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
Karen says
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.
P.S. I’ve got giveaways going on all week long on the blog. I hope you’ll have time to pop in and register each day for the new giveaway. 🙂
Bre says
Hi, Karen! Thank you!! I appreciate your note and your sharing them! I can’t wait to check out your giveaways; what a fun week you have in store! Thanks so much for stopping by!
Tara @ Anything & Everything says
These are darling!!! I love them so much, Bre! You know how much I love mason jars/jars 😉 Great job!
Bre says
Thank you, Tara! You have the most AMAZING mason jar crafts so this means so much coming from you!!! Not as cute as your FALL or BOO jars, but they will do I suppose!
Amanda @ Dwelling in Happiness says
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. 🙂
Bre says
Hahaha, so awesome!!! I am so happy that you are a little crazy, just like me. 🙂 But seriously, some of those jars are really pretty and work wonderfully for crafts! Hope your week is off to a good start, friend!
Ashley ~ 3 Little Greenwoods says
Now I’m singing “Shake It Off”! Love how the jars look covered in the paint. So very pretty!
~ Ashley
Bre says
Oh great, now it’s in my head, too! AAAAAAAAAH! 🙂 Thanks for your sweet note!
Wilma says
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!
Bre says
Hi, Wilma! SO awesome!!!! I love it that you guys are going to do that! I can’t wait to see what yours look like! Thanks so much for letting me know – I’m glad you like the idea! 🙂
Leslie says
These are really cute. As much salsa as I eat I should start saving the jars. Happy Tuesday!
Bre says
Thank you, Leslie!! Ha I hear ya on the salsa! I think I’m addicted to it! When I was pregnant w/ my first child, I went to Chipotle on a (almost) daily basis to get their fire red hot salsa! YUM!
Jenna @ A Savory Feast says
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.
Bre says
Hi Jenna! Thank you!! Yes, since the jars are “free” the project costs hardly anything! Thanks so much for stopping by!
Cindy @ Upcycled Design Lab says
Lovely display. Thanks for sharing you DIY.
Bre says
Thank you so much for your kind words and for stopping by! Have a great day!!
Breanna says
Love these, Bre! I totally hoard glass bottles too. I mean I’m clearly going to need them for something someday right? 😉 Pinned!
Bre says
Thanks, friend! You will TOTALLY need them! Perhaps you can smash them up and use them on one of your gorgeous furniture pieces?! 🙂 Thanks for pinning!
Ginnie says
These are so pretty! They make a gorgeous centerpiece!
Bre says
Hi, Ginnie! Thank you SO much! 🙂 Hope you have an awesome day!
Elizabeth says
this is so darling! I love the hanging letters. It adds so much. What a great piece. Pinning!
Bre says
Hi, Elizabeth! Thank you so much for your note and for pinning! Hope you have a great night!
Keisha says
What a fantastic idea! I love the way these turned out!
Keisha xo
Bre says
Hi, Keisha! THANK YOU!! 🙂 Have a great night!
Megin says
Great upcycle!
Thank you for sharing your post this week at Brag About It Link Party on VMG206. I’m featuring you at Next Weeks Brag About It Link Party, Monday at midnight!
~ Megin of VMG206
Bre says
Hi, Megin – THANK YOU!!! So exciting!!! Love your party. Hope you have a great rest of your week!
Virginia says
Your jars are so pretty! Have a great weekend.
Bre says
Hi, Virginia – thank you so very much!! I hope you had a wonderful weekend as well!
Denise Cooper says
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!
Bre says
Hi Denise! Thank you!!! I really appreciate you taking the time to leave me a note and to pin to your awesome board! Have a great day!
Nicole B. says
Perfect use for all the random jars that get saved up! Love that glittery paint too 🙂
Bre says
Thanks, friend!!! A little glitter goes a long way!
Amy | Canary Street Crafts says
These are so cute! p.s. I love your husband’s sense of humor 🙂
Bre says
Thanks, friend! OK yeah you might think he’s so funny, but it is SO ANNOYING! Literally, every time I go in there they say something different. Yesterday it was “the rag.” WTH?!? 🙂 Have a good one!
Jackie Madison says
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!!
Bre says
Jackie! This is amazing! Thank you SO much for telling me this! It makes me so happy to know that someone liked this idea and is making it their own. That’s so awesome! Best of luck and please let me know if you have any questions about the process or need any help! 🙂
Michelle from Weekend Craft says
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
Bre says
Hi, Michelle! Thanks so much! Yes it is such a great way to use up those empty jars! I already linked up today and thanks for the reminder invite! Have a good one!
Darlene says
Where do you find those cool letters? Adorable project!
Bre says
Hi, Darlene! Thanks for your sweet note! I actually cut the letters out using my Silhouette electronic cutting machine. BUT, Michaels has a HUGE variety of letter stickers now in all different and cute fonts. You could totally use those for a similar look! Thanks again for stopping by!