Crafts Using Glass Jars

Until I found this project, I didn't know that there is a chalkboard contact paper available to purchase. These would be so handy for parties to know which is your glass. For the directions for this cool project, go to the Weddingbee site.

So very simple to make and so many possible uses for this project. Some ideas for where to put this rack, are: in the craft room, sewing room, garage or the bathroom. Go to WEEPING CHERRIES for the directions.

Spring has sprung! Aren't these springy looking? To make them, go to Woman's Day for the instructions.

I thought these snowmen were sort of cool, so I had to add them. Go to WEEPING CHERRIES for the directions on how to make them.

This is a beautiful look that would be appropriate so many times of the year, or even to display on a mantle or shelf. The directions for this project can be found at Factory Direct Craft.

This etching is done differently than the earlier etching project. Check it out at Recaptured Charm.

Decorate your tables for the 4th of July celebrations with candles like these. To get the directions, go to momtastic.

The directions for this Kwanzaa Kinara centerpiece can be found at HGTV.

This is a very attractive look. It would really look nice lighting the patio on a warm summer evening. The directions can be found at Design Sponge.

These are quite attractive looking, and if you would like to make this project, go to Raised In Cotton.

This makes a nice little container for treats for a party or for the school kids. Go to Kids & Glitter for the directions.

The little glass flower pots that you can purchase easily, fit perfectly inside the top of a regular sized jar opening. Lots of opportunities here. Go to the Eyeballs By Day Crafts By Night site for the directions.

I can't wait to try this, I can think of all sorts of desserts to serve in them. This would be a great party or picnic idea. Go to OUR BEST BITES to find out how to make these.

There are more ideas on how to make these along with the directions for this project at editorial.

What a beautiful way to repurpose glass jars and make them useful and attractive at the same time. Go to Happy Clippings to see how to make these containers for office supplies.

These little flower and lace containers are hung along the aisle as a wedding decoration. Find the directions for them at

We do this project in an art class at school and the 5th graders just love doing it. For the directions for this art project and to see some pictures of the students work, go to Kids & Glitter>

What could be simpler than this? So easily put together, but a very elegant look. To get the directions, go to EMMALINE BRIDE.

Puffy paint and glass paint are used to make this beautiful stained glass votive or container. Go to first palette for all the instructions to make this project.

These frosted lights are beautiful. I can imagine them looking great during the day and especially at night. For the directions, go to FREE PEOPLE.

When Halloween comes around, these pumpkins will be just the right decoration. To find out how to make them, go to Not So Idle Hands.

A cool centerpiece idea that isn't at all expensive to make. Go to gardenmama for the directions.

These ghosts aren't terribly scary, but they are cute and easy to make. If you want to try your hand with this craft, go to CRAFTS BY Amanda.

The directions for making these beautiful bottles can be found at Woman's Day.

Just a jar, some glue and Kleenex and you're on your way to making a snowman. For the directions, go to Kids & Glitter.

This is such a simple and easy project, but look how beautiful it is. These can be used year round. For the directions, go to Kirsten Rickert .

These beautiful frosted glass jars are done with epsom salts. For the directions, go to CRAFTS BE Amanda.

I think baby food jars would work for this also---they are really cute luminaries. For the directions, go to favecrafts.com.

I love these pumpkin lights. A terrific way to decorate for Halloween. For the directions for this neat craft project, go to Jeanetics.net.

A variety of different styles using organza and ribbon trims. For the directions, go to Crafty Moods.

This is a very interesting way of tinting jars to give them a vintage look. Amazing really. Find out how to tint jars by going to Creative Little Daisy.