Bejeweled Jar Lantern DIY

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

Allure Dimensional Design Adhesive Paint

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

Button Jars DIY

I love a good recycled jar project and this one is cuter than a kitten riding a puppy.  With just a little chalky finish paint and some black cord, you can have an entire set of button jars to organize everything from your sewing accessories to your beading supplies!  Why not make an extra set to give as a gift this holiday season.

My new sewing supply jars

I can't stop making these!

Watch the video tutorial here!

YOU'LL NEED

Drill

Scrap wood

Hammer

Jars with metal lids

Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint in Black (Carbon)

Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint 

Sanding block or sandpaper

Wax

Black cord

Paintbrush

 Hit your lids with a hammer to give them an aged/beat up look

*Not too much, they still need to fit on your jars

Mark your holes and drill them

Paint the lids with black chalky finish paint

After the black paint is dry, rub wax along the edges and dents on the lid

Paint the lids again in different colors

Lightly sand the lids to expose the black paint on the dents and edges

Thread with the black cord

Tie a knot on the underside of the lid

Done!