Oh hey there! I am so excited to share my next project with you guys because it was so fun to make and I am sure you will all be making one of your own! Ashley and I went to Michael’s over the weekend to look for shantys. While I was checking out, she was glancing at a magazine and ran across a lady that made apothecary jars from mason jars…. That started my wheels spinning. I would love to give her a shout out but I didn’t even see the title of the magazine. Hers were different but she for sure inspired me! Here are the supplies you will need to make these cuties… I found all of mine at Hobby Lobby for under $8. You will also need a small piece of burlap.
First you will need to glue your candlestick to your wood circle… I used Gorilla Glue and put a book on top of it for about 30 minutes.
Next, paint your finial and your candlestick. I sprayed mine with Rustoleum American Accents Heirloom White. While those are drying I started working on the top of the jar. Hot glue a small piece of burlap to the top of your lid… Mine was 5” x 5”. Glue down the burlap to the sides of the lid, starting with your corners.
Next, take a piece of twine and wrap it around the sides of the lid a few times. I also added a dab of hot glue here to keep everything in place. You can either tie a knot at this point or add a little something.
I found this little pewter cross at Hobby Lobby for $2 so I tied it to my twine…
Now take your painted pieces and do a little distressing. I also added some Ralph Lauren Smoke Glaze to mine to make it even cuter…
Next, hot glue your the bottom of your jar to the top of your candlestick… we’re almost done!
Hot glue your finial to the top of your lid… SO FUN… Love these!!
Now your final and most fun step will be to fill her up. I used some shells I had that needed a home to fill this one. But I did think about what a great teacher gift this would be… Find out her favorite candy or coffee and fill your jar up with that. She will get to enjoy her treat and her new apothecary jar! There are endless options for these babies…. I would so love to see yours when you make it…
I'm bookmarking this idea!! I love it and so very thrifty!! thanks for sharing such a great idea!
blessings
mary
hi girls, love what you did with the apothacary jars! love your blog, i'm now a follower. 🙂
Jody
What a great idea! You could do so many different variations. Thanks for sharing. xo
Thank you for stopping by my blog and for your kind words.
I love these jars. I can't wait to get to the craft store and pick up the supplies. Thanks for the tutorial.
Ruth
This is perhaps the coolest idea I've seen in a long time! I am totally making one for myself! Thanks so much for sharing!
Karen
My Desert Cottage
This is so charming. It looks like it belongs in an expensive home decor boutique. Great Job!
What a fun idea and love it for teacher's gifts!
Love it! This is definitely tagged as a must do.
Gail
Very creative ~ you can never have too many apothacary jars.
What a FABULOUS idea! I love it!! And I just happen to have a cabinet full of mason jars…and to be honest this project looks a lot more fun than canning….in fact I'm seeing the new baby's nursery….cotton balls…pacifiers! LOVE IT!!
what a fun idea! thanks for stopping by my blog, too!
very cool….I love these so much check out mine here…
http://deedeescraftspot.blogspot.com/2009/08/glue-bottle-holder.html
Love your blog and awesome ideas…
Oh so cute! You girls are so clever.
You make it look so easy! Love it. Gotta get some of that Ralph Lauren Smoky glaze.
That turned out cute! What a neat idea!