Upcycled Jar Project #1

This project was full of trial and error, as some most Pinterest ideas are. When I originally started this project, I was going to paint a label on each jar and decorate it to my liking. The paint I was using wasn’t quite coming out the way I wanted so I scratched that idea (figuratively and literally) and started fresh. I found gray chevron wrapping paper I saved from a gift someone gave Lily and cut a piece the size of the label.  I used Modge Podge in a glossy finish and adhered the paper to the jar. That didn’t quite satisfy my eye either. I decided to try gluing the paper inside the jar for a cleaner finish.

Supplies:

-Glass jars (mason, pickle, salsa, etc)
-Candlestick holders (mine are from the Dollar Tree)

-Wrapping paper (or any type of scrap paper you have)

-Modge Podge (I used Glossy Finish)

-Hot Glue Gun

-Paint brush

First, I washed the jars in the dishwasher to rid them of their pickle and salsa smells. I then soaked each jar in a bucket of water to make the label peel off easier. I know there must be a trick, but I simply used my exacto knife to scrape away all of the remaining label. It was almost therapeutic.

I then cut my paper to the size and fit I wanted. I spread some Modge Podge along the inside of the jar and positioned my paper over it. This step was by far the trickiest and most frustrating. If you use too much glue, it bubbles or pools at the edges. It’s also a tiny space to work with so my hands were cramping and covered in glue. I smoothed out the glue to the best of my ability then let it dry. The finish look still has some bubbles, but overall I am satisfied with this finish the most. 

The last step is to hot glue the jar to your candlestick holder and VOILA! A cute jar for whatever you heart desires. If we had more counter space in our bathroom, I’d probably throw in some q-tips or my eyeliner and mascara. For now, I think I am going to put some fake flowers in them and add them to one of Lily’s shelves in her room. I would love to redo her room with grays and pinks so these jars might end up in there as an inspiration for me.

Happy Crafting!