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Tutorial: Decorative Recycled Glass Jars

12 March 2013 5,031 views 9 Comments

by morena

Decorative Recycled Jars

I mentioned in this post that I like to stock up on the cute little birds that Dollar Tree brings out in the spring. I've made several things with these birds, like a faux pewter dish and a jewelry tray. Well, the birds are back for another project: recycled decorative jars! These adorable containers are easy and inexpensive to make, and they're perfect for gift giving or storage.

Pink Bird Jar

Project estimate:

Glass Jars, on hand
Birds, $1
Acrylic Flowers, $1 and up
Glue, one hand
Spray paint, on hand or $1 and up

Total: $2 and up

Step one: Clean your jars and remove the labels. I was able to wash the label off my tomato sauce jar, but the Frappucino jar required some Goo Gone to remove the residue.

Step two: Glue the bird onto the lid of the jar. My birds had wire legs that I removed.

Step three: (optional) I like to add little flowers under the bird. It just seems to finish off the "look". Glue the flowers in place. I used E-6000. Allow it to dry.

Step four: Spray paint the bird and the lid.

Red Bird Jar

Recycled Glass Jar

I think these bird topped decorative jars would look great filled with Cadbury chocolate eggs for Easter. Another idea is to fill them with bath salts for a pretty mother's day or teacher appreciation gift. What else might you do with them?

Bird topped jars

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9 Comments »

Barbara said:

These are so cute. just want you to know how happy I am to have found your site! And, I voted for you guys. You are so creative!

# 12 March 2013 at 12:47 pm

Theresa said:

Hi Morena, I am a huge fan of your bird projects & would love to make my own. However, I cannot seem to find them on the dollar tree site :-(

# 12 March 2013 at 2:56 pm

SFLAG said:

How lovely and tasteful! Great idea for little gift jars, recycled baby food jars for instance.

# 12 March 2013 at 3:32 pm

Casey said:

What a great idea for Spring!

# 12 March 2013 at 4:36 pm

morena (author) said:

Theresa, I have never been able to find them on the site. I did purchase several last year for another crafter. Feel free to message me at [email protected] so I can try to help you!

# 12 March 2013 at 5:14 pm