At one point in my life I got ahold of some cool glass jars with fitted lids:
I liked them but not plain – I wanted to spice them up a bit. So what is a Mod Podger to do? Well, of course, add tissue paper. I love tissue paper on glass because with the light, it gives a bit of a faux stained glass look. As you can see from my first pictures. So how did I do it?
All I used was tissue paper, a Sizzix machine with a circle die and Mod Podge. If you don’t have a Sizzix, you can use a circle template or a punch.
The Sizzix is nice just because it cuts out a lot of tissue paper at once. In various sizes.
Once you have the circles, Mod Podge them down (very carefully so they don’t tear).
Layering circles of different colors gives them a cool effect.
Once you are done layering, apply a final coat and let both containers dry.
It’s a beautiful effect when the light shines through!
These updated containers are so colorful, and you can make them with any shades of paper and shapes that you like. I’m partial to the blue . . .
Blogger who loves the color blue and sock monkeys. You can find me in public easily— I'm wearing glasses and lots of stripes.
Your site made me decide to invest in that pot of ModPodge!
i have some candle holders just like the shorter one, except with out a lid. i am going to do the same thing to them!!! thanks so much for the great ideas!!
This would be a great craft to do with my daughter.
This is so lovely! I am visiting you via the party at Somewhat Simple. I look forward to seeing you at My Dream Canvas.
I am having my grand daughter over to make Mother’s Day presents and this is exactly what we are going to make in my room from http://roomstogrowusa.web12.hubspot.com/hobbyrooom.
too cute Amy! Great idea for mom!
Thanks for linking up! I featured your post in my wrap up http://tidymom.net/2012/16-mothers-day-crafts/
Have a great weekend!
Those are very pretty. I wish I had mod podge here.
My kids like to mix up bath salts, those would be great to store it in.
We’d have to use glitter ModPodge of course.
I saw some mason jars coated w/ MP. They were clear but had a rustic look I would like to copy for my storage jars in the kitchen which sit on an open shelf. (i store cornmeal, brown
sugar, etc. in them)This will be my first ever craft so any advice would be appreciated.
Hi Anonymous! If you’d like some advice about Mod Podge, please visit my videos at youtube.com/modpodgerocks. Those should help! I also have an FAQ here:
http://www.modpodgerocksblog.com/p/start-here.html
I love these! We did these with our daisy girl scout troop to learn about recycling and reusing items. They all brought a jar from home and saved tissue paper left over from Christmas.