DIY A Valentine Sweet Jar

If you want to create a personalized one-of-a-kind Valentine's Day gift for your special people, a sweet jar made of glass or ceramic is a great idea.

You can fill it with their favourite candies or chocolate treats, and decorate it with paint pens to make it extra special.

This is a creative craft for kids to gift to teachers or grandparents.

How to Use Paint Pens to Create a DIY Valentine Sweet Jar

Materials

A glass or ceramic jar with a lid

Paint pens in various colours (you can find these at most craft stores)

Newspaper or a drop cloth to protect your work surface

A clean-up rag to erase mistakes

Sweet treats to fill the finished jar

Plan Your Design

Before you start painting, it's a good idea to plan out your design. You can sketch it on a piece of paper first, or just wing it if you're feeling confident.

You can also print a stencil heart shape from the internet and use double-sided tape to place on the jar and then paint around it for the outline.

The design can be as elaborate or as simple as you choose.

Start Painting

Shake the paint pens well before use, and test them on paper first to ensure the ink is flowing smoothly. Then, begin painting your design onto the jar.

Start with the larger shapes first, and then add smaller details.

Don't worry if your lines aren't perfectly straight – that's part of the charm of hand-painted items!

Let it Dry

After you've finished painting your design onto the jar, let it dry overnight.

This will ensure the paint is fully set and won't smudge or rub off.

Note: The painted jar is a handwash item and not dishwasher-friendly.

Once it is dry, you can fill the jar with your loved one's favourite sweets and surprise them with their personalised Valentine's Day gift!

Creating a sweet jar with paint pens is a fun DIY project.

It's a lovely way to show your loved one that you care and make something truly unique that they'll cherish for years.

So why not give it a try this Valentine's Day?

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Tangy Greek Salad

When it comes to salads, a Greek salad is one of the most refreshing and nutritious options out there.

You can create a healthy and tasty Greek salad perfect for lunch or dinner with delicious and colourful ingredients.

Here is my adaption of the classic recipe, with the added zesty zing of fresh oranges.

It's loaded with fresh vegetables, salad greens, salty feta cheese, olives, and a tangy orange vinegarate dressing.

If you don't like a particular ingredient, change it to one you enjoy.

The presentation technique is pure foodie art!

I love how it looks on the table.

Then just before serving toss it all together incorporating the dressing.

Have a bowl of avocado guacamole (I used store-bought as avocados were unavailable) to dollop as a side to the salad once plated.

Or you can have a bowl of fresh avocado slices if in season.

This Greek salad recipe is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients.

Lettuce is an excellent source of vitamin A, while cucumber and tomatoes are low in calories and high in fibre.

Different microgreens offer vitamins A, E, C and K, as well as minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iron, selenium and zinc.

The feta cheese and Kalamata olives add protein and healthy fats to the salad, and the dressing is made with heart-healthy olive oil, with Vitamin C from the orange juice.

Avocado is very nutrient-dense with fibre, folate, potassium, vitamin E and magnesium.

To Make you will need:

Salad Ingredients:

2 cups of chopped lettuce or salad mix

1 cup of Micro Greens or sprouts

1/2 a cucumber, cut into rounds

cherry tomatoes sliced into halves

1/4 Red Capsicum sliced into strips

1/4 cup of finely chopped red onion

As much diced feta cheese as you desire

(use reduced-fat feta for an even healthier option)

1/4 cup of Kalamata pitted olives

1 Large orange for decoration

For the dressing:

9ml (3 oz) of extra-virgin olive oil

1 large orange squeezed of juice

2 teaspoons of white wine vinegar

1 teaspoon of garlic, minced or finely chopped

Instructions:

1. In a large low-sided bowl, place the lettuce as the base,

and then on each side the Micro Greens or sprouts.

Create lines of cucumber rounds, cherry tomatoes, capsicum and red onion.

. 2. Add the sliced Kalamata olives to the bowl, top with feta cheese and arrange the orange quarters around the edge.

You can remove the peel if desired.

3. In a dressing bottle, shake together the dressing ingredients.

4. Place the Guacamole or sliced avocado into a small side bowl.

5. Toss with the dressing at the table just before serving.

Enjoy your Tangy Greek salad on its own, or with barbequed meats, chicken or seafood.

Printable Recipe Link HERE.

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How To Incorporate Modern Floral and Abstract Wallpaper In The Home

Wallpapers are an easy and affordable way to give your home a new look.

Photowall offers a massive range of patterns and colours.

I have just incorporated two, a modern floral and abstract style into a newly built home I've recently completed.

A gorgeous floral called 'Botanical Morning'.

Isn't it simply gorgeous and springlike?

The purple gingham bed cover adds to the colourfulness of the room.

And isn't Enzo the poodle cross just too cute?

(Note: Enzo's owners have battled this little guy's genetic health issues for a very long time and he is constantly under professional vet care, but what a sweetie, full of life, love and personality despite his struggles).

A masculine abstract was hung in the second bedroom.

Which was perfect for the gamer male who abides here.

This design is called 'Black Splash'.

How To Use These Wallpaper Styles In The Decor.

In recent years, there has been a surge of interest in modern floral and abstract wallpaper designs. These designs bring a fresh and contemporary feel to any room.

The floral designs feature bold and graphic floral patterns in gorgeous colour combinations. Unlike traditional floral wallpaper, the modern versions focus on the shapes of the flowers in detail or with a blurred intent. This creates a more contemporary and artistic look that is perfect for making a statement in the home.

These wallpapers can add depth and texture to a room, creating a unique and eye-catching focal point.

Modern floral wallpaper can be a great choice if you want to create a bold accent wall or add some interest to a smaller space. With so many different designs and colours to choose from, it's easy to find a style in the Photowall range that fits your personal taste and complements your existing decor.

On the other hand, abstract wallpapers, feature designs that are more geometric or free-form. They often use bolder colours and shapes or a painterly aspect to create a striking and eye-catching look. These wallpapers are perfect if you're looking for something bold and fresh, but don't want to commit to a specific theme or pattern.

The great thing about modern floral and abstract wallpapers is that they can be used in various ways.

If you're brave, you can choose a bold and colourful wallpaper and cover an entire room. Alternatively, you can choose a more subtle design and use it to create a statement wall. This is a great way to add interest to an otherwise plain room.

When choosing modern floral and abstract wallpaper, there are a few things to consider.

Firstly, you'll want to choose a design and colour scheme that will complement the other elements you will be using in the room.

Secondly, think about the scale of the pattern - a large pattern will make a bigger impact, but a smaller pattern may be more versatile.