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All over the wonderful world of Pinterest there are these dang cute Apothecary Jars. I’ve always loved jars and so these were instantly put on my to-do list.
Here are a few of my favorites that I’ve seen:
Aren’t they all darling?
I have this kind of goal to pin things that I actually could maybe get done at some point and so as I was getting ready for the fall decorating I decided to do these.
My project started with a trip to the DI (local thrift store) where I found my supplies.
these candle sticks I found at the DI. They are nice and heavy and were only $1.00 each.
These are the tops of the jars.
These are the bottoms of the tops of the jars. I taped off the parts that go into the jar because since I planned to put candy/treats in them I didn’t want paint being by the food.
Here are my supplies. The E6000 clear is the way to go, especially when dealing with glass (trust me, I tried a few different things and ended up peeling/scrubbing/scraping it off – not fun)
So what I did (without taking pictures….oops) was painted the candle sticks and jar tops with a few coats of krylon flat black paint and then sprayed a clear coat over the top to make them a little more durable.
Then I placed the jars on top of the candle sticks so I knew right where to put the E6000 and then started gluing the jars down. I let them sit for quite a few hours and then I filled them up with yummies!!!
I am so excited with how they turned out that I got stuff to do even more!!
Total cost:
Candle sticks – $3
Jars – some I had others I got at the DI for $.50- $1.00
E6000 – already had
Paint – already had
5 jars = $5.50
Linking up to these great parties!
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So cute Jenn!
You are the WOMAN!! So talented, I love it!
Thank you Em!
The jars look great! and on a great budget too!
Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a great week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
thank you Jill.
Those are cool! Now that I have a mantle I need to decorate it. Something like that just might work. Now to find the ambition to do it. 🙂
Kim, would it help if I reiterate HOW easy it was to do? Seriously, the waiting for the paint and E6000 to dry took the longest and they were still done in like 1/2 a day and my actual time working on them was like 1/2 an hour!
I love this – and have pinned it to try in my home. Thanks so much for the inspiration!!
Thank you! If you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask. It was super fun and way easy!
I love these! What a great idea! I see these candle sticks all the time and never thought of this! Thanks for sharing a great idea!
Thank you Betsy. They were so fun, definitely do-able for everyone!
You’re very welcome to link up this one to my new linky party here – http://ivanna.blog.com/linkparty01/ . It has already started. Make yourself at home :).
Thanks Ivanna
Great project!
Love!!! I just bought supplies, to make my own, from the thrift and dollar stores!!! After seeing yours, I cant wait to get started! I found you through Sassy Sights link party 🙂
You been featured! Check it out 🙂
http://www.thekurtzcorner.com/2011/10/link-party-features-no7.html
Beautiful!! Or should I say Scary? hehe
I’m going to have to make some for my place.
Very cute. I love these. And love that they are economical and accessible. Thanks for sharing!
Hollie, thank you.
Chantelle – can’t wait to see how yours turn out! Be sure to share.
Audra, thank you so much!
Christine – if you make them please share – they are so fun!
April – go make some 😀
Great deal on those jars..only $5.50! That is wonderful! They turned out really cute! Thanks for sharing it on {Re}create Into Something New last week!
Hope to see again tomorrow for another blog party at my place!
Kaitlin-The Not So Simple Housewife
http://notsosimplehousewife.blogspot.com
thank you Kaitlin – I am sure they won’t only be $5.50 for everyone but really you may have this stuff in your house 🙂 I love them!
I love this blog! I’m stopping by via the hop. We have a couple of hops going on our Mom Blog Society, we’d love for you to join us. PS. We feature our members. http://momblogsociety.com
Very Cute! I Love jars filled with Candy!
Super cute! Another great idea! 🙂
Marie
Mylilpinkpocket.blogspot.com
Wow, they turned out super cute! Great way to re-use jars/containers!
Jenn, The jars are really cute! I couldn’t have all that candy around our house. It would be long gone by Halloween. Thanks for linking to the Open House Party.
Hugs,
Sherry
These turned out perfect….very creative!
Amanda – thank you 🙂 Me too!
Marie, thank you
MommaHen – thank you!
Sherry – the kids have done pretty well with it but Nate won’t leave the peanut M&M’s alone!
Sue, thank you!
How fun! I totally need to try this out. I love the different heights and the caramel is already getting me hungry! Great job.
Love the apothecary jars!! They came out looking terrific!
Hugs,
Debbie
Meg – thank you 🙂 they are fun and you should totally try it.
Debbie, thank you! I love them.
very nice! thanks so much for sharing on Craft Schooling Sunday! Nice to “meet” you and hope we’ll see you again soon!
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