Altered jar { DIY }

Dear blogfriends,

A warm welcome to you. Today I'd like to share with you

an altered jar plus a little DIY.

As a crafter I try to reduce my impact on mother earth as much as possible.

Which means... looking for things to reuse or re-purpose.

Which is actually fun!

Jars, bottles, boxes, all waiting for us to be upcycled.

Beautiful embellishments can be found

in thrift stores and dusty attics.

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HERE'S WHAT I DID

Things you need

Jar

Images for front and back if you like

Modpodge or gel medium

Tule

Leftover threads

(or other things to add texture)

White gesso

Acrylic paints (also gold if you wish)

Embellishments like beads, ribbons, flowers, buttons, etc.

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Here's how to alter your jar


1) Glue papers and images

Glue (news-) paper pieces to your jar with modpodge or another clear adhesive.

Then add two images of your choice.
One for the front of the jar and one for the back.

Let it dry.


2) Create texture with gesso, tule and threads

To add some texture to your jar

you can use tule and/or threads or other things.

Hold them against the jar and apply gesso over it.

Let dry thoroughly.

3) Paint over the texture 

I used several colours of acrylic paint (including gold)

to match with the images I chose

as if the threads were branches of a rose bush.

4) Add embellishments

Glue the embellishments of your choice on the lid (you can use a glue gun for this,

but gel medium or modpodge worked fine with me too),

hang them on a chain or cord around the jar,

add whatever you like.

Ribbon, charms, beads, flowers, ...

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RECYCLED THINGS I USED

- Large bean jar

- Leftovers of threads

- Fabric scrap

- Pieces of old jewelry

- Button from grandma's jacket

- Leaves and flowers of home decoration piece
- Pieces of newspaper

(The beautiful charm below the ribbon bow
is new and it's a gift from Marjanne.

A very special thanks to her

since she was my first swap friend AND my first follower.)

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The painting I chose is called

"Young Woman with a Bouquet of Roses"

by the French (Paris) painter François Boucher
who lived 1703-1770.

 I'd like to link this to City Crafters Challenge week 106,

Shabby Tea Room challenge week 111

and Frilly and Funkie April challenge.

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Have a wonderful week!

xx Wen