I think I’ve mentioned before that I have hoarder-like tendencies from time to time. Recently I began stashing away glass jars that previously held things like salsa, spaghetti sauce, and alfredo sauce. I had them all lined up near my craft desk, just waiting to be used. 
Then one day, I finally decided I had to use them or recycle them. So I got to experimenting and figured out a way to make them glitter-tastic with a homemade glitter glaze. After they dried, I dolled them up a bit, and now they look like this! 
In order to do this, I first had to remove the labels from my jars and thoroughly wash them with soap and water.
Next, I mixed up a concoction of Mod Podge and gold glitter acrylic paint. I did not measure how much I used, but there was much more Mod Podge than there was glitter paint. For what it’s worth, I used glossy Mod Podge, but I don’t really think the finish matters.
After that, I poured some of the Mod Podge/Glitter Paint mixture into each jar and swirled it around until the entire jar was coated. 
Next, I turned the jars upside down so that the excess Mod Podge/Glitter mixture could drain. Once all of the excess had run off, I turned the jars over and let them dry for approximately 18 hours. (I’m glad that bottle of wine made it into this photo. Classy.)
Once dry, they looked so pretty and glittery! 
I just loved them and decided they’d make a perfect Thanksgiving centerpiece. So I embellished them a bit by adding some twine at the top (this also helped to hide expiration dates that were printed on the exterior of some of the jars), putting some faux flowers in each jar, and using clothespins to affix paper letters spelling “GATHER.”
The best part of using clothespins to attach the letters is that I can easily remove them to use the jars in a different way at Christmas! How beautiful will they be with battery operated tea lights inside? 
I just love them and can’t wait to see them on my Thanksgiving table. I also love that I transformed some old containers into something beautiful for hardly any money at all!
Oh yeah, and I also love how my husband has the BEST time rearranging the jars so that they spell other things. Can I just say that he is super awesome? 
– Bre
These are just too cute, Bre! I’m a bit of a jar collector myself, and am happy when I learn a new way to enjoy them. Your jars turned out great, and this will be great for a Thanksgiving table display. I love your idea of tea lights for Christmas too. Thanks for posting! Pinning & Tweeting.
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These are darling!!! I love them so much, Bre! You know how much I love mason jars/jars 😉 Great job!
LOVE these, Bre!! And I have to laugh, I TOTALLY hoard all my glass jars, too!! I have a ton of salsa jars I’ve been saving to do something with just like this! These are so pretty for Thanksgiving. 🙂
Now I’m singing “Shake It Off”! Love how the jars look covered in the paint. So very pretty!
~ Ashley
What an awesome idea!
Last year my family started a tradition of spending “Black Friday” at home by having a Pinterest party – we each bring the supplies for a craft of our choice for each person in attendance and teach each other how to make it. Then we all leave with several different completed DIY crafts.
This is going to be my craft (Christmas theme though!)
Thanks for sharing!
These are really cute. As much salsa as I eat I should start saving the jars. Happy Tuesday!
This is a great way to use glass jars that I would normally just throw in the recycling! I love this because you don’t have to buy new jars to make it. Stopping by from The Makers link party.
Lovely display. Thanks for sharing you DIY.
Love these, Bre! I totally hoard glass bottles too. I mean I’m clearly going to need them for something someday right? 😉 Pinned!
These are so pretty! They make a gorgeous centerpiece!
this is so darling! I love the hanging letters. It adds so much. What a great piece. Pinning!
What a fantastic idea! I love the way these turned out!
Keisha xo
Great upcycle!
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Your jars are so pretty! Have a great weekend.
Hi Bre! Thanks for linking up to Pin Worthy Wednesday, I have pinned your post to the Pin Worthy Wednesday Pinterest Board. Beautiful…. What a wonderful way to re-purpose and reuse these jars. Great idea thanks for sharing:) ~Denise!
Perfect use for all the random jars that get saved up! Love that glittery paint too 🙂
These are so cute! p.s. I love your husband’s sense of humor 🙂
I saw these and fell in love. I’m attempting to make my own for a Christmas gift for my mom with a few modifications! I’m using silver instead of gold (her dining room is grey, burgundy, and yellow) and spelling out GRANDKIDS. And above the flowers, I’m sticking in a picture of each grandchild. I hope they turn out as good as yours!! That way my mom can keep them up all year!!
This is just too perfect! I have a bunch of jars saved I may need to do something like this! Thanks for stopping by Creative Spark Link Party hope you stop by again today! http://bit.ly/1GOzKOk
Where do you find those cool letters? Adorable project!