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Fire Starter kit in a jar – Let’s go Glamping

gift· Non seasonal Crafts· summer· Summer Crafts

So here’s the thing, I have never, nor do I have any desire to ever go camping.
 I know, I know- It’s about bonding with nature, feeling the fresh air blowing through my hair and hearing the magical sound of the loons in the distance. 
It’s also the buzzing of mosquitoes in my ears, running behind a tree to do my business and sleeping on the hard, cold ground. 
Enter the new trend called glamping. Made specifically for wimps like myself. 
Glamping is camping with a touch of glamour. A happy medium so you can experience nature and still have some of the same comforts of home. 
 I thought it would appropriate to put together an adorable fire starter kit for the camping part and put it in a jar with a gorgeous tag provided by my sweet friends at Canvas Corp. for the glamour part. See I’m getting this glamping thing…:)
This guy would actually make a great gift don’t you think?
I cut the match strike strip off the box of matches and glued it onto the lid. 
Inside I placed, foraged dried leaves, birch bark and wood. 
Followed by wax and of course matches. You can even use the tag as part of the fire starter, which is just a piece of cardboard.
 The sage is optional.
TIP: Throw in some sage into the fire, the smell of burning sage will keep bugs away. 
How about you – Do you like camping? Are you a camper or more of glamper?

Here are some other projects from some of my friends, to 
help your glamping trip. 


 
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  1. I love this idea Lucy! Such a sweet idea or a craft to make with the kids! It would also be a great gift idea for our camping friends too! I didn’t camp growing up either, but I started camping with my husband when our oldest daughter when she was 3 years old. I don’t mind camping at all now that I have our trips organized to a T, and those portable beds to sleep on make a huge difference in comfort. I am like you, I like the comforts of home too, but the look of happiness and sheer joy in my children’s eyes when we go camping and the fun that they have is so worth it! Happy Friday! Angie xo

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  2. I love this idea! So cute and handy 🙂 this would be a perfect gift for campers. I too, am no camper! Here non Florida with no AC and running water…no thank you! 😉

    Thanks for sharing, Lucy!
    ~Sheri

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  4. I hear you about the camping thing! As a kid, I loved it. Now I’m such a wimp when it comes to the cold and not having my warm tub and bed! We still like getting out in the wilderness, but then staying in a cottage or cabin with running water, electricity and all of the essentials- our way of glamping! Love your kit!

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  5. What a fabulous idea, Lucy! This would also be a great little gift/favour to have at a party. And sage? I didn’t know that. I might pick some up for our next trip. 🙂

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