Jars Into Jewels - "Up-cycle Your Jars Into Trendy Gifts"
Mason jar DIY craftiness is the biggest thing right now. Why buy jars when you can “up-cycle” and use your old ones for free? I save all my jars from my pantry including jars from: salsa, jelly, jam, pasta sauce, salad dressing, pickles, maple syrup, and more. Cleaning the Jars: Simply rinse out the jar. Soak jar and lid in a small bowl with hot, soapy water for a couple hours or overnight. Using a scraper, peel off the label and scrape off as much of the adhesive, or glue. Scrub with a sponge. Place jar and lid in dishwasher and clean as usual. Dry jar and store in a cool place. Note: place lid next to jar or on loosely. If you screw it back on too tight it might smell like the original contents. (e.g. pickles!) DIY Crafting the Jars: For a more modern look, you can buy finials (knobs that can be used at the end of curtains or drawer pulls) to top off your jars. You can find them at your local craft or hardware store. Before paintin