is perfect! Thanks so much for the pattern. It's wonderful and using wool is an absolute bonus!
Posted by: Patti Levine | 02 October 2012 at 12:20 PM
Love this project AND candy corn!
Posted by: LuAnne K | 17 June 2012 at 04:02 PM
Thanks for sharing the pattern. Cute Jar.
Posted by: Edith | 11 October 2010 at 04:17 PM
What a great way to present a gift of handmade candy!
Posted by: Sandra | 09 October 2010 at 08:28 AM
Great idea for decorating jars! Plan on doing this one soon.
Posted by: Terry B | 08 October 2010 at 02:16 PM
Thanks for the great pattern idea. I'm loving this blog hop
Ruth
Posted by: Ruth Hawley | 08 October 2010 at 01:28 PM
I sooo love this idea. I make those jars with mixes in them and this is a great way to decorate them.
Posted by: Colleen | 07 October 2010 at 04:25 PM
Such a cute idea...thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Sharon | 07 October 2010 at 04:00 PM
Great fun! Thank you!
Posted by: Kimberly Burke | 07 October 2010 at 02:23 PM
I so enjoyed this bog hop! Thank you for the 'treat jar wrap' pattern. You are so lucky to have the 'Bachman idea house' & many thanks for the pictures!
Posted by: Bonnie | 07 October 2010 at 11:08 AM
I love fall and have enjoyed the freebie designs you Galfriends have been giving these last days.
Posted by: Sally Baumeister | 07 October 2010 at 06:01 AM
Adding the real twigs to your wool project was pure genius! Love it!
Posted by: Kim P. | 07 October 2010 at 02:38 AM
Great gift idea and thanks for the tutorial. This will be fun to make.
Posted by: Kristi Castanette | 06 October 2010 at 10:58 PM
This was fun! Thanks for the pattern. The leaves will be great on other projects too. I need to make some to add to a fabric pumpkin I made a couple years ago.
Posted by: Kari | 06 October 2010 at 10:19 PM
I'm not taking any chances. I think I've already posted to all the proper blogs at all the proper days, but I want to be sure. Thank You again for your adorable pattern!!!
Posted by: Bridgidk | 06 October 2010 at 10:16 PM
I love your leaves and acorn treat jar...what a great idea for a gift. I have really enjoyed the fall blog hop.
Posted by: Carlie | 06 October 2010 at 09:12 PM
Thanks for yummy recipe and the treat jar pattern - dressing up the kitchen for Halloween!
Posted by: Judy B | 06 October 2010 at 08:18 PM
Thanks for all the pictures they always get Ideas flowing.
Posted by: Avon B | 06 October 2010 at 07:02 PM
lovely!! so cute and such a nice idea for a gift too!! love the colors of fall and the texture of wool! thanks for the patterns!
Ilona
Posted by: Ilona | 06 October 2010 at 05:13 PM
Cute jar! Makes me want to use wool, I have never tried it before! The Fall-O-Ween Designer hop has been a great way to get introduced to all these wonderful blogs, I am loving it!
Posted by: AshleyG | 06 October 2010 at 04:31 PM
Such a cute project! I even HAVE some of those big gallon jars around. Now I know what I can do with them. Thanks for the pattern!
Posted by: Edna | 06 October 2010 at 04:01 PM
Thank you for the cute and clever project with great directions and tips!
Beverly in Wa
Posted by: Beverly | 06 October 2010 at 03:19 PM
I really love your project. I think I need to go dye some wool -- I'm trying to keep track of the projects that use wool.
Thanks for this giveaway.
b/
Posted by: Brenda Wiseman | 06 October 2010 at 02:05 PM
Thanks for sharing this with us! It's cute and I love your window box!
Posted by: DebG | 06 October 2010 at 01:57 PM
This is a really cute pattern. Hope I can make some!
Posted by: Sharon S | 06 October 2010 at 01:27 PM
Very cute treat jar! Thanks so much for sharing the pattern and your instructions! Happy Fall!
Posted by: Doris | 06 October 2010 at 01:25 PM
Wondertful blog hop and givaway! Thanks for doing this for us all! YOU ROCK! Polly
Posted by: Polly | 06 October 2010 at 01:20 PM
Love the pattern and the hop...
Posted by: Karen Sikes | 06 October 2010 at 12:08 PM
So cute, and a great idea for gifting! Thanks!
Posted by: Susan | 06 October 2010 at 11:59 AM
Love the jar, but the lid willnever be on it at my house! love those treats
Posted by: Claudia | 06 October 2010 at 11:18 AM
Great pattern! I could make that!
Posted by: Nicole | 06 October 2010 at 10:21 AM
Thanks for the instructions for the treat jar. What a cute pattern for this time of year!
Posted by: Rose | 06 October 2010 at 10:13 AM
Thanks for the great idea! I love candy corn.
Posted by: Kara | 06 October 2010 at 10:09 AM
This is so cute and such a great fall display item to set out on your counter or table. Great job!
Marsha
Posted by: Marsa | 06 October 2010 at 10:03 AM
That jar is adorable! I can think of a ton of things to put in it.
Posted by: Mary | 06 October 2010 at 10:00 AM
Thanks for the fun ideas.
Posted by: Ming | 06 October 2010 at 09:54 AM
Great way to dress up a treat jar. Love it!
Posted by: Jen | 06 October 2010 at 09:39 AM
Love the treat jar. I may just have to expand it to quart size!!
Posted by: Kathy | 06 October 2010 at 09:29 AM
Thanks for the pattern! Your project is so cute.
Posted by: Jennifer | 06 October 2010 at 09:15 AM
This Treat Jar pattern is so cute - will be making them for gifts!!
Posted by: Pam F. | 06 October 2010 at 09:13 AM
The pattern is really cute. I love fall!
Posted by: Sharrieboberry | 06 October 2010 at 07:25 AM
Your decoration is wonderful.
Best wishes from France
Posted by: isa13 | 06 October 2010 at 07:04 AM
This is so much fun!
Posted by: Kim | 06 October 2010 at 06:59 AM
Love your project.
Posted by: Michele | 06 October 2010 at 05:32 AM
I love the idea of the twigs used on the leaves...and the other 3 dimensional touches. Very nice. Thanks!
Posted by: patty 1 | 05 October 2010 at 10:39 PM
Your treat jar is very cute although mine wouldn't stay full for very long! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Jeanne | 05 October 2010 at 06:57 PM
Like the project. Very creative!
Posted by: Wendy N. | 05 October 2010 at 05:48 PM
Just wanted you to know that although I didn't make a treat jar your fall embelishment looks great added to my fall quilt.Your twig veined leaver are wonderful. Ethel Snow
Posted by: Ethel Snow | 05 October 2010 at 01:57 PM
Love this little treat jar. I have just the jar to put your cute decoration on. Thank you for sharing it.
Posted by: Trina Christenson | 05 October 2010 at 12:51 PM
I loved this jar idea. I always look for ideas to dress up some storage containers in my house.
Posted by: Linda H | 05 October 2010 at 12:49 PM
Cute idea for an old jar!Thanks!
Posted by: Sandy Narayan | 05 October 2010 at 11:34 AM
Thanks for the beautiful pattern. It really makes a simple jar quite lovely.
Posted by: Susan J. | 05 October 2010 at 08:46 AM
Thanks for the jar pattern. Fall is such a fun time to decorate and the wool fabrics are beautiful.
Posted by: margaret | 04 October 2010 at 08:45 PM
Adorable project ...I love it!!
Posted by: Pam | 04 October 2010 at 06:01 PM
Cute jar....love acorns :) Thank you!
Posted by: Jessica | 04 October 2010 at 12:59 PM
Cute jar! :)
Posted by: Pálína Björg Snorradóttir | 04 October 2010 at 12:03 PM
Great gift idea and pattern can be
used for other projects.
Love the pictures
Posted by: Sandra H | 04 October 2010 at 11:49 AM
I think I posted here before but I wanted to make sure. Thanks for the blog hop and the giveaways.
Posted by: Peggy W. | 04 October 2010 at 10:23 AM
cute project. thanks for sharing :)
Posted by: Annette | 04 October 2010 at 07:42 AM
What a super neat candy holder. I love it. Perfect for candy corn. Loved all you fall photos as well. Very nicely done.
Posted by: Leah M. | 04 October 2010 at 06:32 AM
I am still unable to read the pdf directions. It is all long black rectangles where there should be words. The pdf of the pattern pieces is fine. Is it just me that can't read the directions?
Posted by: Cindy Martin | 03 October 2010 at 08:03 PM
have to get some wool now, .... I think
and candy
thanks
Posted by: Lil | 03 October 2010 at 05:19 PM
Thanks for the cute pattern. Perfect for our big jars.Phyllis
Posted by: Phyllis Jobe | 03 October 2010 at 04:35 PM
Love the pattern, however i had no wool to make the jar. I made a hot mat from cottons using your pattern and I love how it turned out. Thanks for the great pattern and taking part in the blog hop.
Posted by: Gale Lavers | 03 October 2010 at 02:48 PM
I love that treat jar...how perfect! Thanks
Posted by: Dandelion Quilts | 03 October 2010 at 11:45 AM
Cute treat jar. Will probably make this and bring it to work.
Posted by: Nancy Tindall | 03 October 2010 at 10:01 AM
Too cute!! Love the idea! Thank you.
Posted by: Shady Brooks | 02 October 2010 at 11:33 PM
Cool project! Thanks!
Posted by: Lynn Koeppen | 02 October 2010 at 11:09 PM
Very clever use of wool. thanks for the design and the instructions. happy fall!
Posted by: Penny Fraley | 02 October 2010 at 10:41 PM
Thank you for all of the great ideas and tips on your blog! Love the jar and apple pie! Loving the Fall-O-Ween Designer Hop!
Posted by: Barb | 02 October 2010 at 08:33 PM
How cute! This is something I could make in an hour or so! THANKS!
Pam P
Posted by: Pam P | 02 October 2010 at 08:08 PM
I'll have to use the acorn template for somehting for my daughter as she collects acorns. Thanks!!
Posted by: Kaye | 02 October 2010 at 05:27 PM
Thanks for this project! I've been wanting to work with wool-this will be fun!
Posted by: Janis | 02 October 2010 at 05:09 PM
So many great ideas! Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Jeanne | 02 October 2010 at 03:14 PM
cute treat jar. I have to make this now!!
Posted by: Beth | 02 October 2010 at 03:05 PM
Another great project - thanks you! Kitty
Posted by: Kittylet | 02 October 2010 at 02:37 PM
I love the treat jar & I love to stitch by hand. Great idea using the twigs! I love it.
Posted by: Kathie | 02 October 2010 at 12:19 PM
Thanks for sharing this great design!
Posted by: Pat | 02 October 2010 at 12:13 PM
great tutorial - thanks
Posted by: Leah Holland | 02 October 2010 at 11:56 AM
Thanks for sharing this, so cute ! Love your photos too
Posted by: TxAggie | 01 October 2010 at 10:43 PM
I love the look of this treat jar and can't wait to make one. Thanks for sharing the pattern and for your tips as well.
Posted by: Victoria M. | 01 October 2010 at 08:45 PM
a perfect finishing touch to a jar filled with candy corn, or cookies or homemade caramel corn or......
Posted by: cindy b | 01 October 2010 at 08:24 PM
I'm drying oregano from my garden and plan to give some as gifts. I can use this project idea, thanks.
Posted by: Joan Rodiguez | 01 October 2010 at 07:57 PM
Thank you for this project - I'm sure I'll be able to whip one up really quickly!
Great idea!
Posted by: bronnyb | 01 October 2010 at 04:31 PM
What a fun idea! Since I cannot have candy, I could fill the jar with mixed nuts, spools of thread, potpourri, whatever would be fall-like, pretty and make me smile! thank you!
sheryl
Posted by: sheryl | 01 October 2010 at 04:12 PM
Great project idea! Thanks!
Posted by: Karen Stennes | 01 October 2010 at 02:58 PM
Fabulous design! And a fast and easy project! Thanks so much for sharing with all of us!
carla louise
www.ohsewaddicted.com
Posted by: carla louise | 01 October 2010 at 01:53 PM
Can't wait to try it, I have lots of jars!
Posted by: Lisa | 01 October 2010 at 01:29 PM
love the project and your blog has become a must read
Posted by: Patty Nordahl | 01 October 2010 at 12:16 PM
What a fantastic design. thanks for sharing with us.
Posted by: Carla | 01 October 2010 at 12:13 PM
Thanks for the tutorial ant the pattern. Love it!
Posted by: Lluïsa Rodriguez | 01 October 2010 at 12:08 PM
What a fantastic design. thanks for sharing with us.
Posted by: Carrie P. | 01 October 2010 at 12:03 PM
Cute treat jar--will definitely inspire some great little gifts! Thanks!
Posted by: Donna | 01 October 2010 at 11:50 AM
Love the treat jar, the wool acorn and leaves is a wonderful addition to any fall decor.
Posted by: Wendy | 01 October 2010 at 11:36 AM
Oh my, you gals are really making me miss my Minnesota Falls! Thank you for sharing a fun, Fall, ambelishment for a treat jar. I've got to run out and get some peanuts and corn candy!
Posted by: Jan Baethke | 01 October 2010 at 11:07 AM
Neat idea! Thanks.
arjanz at xplornet.com
Posted by: robin | 01 October 2010 at 10:32 AM
Great jar, thanks for sharing!!
Posted by: Mama Spark | 01 October 2010 at 10:20 AM
love, love, love it!!!! Can't wait to sit down and make a few.
Posted by: DeLane | 01 October 2010 at 10:14 AM