My better half told me the other day that it was time for my recycled jar collection to leave the cabinet and find another home. Apparently there wasn't any room for our real dishes anymore. Whatever! Because I love the puff painted lantern jars all over Pinterest, I decided it was the perfect time to try my own version with gems. How could you NOT love a good recycled jar project? There were some challenges, but for the most part, this project was enjoyable. Just make sure to tape your gems in place while they dry or they might slide and only do a bit at a time so you don't smudge the fresh paint. BTW, now my jars can take up room on our coffee table instead of in the cabinet! Take that. Have fun, be creative and stay in touch, OK! xoxo, Mark
Taking them for a test drive in my living room
Before I added the extra dots around the design
See how I made them here!
STUFF YOU'LL NEED
Lace
Tape
Tacky glue
Gold spray paint
Jars
Flat back gems
1. Tape lace around the center of the jar
2. Spray paint the jar gold and let dry
3. Glue gems in a pattern around the jar
4. Add the Allure in Gold Leaf around each gem and create a design
5. Try leaves, swirls and dots
6. Add dots around the rim
7. Add another color of Allure that matches the gems
8. Dot and swirl until you're done and then fill with tea lights
