Thursday, March 22, 2012

. . . Dollar Store Jars for Easter . . .

I really don't think there has ever been a completed craft project that I have used more than these great Dollar Store Apothecary Jars.  You probably are tired of seeing them all the time but they are so versatile for each and every season.  I have made sets in graduating sizes as well as all the same size and I use them over and over again as my loyal readers know well.
• • •Spring Jars
   l wanted something to make these jars really stand out so when I was putting my Tshirt Wrapped Candles away after Valentine's Day I thought about other things I could use to dress up my candle and jars.  I had a lightbulb moment when I was running through the Easter section at Target and saw a package of colorful rubber bands for hair.  I have super short hair so of course I'm not going to have too many hair accessories around the house so I had to buy a few packs of them in the bright colors I wanted.  I then purchased Sweet Tart Jellybeans and was in business to add some brightness to my spring decor
 
• You will need your vases, jellybeans and hair elastics in desired color
• I find that the Sweet Tart Jellybeans are the best color for my Easter decorating but there are a ton of others out there to choose from


 • Just slide the hair elastics over the jars until you reach the desired "height"
• I used a combo of thick and thin hair elastics 


• Use my Toilet Paper Roll idea to reduce the amount of jellybeans you need to use.  
• Once you've placed the TP roll in place just fill the vases with jellybeans and you are all set to decorate


These turned out bright and fun!

 • • • Bright
• • • Colorful!


• • • Simple!
I liked how the larger vases turned out so I used my leftover hair elastics to decorate this tiered candle holder.

I also added some more of the colorful hair elastics to a tall clear vase and added a pretty pink candle and a couple little daisies to brighten up my living room a bit.
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21 comments:

  1. KristinMarch 22, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Cute, frugal and bright for Easter!

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  2. Claire @ a little something in the meantime . . .March 22, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    Hair elastics as decor - brilliant, Linda! I never would have thought to use these for such a quick, fun burst of colour. So glad you shared this instead of thinking your readers had seen it before :)

    Claire @ alittlesomethinginthemeantime.blogspot.com

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  3. Steph @ somewhatsimpleMarch 22, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    Your site is ADORABLE!!!! I love the bright colors- so cute!
    -stephanie

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  4. Creations By CindyMarch 22, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    TOO CUTE!!!! Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  5. HostMarch 22, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    How creative and cute! I seriously love these ideas and am going to incorporate them to liven up my house decor! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  6. cheapcraftymamaMarch 22, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    Very cute! Love it!

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  7. Mynn xxMarch 22, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    FABULOUS idea!!! TOTALLY pinning these! :)

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  8. ArtfullyJuneMarch 22, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    Very cute - I love the hair band stripes on the jars. So cute and inventive.

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  9. CassidyMarch 23, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    Fabulous idea using hair rubber bands! Love how colorful this is!

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  10. Megan O'DMarch 23, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    I love that you show us these for different holidays...who wants something taking up storage space when you can make such cute displays?! The hairbands are genius!

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  11. UnknownMarch 24, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    Very cute and festive~!

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  12. JoAnn SweetPepperRoseMarch 28, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    This is a SWEET idea! That way you can choose to use the light colors or the darker colors - thanks for sharing!
    JoAnn
    sweetpepperrose.blogspot.com

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  13. Rose JeskyMarch 28, 2012 at 11:17 PM

    Wow that is beautiful and I love all the colors. You have a great blog and I am a new follower. I can't wait to see what you come up with next. I would like to invite you to my blog. @ http://www.arosiesweethome.com/ I am hosting a photo challenge right now if you are interested. But I also host a Sunday Linky party you can link up anything you like.
    I hope you stop by,
    Rose

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  14. Heather (GurleeGirrl)March 29, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    Such a cute idea!! Something simple and so adorable. Just might have to brighten up my Easter buffet with this!

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  15. Chatty ChicsMarch 29, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    Oh my goodness! Adorable! I never would have dreamed that up! Great job!
    Melody
    One Chatty Chic

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  16. c.w.frostingMarch 30, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    Super clever Lindy! I think I have some extra hair elastics hiding around somewhere =)

    xo caroline @ c.w.frosting

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  17. UnknownMarch 30, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    I never would have guessed those were hair bands!! SO creative and cute. I featured this today!!

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  18. Claudine from ReStory.caApril 4, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    GREAT IDEA!!!
    This is my first time on your blog, I am off to explore!!! I want to know how you did the jars!I will find the post right now!
    Thank you!!

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  19. Simply TasheenaApril 4, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    This is such a creative idea. I would love for you to link up at my Linky Party via: http://ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com/2012/04/show-me-what-you-got-linky-party-8.htmlto share this awesome idea with my readers

    Mrs. Delightful
    www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

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  20. Crafty MischiefApril 4, 2012 at 10:48 PM

    Hair elastics? Who would have thought??? It's so cute! And I love your bunny! :)

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  21. Michelle JohnnieApril 5, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    That is awesome! So cute, colorful and creative! This was the most viewed link at the Whatever Goes Wednesday party at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com. I feautred it yesterday.

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