DLTK's Holiday Activities for Kids Meaningful Messages for Mom If you like this idea, you may also want to check out the Angel Messages in a Jar craft.   I prefer the B&W template, as it gives the children the chance to showcase their coloring skills.  But if one child is preparing a whole batch of them on their own, you might want to print one color template and one B&W template (there are 6 messages on each template) so the child doesn't get tired of coloring *grin*.

Materials:

• Printer
• Paper
• Clean Jar
• scissors
• optional:  something to color with  

Instructions:  

• Print the template(s) of choice.  There are 6 messages on each template
    
• Color, as necessary, and cut out the messages.
      

• Insert the messages into a clean glass jar and paint lid or or cover with a large doily, or tissue paper and use yarn or ribbon to tie it on
    
• For an extra touch some potpourri or candy could be added or spray the
  messages lightly with fragrance. 
    
• Attach a small card that indicates that the recipient should open the jar and read a message at the beginning of each month.  Or you can have them read a message whenever they need cheering up.
      

• Close the template window after printing to return to this screen. 
      

• Set page margins to zero if you have trouble fitting the template on one page (FILE, PAGE SETUP or FILE, PRINTER SETUP in most browsers). 

    

Template 1   (color)   or   (B&W)

Template 2   (color)   or   (B&W)

Printable version of these instructions