sewing kits in a jar

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I made ball jar sewing kits for christmas presents. Instructions are at Martha's website here:
http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/mslo/menuitem.3a0656639de62ad593598e10d373a0a0/?vgnextoid=140d76ecfd22f010VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&autonomy_kw=sewing%20kit&rsc=ns2006_m6

or search for "Mending Kit". There is a similar craft called "Sewing kit in a jar" but the instructions are sketchy and the cardboard makes the top too thick. Re:Mending kit instructions: I used card stock instead of poster board and used a layer of batting and some polyester fiberfill instead of the six circles of fiberfill they want you to cut out. Important: Use a LOT of hot glue to glue the flat top part to the posterboard/card stock, otherwise it comes off. Ask me how I know! I was so frustrated and dh came in and saw the problem and sat down and glued everything over for me. He IS the super crafter :)

Here is what's inside:
sewing needles and pins pinned on pieces of felt cut out with pinking shears
buttons
black, white and assorted color thread
folding scissors
tape measure
safety pins