Sunday 26 August 2012

More jar upcycling (and no twine in sight!)

After the success of my napkin covered pickle jar tea light holder, I decided to use the same idea to recycle what was left from a Christmas candle... the glass jar ... to create a faux stained glass effect.
I simply punched out different sized circles of red and purple tissue paper (sandwiched in between normal paper, so it wouldn't tear when punched). 
Then using a brush, I randomly applied the circles to the glass with PVA, covering all four sides.
It took a couple of hours to dry (I got a little brush-happy with the PVA!), but it was worth the wait.
And not only can it be used as a vase, it also works well as a tealight holder...

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27 comments :

Anita said...

Oh wow...that is just awesome! You are so creative!

Wendy said...

It's gorgeous! I've used this technique with torn mulberry paper and that always works well too. I love your tip for punching the tissue paper!

CatkinJane said...

Lovely idea :)

Unknown said...

That jar looks fabulous whichever way you use it but I think the tea-light idea is very pretty indeed.

Unknown said...

I love the idea that your jar is multi-functional, great colour combo too. I am now going to be buying bizarre things in the supermarket, just to get hold of pretty jar shapes... I wonder if that is where the anchovies in my cupboard came from, considering that I don't eat them and live on my own?

Martha said...

hello from a glass painter, who absolutely adores making and looking at any candleholders :)
it is a fab tute. thanks for sharing. i'm adding it to my fave links.
love the glass, love the glow/shade effect. isnt simple pva glue amazing?

Cocoa & Heart said...

Lovely colours and so many uses ! I have made similar one ages ago and the glue is still fine, so they are pretty durable as well.

Rachel said...

Cute vase/candle holder too!

Our Pinteresting Family said...

Those turned out so beautiful! What a fantastic idea...I found you at The Gunny Sack. Megan

Handbags by Helen said...

That's really lovely. Hurrah for tissue paper!

Anonymous said...

So simple yet very effective :)

Highland Monkey's said...

That is very pretty and such a good way to re=cycle. Will have to remember to do that with the g'children.

CuteEverything.com said...

Very cute, I love the dots!

ThreeDawgLady said...

LOVE THIS!!

Gina Kleinworth said...

Oh - it's so pretty! Love the colors you chose.

Annie said...

So pretty! I love this idea!

Unknown said...

this is awesome. i did something similar with tissue paper and doilies and i love how they turned out. i have 6 more jars that need to be used so i think i will try your tissue paper circles out. thanks so much, i found and am following you via the weekend blog hop. stop by and visit sometime. kendrakaypahukoa@blogspot.com.
have a great weekend!!

Unknown said...

How cute are these?! Love them!

Thanks for joining us for the CHQ blog hop - we loved having you and hope to see you again next week!

Myric said...

This idea is pretty creative! I saw you at inspiration friday and would like to invite you to my linky party happening today at

http://myricandreasen.blogspot.com/2012/08/passion-parade-friday-link-soiree_30.html

Love your blog! Im now a new follower!

Myric

Danni@SiloHillFarm said...

That is one great looking candle. Thanks for the tip on sandwiching the tissue paper!

Sparkle and Co said...

Clever and so easy to make! J'adore! I pinned and tweeted it ( from the Pinterest Linky ;) )
Cheers ;)

Betsy Pool said...

So cute!! I love how this turned out. Looks great with the light shining through it. Pinning this for sure!

Thanks for linking up at Take it on Tuesday!!

Betsy @ RomanceOnaDime.com

Jessica said...

Lovely! I especially like how it looks with a candle! I am getting so many great holiday gift ideas from you, so glad I found your blog!

Jessica said...

Pinned this too btw ;) @jkpherson

Anonymous said...

This is lovely, and so effective!

Lauren said...

Love how it came out! Thank you for sharing at our Pinteresting Party!

Putdar said...

This is so interesting. Gotta try it asap :)