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…
Love these! But alas I can't find all the pieces parts where I am. Wish we had a Hobby Lobby here. I will keep looking.
laura
Love this idea – you gals ROCK !
Kammy
This is so cool! Great job!
Great idea! It is so cute too!
This is a great idea! I just saw some of the finial pieces at Michaels and wished I had a project I could use them for ~ and here you are!
OK, I have to admit . . . I was skeptical. But when I saw your finished product – gorgeous!! Now, off to Hobby Lobby . . .
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing.
Hey Girls … This is so cute…Y'all did a wonderful job on thie project…
xoxo
Julie
You are so clever, this is great!
~ ~Ahrisha~ ~
CUTE CUTE CUTE!
Those are darling!! love the pears in your pix also!!
Just found you and look forward to you projects. Stop by for a visit when you have time
That is such a creative idea! You could change your paint colors and make all sorts of sets for each holiday. I love it!
Que bonito, se parece tanto a una creación mia muy parecida a estaque que publique el 17 de septiembre, estaremos en la misma sintonía? Hasta pronto, un abrazo, Chany.-
How stinkin' cute! I'll definitely be making some of these!
What a great idea! I can't wait to go to Hobby Lobby after work!