Monday, April 26, 2010

Re-Use & Re-Purpose Old Glass Jars Project

I am trying to use some of the old glass jars
that I have held onto.
I found an idea somewhere
(props to whoever invented this...
I can't remember where I found it)...
Anyhoo...
here is a few steps to
Re-Using and Re-Purposing...First, get some acrylic paints of your colors of choice.
I reccommend using
shades of green and blue.
I used burgandy in some of these pics
and it turned out looking like the marinera sauce that came in it!
** Trial and Error:)
Next, squirt most of the tube of paint inside the jars.
Roll the jars around
WITH the lids on, of course.
Allow paint to cover all areas of the jars.
You will probably have to roll again later on
because the paint kind of slides downward.
Then, keep upside down overnight.
Make sure paint is all over the inside.
Finally take off lid to air out and dry the paint.

I needed some color to spice up the top of my entertainment center.
FYI...I have some friends, Kristi and her sister, Kim,
who put this little ensemble together on the suitcase...
LOVE IT, girls!!!
Now, go get those old jars
and spice up a shelf, table top, or whevever...
Re-USE and Re-Purpose...
it's easy, cheap and looks cute!

23 comments:

  1. Stopping by from NTT, I especially like the shape of that turquoise bottle :).

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  2. The whole able display look snice - bottles are cute

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  3. Hopped over from NTT. Great way to add some color to a space,very nice...

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  4. Great idea with the bottles...love the display..will u come and help me decorate...hahaha

    Sylvia

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  5. charming as can be! I love your tablescape! I have become a follower and would be honored if you choose to do the same! until later...

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  6. Great idea! Stopping by from NTT.
    *hugs*deb

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  7. THANKS so much for all the great encouragement, friends!

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  8. What a great way to add color! I love how you displayed them on the suitcase!

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  9. I think my little man would love to roll a jar full of paint around!!

    Hey...maybe you would like to stop by my very first "Shop Your House" party on Wednesday!

    PS...stopping by from Coastal Charm. Happy NTT!!

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  10. Found you on NTT Love that idea. I think it would look cool done with beachy blues & teals. Hummmm like maybe for my powder room. :)

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  11. I agree with Maureen, above. Beachy blues and teals would be beautiful. I have to try this with my old bottles. Found you on Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm.

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  12. Glad to have found you from NTT. Great idea and friends did good on your display.
    smiles, alice

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  13. So happy I stopped by...love this! Suitcases are fabulous too!

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  14. super idea! I am loving it for little pops of color! Great idea, thanks for sharing!!

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  15. so very cute...I might have to pick up some clear vases next time I'm thrifting...
    http://chambersmade.blogspot.com/2010/04/oopsturnedawesome.html

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  16. Oh that IS a great idea! Love using what you have to spruce up and bring a little color to your space! I'll have to try this.

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  17. The whole display looks so dang cute! I love the bottles!!!

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  18. I love to reuse something like jars and these give a nice punch of color :)

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  19. I commented before that my little man would love rolling those around...that's because he's just like yours!!!

    Thanks for linking up and the link is open until Tuesday so let everyone know about Shop Your House!

    Have a great weekend!!

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  20. Great idea for the bottles...and so easy! I, too, need some color in my spaces, and mercy do I have ALOT of bottles! Glad you partied at "Shop Your House"...that's how I found you!

    Vicky @ sleeping in an unmade bed
    http://sleepinginanunmadebed.blogspot.com/2010/04/im-obsessed-wth-afters.html

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  21. Those are a great way to add a pop of color where you need it--thanks so much for linking up!

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