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Thrifty Gifty: Romance in a Jar

Thrifty Gifty: Romance in a Jar

In this tutorial, find out how to make a special gift for Valentine's Day.

by Sheri Pavlovi? Faith & Friends
This year, give the gift of thrifty love for Valentine’s Day and create some heartfelt and oh-so-quirky romance jars:

Step 1

Grab a jar from your recycling bin, remove the label and give it a thorough clean.

Two jars


Step 2

Purchase a fabulous, unique gift for your valentine at your local Salvation Army thrift store.

A tie and a necklace


Step 3

Neatly pack your gift(s) into the jar.

Two jars filled with crepe paper

Step 4

Embellish the jar with decorative bits from around the house and present it to your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day.

Two decorated jars


Sheri Pavlović is the do-it-yourself diva behind the Confessions of a Refashionista book series, channel and blog, which are full of step-by-step upcycling tutorials for everything from clothing and accessories to home décor. She is also a creative expert for The Salvation Army’s thrift stores. Find a thrift store near you at thriftstore.ca.

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