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Thursday, May 29, 2014

Make Your Own Vintage Labels

Do you ever see an old jar in an antique store and wish you had that amazing label off of it?  Well maybe you can!  Or at least a reproduction!  I have 15 ways to make your own vintage labels for you today.  Get that antique look from your home with these amazing craft ideas.



Angie

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Birthday Party in a Jar

Give a birthday party in a jar to anyone on your gift giving list.  Let 30 Minute Crafts show you how to pull this one together in no time.  A fun gift that will have the birthday boy or girl smiling and blowing out candles.  This works great as an office gift.  Keep a few of these on hand for those "birthday emergencies" as well.  Click here to get the full instructions for making your own birthday party in a jar.

http://30minutecrafts.com/2014/04/party-jar-mason-jar-crafting.html


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Angie

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Glam Glitter Mason Jar Vases

Adding pink glitter to a mason jar makes it sparkle and shine.  Get the instructions for making your own glam glitter mason jar vases over at Yesterday on Tuesday.  I love that pink dipped look with the additional sparkle, don't you?


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Angie

Monday, May 26, 2014

Mason Jar Light Planter

Add a mason jar light to the top of a tiered planter like this one from Old Time Pottery.  Grab a few supplies and let them show you how to add this fun mason jar themed project to your outdoors this year.  More mason jars?  Yes please!  Click here to get the full instructions on how to make this one yourself.


http://oldtimepottery.com/blog/diy-mason-jar-light-planter

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Angie

Thursday, May 22, 2014

Strawberry Recipes in Jars

 It is strawberry season y'all!  Grab your strawberries and make one of these 15 strawberry recipes in jars.  I know I will be clicking and printing these for the strawberries I picked up last night.  I love living near an Amish community that grows strawberries!
 
 
 
Angie

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Mason Jar Party Favors

Throwing a fun and colorful summer party?  Whip up a batch of these mason jar party favors for your guests to take home.  They will love using them during the party to sip their drink then afterwards they can keep it as a memory.  Click here to get the full instructions for making your own mason jar party favors. 
http://americancrafts.typepad.com/studio/2012/03/mason-jars-party-favor-tutorial-by-jenny-chesnick.html
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Angie

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Penny for Your Thoughts Jar

Jars don't have to be glass.  You can make some amazing paper jars for all sorts of occasions.  This penny for your thoughts jar had me from the first time I spied it on Pinterest.  A super simple idea yet so darn charming for anyone that you give this to.  Click here to see how to make your own version or that twinkle twinkle little star one you can see in the background.

http://blog.crescendoh.com/gallery/2010/09/twinkle-penny-by-becky-shander.html

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Angie

Monday, May 19, 2014

Dying Clothespins in Jars

This is not a craft that uses the jars but rather a fantastic craft to use your jars for.  Grab a few jars, some dye, and as many clothespins as you desire.  Make some fun dyed clothespins easily with these instructions from Hellobee.  You will not be sorry when you projects are tied up with custom colored clothespins.

http://www.hellobee.com/2012/09/18/diy-stained-clothespins/

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Angie

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Jars in Bathrooms

I have gathered up 15 great ways to use jars in a bathroom.  From holding your toothbrushes to dispensing your soap and everything in between.  Mason jars can be a powerhouse of organization in your bathroom and they are affordable to boot.


Angie

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Homemade Bubble Solution

School is almost out here and it has me thinking of what to do with the kids all summer long.  This homemade bubble solution in a jar from Pretty Providence is one idea.  Make it in different colors for a pretty yet practical solution to the phrase "i'm bored" this summer.  Grab the recipe and instructions for the homemade bubble solution here.

http://prettyprovidence.com/homemade-bubble-solution/

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Angie

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Putting Pets in Jars

Learn a little with your kids this summer by putting pets in jars.  Make a habitat and study pets temporarily like this one from Creative with Kids.  Grab her full instructions for keeping jar pets by clicking here.  Be sure to bookmark this one for those long hot summer days.

http://creativewithkids.com/keeping-jar-pets/

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Angie

Monday, May 12, 2014

Butterfinger Trifle in a Jar

Food served up in a mason jar is just more fun then on a plate or in a bowl.  Grab the recipe for this butterfinger trifle in a jar for a party or a special weeknight celebration.  Serving it up in mason jars like A Sweet and Spicy Blog is just the icing on the cake so to speak.  Click here to get the full recipe and instructions for making your own Butterfinger Trifle in a Jar.


http://asweetandspicyblog.blogspot.com/2013/06/butterfinger-mason-jar-trifles.html

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Angie

Thursday, May 8, 2014

14 Jar Video Tutorials

There was a mason jar crafts series over on Crafty Hangouts where bloggers shared video tutorials using mason jars.  I thought it would be fun to round up the entire series here as well.  Y'all enjoy!



Angie

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Water Ski Jar Sconce

I love all things jars but I also love nautical themed decor....especially in the warmer months.  This water ski jar sconce had my at hello.  Click here to check out how Lake Girl Paints made this fabulous addition to her home. 

http://lakegirlpaints.blogspot.com.es/2013/07/red-and-white-striped-water-ski-with.html

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Angie

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Gold Leaf Jar Planters

I am in love with gold leaf right now and once you add it to a mason jar.....swooning!  These gorgeous gold leaf jar planters are from Primitive and Proper.  This is a fabulous way to bring a vintage mason jar into a modern home.  Plus it is super easy to make.  Click here to get the full instructions for making your own gold leaf jar planters.

http://primitiveandproper.blogspot.com/2014/04/gold-leaf-mason-jar-planters-spring.html

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Angie

Monday, May 5, 2014

Cinco De Mayo Drinks in a Jar

Happy Cinco De Mayo!  Celebrate with jars today!  Grab the recipe, printable, and instructions from Living Locurto and celebrate in style!  Click here for the full post on how to add jars to your Cinco De Mayo celebration!

http://www.livinglocurto.com/2012/05/cinco-de-mayo-party/

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Angie

Thursday, May 1, 2014

15 Animal Feeders from Jars

Grab your jars and feed the animals this summer.  These fun jar animal feeders are easy to make and the kids will have a ball watching all of the animals in your yard.  Will you feed the birds or squirrels?  Maybe the butterflies?  I have ideas for all of those below. 



Angie