Jam Jar Love - 14 up-cycling ideas

There's something homely about an old jar, their robust and reliable qualities present many possibilities for recycling. Post Christmas is the perfect time of year to squirrel away all the empty condiment and pickle jars ready for a years worth of recycling. Here are fourteen fun and innovative up cycling ideas some of which I hope to attempt in 2013!

1.colourful crafty storage

2.cottage style vases

3.striking chandelier

4.mini terrarium

5.haberdashery meets pin cushion

6.party lanterns

7.cool cocktails

8.quirky storage

 

9.simple money box

10.artisan bread

11.yummy homemade jam

12.seasonal snow globe

13.mini salt and pepper shakers

 

14.inspiring fine art

 

 

 

1.birdcage design  2.a alicia blog  3.boots N gus 

4.a cultivated nest  5.buttons and bobbins 

6.the natural wedding company  7.eat in mess  8.house to home  9.january to december  10.simple bites  11.jamie cooks it up  12.make and do girl  13.crafter holic 14.jimmy cauty

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Tin Can Lanterns

It really is very easy to make tin can lanterns, see my step-by-step photos below.

1. Clean and remove the label from your tin can, fill with water leaving a 2-3 cm space at the top,  place in the freezer and when completely frozen it is ready to work on.

2. Design a rough template to fit the dimensions of your can and attach with sticky tape to hold it securely in place.  Alternatively create your design free hand.

3. You will need a hammer and a good sized nail to create your design.

4. The first thing you need to do is to make the holes for a wire handle (if you want one) about 1-2cm from the top edge of the tin on opposite sides of the tin.  Then work your way around the tin hammering enough holes to create your design, the more haphazard the better!!



5. Remove the paper and place a t-light inside the tin for a lovely effect (once dark).

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