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DIY Flower-Embellished Glass Jar Makeover

Are you ready to give new life to that old glass jar? Join me for a fun and easy upcycling project that turns it into a beautiful flower display! I’m excited to share this quick and simple project with you. You won’t need many materials, you might already have most of them at home. Let’s take a glass jar and add a few embellishments, paint, and other finishing touches!


Quick Video Tutorial


Materials Needed:

- One glass jar

- Acrylic paint

- Heating tool (optional)

- Paintbrush

- Embellishments (I'm using flower buttons)

- Ribbon

- Hot glue

- Scissors


Materials for embellished glass jar


Applying Paint to the Glass Jar:
Start by removing any labels from the glass jar and washing it thoroughly. Then, use a paintbrush to apply your chosen paint to the jar. I began with a coat of white paint, drying the paint between each coat with a heating tool. After the white layer, I added a pink coat over the white.




Adding Ribbon to the Jar:
Cut a section of ribbon and wrap it around the upper section of the jar. Before securing it, make sure you have the length you want. Attach the ribbon to the jar with hot glue, and trim any excess ribbon with scissors.



Adding Embellishments:

 I decided to add some flower buttons as embellishments for my jar. Use hot glue to attach them securely. Remember, you can also use stickers or other embellishments based on your theme.




Finishing Touches:
To complete the look, I added a few faux pink tulips that I had on hand. This beautiful jar is a great way to display faux flowers. If you prefer to use real flowers, consider applying a clear coat sealer or a water-resistant Mod Podge to protect the paint.



This project makes a perfect addition to your Valentine's Day or spring decor, or can be incorporated into various arrangements like tiered trays and more!

 

Thank you for joining me for this quick upcycled project. I look forward to seeing you again soon!


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Comments

  1. This is a great project. I have so many jars that are neat shapes and sizes, and I didn’t want to just throw them away. Thanks for the idea!

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    1. Susan, thank you so much. Yes, please give this a try. 😊

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  2. I always wish I could craft, because I love my seasonal decorations. I think I may actually be able to this one. Have a wonderful week!

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    1. Jennifer, thank you! I hope you give this a try. It's very easy and looks lovely when done. Wishing you a wonderful week as well.

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    1. Jo, thank you very much. So happy you enjoyed it. 😊🤗

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  4. Look how sweet this is! And I love the colors. So spring-y! Thanks for sharing this post with us at the Will Blog for Comments #56 linkup! We'd love to see more at #57, too. Have a great week.

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    1. Jennifer, thank you! I agree it definitely gives us those Spring vibes. :)

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  5. This is so sweet and fresh for Spring. Featuring when my party opens!

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    1. Carol, thank you! I'm happy to hear you enjoyed it. 😊

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