Idea/Poems: Pirate Treasure Jar + Stress Treasure Bottle

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Date Posted: 09:09:54 11/08/04 Mon
Author: Frankie
Subject: Probably a dumb question.........

Probably a dumb question, but I have to ask. What is a pirate's jar?
Frankie

Replies:
[> Re: Probably a dumb question......... -- DonnaJ, 09:15:46 11/10/04 Wed [1]

What you put in them depends on what they are for. If the are for a certain person you try to put in small things that fit the person. (like a hair stylist you would use charms or Barbie sized combs, brushes, blow dryers etc.
I've seen them done for christmas with mini ornaments.
Go to the Archives and do a serch for treasure jars and you will get lots of ideas and poems

[> Re: Probably a dumb question......... -- DonnaJ, 10:50:04 11/08/04 Mon [1]

They are glass jars you put small objects in and fill with birdseed or some some other filler and the people shake the jars looking to find all the "treasures". as they come to the side . You leave a bit empty at the top so you can shake and move the contents around.
Given with a poem it's sorta a game or mind relaxer.
And no it's not a dumb question, only way to find out something is to ask.
They are usally called Treasure Jars

[> Re: Probably a dumb question......... -- Frankie, 16:08:07 11/09/04 Tue [1]

Thank you very much. See, you learn something new each day.
Frankie

[> Re: Probably a dumb question......... -- Kathy in TN, 17:19:44 11/09/04 Tue [1]

Ok, these sound like fun. What items do you put in them? How big and what kind of jar do you use? How do you decorate the jar? Where's the poems? How much do these sell for? And last question.....does anyone have a picture to share?
Thanks,
Kathy in TN

P.S. My home computer is down and I'm having to check the board at work......shhhhhhhhhhhh, don't tell anyone. lol

[> Re: Probably a dumb question......... -- Fay in Australia, 17:58:13 11/09/04 Tue [1]

There are no dumb questions on this site, only a search for knowledge,
I think there was a verse about a pirate & treasure?
Fay

STRESS SURVIVAL KIT TREASURE BOTTLE (with birdseed)
contents:

Gum To remind you to stick to it
Choc bar To help you take a break
Band Aid To help you through the rough times
Paper Clip To hold things together
Rubber Band To help you to stretch beyond your expectations
Match To light your fire when you feel burned out
Smiley Face To remind you to laugh
Wicked To help you lighten up
Mintie For moments like these
Marble For when you feel as though you are losing yours
Cappuccino Time to relax
Safety pin To help you stay sharp
Five cents So you will never be broke
Balloon To extract all that hot air around you
Toothpick To help you pick out the good things in everyone
Eraser To remind you that everyone makes mistakes
Snickers To bring laughter to your life
A Map So you wont lose your way
Herbal tea bag A natural lift
And most importantly, a candle to remind you that you can brighten
someone’s day.
Unpack your Treasure Bottle on the lawn & give the birds a treat too

[> Re: Probably a dumb question......... -- Daisy, 16:24:59 11/08/04 Mon [1]

I have made these using sandblaster sand its cheap and a real fine white sand

[> Re: Probably a dumb question......... -- jacksmum, 16:52:13 11/08/04 Mon [1]

I made a couple and donated to the primary schools sick bay - great for kids to do while waiting for someone to pick them up when they aren't well.
Sue

[> Re: Probably a dumb question......... -- jenjoy, 21:50:33 11/08/04 Mon [1]

all stupid questions have to walk the plank...but since there are no stupid questions your hide be saved!! Aaargh matie!!!! hehe

Archiver's Note: For more ideas/poems on Treasure Jars, see this post: http://www.craftsayings.com/forum/viewt ... =8133#8133

[MIEL]

Items To Put In The Jar


Pirate Jars

Some pirates got it all mixed up

And did things the wrong way 'round.

They put their treasure in the jar,

And buried the map in the ground.

Their treasure was some silly stuff,

Like nuts and screws and beads.

Then dear old Polly Parrot

Added all her extra seeds.

So find the 40 items here,

No two are quite the same.

Don't open up the jar, though,

As that would spoil the game.


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Here are the items I've collected so far for my grandson's pirate jar. If you can think of anything else to put in it, I'd appreciate more ideas.

Football player
Ice cube
Q-tip
Globe
Lg paper clip
Sm paper clip
Crayon
Rope
Knot in pice of rope
Cork
Pencil stub
Airplane
Pirate
Koosh ball
Ring
Nickle
Dime
Penny
Quarter
Pirate Gold Piece
Knott's Berry Farm jelly jar (fell out of my magnet)
Key chain
Screw
Nut
Washer
Nail
Goldfish
Fireman
Rubber Band
Bouncy Ball
Wrestler
Compass
Green Dolphin
Frog
Blue Guitar Pick
Flag
Marble
Key Chain
Piece of Yarn
Blue ball with "2" on it
Spring
Little piece of plastic pipe (1/4")
Crab
Seashell
Blue bread tie
White Twist Tie
Binder Clip

Any other ideas?


Joined: Sep 14, 2004
Posts: 20
Location: Alberta, Canada


How about things from the craft store, like minis of things around the house... clothes pin, soother, dice, drums, shovels, the items are endless. You could also add things like confetti in the shape of things, you can get those in the kids craft isle like animals or people. You could also add laminated pictures of people they would know or the number squares from those slidey loot bag puzzle things.. lol KWIM? or small blocks with letters. Or small pompoms.
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Leanne

Here are the items I've collected so far for my grandson's pirate jar. If you can think of anything else to put in it, I'd appreciate more ideas.

Football player
Ice cube
Q-tip
Globe
Lg paper clip
Sm paper clip
Crayon
Rope
Knot in pice of rope
Cork
Pencil stub
Airplane
Pirate
Koosh ball
Ring
Nickle
Dime
Penny
Quarter
Pirate Gold Piece
Knott's Berry Farm jelly jar (fell out of my magnet)
Key chain
Screw
Nut
Washer
Nail
Goldfish
Fireman
Rubber Band
Bouncy Ball
Wrestler
Compass
Green Dolphin
Frog
Blue Guitar Pick
Flag
Marble
Key Chain
Piece of Yarn
Blue ball with "2" on it
Spring
Little piece of plastic pipe (1/4")
Crab
Seashell
Blue bread tie
White Twist Tie
Binder Clip

[crafterwannabe]

Pirate Jar Poems

Date Posted: 23:18:10 11/08/04 Mon
Author: lou (again)
Subject: JAN re alternate ending or verse pirate jar

A PIRATE JAR
The pirates were acting careless
They left their treasure in plain view
While they were laughing and telling jokes
I slipped in and took their loot
Trinkets of all sorts of pirate things
Are hidden in this jar of sand
Find and name the 40 objects
Oh, you can do it, I'm sure you can
© 2004 lou buffkin

In plain sight I saw the treasure
I was surprised to see it there
This was very unusual because
Pirate treasure now is indeed rare
The pirates were asleep and snoring
The shovels laying there still new
They had buried their stuff in the sand, sort of
Sand in this jar that I couldn't refuse
I grabbed it and ran before the pirates awoke
Now I want to share it with you
You don't need a shovel to dig up the treasure
Turn the jar around and around and
The objects will come into view
© 2004 lou buffkin