Materials needed:

Wide-mouth jar - I recycled a marshmallow  creme jar, but you could use a regular  canning jar.

Red or pink or Valentine print fabric - I needed a 12-inch square 
for my jar

Narrow ribbon to match your fabric - about 18-24 inches

Stick-on heart cutouts available at your local discount store - or make your own from craft foam, red construction paper, etc.

Small amount of polyester fiberfill for padding the top of the lid

Hot glue gun

Instructions:
   Cut out a circle of fabric large enough to fit over jar lid and leave a little overhang.  For my marshmallow creme jar, I cut out a 
7 1/2" circle.  I used pinking shears for a more decorative edge.

   Glue the fiberfill to the top of the lid.  Then position the fabric on top; tie the ribbon around the lid, holding the fabric in place.  If you choose, you could glue the ribbon and fabric in place around
the edge of the lid, also.

   Then just decorate the outside of the jar with the cutouts of your choice.  The children will love to do this part! 

   Fill with treats and you're done!  For delicious chocolates to put 
in your jar try this recipe for "Chocolate Chip Candies"

1/2 cup butter, room temperature
3/4 cup  brown sugar, packed
2 cups flour
1 can sweetened condensed milk
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 1/2 pounds chocolate candy coating

Cream the butter and sugar; add flour, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla, stirring till well blended.  Fold in chocolate chips and pecans.  Shape into balls about an inch in diameter.
Chill until firm.

Melt candy coating and dip balls in coating.  Return to fridge for about 15 minutes or until firm.

Makes about 60 candies
 

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