Wednes-diy. UPDATE: This post originally ran on March 23 2011, but with summer winding down we wanted to bring it back up for some late summer inspiration! A fellow fp girl sent this to me a couple weeks back and i’ve been thinking about it ever since! I can think of a million reasons why these would be awesome… as apartment décor, as outdoor party décor, and – wouldn’t they be the best thing EVER for camping in general or at a festival? Just let them sit in the sun all day, and they’ll last all night!
I am absolutely going to make some to bring with me to bonnaroo this year. you can buy a sun jar here, but you can make your own for much cheaper! What you need: a mason jar with a clear glass lid like this one from ikea, a solar garden light like the ones pictured above, which i found here, adhesive and glass frosting spray. start by spraying the inside of the jar with the frosting spray – this will help diffuse the light and give it a warm glow. don’t spray the lid though!
Last image. Faux stained glass containers. Create a faux stained glass look with Mod Podge tissue paper stained glass. This is one of the easiest decoupage projects you’ll ever do. Skills Required: Beginner. Tissue paper can wrinkle (though it’s part of the character!) So it helps to have some experience with Mod Podge. I get asked quite frequently how to Mod Podge tissue paper without wrinkles. But there IS a way to Mod Podge tissue paper on glass to get a faux stained glass effect WITHOUT wrinkles! At one point in my life I got ahold of some cool glass jars with fitted lids. I liked them but not plain – I wanted to spice them up a bit. I love tissue on glass because with the light, it gives a bit of a faux stained glass look. These updated containers are so colorful, and you can make them with any shades of paper and shapes that you like. Get the printable how to below: Learn how to apply tissue paper to glass with Mod Podge – for the coolest stained glass effect!
Yield: 2 jars Cost: $3. For the Love of: Mason Jars. <div class="greet_block wpgb_cornered"><div class="greet_text"><div class="greet_image"><a href=" rel="nofollow"><img src=" alt="WP Greet Box icon"/></a></div>Hello there! If you are new here, you might want to <a href=" rel="nofollow"><strong>subscribe to the RSS feed</strong></a> for updates on this topic. <div style="clear:both"></div><div class="greet_block_powered_by">Powered by <a href=" title="WP Greet Box WordPress Plugin" style="text-decoration:none;">WP Greet Box</a><a href=" title="WordPress Plugin" style="text-decoration:none;">WordPress Plugin</a></div><div style="clear:both"></div></div></div> Let’s check out some of the beauties I found… mostly with the help of my BFF, Pinterest .
Herb Garden Lights. DIY Glow Jars Tutorial. Posted on October 19, 2011 by Christina Aren’t these glow jars sublime? They take about two minutes to make and cost only 20 cents a piece. How’s that for an enticing DIY wedding project? These would look amazing at an evening outdoor wedding.
Line walkways with them, or place them on tables. If you like this project, check out my DIY ‘glitterarium‘. DIY Glow Jars Tutorial For each glow jar you will need: a jartwo Glow Sticksscissorsrubber glovessafety glasses Disclaimer: This is a project meant to be done by an adult – not a child! Purchase Glow Sticks (I got a pack of 15 for $1.50) and dig a jar out of your cupboard. Grab two glow sticks and cut at one end. Www.instructables.com/id/Icicle-Mason-Jars/step2/null/ DIY Glitter Jars. Hi friends! Today our lovely contributer, Amanda, is sharing how to make these insanely cute glittery jars for Valentine's Day... or just any ole' day!
1. Paint various designs on the inside of the jar with the glue. I chose to paint large hearts, stripes, and a solid gold for my three jars. Polka dots would also be cute! 2. Pour a bit of glitter into the jar to coat where you've painted on the glue, then tap the jar upside down onto a piece of paper a few times to remove the excess. 3. 4. 5. Thanks so much, Amanda! How to: 3 uses for mason jars. I think I speak for many women when I say, I love Mason Jars!
I swear, I find new cool ways to use them every single day. They’re perfect for rustic wedding decor, shabby chic home decor, storage, baking, the list goes on. Sometimes I wonder what you can’t use them for! So for today’s {Fab Friday Finds}, I wanted to share a few of my very favorite Mason Jar crafts… 1. ). 2. ) to mount Mason Jars on wood and then onto a wall in your kitchen, bathroom, office, wherever you need an awesome little storage caddy like this one seen on About.com. 3. What other ways are you using Mason Jars? About Nicole Denton With a love of planning just about anything — from her own wedding, to bridal and baby showers, to dinner parties, and more – Nicole is the Plunge Project’s founder and editor-in-chief. Tinted Mason Jars. I’ve been experimenting with tinting mason jars to create a look like those old vintage ones that are difficult to find anymore in second hand stores.
I think I’ve finally honed in on the perfect method. Would you like to see how it’s done? Check out the DIY here. Fill them with flowers, or illuminate an outdoor party filling them with battery operated tea lights or a strand of twinkle lights. I promise it’s easier than you think. Copyright 2014 liz stanley // all rights reserved. How to Make: Mason Jar Frog Lids-TUTORIAL. How to: Mason Jar Soap Dispenser. I made this Mason Jar Soap Dispenser to use on my potting bench. I'm always needing to wash my hands after working in the garden and this sturdy jar should last me a lifetime of hand scrubbing. I think it would look just as great in a bath or kitchen and I thought some of you might want to make one too. Here's how to do it: Gather your supplies...old plastic soap bottle, mason jar, 2 part epoxy, drill, scissors and marker.
A box cutter also came in handy in removing the top of the soap bottle. Cut off the top of the soap bottle leaving the screw threading intact. Mix the epoxy according to the package directions and apply to lower rim of bottle top. Lastly, insert the pump through the hole and screw tightly to secure. UPDATE: For those of you who can't seem to understand humor or sarcasm the "find a man" reference is a joke.