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Journal Jars-Creative Idea



Journal Jars are an alternative to books

Not all journals are books, some are jars! Some are in decorative jars. You can create your own decorative journal jar.

Why take the time to create and use a journal jar? Well, like most journal projects, there are definite advantages to taking that little bit of time for yourself

  • It can help you reduce stress.
  • It helps you be more creative.
  • It helps you grow as a person.
  • It helps you put things in the past.


You could use a quart-sized jar. You can also use a basket or a box. Title it or use a belly band with the year on it that you can change from year to year. It can be as simple or as elaborate as you want it to be. 

  • You could decoupage it or add flowers to the top. 
  • You can cover the lid with a piece of scrapbook paper
  • Have a basket or a coffee cup with some slips of paper and a pen or some colored markers

Journal Jar label and saying

Journal Jar Supplies

So what do you need to create a journal jar? Actually, there are very few materials needed to create a basic journal jar.  You could get started with this project for about $6 (depending on the jar and the size of the jar that you choose.

  • A decorative jar
  • Mod Podge or another decoupage medium
  • A small foam brushes.
  • A round picture for the top of the lid.
  1. Select the picture for the lid of your jar and trim if necessary.
  2. Apply the Mod Podge or decoupage medium to the back of your image.
  3. Adhere the image to the top of the jar.
  4. Cover the top of the image with an additional coat of Mod Podge
  5. Wipe any excess medium off of the lid with a damp cloth or a baby wipe.
  6. Allow the lid to dry.

Adding A Label On The Front Of Your Journal Jar

You can add just a label with a title or a decorative label. It is totally up to you. 

"Recipe For My Life History"
Combine a generous slice of
your life history,
a dash of nostalgia,
several cups of facts and
feelings and 130
deliciously interesting
questions.
Draw one slip of paper
Take a few minutes to 
enjoy the memories.
Paste or write the question
at the top of a blank page.
Fill in your answer.
Don't worry about your handwriting
or spelling - just tell your story.
This product was prepared
to preserve your life as a message.
Enjoy the scrumptious,
home-made memories
that celebrate something
very important -- You!


What kind of theme could your decorative journal jar hold? 

General Journal Jar

Make it a family journal jar. Everyone gets to participate. Fun to read for a family night on New Year's eve. You could even scrapbook what people wrote in a page for that year. Use prompts or just journal about your everyday life.



Gratitude Jar

Think about the things you are grateful for. Every day add one new thing, At the end of the year read what you wrote and enjoy your blessings.

Gratitude Jar free labels and ideas

Free gratitude jar labels

Gratitude jar printables

Prayer Jar

Create a family prayer jar 

Write one person that you are praying for and why. You can use prayer prompts on tongue depressors or you can simply write a prayer down that you prayed that day.

How to make a prayer jar

How to create a family prayer jar

Family prayer jar prompts

Children's Jar

Write something special about each of your children every day. This would be a type of positive statement about each night. These could be used in a page on the child's scrapbook/Share what you wrote at the holidays on a special family night.

A Garden Journal Jar for all seasons,

Journal Jar As A Child's Project

You can create journal jars for special occasions



Kids can participate too! Each of your children can create their own journal jar and place it in their room. You can pre-print prompts for them to choose every day, or they can just write something that happened or something that they are grateful for.

Make it easy and colorful for them! Grab some tongue depressors and paint them the child's favorite colors. Glue printed prompts on a glue stick and place them in a jar. the child can choose one every day to write about. Sit together and talk about what he/she is writing about and why. Great for bonding time.

Do And Done Journal Jars



This is a set of jars that make goal setting fun. In one jar write up things that need to be done around the house, Roll them up and tie them with baker's twine. When that particular thing is done, it goes in the done jar. 

This could also be used for chores for your kids. Every day they get to pick one task from the chore jar. When it is done, they get to put it in the done jar with their name on it, It will give them a sense of accomplishment, Make sure to praise them as they get it done.



Health Jar



If you have goals for weight loss or workouts create a health jar, Fill it with marbles or the rounded glass pieces from your craft store. Every time you lose a pound or do a workout remove a piece from the jar. A good way to reinforce health habits


Fun Night Out Journal Jar

Create a special jar for your favorite pastimes by filling the jar with tickets from the events you have attended. It could include movies, concerts, sports events ect.

 
                                  How To Create A Joy Jar


Supplies

  • You can recycle a jar from your kitchen or purchase a decorative jar.
  • Printed or plain card stock
  • Decoupage medium
  • Double-sided tape
  • Ribbon
  • Labels
  • Letters
  • Markers
  • Baker's twine
  • Card tags
There are many ways to decorate your journal jar. You can add as much or as little as your style reflects. 

  1. Start with a clean dry jar
  2. Use a label to name the theme of your jar
  3. Adhere the label to the jar
  4. Add a circle of round circle of paper tp the top of your lid
  5. Add embellishments as desired.
Now all you need is paper with journal prompts or use tongue depressors with journal prompts
Add a container to hold your prompts and a marker or pen to write with

  • You can use washi tape on your jars
  • You can paint your jars with watered Mod Podge and food coloring
  • You can decoupage a napkin on your jar
  • You can use lace around your jar
  • You can tie a tag on your jar










Labels  And Printables For Your Journal Jars


Kids Journal Jar Resources


Journal Jar Prompts




Till next time, Happy Crafting!

Linda


Supplies To Make A Journal Jar

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