Handmade Luxury Christmas Apothecary Jars on a Budget
DIY Christmas Apothecary Jars on a Budget 🎄🎁
Grab some paintbrushes and get creative with these affordable, handmade DIY Christmas apothecary jars! This easy-to-follow project will transform dollar store items into charming holiday decorations.
Skills Involved:You should be familiar withusing a paintbrush and gluing things together. This craft is simple and fun, but requires a bit of patience during the drying time.
Here's what you'll need to create your own festive apothecary jars:
- Affordable FolkArt Enamels Paint in various colors
- Glass jars (recycled and labels removed)
- Assorted wood knobs, balls, or wagon wheels
- Glass candlesticks (dollar store)
- Craft glue and E-6000
- Stencil tape and foam spouncers for easy painting
- Extreme Glitter for an extra sparkle
For tips on painting glass, head over to Mod Podge Rocks! Once your jars are filled with holiday candy, pinecones, ornaments, or even DIY ornaments, they make perfect Christmas table decorations or entryway treats for guests.
Here's a step-by-step guide to creating your own DIY Christmas Candy Jars:
Equipment- 3 Foam spouncers (3/4", 1 1/4", 1 3/4")- 2 Paintbrush(es) (1/4", 1/2")- 1 Liner brush(es) #4
Materials- 4 bottles FolkArt Enamels Paint (Aqua, Calypso Sky, Forest Moss, Wicker White)- 1 bottle Acrylic paint (Calypso Sky)- 1 bottle FolkArt Extreme Glitter (Turquoise)- 2 rolls Stencil tape (1/4", 3/4")- Craft glue- E-6000- Assorted wood knobs, balls, or wagon wheels- 3 Glass candlesticks- 3 Glass jars w/lids (recycled)
Instructions1. Paint your glass candlesticks with Aqua enamels paint, only applying up to the decorative rim. Set aside to dry.2. Create finials using assorted wood pieces and glue them together. Paint the finials and glass jar lids with Calypso Sky acrylic paint. Apply several coats of Turquoise Extreme Glitter Paint to lids and finials. Let dry.3. Tape off an area approximately 1 1/2" at the bottom of each jar using the 3/4" stencil tape. Apply several coats of Calypso Sky enamels paint with a foam spouncer. Remove tape before paint dries.4. Create unique designs on your jars using various paint techniques and stencil tape.5. Glue the candlesticks to the bottom of the jars. Attach the finials to the jar lids with craft glue. Let dry before using.
Get ready to impress your friends and family with these easy-to-make, budget-friendly DIY Christmas apothecary jars. Sharing is caring, so don't forget to show off your creations in the comments! 📝✨
Add a touch of home-and-garden charm to your lifestyle by transforming simple glass jars into elegant apothecary jars for the holiday season. With the right paintbrush skills, these DIY Christmas apothecary jars can be a perfect addition to your home decor, filled with festive candy, pinecones, or DIY ornaments.
