Fall Memory Jar
Beginner
60 Min
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, autumn invites us to slow down. It’s the season of warm blankets, hot drinks, and long walks through rustling leaves — the kind of moments we wish we could hold onto forever.
But what if you could?
A Fall Memory Jar is a simple, heartwarming project that helps your family capture the beauty of the season — one memory at a time. With just a jar, a few printable cards, and small photos, you’ll create a keepsake filled with laughter, gratitude, and love.
This project isn’t about perfection; it’s about presence. It’s a gentle reminder that the smallest moments — baking pumpkin muffins, jumping in leaves, reading by candlelight — often become the ones we cherish most.
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Here are just some suggestions how to shape your Fall Memory Jar. You can add more material, leave some out or do something totally different - the main point is that you have in the end a jar with lots of photos and memory cards! Add some laughter, love and warm feelings and you are good to go.
Material
To start your own Fall Memory Jar, gather:
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Be creative! You can collect leaves during a walk in the forest. Press them at home and put them together with some sticks into your jar.
It's all about collecting things that remind you of a beautiful time together!
Tip: If you have kids, let them decorate the jar with stickers, ribbons, or leaves from a walk. The more personal, the better!
Tools
Download your Halloween Card from Corjl or the Pepper Printable Club, print it out, cut it and fold it in half.
Tutorial & Templates
Find the Memory Jar Printable here.
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Step-by-Step: How to Create Your Fall Memory Jar
Step 1 – Print Your Memory Cards
Download and print your Fall Memory Jar Printable Kit on high-quality paper (around 200–250 gsm works best).
The set includes:
memory cards in two designs (lined + blank)
a printable jar label (“Our Fall Memories”)
mini photo frame templates (2x2 inch)
Cut out each piece with scissors or a paper trimmer.
Step 2 – Label Your Jar
Attach your printable Our Fall Memories label to your jar.
If you’re using a basket or box, tie it on with a piece of twine for a rustic look.
This little detail makes the project feel like something special — a family tradition in the making.
That image is a fall memory from our garden. That bush is called "Evita" because it was named like this by the garden center. We bought it because of "her" name - "she" was very (and I mean very!) small and we didn't think she would survive (but "she" was the only one!) - now the bush is about three meters and the leaves are pretty sharp.
Step 3 – Collect Memories All Season Long
Every few days, write down a favorite fall moment on one of your cards:
“We baked apple muffins together.”
“Our walk in the rain turned into a dance.”
“Grandma taught us her pumpkin soup recipe.”
Add the card to your jar — and if you can, slip in a small 2x2 photo to go with it. Watching the jar fill up is a joy all by itself!
Step 4 – Relive the Memories
At the end of November (or whenever you start decorating for Christmas), gather together as a family.
Open the jar and read each card aloud. You’ll laugh, maybe cry, and realize how rich this season truly was.
Keep your cards in a small box or binder to revisit year after year — or start a Winter Memories Jar next!
Why a Fall Memory Jar Matters
Life moves fast — sometimes too fast. This simple printable project helps you:
practice gratitude and mindfulness
strengthen family bonds
preserve seasonal memories
unplug from screens and reconnect
Every note becomes a little time capsule — proof that the best parts of life are often found in everyday moments.
Optional Ideas to Personalise Your Jar
Add a few drops of cinnamon or clove oil to a cotton ball and tuck it inside for a cozy scent.
Tie dried leaves or tiny pinecones around the rim.
Use different colored paper for each family member’s cards.
Add a printable cover card with the year and family name.
Your Printable: Fall Memory Jar Kit
Start your new tradition today!
Download your Fall Memory Jar Printable Set from the Pepper Printable Club — it includes:
2 pages of memory cards (lined & blank)
1 jar label
1 mini photo frame sheet (for 2x2” photos)
Print as often as you like and make one for yourself — or gift one to a friend!
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