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June 21, 2018 · 14 Comments

Easy Recycled Jar 4th of July Luminaries and More!

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I love using recycled jars for again for other projects. I came up with 2 very easy and inexpensive ways to use recycled jars for the 4th of July. Not only can they be used as luminaries, but I also have some other great uses that I’d love to share…

For the first of 2 projects I used recycled olive jars.

On the first jar I placed some window clings I got from Dollar Tree. So easy!

For the second jar I measured some red ribbon around the jar.

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After measuring I cut one piece of ribbon and used that to measure to cut 3 more. I had a total of 4 ribbons.

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I put Mod Podge on the jar.

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I placed the ribbons evenly spaced around the jar and placed another coat of Mod Podge over the top to seal the ribbons into place.

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I let them dry and here is what they looked like.

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Now I can use them to hold silverware…

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Or add some solar lights for luminaries…

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Or add some LED lights in case I want them inside…

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Or I can use them as a vases.

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Okay – next jar project! I put Mod Podge on the jar and I placed a 4th of July napkin on top. (I had cut the napkin so it would be the right size for the jar.) I placed another coat of Mod Podge over the top of the napkin and let it dry.

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I placed a “Uncle Sam” hat on top of the jar.

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I also decided to add an LED light inside the jar.

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I love the way it lights up!

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  1. blankCarol says

    June 21, 2018 at 9:02 am

    Fun projects and so appropriate for summer.

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    • blankChas says

      June 21, 2018 at 9:52 am

      Thank you so much Carol πŸ™‚

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  2. blankSnap says

    June 21, 2018 at 9:23 am

    Love the use of the napkin … thinking I have some red white and blue napkins!

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    • blankChas says

      June 21, 2018 at 9:53 am

      Thanks Snap – I have been wanting to decoupage with a napkin and finally had a chance. Please send me pictures if you make one – I’d love to see πŸ™‚

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  3. blankLindaS says

    June 21, 2018 at 9:43 am

    You do such cute & easy projects! I enjoy all the great ideas that you post. Love the little guy with the Uncle Sam hat! πŸ™‚

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    • blankChas says

      June 21, 2018 at 9:54 am

      Thanks Linda and I could see your grand kids having a blast making these too πŸ™‚

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  4. blankSally says

    June 26, 2018 at 5:49 am

    We painted a lot of jars for our wedding. It’s such a simple but effective craft. Yours look fabulous.

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    • blankChas says

      June 26, 2018 at 7:54 am

      Thank you Sally. I love that about your wedding and I’m sure it was absolutely beautiful! I totally agree and a great way to recycle.

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  5. blankJulie says

    June 27, 2018 at 4:09 pm

    These are so simple to make. I love them for cutlery holders.

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    • blankChas says

      June 27, 2018 at 4:25 pm

      Thank you Julie and me too! I love how something as simple as a recycled jar can really elevate the way you display something.

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  6. blankRhonda Gales says

    June 28, 2018 at 1:35 pm

    I love your creativity. My fav is the jars as utensil holders. I’ll be Pinning your post. Thanks for sharing on Sunday’s Best.

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    • blankChas says

      June 28, 2018 at 1:40 pm

      Thank you Rhonda, I love that one too! I love how something as simple as a recycled jar can really elevate the way you display something. Thank you so much for the Pin and I’ll see you next week!

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  7. blankErlene says

    June 29, 2018 at 11:24 pm

    I love using dollar store stickers to decorate. I’ve used them to create Christmas ornaments, so decorating jars is right up my alley.

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    • blankChas says

      June 30, 2018 at 7:52 am

      Thank you so much Erlene, and I love that you use them too. Ornaments are a great idea, thanks for sharing that tip with me!

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