Showing posts with label jars. Show all posts
Showing posts with label jars. Show all posts
Thursday, October 13, 2016
UPCYCLING: Storage Jars with Mod Podge Knobs
One can never have enough storage jars in my opinion. I’ve been saving up jars
and love how these bright and cheery jars turned out. They’re the perfect size
for smaller pantry items.
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jars
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mod podge
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organization
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storage
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upcycling
Thursday, May 12, 2016
ETCETERAS: Picnic Glass with Mod Podge

Thursday, August 20, 2015
CELEBRATIONS: Painted Bride & Groom Wedding Favors

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celebrations
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favors
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jars
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painted
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wedding
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Upcycling: Make Up Jars with Marble Knobs


I have such an easy project for you today but I loved how these turned out. Use upcycled or recycled containers and add a marble knob.
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
WELL-ORGANIZED: Upcycled Jars to Spice Jars


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jars
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mason jars
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organization
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recycle
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spice jars
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upcycling
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well organized
Thursday, May 29, 2014
ETCETERAS: DIY Faux Sea Glass Jars


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colored glass
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etceteras
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glass paint
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jars
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sea glass
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summer
Monday, March 31, 2014
ETCETERAS: Springtime Sea Glass from Recycled Bottles

Monday, February 10, 2014
SHOW & TELL: Chalkboard Labels with hometalk & Michaels


Friends… you know when a bunch of really good things come together, well, this is one of those events. Combine: Michaels, hometalk & Pinterest and you get one amazing party.
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bottles
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chalkboard
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hometalk
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jars
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Michaels
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organization
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pinterest
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show and tell
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sponsored post
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
INKLING: Lifestyle Crafts Wood Labels {& A Giveaway}

I’ll be slowly learning how to use the Lifestyle Crafts tools and I can’t wait to share all my projects with you. I hope you’ll enjoy learning how to die cut, letterpress and emboss with me. Look for projects specific to Lifestyle Crafts and We R Memory Keepers once or twice a month.
I also have a fun giveaway to celebrate this new venture. Details are at the bottom of the post.
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design team
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die cut
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inkling
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jars
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labels
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lifestyle crafts
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organization
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sponsored post
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wood veneer
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Etceteras: DIY Faux Amber Glass

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amber
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autumn
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colored glass
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etceteras
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fall
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glass
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jars
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mason jars
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mod podge
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Etceteras: mason jar mania

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hometalk
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jars
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mason jars
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round up
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Little Craft: piggy piggy bank

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animals
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jars
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little craft
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paint
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piggy bank
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washi tape
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Etceteras: fabric covered storage jars

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etceteras
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jars
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organization
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storage
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Etceteras: shell souvenir jars








I feel very lucky to live so close to the beach. Do you have a favorite summer spot? I’d love to hear how you like to make your summer special.
Thanks for visiting.
Carolyn
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Upcycling: silver animal jars
I'm taking a break from all the holiday projects. I wanted to make something fun and whimsical and these definitely fit the bill - plus they can be used for decorating or organizing.
Many of you may have seen the fantastic, colorful painted animal jars {photo above} that have made their way around the craft blogs and Pinterest. They’re from House to Home and have been featured many, many times.
Like many of you, I fell in love with these adorable jars and decided to make my own grown up versions. I used smaller jars that were originally sample make up and lotions. The animals are the cheap plastic toy animals that can be found at local discount stores or dollar stores. I used a sheep, pig and cow from a farmyard set.
For the pig and sheep, I used Martha Stewart Multi-Surface Metallic paint in Sterling.
The original lettering on my jars wouldn’t come off so I wrapped embroidery floss around the jars and painted the floss in the matching silver paint. Of course it would be easier if you have silver embroidery floss which I didn’t.
For the cow, I used Folk Art Enamels Glitter paint in Silver.
I’m planning on using these jars to organize a few of my supplies like beads and paper clips. There’s something about these little animals that are just irresistible and they’ll be fun to look at everyday.
This project is entered at
Monday, July 25, 2011
Etceteras: cranberry glass
I am obsessed with painted glass bottles and jars. I have seen so many beautiful projects lately; simple spray painted bottles, white paint inside of the glass resulting in a milk glass effect and Mod Podge and blue food coloring inside of the glass which makes beautiful sea glass.
I decided to try to make cranberry glass. True cranberry glass is an art and the glass is typically hand blown. My cranberry glass is made from everyday jars.

- 2 Tbsp of Gloss Lustre Mod Podge
- 1-2 tsp water
- 2 drops blue food coloring
- 3 drops red food coloring

Mix your ingredients and pour into your jar. Swirl the mixture around and continue swirling as you pour the mixture out. Make sure the entire inside of the jar is coated. Most of the tutorials now say to place your jar upside down on newspaper or wax paper and to wipe the opening of the jar every now and then. I found that the Mod Podge pools and makes a huge messy clump around the top of the jar. I came up with these drying racks made out of strawberry baskets.

Note the color of the Mod Podge – as it dries it becomes darker and translucent. I used varying amounts of food color to get the three different colors on my jars.

I embellished the jars because the color wasn’t quite even around the neck of the jar where the Mod Podge dried thicker.

The jars are purely decorative. Because Mod Podge is waterbase, you can’t fill these with water and use them as vases.
Tips: I’ve tried this project a few times and here’s what I’ve learned.
1. Some tutorials say you can use white glue but I found that the Mod Podge works better.
2. The more water you add the more translucent your result will be. Too much water and the glass will not coat evenly.
3. Make sure the inside of the jar is very clean or the Mod Podge will not adhere correctly.
4. Be patient – don’t touch the inside before it’s completely dry. Trust me on this…

And if you’re not happy with your results, soak your jars in water and start over.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Etceteras: summer beach jars
Summer décor can mean many different things depending on where you live. For me, nothing says summer like the beach.
To bring a touch of the beach inside, I dressed up these plain glass sugar jars that I found at the dollar store with different beach-themed items.
Note: Some glass cannot withstand the heat of the candle. I have read that you should put the candle in an actual votive holder and then place it inside your homemade lantern. Also, place baking soda or sand at the bottom of the jar to help reduce the risk of fire.
I borrowed a pretty shell from my son’s “found” shell collection to make a simple and pretty vase.
Ocean-blue sea glass around the rim of this jar makes a nice candle holder that can be used as centerpiece.
I love having touches of my summer favorites here and there. How are you decorating for summer?
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