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As a recipe developer I spend just about every day in the kitchen working on new recipes. One of my favorite ingredients is garlic. My love of garlic has spread quickly throughout my family and friends and they are all my official food testers! Between my family and friends, that is a lot of garlic, not to mention all the other food flavors ! Knowing that we are test tasting recipes with some bold flavors, we are all super conscious of having fresh breath as well! This is where my pet peeve comes into play! I open my kitchen drawer, where I keep my pack of gum so I can share with others! You guessed it, either it’s gone, someone has left me an empty wrapper or I have a pack of gum with 3 sticks left and their are 6 people in my kitchen! It is quite a bummer. Well last week I was on the checkout line at Walmart and there was the most beautiful site to be seen, a display of the new Extra® 35-stick pack!
Why am I so excited, you ask? Well, let me tell you! Do you realize that with the new Extra® Gum 35-stick packages are sugar-free and we are getting more gum per package! So that means more gum on hand for family and friends so I can “Give Extra, Get Extra”. Not only that, they come in two great flavors:
Extra® Gum Spearmint and Extra® Gum Polar Ice®
There is more people! Everyone knows that I am big on recycling and preserving our beautiful Earth! Well the new Extra® 35-stick packs come in these extremely durable packages that are recyclable. I love that the gum has a secure flip-top, so there is no more gum flying around my drawer or car! I can easily keep the gum stored in my car. I keep both Extra® Gum Spearmint and Extra® Gum Polar Ice® in these neat containers in my car not just because they are so easy to store but we love the flavors! So there is plenty to “Give Extra, Get Extra” for everyone to share and enjoy!
I started to think that my car has a perfect storage spot for my gum but what about my kitchen. I have a spot where I set up my laptop to experiment with recipes and that would be a perfect place to put a pretty jar to hold my gum! I love a beach theme so I decided to go with a jar that reminded me of summer all year round! This is a super easy craft that looks so pretty.
Here is what you need:
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.
So on your next trip to Walmart when you are at the checkout counter don’t forget to look for the new Extra® 35-stick pack! Which on is your favorite Extra® Gum Spearmint or Extra® Gum Polar Ice® ?
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Thank you for always sharing my passion and love for food, family, and fun!
xoxo Eileen
this is such a great idea. I really love the colors and how easy it was to make – great job!
thank you
This is such a darling jar! I would love to make it for my bathroom. Such a cute idea!
Glad you like it enjoy
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!
Oh yes..my niece is 3, gets into everything. I hope you make this and enjoy! Super easy
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.
I really enjoyed making this and it was super easy. I have actually made a few more with different shells since this one.
Your decorative jar looks like something that you’d buy out of the store. I love the color of it.
Thank you so much for the kind compliment !
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.
Thank you so uch Diane! I know the kids love gum
This is a great idea. Particularly for my daughter. She needs something fun like this for her locker at school.
This would be perfect
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.
I hope you have both 🙂
These are super cute and since I live at the beach these would be a perfect fit for my house!!
I am so glad! Enjoy
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!
What a fun party! Glad I could help
I love that jar!! And I love the big pack of gum, genius.
Thank you Jessica
What a beautiful craft! I love the sand at the bottom. And Extra gum is the best. I always keep it in my bag.
Thank you so very much Vicky! I am happy with how it came together
Cute idea to hold any small items that you want to hide! I too am a garlic lover and understand your fresh breath concerns.
Thank you Lauren! I know! Garlic!! 🙂
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.
Mine love all types of gum! These are great!
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
Thank you! I also love the beach and I love Charleston! I hope you enjoy making the jar
Such a darling jar! I’m not much of a gum chewer but my family loves it!
Thank you Terri!
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
Fantastic! I hope you enjoy. It is super easy to prepare!