Projects

Glittered Votives & Medallion Vase

Make good use of empty baby food jars, mason jars or any glass bottles for these sparkling upcycled crafts.

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Project Instructions: Glittered Votives

Designed by: Lori Butler

Skill Level (1-5): 2

Time to complete: 30 minutes

 Materials:

  • (1) Advantus/Sulyn 2 oz. Glitter Stacker – Sapphire  (SUL50867 UPC 717968508676)
  • (1) Advantus/Sulyn 2 oz. Glitter Jar – Light Blue (SUL51130 UPC 717968511300)
  • (2) Candle Holders (Or small recycled glass jars)
  • (2) Votive candles
  • Painter’s tape
  • Craft glue

Steps:

  1. Wash jars with soap and water.  Remove labels, let dry.
  2. Wrap piece of tape around jars about two thirds from top.
  3. Cover area of bottle below tape with craft glue, sprinkle with Sapphire or Light Blue glitter.
  4. Remove tape and let dry.
  5. After jar is completely dry, place candle inside jar.

 

Project Instructions: Medallion Vase

Designed by: Lori Butler

Skill Level (1-5): 2

Time to complete: 30 minutes

Materials:

  • (1) Advantus/Sulyn 2oz Glitter Stacker – 24 Karat (SUL50862 UPC 717968508621)
  • (1) Glass Bottle
  •  (1) Vintage bracelet or length of chain
  • (1) Vintage buckle or scrapbook  frame
  • (1) Vintage picture or paper scrap
  • 24 in. Gold Ribbon
  • Painter’s tape
  • Craft glue
  • Hot glue
  • Flowers

Steps:

  1. Wash bottle with soap and water. Remove labels and let dry.
  2. Wrap piece of tape around bottle approximately 2 in. from top of bottle.
  3. Cover area of bottle below tape with craft glue, sprinkle with glitter.
  4. Remove tape and let dry.
  5. Glue photo or paper scrap inside buckle or frame.
  6. Use hot glue to attach chain or bracelet to back of frame.
  7. Tie ribbon around neck of bottle.
  8. Place chain around neck of bottle, secure to ribbon in back with hot glue.
  9. Insert flowers into vase.