Supplies:
- clear glass jar of choice
- Sheer Color paint that coats glass, I chose the Sheer Aqua
- water-base sealer/glue
- beach sand, can purchase sand at arts and craft store or go to your local beach
- ribbon of choice for top of jar
- decorative starfish
- hot glue gun
- glue stick
- sponge applicator
Instructions:
- Using the sponge applicator, paint the glass jar with the sheer Aqua paint. Let dry, around 15 minutes. Apply a second coat, again let dry and do the same for a third coat.
- Place the sand in a bowl
- Apply the water-base sealer/glue around the bottom of the jar with the sponge and dip into sand.
- Allow to dry.
- Using a hot glue gun, apply glue to the back of the ribbon and place around top rim of the jar.
- Hot glue the starfish to the front side of jar.
xoxo Eileen
laura londergan
this is such a great idea. I really love the colors and how easy it was to make - great job!
Eileen xo
thank you
Debra
This is such a darling jar! I would love to make it for my bathroom. Such a cute idea!
Eileen xo
Glad you like it enjoy
Denea
Such a cute idea! I need to do this because me and my husband has discovered that we have a gum thief aka my 3 year old! So cute and perfect!
Eileen xo
Oh yes..my niece is 3, gets into everything. I hope you make this and enjoy! Super easy
Toughcookiemommy
This decorative jar is so beautiful and creative. I love how easy it is to make and how lovely the finished product looks. It would look perfect on my mantle.
Eileen xo
I really enjoyed making this and it was super easy. I have actually made a few more with different shells since this one.
Yona Williams
Your decorative jar looks like something that you'd buy out of the store. I love the color of it.
Eileen xo
Thank you so much for the kind compliment !
Diane
I love that the gum comes in a big hard pack like that. It's much easier to carry in my purse, The grand kids love it when I have gum. Your container is beautiful.
Eileen xo
Thank you so uch Diane! I know the kids love gum
jill conyers
This is a great idea. Particularly for my daughter. She needs something fun like this for her locker at school.
Eileen xo
This would be perfect
Amanda Love
That jar is perfect for Summer. I've been seeing the home decor sections of the stores putting out their beach stuff already. This will accent any room. It's been a while though since I've had some Extra gum.
Eileen xo
I hope you have both 🙂
Julie @ Girl on the Move
These are super cute and since I live at the beach these would be a perfect fit for my house!!
Eileen xo
I am so glad! Enjoy
michele ~ West Via Midwest
What a great idea? And the fact Im looking to make candle holders for a sand and sea party coming up means I'll be making something along these lines! Thank you!
Eileen xo
What a fun party! Glad I could help
Jessica
I love that jar!! And I love the big pack of gum, genius.
Eileen xo
Thank you Jessica
Vicky
What a beautiful craft! I love the sand at the bottom. And Extra gum is the best. I always keep it in my bag.
Eileen xo
Thank you so very much Vicky! I am happy with how it came together
Lauren Gnapi
Cute idea to hold any small items that you want to hide! I too am a garlic lover and understand your fresh breath concerns.
Eileen xo
Thank you Lauren! I know! Garlic!! 🙂
Kim
I'm a huge gum chewer and was out the other day. I will have to check out these bigger packs. Luckily the kids on't like the kind I chew. They think any mint flavors are too spicy.
Eileen xo
Mine love all types of gum! These are great!
Mrs. AOK
Such a cute DIY! My daughters would love this jar. They both miss the beach, so do I, this would be a good reminder of our time in Charleston.
XOXO
Eileen xo
Thank you! I also love the beach and I love Charleston! I hope you enjoy making the jar
Terri
Such a darling jar! I'm not much of a gum chewer but my family loves it!
Eileen xo
Thank you Terri!
Kelly
What a cute craft! I'm going to have to bring some sand home from our next vacation so I can make one of these for my kitchen! #client
Eileen xo
Fantastic! I hope you enjoy. It is super easy to prepare!