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Upcycling Glass Jars


"Eco-Friendly Tissue Holder: Upcycling Glass Jars Looking for an eco-friendly way to store your tissues? Learn how to upcycle glass jars into stylish and functional tissue holders with this DIY tutorial. As you are making dinner, do you ever wonder what can I do with this jar instead of throwing it in the trash to be hauled off to the landfill for all eternity? If so, you are not alone. I often have these thoughts, the reason being I have accumulated quite a stash pile of glass jars here lately. Years ago I was purchasing real maple syrup from one of the gals I worked with. The maple syrup was always distributed in glass ball jars. I held on to the jar and always thought I will do something with this Ball jar..."
Primary TechniqueGlass Crafts
Materials List
- Ball Jar with threaded lid, you will omit the metal top of the threaded lid
- Decorative paper of your choice
- Paint of your choosing, I used regular craft paint
- Scissors
- Paint Brush
- Tissues for once you have completed your new tissue holder
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