Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Whitney's DIY Apothecary Jars... Too Darn Cute!

UPDATE!!
I will be joining Just A Girl's I Can Make That party for thrifty Christmas gifts!! Check it out guys!!




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…





I will be posting this at The Shabby Chic Cottage for Transformation Thursday! http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/2009/09/master-bath-becomes-beauty.html
I will also be adding this to Kimba's DIY day over at ASPTL... Check it out ladies...

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63 comments:

  1. Pat HarrisSeptember 23, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    Love it!!! Can't wait to make one, or two or three. I can think of so many ways to use these. You did good, girl.

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  2. Joyce @ The Craft BarnSeptember 23, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    Nice job! And, Lord - I LOVE those pears lol! :)

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  3. Shanty 2 ChicSeptember 23, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    Haha! Thanks Joyce... Your comment made me laugh:)
    ~Whitney

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  4. UnknownSeptember 23, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    Love it, love it, love it! I can actually do this one, I think! ;-) Where do you find the RL smoke glaze?

    Turned out great...now I want to do one!

    Nancy

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  5. Enchantresses ThreeSeptember 23, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    I am on my way yo Hobby Lobby to get the supplies!!!! LOOOOOVE them!
    Hugs,
    Sariah

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  6. MimiSeptember 23, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    Oh my goodness I love those! I can't wait to make one, gonna run out and get the supplies, RIGHT NOW! I think I'll put candy corn in mine for fall. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  7. duchessSeptember 23, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    Tres cute! Another great project. Slow down girls, I can't keep up.

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  8. erin@my little creative outletSeptember 23, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    wow. you two are seriously creative geniuses! i am always so inspired by reading about your projects. thanks for sharing.

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  9. LinneaSeptember 23, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    Thanks for posting a pic of the RL glaze. I went to Home Depot the other day and they had no idea what i was talking about when I said smoke glaze. But now I see that they DID have it. Is is just the basic faux technique glaze and do they have to tint it to the smoke color for you?

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  10. Jacey Autumn PhotographySeptember 23, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    WOW that is SUCH a cute idea! thanks for sharing, i may have to try this :)

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  11. Room to InspireSeptember 23, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    Are you kidding me? Seriously fabulous. I love the use of inexpensive items to make something so great! I am seriously off to buy some smoke glaze :)

    Chelsea

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  12. Miss Mustard SeedSeptember 23, 2009 at 1:58 PM

    Very interesting and creative. Those glas jars can be so expensive, so this is a great alternative and a fun project. Thanks for sharing!

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  13. ElizabethSeptember 23, 2009 at 2:26 PM

    That is soo cute!! I think I have a little project to do. :)

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  14. A Southern RoseSeptember 23, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    What a great idea! I might have to make one for me and my sister! I will fill hers up with Haloween candy and give it as a gift. Thanks.

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  15. Cara@HomespunKitchenSeptember 23, 2009 at 3:25 PM

    Love, love, love, love IT!!!! I am on my way to Crafts Direct tonight to make these!!!

    Blessings,
    Cara

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  16. TerrySeptember 23, 2009 at 4:17 PM

    That is so stinkin cute! And easy! And fun! I feel a craft project coming on! You two are great!

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  17. KimmySeptember 23, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    SOOOOO Cute!! Thanks SO much for sharing!!

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  18. KeelieSeptember 23, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    How do people come up with this stuff!? It is so stinkin clever!

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  19. AnneSeptember 23, 2009 at 6:24 PM

    Cute idea! The lid of the jar screws off as normal, even with the burlap on it, right? I might have to try this project ...!

    And by the way, this blog totally makes me wish I had a sister!

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  20. Shanty 2 ChicSeptember 23, 2009 at 6:48 PM

    Hey girls! Thanks for all the sweet comments! If you glue your burlap to both the top and the sides of the lid it will unscrew like normal.

    ~Whitney

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  21. Thrifty Decor ChickSeptember 23, 2009 at 7:26 PM

    So cute! Love the distressing. :)

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  22. Cheryl @ a pretty cool life.September 23, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    Love how you distressed the paint! Thanks for sharing!

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  23. Dresser GirlSeptember 23, 2009 at 7:57 PM

    WOW!!! I so wanna learn how to distress (it is stressing me out that I can't distress!!).

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  24. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2009 at 8:04 PM

    What a wonderfully creative and beautiful idea. It turned out great!
    If you get a chance stop by my Blog and say hi! I just put up a new post...
    Have a great day,
    Aimee

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  25. Laurel @ Ducks in a RowSeptember 23, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    Super duper creative.

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  26. Creations from my heartSeptember 23, 2009 at 8:34 PM

    thanks for visiting my DIY lampshade re-fo. I just love the jars! Blessings...Sherry

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  27. Hillary @ The Other MamaSeptember 23, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    You have got to be kidding!! SO Amazing! I'm going to steal this egg-zact project and LOVE it!!! Thanks!!

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  28. ~ ReganSeptember 23, 2009 at 9:12 PM

    New to your blog- You guys have so many great and creative ideas! I am in awe everytime I visit your site!! Great Job!

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  29. JenSeptember 23, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    Wow. I think I say that everytime I see your creations.

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  30. Wendy @ Ramblings from the Sunshine StateSeptember 24, 2009 at 2:09 AM

    That turned out cute! What a neat idea!

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  31. Joy BeadworksSeptember 24, 2009 at 5:02 AM

    You make it look so easy! Love it. Gotta get some of that Ralph Lauren Smoky glaze.

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  32. CandaceSeptember 24, 2009 at 6:21 AM

    Oh so cute! You girls are so clever.

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  33. DeeDeeSeptember 24, 2009 at 8:04 AM

    very cool....I love these so much check out mine here...

    http://deedeescraftspot.blogspot.com/2009/08/glue-bottle-holder.html


    Love your blog and awesome ideas...

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  34. Christi September 24, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    what a fun idea! thanks for stopping by my blog, too!

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  35. LaunaSeptember 24, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    What a FABULOUS idea! I love it!! And I just happen to have a cabinet full of mason jars...and to be honest this project looks a lot more fun than canning....in fact I'm seeing the new baby's nursery....cotton balls...pacifiers! LOVE IT!!

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  36. Maryann @ Domestically-SpeakingSeptember 24, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    Very creative ~ you can never have too many apothacary jars.

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  37. GailSeptember 24, 2009 at 10:58 AM

    Love it! This is definitely tagged as a must do.

    Gail

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  38. TriciaSeptember 24, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    What a fun idea and love it for teacher's gifts!

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  39. AnnetteSeptember 24, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    This is so charming. It looks like it belongs in an expensive home decor boutique. Great Job!

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  40. Karen ValentineSeptember 24, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    This is perhaps the coolest idea I've seen in a long time! I am totally making one for myself! Thanks so much for sharing!

    Karen
    My Desert Cottage

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  41. RuthSeptember 24, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    Thank you for stopping by my blog and for your kind words.

    I love these jars. I can't wait to get to the craft store and pick up the supplies. Thanks for the tutorial.

    Ruth

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  42. Sandy and Joe/rhubarb reignSeptember 24, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    What a great idea! You could do so many different variations. Thanks for sharing. xo

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  43. JodySeptember 24, 2009 at 5:56 PM

    hi girls, love what you did with the apothacary jars! love your blog, i'm now a follower. :)

    Jody

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  44. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    I'm bookmarking this idea!! I love it and so very thrifty!! thanks for sharing such a great idea!

    blessings
    mary

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  45. Wade & MelissaSeptember 25, 2009 at 7:54 AM

    What a great idea! I can't wait to go to Hobby Lobby after work!

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  46. ChristiSeptember 25, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    How stinkin' cute! I'll definitely be making some of these!

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  47. ChanySeptember 25, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    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.-

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  48. Paula@SweetPeaSeptember 26, 2009 at 3:17 AM

    That is such a creative idea! You could change your paint colors and make all sorts of sets for each holiday. I love it!

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  49. Love the Decor!September 26, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    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

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  50. From the Old InkWellSeptember 27, 2009 at 6:26 PM

    CUTE CUTE CUTE!

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  51. ~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~September 27, 2009 at 7:12 PM

    You are so clever, this is great!
    ~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

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  52. JulieSeptember 27, 2009 at 7:55 PM

    Hey Girls ... This is so cute...Y'all did a wonderful job on thie project...
    xoxo
    Julie

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  53. Glenda/MidSouthSeptember 27, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    What a great idea! Thanks for sharing.

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  54. JenniferSeptember 28, 2009 at 5:56 AM

    OK, I have to admit . . . I was skeptical. But when I saw your finished product - gorgeous!! Now, off to Hobby Lobby . . .

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  55. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsSeptember 28, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    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!

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  56. JennySeptember 28, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    Great idea! It is so cute too!

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  57. Tammy518September 29, 2009 at 4:39 AM

    This is so cool! Great job!

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  58. KammySeptember 29, 2009 at 5:56 AM

    Love this idea - you gals ROCK !
    Kammy

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  59. laurmelaSeptember 29, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    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

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  60. adrienneOctober 5, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    Love these! I just went to Hobby Lobby this morning to buy the materials and made one. Love it!! Thanks for the great idea and LOVE your blog and great decorating ideas. You have been blessed with a serious dose of creativity!!

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  61. Real Housewife of Broke CountyOctober 23, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    These are fantastic! We always have Mason jars at the local thrift stores. I like these better the ones you can buy at HL or HG! Great job.

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  62. BrittneyNovember 12, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    I'm over from Just A Girl. I LOVE this idea!! Great job!

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  63. UnknownFebruary 11, 2010 at 2:42 PM

    This is too cute!! I had to try one myself. I credited in my blog back to you for the inspiration and tutorial. Thanks for enlightening my creative spirit! Jen @ Noting Grace.

    http://notinggrace.blogspot.com/2010/02/my-attempt-at-diy-clocheapothecary-jars.html

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