I bought this beautiful candy jar at Marshalls. It was only $14.99! I put some lemons in it for now because I didn't have any candy. I plan to group it together with some other jars I have and fill them with different Christmas candies during the holidays. I got this idea from Debbie (remember Debbie....who sent me the beautiful lined basket and heart awhile ago.)
Debbie sent me pictures of her beautiful jars filled with candy. I'll post her pictures tomorrow. Once you see them you will be out buying candy jars too! Thank you for the great idea Debbie!Updated to add: Since 3 people asked how I get the blurred edges around my photos I thought I would put this information here. I use Adobe Photoshop. If you have Adobe Photoshop follow these instructions....I use the elliptical marquee tool to make an oval around the photograph, then I go up to "filter" then choose "blur" then select "lens blur" and make sure you click the "invert" box so the outside is blurred and not the center. That's all there is to it.
If you don't have Photoshop and you don't want to pay to get it (it's expensive), I think there are some free photo software packages on the internet. I don't know what they are but I'm sure someone who reads my blog can leave a comment and let everyone else know.
This is so pretty! My sister and Mom rave about Marshalls but I have never been there! Looks like a good place to find treasures! How do you get your pictures fuzzy on the edges? Is it software on your computer? I love the effect.
ReplyDeleteI like your new candy jar. I remember your Lemon Jar with the ribbon...I have a little candy jar that I added the ribbon to, after seeing how sweet your's looked. I find myself adding ribbon to more and more things around my house. It's great that we can all get ideas from ea other....
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What a charming jar! And I love the soft focus on the photo edges. How do you do that? Enquiring minds want to know! ~A :-)
ReplyDeleteI really like this jar. It is beautiful with the lemons, but can't wait to see it with candies too!
ReplyDeleteI love coming here, you house is so what I want mine to look like when I'm done.
ReplyDeleteI was going to ask the same question cottage mommy asked, the fuzzy picture effect?
Very pretty! Those jars are handy for lots things!
ReplyDeleteManuela
Love it! It's probably a good thing not to put candy in it, too much temptation, at least for me.LOL It looks good with lemons.
ReplyDeleteLooks sweet! I like it filled with lemons. There are so many options for a beautiful jar like that. I have a fall centerpiece made up of those jars filled with pumpkins orange gummies and candy corn. I did a post on it a while back. I always pick the jars up at Estate Sales really cheap. Be sure to check out Michaels sometime for those apothecary jars, too. You can use your 40% coupon and they are taking Joanne coupons these days, as well. Fun!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Cindy, I found your blog....ummm...now I can't remember where I wandered over from...doesn't matter though. I loved reading your blog and I definitely need to find me some of those jars. Come see me ~ Lynn
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely jar. Can't wait to see a pic. of your jars filled with Christmas candy.
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Hi Cindy, It's me again. I love my website and finding stuff for it. I went back and read some more of your blog. Yep...the little cherub's the same and I love him. I have a few more cherubs I haven't put on the website yet. We have great taste don't we? LOL...May I add your blog to my blog list?
ReplyDeleteThankyou for sharing your special effects, I wondered the same too, but I have been trying to download Photoshop for a while, but it wont fit on my computer,my teenagers have overloaded it with music!
ReplyDeleteLove the jar, always love to read your blogs, I check everyday, so keep it up!
Sue @ Junk-it!
Cindy,
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty jar. I have seen these with ball ornaments in them also. They look beautiful! I bet some in blue and silver would look awesome with your blue decor. Can't wait to see the candy in them.
Debbie
Hi Cindy,
ReplyDeleteI love to come here and be inspired by all your unique ideas! I do have a photo editing tip also. www.picnik.com is a free website where you can do basic editing (like soft edges). You can pay a fee to upgrade but the basic editing is free!
Love the candy jar..I am really into tall glass jars...I love the sparkle...
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very pretty, Cindy. Yet another treasure you have found, at a wondeful price too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful jar! I really must stop teasing myself looking at all these fabulous blogs, they're making me desire things I didn't even know I wanted! lol
ReplyDeleteAmanda (aka Cottage Contessa)
I've been a way from blog world for a bit, but your site is one of the first I go back to. Always something new, fun and pretty to see! Thanks for sharing! Sheryl
ReplyDeleteI keep seeing those candy jars at Marshall's and Homegoods, and I love them! I can't wait to see all of them grouped together. They would probably look great with nuts or berries at my house!
ReplyDeleteI read about some software to help place bids on ebay at the last minute. It's at esnipe.com. The article was in the Nov. issue of House Beautiful.
Have a great weekend.
xoxo,
Mary
picasa is a free program that will do some basic editing of photos. Still trying to get up the courage to paint my table white.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a great jar and it will look fantastic grouped with your others and filled with candies. I had to tell you - I just repainted my china hutch white and while it was a lot of work, it came out great! I kept thinking of your redos and how the efforts would pay off. Thank you so much for all of your creativity and inspiring ideas.
Hugs,
Dena
I love those old candy/apothecary jars! They are going on my "please bring me some Santa" list :)
ReplyDeleteOH Cindy I think it is lovely and with the christmas holiday coming it will be stunning!
ReplyDeleteCindy,
ReplyDeleteYour blog is one of my favorites to visit! Do you mind if I add it to my favorites list on my blog?
One of the prettiest candy (or lemon!) jars we've seen! Lovely!
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kari & kijsa
Hi, Cindy, those jars are so great & versatile, you can do so many things with them.
ReplyDeleteI use Picasa also to do some photo editing & it's free & easy to use.
Rhoda
I love the jar Cindy!!
ReplyDeleteI want one. I just got back from my daughter's wedding weekend. I'm so glad you got your Victoria.
Rosemary
These candy jars are so lovely. Filled with Christmas candy they must be perfect.
ReplyDeleteHope you're having a great day.
Love Elzie
These candy jars are so lovely. Filled with Christmas candy they must be perfect.
ReplyDeleteHope you're having a great day.
Love Elzie
Thanks for that wonderful TIP Cindy!! I love your new jar...looks like it has lots of possibilities!
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Robin
Very Pretty Cindy!
ReplyDeleteAll these items were so much more expensive before we all got to shop at Marshall's and Home Goods for them.
Right now I have gourds in one of mine for Halloween/Autumn. They look great so many things in them.
Donna
Love your covered glass jar. Its very delicate and graceful. Your blue and white plates also caught my eye since I collect blue and white. Do visit my blog at: http://oakrisecottage.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI heart candy jars! This one is really delicate and cute. I like to have a row of filled candy jars on my counters like a candy store!
ReplyDeleteOh so pretty...aren't these jars just such fun to play with!?
ReplyDeleteYour photos are always so pretty.
Have a wonderful week dear Cindy!
Hugs,
Sue