Helooooo!
Yes I did fall through a rabbit hole.
Yes, I did have wayyy too much fun.
Yes, I am back, hooray!
🙂
Back with some fresh goodies to share too.
I was craving some fresh labels for sweets jars, so I thought, perfect timing.
With Valentine's day on the horizon, I created some candy inspired labels.
I touched on Valentine's day a little but also wanted to make them usable throughout the year.
I made 9 styles to equal 1 set, and I am hand cutting them all with scalloped edges.
You can get yours here.
It's a fun excuse to go crazy shopping for candy.
And what better time than now when the shops are bursting with sweets at good prices.
I've popped some of these in the shop today, and I've made some jars of my own.
I'm so glad I save peanut butter, jam and spaghetti sauce jars because they always come in handy for projects like this.
You can hot glue all manner of pretty things to the lids.
Crepe paper, doilies, ribbons – you name it.
The stickers are peel and stick, so you just have to apply them to a jar of your choice.
I like to use my favorite scrap ribbon stash for crafts as such.
My sister gave me a stocky wine bottle that I love, so I used it for the Message in a Bottle sticker.
Tied a beautiful old key on it and I'm kinda smitten, I must admit.
You can either keep the jars for yourself, or give each one away.
I used gummy worms on the Love Bugs jar, problem is, I can't stop eating them.
It's crazy, I didn't even know I liked gummy worms 🙂
As I was filling my jars the treats were disappearing at lightning speed.
Every time I looked some were missing, hmmm.
Sneaky Mad Hatter I'm sure.
I'm tailoring some of my jars for specific people.
Then I'll keep a few in my kitchen for display.
I love the pink kisses, don't you?
I also made some kid friendly ones with Nerds and tropical chewey type candies.
I had to throw a little Paris in there for good measure.
And voila!
Pretty jars to keep or share.
I really enjoyed putting on some music and making these.
I have a few more to complete & then I'll start gifting.
Confections a plenty, yummms!
Sweets and pretty things!
Treats and goodies galore!
Here are a few finished up below.
They just make me happy.
Pretty colors and sweets, what more can you ask for?
So, the label sets are now in my Etsy shop, right here.
And, I'm back for some serious fun.
My guests are all gone, I'm not sick anymore, my house is a mess.
And I'm here here here.
Yippee yay!
Wanna help me clean?
Just kidding 🙂
It's sunny and warm and wonderful out.
I had lunch on the front steps.
Trekking hills/mountains is glorious as usual.
I had my first bad fall in 1 year but I trekked on.
The pups are great.
The Hatter is up to his nonsense.
Lots of other special people and stories in my life.
Having so much fun.
How do I get younger in my heart and soul the older I get?
Not sure what's up with that?
But I like it.
How the heck are you???!!
Lots of love,
Vanessa
V- Missed you lately. I don’t often comment, but always read. I so enjoy your posts….great to add a bit of whimsy to life, right?? Your sweet treats are a great gift idea. Thanks!!!
These are fabulous! I’ll try to get an order in soon. I’ve missed seeing you here but I’m so glad you are well and have had great fun!
love & blessings
~*~
ps…hugs & kisses to Matty and Miles!
Seriously I might have to buy these…I’ve been coveting them all afternoon on Instagram! Lovely, Vanessa! I do love the colors.
Yay, love these! They are so cute!!
Hi there Beverly, it’s so nice to know you’re out there 🙂 thanks for saying hello <3
Laura, hello there <3 such a sweet kind soul you are. Hope you're doing great xoxo
Thanks Ricki <3 They are super fun in person, but I'm biased 😉 the candy is the dangerous part <3
Thanks Miss Alia <3 <3
I am soso happy to see this post! I always look so forward to your stories and adventures! I am so glad to hear that you are happy and well and that everyone you love is doing well also. Welcome back! You have been missed. <3
OOOH how clever! Totes makes sense – and I just happen (ahem) to have a large supply of bottles and jars — not because I have been too lazy to deliver them to the recycle center, no, not at all! Because I KNEW you were going to give me a reason to keep them, yay! 😉
Say, these stickers would be cute for another personal fave – rice krispy TREATS! I have tins galore, too – and the Treats sticker would be perfect! Oh, and those dreamy white powder sugared cookies-yay! what fun! OH, and you can put pink marshmallows in your treats, or red hots, or…or a jar of marshmallows and/or red hots, yumm. Oh so many options!!!
~*~*~*ALL THE CANDY! ~*~*~*~*
🙂 heehee…good to see ya around, Veevela!
xoxoviixoxo Roostah <3
Exactly, all the candyyyyyy!! hahaha! xoxo
I tried to keep them more sweet than V-day so that they could be used for treats year round, ya know?
And you have such gooood options!! xoxiii 😉
Awwwe, thank you! Who knew I’d me missed? I’m so glad you told me so, I may be inspired to come back more often for sure 😉 <3 <3
Woohoo…more labels….my Christmas ones were so fun to make. Just ordered these sweet ones and can’t wait to see them. I just love this time of year. Have a fab weekend,
Nathalie
Oh I missed you so much! Glad to have you back! And what a lovely post (as usual). Those candy jars are so pretty! The labels are the perfect touch for them. You know, I don’t think I have ever had a gummy worm before!
Anyway, I’m down with a terrible bug and can’t sleep, so I thought I would See what you were up to, and am I happy that I did! Your post cheered me up 🙂
Hugs!
I love candy hearts and your jars are just toooooo sweet!
Love Bugs!!! Only you. You are such a delight. All my love to you, my Magical Muse.
**blows kisses**
Deborah
So glad to hear your New Year has begun so Well. Your Valentine’s Treats are packaged so Beautifully, you put your Magic Touch on everything and make it a Delight for the Senses! Dawn… The Bohemian
Sorry to hear about your hiking accident/fall, and glad you are ok now. <3
Also, SQUEE! I love the French "Je T'aime" label. That just steals my heart. I'd love to see an entire line of products in a French style font with that character. SO cute.
Vanessa,
these labels are absolutely Delicious!!!!
Have a Magical Valentine’s Day!
Much Love and Many Blessings,
Dena
All of these sweets photos are making my mouth water!
Glad you are back from whatever was ailing you, plus guests.
I can totally relate to getting younger in heart and soul.
I swear, I will die young at heart! It’s the only way to keep my sanity.
I will fly away like a butterfly into the blue.
Disappearing into the sunset getting younger and younger as I go.
That will be a hoot!
All of the sweet labels are divine!
It’s just too soon to be Valentine’s Day already!
lots of XX’s and OO’s
Miss Teresa
Oh, speaking of flying away like a butterfly into the blue, reminds me of Alan Rickman playing the voice of the blue caterpillar and blue butterfly in Alice in Wonderland. He will be greater missed!
Yes, you certainly will stay young forever xo thanks for the well wishes, I caught a pesky cough yuck from a friend but its long gone now thank heavens. Happy wonderful days Miss Teresa!
Love the labels. I buy a brand of pickles that have the best jars for further crafting. Good idea.
Hello Miss Vanessa! It’s been so long since I popped by your lovely place. I’ve fallen down a few of my own rabbit holes, but I think I’ve found my way around now… ^_~
One of those rabbit holes found the wife and I and kitties in a new place to live… a place with a yard and flower beds… and that means a place to finally plant all the goodies you sent to me two years ago! I cannot wait to plant the seeds you sent. I’m so excited, I might pop.
Anyways… I’m so glad that you and your mister and your pups are all well. I’ll come back by and poke you soon!
Also, your labels are lovely and adorable! ^_^
XOXO