Yesterday I fell in love with a word.
Aren’t words funny like that? You’re making an all day trip to Target and buying enough organizational supplies from the dollar section to organize a small country (seriously cutest organizational supplies ever) and having an amazing hair day and all of a sudden you hear a word….
….and fall in love.
And the word?
Splendid.
Spppllllllleeeennnnnnddddddiiiiiiiddddd.
Isn’t that the most wonderful, amazing, incredible word?
When you say it just rolls off your tongue.
And somehow you feel smarter and kinder and like you need to go up to your room at Downton Abbey and get ready for dinner.
And these leather hand-made mugs that my brother made for us for Christmas.
They are simply splendid.
And lovely.
Splendid’s first cousin.
Have a mason jar?
Want to make your own?
He said it was easy, but the leather can get a little expensive depending on which kind you get.
Step 1: Cut your leather to the size of the mason jar.
You want it to fit snugly, so he cut it just a little smaller to ensure a tight fit.
The edges of the leather are raw.
You can cut it with a rotary cutter and guide to ensure a straight line.
Step 2: Punch the holes
Using a leather punch tool, he punched seven holes in each side of the piece of leather.
You can find leather tools at most craft stores.
In mine they are over by the soap making supplies.
Step 3: Add handle
Cut a smaller piece of leather to use as the handle.
Attach it to the leather with rivets.
You want to start with the wrong side of the leather and then flip it over to form a handle.
Step 4: Stitch it closed
You can use a heavy twine or the plastic cord to make lanyards.
After stitching, slip it on the mason jar. You want it to be tight. If you can’t fit the mason jar inside, get the leather wet and try to slip it on again.
I have these displayed on my hutch.
They are too pretty to put in the cabinet.
And guess what else.
(wait for it)
They are simply, wonderfully, amazingly, incredibly…..
….splendid. 🙂
PS How about you?
Do you have a word you love?
PPS Here’s a more detailed tutorial on the project with step-by-step pictures.
And now here’s a few tips and ideas from some of my friends.
Tips for Sprucing Up Your House After Christmas
Adorable! Your entire family is so dang creative and talented! Love, love, love this idea. B
Actually, I DO have a word.... AH...mazing! As in kariane. lol, I KNOW right!?
Shut up! That's, well, just SPLENDID! (Yes I did just shout!) I love this idea. Perfect for a Texas look, y'all! lol. I'm going to attempt it. :-D
Splendid and lovely have a second cousin, BRILLIANT!! Love, love!! : )
Dang, they're darling! A little bit country and a little bit rock and roll. I like it! They'd be cute paired w/ horseshoes as coasters! Too, too clever!
Very pretty! I'm always inspired when I'm here. Here's to a new year!
I got it as a gift a couple of years ago. I believe it is from The Grommet. Love it so much. It is way cool that your brother made them. The handmade gifts are the best!
My word is "Cunning". Years ago a elderly friend would use that word and it seemed to fit perfectly what she was describing or remarking about. It is a old fashioned word and never used now..but I am old and old fashioned and I find many "cunning" things. Many Splindid things are also cunning. Wishing you a Splindid New Year. Jere
I, too, love words. My favorite is SERENDIPITY. I think you'll like it, Karianne. You seem like you'd be a serendipitous kind of a girl.
I love your brother...in a platonic, does his skill set ever end?....kind of way. :)
Your brother and whole family is amazingly talented! I bet everyone has started thinking of what to make for the next Christmas already:) My word is JUBILEE. A friend named their dog that:)
It's a corset for a mason jar. Their waists need to be cinched in a little! LOL. Very creative. I love the word "astonished".
Splenificent!...What a most creative idea!...Have a great day and Happy New Year!!
The new mugs are radiant! I love that word!
Hi! Not only do I love the mugs, but ...... I think that I can (maybe) do two things at once. Organize and make mugs at the same time. Not exactly at the same time.........so here's the plan. 1. Take old, not using anymore leather purses out of tote that has been around too long, 2. cut them up to make mugs. Sooooo what do you think, will it work? Plus you now have an empty tote......bonus!
Hi KA Yes, I have a word TALENT that is what your fam is made of. Really love these. One can often find leather samples at furniture stores...perfect for this project because the samples aren't huge. I make journals and have this to be a good , cheap source! Y'all must think all year what you are gonna make for each other. What did you make for them?
These are adorable...and so smart...personally, jars are hard for me to drink out of because of the ridge at the top... these sure would be cute displayed, tho.
What a clever idea!! And I think these will also be going in my Christmas baskets next year...with each family member's initials on their very own leather mason jar mug, of course!
My word is " Actually " my 4 year old grandson says it when he has a different opinion. I love the mugs, I think the things your brother has made for you, that you show are wonderful, thanks for sharing. Maybe he needs a Blog?
The English would say " clever"! As in your brother, and whole family, are so clever! And I would second that...after I told you how "lovely" they were! My oldest is living in London now...so expect I'll pick up some of the local jargon. And those mugs are splendid! ;)
Love the mason mugs! Have a splendid day!
I've been stuck in the "fabulous" rut for a while, so I think switching will be just splendid!
The word I love isn't really a word....well, it's not in the dictionary, but it's a word to me..."fantabulous"! See, even spellcheck thinks it's not a word because, when I type it, I get a red, squiggly line underneath it. But it IS a word to me and I am in lurve with it...gonna marry it! :) I am also in lurve with those mugs!!! They are lovely, splendid and fantabulous!!! Your brother is incredibly talented, just like you! Thank you for the instructions so that we might make our own, but I think this project would be waaaaaay out of my league. I'll just have to keep coming back and ogling yours!
INDEED...these are splendid. That's my word. Indeed. It just sounds so much nicer than "yes'. Don't you think?
I Adore these! You and your family are so talented. I am so thankful I found your post. Hope you have a Blessed New Year!
"Splendid" is indeed a wonderful word ... as are "clever" and, my favorite from reading British writers, "gobsmacked". All of them have a Brit feel to them, don't they? I'm a not-so-secret anglophile ... We took our kids to a museum last week and they had activities for kids. One of them was making old-fashioned paper dolls with dresses from the 20's. I wanted to make all of them!! Like dressing Downton Abbey characters ...
Well we knew your brother was simply amazing in the creativity department ( so are YOU) but to see such . . . such. . . splendid mugs is just well . . . splendid!! I can use magnificent too but that seems too too. Splendid is just the right word for the mugs. Now, the important question is . . . and inquiring (nosy) minds want to know. What is the first drink you're going to put into them?? Will it be hot chocolate?? Will it be some dark and forceful coffee?? Or will it be sweetened ice tea with lime?? I am waiting on bated breath ( I think that's the term they used in Barbara Cartlands cheap romance novels). Your whole family rocks!! Big Hugs!
Love: the mason jars, leather, wooden bench, winding path in the woods! All of it! I can drink it all up! As for word: ESSENTIAL as in only have what is truly essential as I limit my stuff, clothes, friends, time drains, etc. As for blog reading, yours is essential!
I liked indeed... but my word is --- mah-va-luos... Just like Karianne when she's having a good hair day. She looks just marvelous... :) :)
Fantastic! As in, I am a "fan" of these great mugs. Good job, bro! ;)
Precious. So many things are precious ---from cute to priceless
They are indeed splendid.
I truly enjoy your posts, Kari Anne! Thank you for sharing your "shenanigans"! Isn't shenanigans a fun word?! It too rolls right of the tongue!
I have always loved the word " wonder"...
The creativity of your family just amazes me!!! A word I love is "eloquent".
Those are pretty darn nifty! I don't think I have a favorite word... I'll have to think about this one:)
I love these mugs! I saw some on a web site (sans handles) that were similar but far out of reach from my budget. I do believe that my husband happens to have some leather scraps lying around his garage (please read garage with an English accent in honor of Downton Abbey) that will work, yes, splendidly! I love so many words but get a secret thrill when I hear someone use the word hence. I always know they are my people when they use it : )
Love the look of the leather and glass! Thanks for sharing at the Monday Funday Link Party. Emily @ The Benson Street.
I absolutely love this and can't wait to make some of my own! Sharing this on my blog today!!