Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Antiques, Jars, & Flowers...Oh My!

Over the weekend one of my sweet friends from design class offered to take me to her home town of Snohomish, Washington.  Of course I was thrilled!  Partly because she said they have cute shops (:  They had more antique shops than I've ever seen in one tiny town! I think they're the antique capital of the U.S. But really.  I had such a fun day with Sarah (:

{Look at this darling dresser we found!}

First we went into this sweet shop called Joyworks.  I was so excited because the owner, Jana, has a blog that I recently found.  So I met my very first blog friend in person!  Her store is full of adorable decor for your home.  They were just starting to put up their Christmas stuff, too, so I was gettin' lots of ideas.  I ended up finding a great blue mason jar and knew I had to own it.  I love jars and glasses and vases. {Read more on that here}I bought that, along with some burlap ribbon and a small jewel to make a little craft.  Here's what I came up with:

Started with this mason jar...

along with this burlap ribbon and elegant charm.

Wrapped the burlap ribbon around twice, hot-glueing it as I wrapped.  For the finishing touch I added the jewel to the front. Simple way to add instant sparkle.

Here it is on a small nightstand in my room (:

And here it is with fresh roses in the family room.

The next jar I made is one I already had.  It was formally a jar of Tomato Soup from Nordstrom! (My favorite soup ever. And yet another reason to go into Nordstrom.) Anyways.... (:

I started with this clear jar and wrapped the same burlap ribbon around it, securing it with none other than hot-glue. 

Then I found some fabric samples I happened to have laying around...

I cut it into a 1 inch strip and then twisted the fabric:


Next, I started to wrap the fabric around itself to make it in the shape of a flower:

Once it's done, secure the fabric by hot glueing the end. Then flip it over and put a glob of glue on the back, so it doesn't unravel.  {shown above} 
Then you have some adorable fabric flowers!

Next I hot-glued them on the jar and added a chocolate brown ribbon under the burlap. 

All done!

I just loved crafting in my room after I was back from Snohomish (:  So relaxing! 

I'm sharing this post with:

The Lettered Cottage

Love and Cute Jars,

21 comments

  1. I can't get over how creative you are! I love this post and it's given me some great ideas for some sprucing up around my place :)Such simple ideas with a super cute outcome.

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  2. Belinda@designsbybelinda.comNovember 9, 2010 at 3:50 PM

    That is so creative and you did a great job. Love it and love reading your blog.

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  3. Thank you so much! It's really fun and easy to do. Give it a try, Amy! (:

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  4. Cute jars are the best! They are also great for organizing your bathroom items like cotton balls, hair ties, etc.

    What cute crafts you made too.

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  5. I love it! You're a DIY Genius!
    I adore mason jars! Seriously! Especially the ones with the blue tone to them!

    http://annawalker1992.blogspot.com/

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  6. cutest jars! I love giving old jars a make over. and thanks so much for the helpful tips :)

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  7. I love the little flowers... so cute! I did my own little flower project today, I am uploading pics as we speak. I also almost picked up the Shabby Chic Interiors book at barnes and noble the other day, great minds think alike!!!

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  8. aww this is so creative! and your blog is really cute :) can't wait to read more.

    xx,dee


    www.dcdatingdivas.com

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  9. Oh man, I love that dresser! Cute jars, I might have to take inspiration from you!

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  10. Lucky! I love antique shops!!!

    And I have to say, that jar decor is brilliant and beautiful!!!

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  11. Adorable jars! I especially love the blue mason, my favorite!

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  12. I heard on NPR that mason jars sales have more than doubled in the last year. They attributed it to the local-food crazy, but I think it has more to do with cute decorating ideas like this! LOVE

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  13. You haven't said what you are thankful for in two days!!

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  14. You haven't said what you are thankful for in two days!!

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  15. Those are really cute! Great way to dress up a plain jar :)

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  16. I love those little flowers! I am stealing this idea if you don't mind! xo

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  17. Thanks you all for the compliments! Give it a try-- it's simple and fun!

    Shannon-- Please steal it! I want to see your version when you're done (:

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