We are in the last week of July, and I am finally getting around to posting a Christmas in July post! I have a huge collection of glass jars, so this was a perfect way to use them. In fact, I didn’t have to buy anything for this particular project, I had it all on hand. That’s the way I like it!
*For my co-workers who follow me here on the blog, you might want to stop reading. These are going to be your Christmas presents. You can decide if you want to know now or not!*
I went through my jars and found 10 that were approximately the same size. I made sure they all had a lid that would fit. As you can see, these jars are from all different sorts of food items. I also picked out 3 different colors of spray paint and found some small wooden beads.
I spray painted the lids using the 3 colors and then had to figure out a way to paint the beads while getting good coverage, and not just on my fingers! I finally (it probably took me 10 minutes to figure this out!) found a long screw that would fit into the end of the bead. This way I could hold the end of the screw and spray the paint all around the bead.
Once everything was dry, I took it all inside to assemble. I had these tacks left over from my chair makeover so used them to cover the hole in the top of the bead. I used Gorilla Glue to attach everything. I squeezed out some glue onto a paper to form a little puddle and then I was able to dip the tack into the glue and place it into the hole. I did the same for the other end of the bead. I dipped it into the glue and then placed it on the top of the lid.
Here is everything all attached.
I sorted through my stash of scrapbooking paper and found pieces that would go well with my lids. There are so many different varieties of paper in the store. I’m sure you can find something you like! Even though these are Christmas gifts, I decided not to use Christmassy paper. I wanted my co-workers to be able to use these in there homes or classroom whenever they wanted, not just at Christmas.
I cut each of my pieces 2 1/2 inches wide and long enough to fit around each jar. I made sure there was enough to overlap a bit, so I would have somewhere to glue.
I also made coordinating tags. I used a 2 inch white square and then another 2 inch piece of printed paper which I attached at an angle. I also added a gold sparkly sticker with the recipients initial. These were all attached with a bit of colored string.
I plan on filling them with some candy when I give them as gifts, but since there is no Christmas candy out quite yet, they are still empty!
I love all the pretty colors and prints!
Of course, turquoise is my favorite!
Now I am all set and won’t have to think about something at the last minute! This would make a great gift for a teacher, a co-worker or a friend. Start saving those jars and you will be on your way!
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What a lovely gift idea!
Will you please share the instructional verbiage that you add on the accompanying tag,too?
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Here is how I made the tags! I used a 2 inch white square and then another 2 inch piece of printed paper which I attached at an angle. I also added a gold sparkly sticker with the recipients initial. These were all attached with a bit of colored string.
Hope that helps!
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Such a cute idea! Thanks for sharing @Vintage Charm!
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Thank you!
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Great idea! It’s awesome that you already have a start on Christmas gifts! Thanks for sharing at Welcome Home Wednesdays!
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I’m pretty excited myself! Thanks for coming by!
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How cute!! Love this idea. Thank you for sharing at Merry Monday!
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Thank you! Have a good weekend!
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I will do this for my fellow animal shelter volunteers. Thanks for idea
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We volunteer at a shelter too! That would be a great idea to give these out! I know the others will appreciate it!
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Hi! Visiting from Make It Pretty Monday. This is a great idea! I know that there will be a lot of teachers, Sunday School staff, etc that will love these adorable jars. Your co-workers are lucky!
Blessings from Lynda at Still Woods Farmhouse
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I was really pleased with how they came out. Of course, they will look even better with candy in them!! Thanks for stopping by!
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These are so cute!!!! Love them
Tonee
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Thank you!!
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