Fabric Covered Jars, Craft Stash Giveaway {& Tuesday Time Out}

July 16, 2012 by · 42 Comments

It’s a big day today on this little ole’ blog!  There are a TON of things going on….maybe possibly TOO much going on, but it’s all happening on a Tuesday, and I can’t move the party, so I just decided to make it one BIG HONKIN’ PARTY!

Today’s fabric jar tutorial is a part of my contribution to Crazy Little Projects and her Project Giveaway today!  There  are 3 other blogs participating in a giant tutorial/giveaway party!  

Create.Craft.Love   {KitchenAid Mixer Vinyl Makeover}

 

Crazy Little Projects  {Washi Tape Notebook & Pen Set}

Naptime Crafters {Retro Pillowcase Romper}

Burlap Bud Vase {Sweet C’s Designs}

Each blog is showcasing their own tutorial, and you can enter to win the supplies we used for our projects!  Enter the giveaway below! My tutorial for Fabric Covered Jars is really the type of item that can be used for so many things around the house!  I just happened to have  a need for cute pen cups in my office – and was asked to make something that would be easy for others to make as part of our giveaway – so it was perfect timing! Let’s just “pretend” that I need to make pen cups because because I have a huge issue with buying Sharpie markers.  Again, we’re “pretending” that I buy colors I don’t need over and over again and certainly “pretending” that I actually buy MORE Sharpies when I run across a 24 pack that I HAVE to have! If I actually WERE to have done all of this, it would cause me to have multiple pen cups around my office.  None of them matching, and the ones that DO match are {U…G…L…Y}.
Just “pretending” to do all of these things has caused me to have an overflow of cute pens in really ugly jars….so it is time to “cute-ify” the desk! These jars could also be used as flameless candle jars, a cup for straws on the counter, a mini vase with small pebbles in the middle, a candy jar, and so much more!  The idea is that you can customize the jar anyway you like once you’ve got the fabric in! You’ll need the following supplies: A wide mouthed jar {I got mine at Dollar Tree} lightweight fabric {I tried the first time around with a ridiculously cute fabric I love, but it was too thick and didn’t look right!} Mod Podge {you can use the Fabric Mod Podge, but I used Glossy} A paintbrush Jute, yarn, or other embellishments for the outside!

First, you’ll need to wrap your fabric around the outside of the jar to measure it.  Cut your fabric just a tad longer than what you’ll need {better to be safe than sorry – and you can trim it before you glue the last edge!}

Cut your fabric piece into three smaller pieces for easier placement!

Paint 1/3 of the inside of the jar with Mod Podge and place the fabric on the jar {fabric side facing out}

 Scoot your fabric down to the bottom edge and press down to get all the air bubbles out! Paint the other two sections and when you get to the last section, trim off any excess length and then match the last piece up as best you can to the starting piece! Your fabric will extend over the top a tad, and that’s ok!  Once it dries it will be easy to trim up…then paint on a layer of Mod Podge around the rim to secure the loosey goosey pieces! I wrapped around some jute and added a button brad to the front for extra cuteness! My Sharpies are so much happier in their new home! {whoops, I mean, if I actually HAD any Sharpies, they’d love to live in their new cute jar!}

Now, onto this week’s party….sponsored by Nathan from Life & Everything In Between.
 
Reasons To Skip The Housework
Tip Junkie handmade projects

Comments

  1. joyce mosby says:
    July 16, 2012 at 10:40 pm

    I totally understand the sharpie “problem”. I need to make one of these to hold mine- they are now in a pottery cup.

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  2. Maris says:
    July 17, 2012 at 1:03 am

    I’ve done something similar with paper, but yours is so nice I have to try with fabric.

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  3. Sarah @ Alderberry Hill says:
    July 17, 2012 at 2:43 am

    Thanks for the party!

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  4. Di says:
    July 17, 2012 at 2:46 am

    Love this idea! I’m going to try it on my empty baby formula tins.

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  5. tanya says:
    July 17, 2012 at 3:38 am

    What a fun Tuesday!! Thanks for hosting!

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  6. lynn b says:
    July 17, 2012 at 3:58 am

    Thanks for sharing giveaway!

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  7. Marilyn says:
    July 17, 2012 at 4:10 am

    LOVE this project…the jute gives it a special touch! I also love this party!

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  8. Mary@Back to the Basics! says:
    July 17, 2012 at 4:25 am

    Your jar tutorial is excellent. I have all of the items already in the house!

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  9. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says:
    July 17, 2012 at 4:27 am

    Thank you for hosting :)

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  10. Shantalle says:
    July 17, 2012 at 4:55 am

    LOVE the fabric jar! Need to do it asap ;) Thanks for hosting!

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  11. Lyuba says:
    July 17, 2012 at 5:25 am

    Thank you so much for the party! The jar is so adorable, now my pen holder looks so ugly :)

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  12. Ashley says:
    July 17, 2012 at 6:13 am

    what a fun giveaway and fun project to liven up my desk at work!!! :)

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  13. Stephanie says:
    July 17, 2012 at 7:36 am

    I’m glad to hear I’m not the only one who does this with their sharpies! I am definitely going to do this with several of my jars!

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  14. Lindsey Baird says:
    July 17, 2012 at 8:26 am

    Great site! Thanks for the party & giveaway!

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  15. Joylyn says:
    July 17, 2012 at 9:05 am

    Hi! I am a regular over at naptime crafters and she sent me your way. Love your blog!

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  16. Liz @ LizzieJane Baby says:
    July 17, 2012 at 9:26 am

    Hi Melanie! Thanks for hosting such a fun giveaway. And as always, thanks for letting us share a place on your blog each week!

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  17. Sarah @ Becoming Martha says:
    July 17, 2012 at 11:28 am

    Thanks for hosting! :) Such a great giveaway!

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  18. Michelle says:
    July 17, 2012 at 12:13 pm

    Thanks for hosting. I’m new to your blog and it is amazing!

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    • Melanie says:
      July 17, 2012 at 1:44 pm

      Thank you so much Michelle! I’m so glad you are enjoying the site. I’m working hard to make it chock full of great ideas! So glad you have you part of our group!

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  19. Katie says:
    July 17, 2012 at 1:00 pm

    Cute!

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  20. Suzanne says:
    July 17, 2012 at 1:30 pm

    You have some great ideas. I can’t wait to check them out when I have a little more time.

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  21. Brie - BreezyPinkDaisies says:
    July 17, 2012 at 5:12 pm

    haha I have the same ugly pen holder! And so many times I’ve thought how I need to do something about it…haven’t yet though. Maybe I should! haha thanks for the motivation!

    Brie @ Breezy Pink Daisies

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  22. Alisha @ Crafty Brooklyn Army Wife says:
    July 17, 2012 at 5:57 pm

    Thanks for hosting and the giveaway!! What a busy day you are having!! Also, you can never have too many markers ;-) You are too cute with “pretending” LOL

    Alisha @ CraftyBrooklynArmyWife.blogspot.com
    [email protected]

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  23. Deborah says:
    July 17, 2012 at 8:57 pm

    Hi! I’m stopping by from Sweet Cs Designs. Fun project!

    Deborah
    homemakerhoney @gmail .com

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  24. Bonnie MS says:
    July 17, 2012 at 11:43 pm

    What a cool thing to do with fabric! I will definitely be looking at my scraps and smaller pieces in a new light now :)

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  25. Jenny says:
    July 18, 2012 at 11:08 am

    Cute idea using the jar. Im totally making one for all the pens in my sewing room. I even have matching material from my curtains :) cutestdollsever.blogspot.com

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  26. Jess from Cox's Corner says:
    July 18, 2012 at 12:14 pm

    Your jar idea is adorable, I’m gonna have to try it! I’m a new follower and it was my first time joining your linky party! I LOVE your blog!

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  27. The Bean Sprout Notes says:
    July 18, 2012 at 1:36 pm

    Thanks for hosting the giveaway. (and sharing your tutorial – I’d never thought of cutting it into four pieces before glueing. good tip)

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  28. Cheryl says:
    July 18, 2012 at 4:58 pm

    Thanks for the cool tutorial and craft stash giveaway!

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  29. Paula Parrish says:
    July 19, 2012 at 2:43 am

    Hello Melanie,
    I love your tutorial for Fabric Covered Jars, super cute. Thanks for hosting another link up party this week. ;o)
    Smiles, Paula

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  30. Mackenzie says:
    July 19, 2012 at 6:24 am

    So did you cover the bottom too? Well I guess that would be kind of difficult since the fabric would bunch up.

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  31. Christine says:
    July 19, 2012 at 12:58 pm

    Hi!! Stopping in from Crazy Little Projects! :)

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  32. Shirley@motivatedmommyoftwo says:
    July 19, 2012 at 2:59 pm

    Thank you for hosting have a great week

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  33. Mary Beth says:
    July 19, 2012 at 3:42 pm

    The jar was cute with just the fabric, but I really like how the jute and button brad complete it. :)

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  34. ang says:
    July 20, 2012 at 6:09 am

    so cute! love these! pinning now :)
    love your blog – thanks for the giveaway opp!

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  35. Christine says:
    July 21, 2012 at 9:12 am

    This it so very cute. Thanks

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  36. Lynsie says:
    July 23, 2012 at 10:03 am

    Hi from us at CollarCraze. Great blog! it’s amazing where you go when your surfing around Crazy Little Project’s blog!

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