Quick and easy decorative jars make great gifts for the holidays!
Jars have become my obsession. I cannot stand to throw them out, I keep them in all shapes and sizes. Glass is beautiful and more and more rare as our use of plastic grows.
One thing to do with jars is to decorate them with various themes. This is an easy, decorative and inexpensive craft project that requires few supplies. It may be as simple as placing silk flowers inside the jars, to elaborately decorated jars with mosaic tops. Decorating the jars can require as little as a few ribbon or lace scraps, some pretty beads or silk flowers.
Supplies to get you started:
glue gun
scotch tape
scissors
ribbons
lace
assorted fabric scraps
assorted beads or jewelry pieces
post cards or pictures
bits of sea shells or anything small and pretty
yarn if you would like to crochet the top covers
From just these few supplies you will be able to make your own beautiful, decorative jars. Use your imagination! They may also be filled with anything from baking goods to candles or potpourri to pine cones or sea shells. They make wonderful gifts that the women on your list will love.
Below are some of the jars I have done:
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| fabric-covered lids |
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| mosaic button-covered lids |
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| silk flowers |
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| crocheted lids |
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| bead-covered lids |
I hope you enjoy decorating your jars as much as I do! Share your ideas and photos with us on Facebook or in the comments.
Until next time!
C. Bruedigam
