examples and guidelines

Plenty of you have asked for some examples of what our Zombie Jars might look like. I've compiled a little selection of fairy jar examples... that's what we are basing our creations on, but only we're using a slightly spookier, Halloween theme. Here is an example of the jar I made to exchange with Little Melfie last year in the Fairy Jar Swap she hosted. I put my fairy in a lantern, not a jar. Anything goes in a swap like this... don't you agree? You can see more pictures of my project here. Here is the jar that Little Melfie made for me for the swap last year! I love her. The theme of the swap was "home" and there is a little vintage house key tied to the jar. What cute details! Click on the image above to visit the fairy jar made by Little Things. Wedding Jar Fairies by Lisa Kettell. Or look here for an example of an altered doll in a jar. Remember... anything goes! Just a few reminders:

• What you put in your jar should be secured down so that it doesn't get wrecked in shipping.
• You can use any sort of jar or container... be creative! As long as you have a good view of the creature trapped inside!
• If you can't secure your creation, then the lid should not be sealed permanently so the new owner can "adjust" the creature inside.
• The inhabitant of your jar can be ghoulish or cute! It can be a monster, a ghostie, a pumpkin man or something completely sinister! It's up to you.
• Please wrap your parcel oh -so-carefully so that it arrives in one piece.
• Ship your parcel to ensure it is in your partner's hands by October 25th.
• Take plenty of photos to post on your blog... but the reveals cannot take place until October 25th!