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Glitter Mason Jar Nest

Mason Jar Nest

Project Instructions – Glitter Mason Jar Nest

Designed by: Lori Butler

Skill Level (1-5): 1

Time to complete: 30 minutes

Messy Level (1-5): 3

MATERIALS:

  • Advantus/Sulyn Extra Fine Glitter Variety Pack (SUL51832    717968518323)
  • One 7-inch tall glass Mason jar
  • Bird nest on stem/branches
  • Three sprays small silk flowers
  • Ribbon
  • Craft glue
  • Craft paintbrush
  • Beacon Glitter-It! Glue

STEPS:

  1. Refer to project photo for instruction reference.
  1. Use Beacon Glitter-It! Glue to glitter inside of bottle with brown glitter, following package directions. (Rinse bottle with vinegar and water, add enough glue to swirl around entire inside of bottle. Pour back excess glue. Using a funnel, add glitter.  Replace jar lid, shake, and remove excess glitter.)
  2. Using fingers or paintbrush, put glue on bird’s head and wings, add brown glitter, let dry.
  3. Glue bird into nest.
  4. Insert silk flowers into jar.
  5. Tie ribbon around mouth of jar.

Glitter Mason Jar Floral

Mason Jar Floral

Project Instructions – Glitter Mason Jar Floral

Designed by: Lori Butler

Skill Level (1-5): 1

Time to complete: 45 minutes

Messy Level (1-5): 3

MATERIALS:

  • Advantus/Sulyn Extra Fine Glitter Variety Pack (SUL51832    717968518323)
  • Advantus/Sulyn Extra Fine Glitter – Cameo Pink (SUL51825    717968518255)
  • One 5.5-inch tall glass Mason jar
  • Craft Bird (brown, pink, yellow)
  • Craft butterfly
  • Sprays small pink silk flowers
  • Sprays silk flowers
  • Ribbon
  • Craft glue
  • Scissors

STEPS:

  1. Refer to project photo for instruction reference.
  2. Mix small tube of crystal glitter with desired amount of Cameo Pink glitter, pour into Mason jar.
  3. Dot glue on small pink flowers of silk flower spray, dust with Cameo Pink glitter.
  4. Cover butterfly’s wings with glue and Cameo Pink glitter, let dry.
  5. Cover bird’s head with glue and Cameo Pink glitter, let dry.
  6. Cover bird’s chest with glue and yellow glitter, let dry.
  7. Glue bird and butterfly to flower arrangement.
  8. Tie ribbon around jar mouth.

Glitter Mason Jar Butterfly

Mason Jar Butterfly

Project Instructions – Glitter Mason Jar Butterfly

Designed by: Lori Butler

Skill Level (1-5): 1

Time to complete: 30 minutes

Messy Level (1-5): 3

MATERIALS:

  • Advantus/Sulyn Extra Fine Glitter Variety Pack (SUL51832    717968518323)
  • One 7-inch tall glass Mason jar
  • Craft butterfly
  • Silk flowers
  • Burlap
  • Craft glue
  • Craft paintbrush
  • Beacon Glitter-It! Glue
  • Scissors

STEPS:

  1. Refer to project photo for instruction reference.
  2. Mix one tablespoon each of crystal and light pink glitter together.
  1. Use Beacon Glitter-It! Glue to glitter inside of bottle with crystal and pink glitter mixture, following package directions. (Rinse bottle with vinegar and water, add enough glue to swirl around entire inside of bottle. Pour back excess glue. Using a funnel, add glitter.  Replace jar lid, shake, and remove excess glitter.)
  2. Using paintbrush, put glue on butterfly’s wings, add crystal glitter, let dry.
  3. Insert silk flowers into jar.
  4. Cut an 18-inch strip of burlap, tie burlap around mouth of jar.
  5. Glue butterfly to burlap.

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Silver Glitter Jar with Nest

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Mason Jar Chocolate Diamond Glitter

Mason jar with Chocolate Diamond glitter and Beacon Glitter-It! glue