Thursday, May 26, 2011

Sauce Jar to Saucy Accessory!


I had been saving these salsa, tomato sauce, and pickle jars thinking I would turn them into cute outdoor lanterns with tea candles in them. But I needed wire, and rocks or sand for the bottom, and I didn't want to spend a dime, so....

I had some chalkboard paint from my recent cupboard door to chalkboard project. And I always have twine....

Here's how I did it:

Soaked the labels off overnight in warm soapy water, Then I taped off (freehand was fine) the section I wanted to be chalkboard. (This would be much easier if you use a stick on cb label, but I was going for free so I used what I had) I painted it by hand and it needed 2 coats, drying between each coat.



I wound the tops with twine (I really need to put a spot of glue to secure it)...


Aren't they so cute!

Perfect for kitchen storage

and here, in my remade bathroom!

I am so happy with how they turned out!
Make it a Great Day!
Ann

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10 comments:

  1. Donna~One Simple Country GirlMay 26, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Cute!

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  2. Rosemary@villabarnesMay 27, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Practical and pretty.

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  3. Kristine@thefoleyfamMay 27, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE! I've been meaning to try this chalkboard paint goodness! THANKS for the inspiration!!

    http://jandmseyecandy.blogspot.com/

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  4. Regina from The Queenly AbodeMay 29, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    What a great idea, I have a stock pile of jars and would love to use them for storage!
    have a great day,
    Regina
    p.s. I would love for you to visit my blog!

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  5. UnknownMay 29, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Stopping by from the blog hop to say hi and to follow you. I love this project! I have a couple of spaghetti sauce jars that I'm definitely digging out of the trash from last night (after seeing this cute project, I feel badly for even throwing them away!).

    Hope you have a great weekend!

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  6. Jessica | CajunliciousMay 29, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Love this! Hi! Following you from the Sunday blog hop! I Hope you visit my Cajun blog and return the follow!
    - Jessica @ http://cajunlicious.com

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  7. WhitMay 29, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    What a cute and practical idea. :) Love it girl

    A mommy's life...with a touch of YELLOW
    tyandwhitneyulrich.blogspot.com

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  8. SusanMay 31, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    I love this idea!

    I am following you from the blog hop, you have a great site. Would you like to follow me back? Susan's Family

    thank you :)

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  9. BrandiJune 6, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    What a great idea. It's even better to re purpose and reuse than it is to recycle. Love it!

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  10. vintagevioletstyleJune 17, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    This is such a cute idea! I always save my sauce jars and at Christmas I use them to give out my hot chocolate mix. I think this year I may have to add the chalkboard paint. I could definitely use those jars in a few places around my house!

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