Saturday, November 1, 2008

Christmas in a Can

This project has taken over my mind! As part of my church calling, I am one of three in charge of Super Saturday for my ward. What is this you ask? It is a day where all of the ladies get together and get their craft ON. :0) After helping to come up with enough fun things for everyone to do, I was put in charge of "Christmas in a Can". I was given an example of what another ward had done, and though I thought it was cute and a really good idea, I wanted to do something a bit different with it. Why? Because I like to go crazy trying to come up with something that hopefully EVERYONE will enjoy. Sigh. Ok, really, I just can't seem to stop myself from adding more things to my list.

Honestly, though it took oodles of hours to come up with an idea and then try to find things that would go along with that idea, I am really pleased with the outcome. It turned out great and I was able to stay within my $10 budget.

Here is my version of Christmas in a Can....

There is a talk in the December 2001 Ensign Magazine by President Faust about the Five True Gifts of Christmas. I based my can on this.

Tucked neatly inside this paint bucket are five "gifts".

First...the gift of PEACE.

It is a little sachet of bath essence. :0)

Second....the gift of SELF.

It is a "To-Do List" notepad.

Third....the gift of LOVE.

I found this picture at my local Church bookstore. The description on the back talk about the love of Christ.

Fourth...the gift of SERVICE.

I had a hard time with this one because it is so similar to the gift of Self. But then I found this cute idea and knew it was perfect.


Finally...the gift of FAITH.

After all...what is Christmas if you do not believe?

10 comments:

Amber M. said...

FABULOUS! We're doing a version of Christmas in a can also, but I like this version almost BETTER! I'll be tucking this idea away for another time...

Bridget said...

Wow. You are so creative. I love it.

Bonnie B. said...

Awesome job! LOVE it! You are one creative gal.

Montay said...

Ummm yeah and you say your not creative ! You Rock I love it it is getting me in a christmas mood already yea!

BeCcA said...

I love your Christmas in a can idea. I think I will use that ine for our girls craft day!! You're awesome

Shannon said...

What a fun idea! Love it:0)

Unknown said...

you did an awesome job! those are great ideas! :)

Buxton Family said...

Great idea! I may have to do this with the YW.

Holly said...

Good job Ash! We just did our Super Saturday last week and I'm soooo glad it's over. I was in charge and it's not my thing. We had 3 wards sign up and only about 20 people sign up to do anything, it was crazy! I hope yours is a better turnout.

sweetleslie said...

What a cute idea!!!Girl's night idea maybe?