I try and recycle, upcycle repurpose and reuse whenever possible. I took a couple of very plain jars ( an olive jar and a jam jar) and added some silky ribbon and pearls. I love the idea of using bakers twine, lace, jute, string and other goodies to cover a jar or bottle.
I found some other pretty examples from around the blogosphere I thought you might like.all images from the blogs mentioned
These bottles are from The Bridal District I like the use of two different types of twine.
I found these twine wrapped mason jars at Notes On A Wedding
The rustic look of this jar from Simply Homemade is perfect for this lovely bloom.
Adding bits of lace made these jars from Something Turquoise ( don’t you love that name?) beautiful. Adding lace often does.
I had to add these sweet pots too by Third Floor Design!
What have you covered jars and bottles with? Feel free to leave your link in the comment section, I’d love to see what you have done.
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Ms. A
June 22, 2012 at 01:38 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Katie, yours are very elegant. I haven’t done anything with jars, lately, but I have tons of them. I used to paint and decoupage them.
justine
June 22, 2012 at 01:57 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
wow these are great, I love the ones with the string tied around them, you have inspired me to try to do the same! thankyou!
Pam@over50feeling40
June 22, 2012 at 05:56 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I love using jars for vases and the string is a great idea! I will be back for the Blog Hop next week!! have a great weekend, katie!
Linda
June 22, 2012 at 06:22 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I love those jar ideas and they are all pretty! Years ago my dad used baby food jars and glued rows of five to all sides of a thick piece of wood. This he somehow made so it could rotate… don’t ask me how. It was used to store nuts, bolts, nails, scews… I have no idea what happened to it though. Your jars brought back this memory. Thanks! Haven’t thought of that in years.
Maureen
June 22, 2012 at 08:53 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Yay, another use for the twine from hay bails! I have to try this.
Terry
June 22, 2012 at 11:22 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Those are all very pretty. I have not covered jars with anything since I was a kid. We would cover them with tiny bits of masking tape, the use brown shoe polish over the tape.When done right it would look like the jar was covered with old leather.
Words Of Deliciousness
June 22, 2012 at 20:59 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
This a lovely idea. The jars look amazing.
Deborah
June 22, 2012 at 21:10 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I like this idea. They are really cute. I am going to have to try it!
GraceinAZ
June 22, 2012 at 22:12 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I’m not so creative with stuff like that. Yours are pretty and I am content to enjoy the view from here. LOL!
Hugs.
GraceinaZ (Pat)
Maureen @ Orgasmic Chef
June 22, 2012 at 22:13 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I’ve never decorated jars before but these look beautiful. I’ve always filled mine with preserves.
Beverly
June 23, 2012 at 05:21 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I love them all. And, how charming for tables for a wedding reception. My cousin is planning to use something like this for her daughter’s wedding reception.
Jan
June 23, 2012 at 06:37 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Pretty!! Happy PINKness Day!
Amy
June 23, 2012 at 07:58 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
What a great post and reminder to recycle and reuse what we already have
Susi
June 23, 2012 at 08:09 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Lovely jars!! I love having some beautiful glass jars in the kitchen.
Marla Martenson
June 23, 2012 at 11:33 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Great idea! They make wonderful gifts that you can personalize.
Rose Brier Studio
June 23, 2012 at 13:14 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Your jars are wonderful! I love all the twine you have used on them. I tend to think of old book pages, how fun to see something new I can use. Great idea!
Thanks so much for visiting me this Pink Saturday!
~Marilee
Patty
June 23, 2012 at 17:29 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I just saw in World Market a candle wrapped in twine to give a beachy look. I want to try that! I love your ideas. I like bottles a lot. My sister in law has a kiln and melts wine bottles into cheese servers. They are so neat. My son is getting married in a few weeks and I want to save some of the bottles from the wedding and have them flattened out for a useful memory. Nice post.
LaDonna
June 23, 2012 at 18:51 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
What a wonderful idea! I usually take the label off the jars and load in the dishwasher before putting out in the recycle bin.
I think maybe I could something with some of them!
Thanks for the inspiration! So sweet!
Cindy Adkins
June 23, 2012 at 19:49 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Your bottles look great…thanks for the inspiration! Thanks, also, for following my blog. I’m following you back. Love your blog!
Cindy
chubskulit
June 23, 2012 at 20:18 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Absolutely gorgeous! Happy pink Saturday.
Come and see my PINK entry, when you get a chance, thanks!
Courtney
June 23, 2012 at 20:36 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
So charming!! Love jars as vases too- thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday!
LindyLouMacinItaly
June 24, 2012 at 07:00 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
This is such a great idea for a country themed wedding.
Leah H.
June 24, 2012 at 09:15 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Fancy and beautiful!
Visiting for Pink Saturday- hope you can stop by..
http://www.sweetposh.info/2012/06/pink-swimsuit.html
Savannah Granny
June 24, 2012 at 15:20 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Your bottles turned out so cute. I loved all the inspiration pics as well. Ginger
Anna Popescu
June 26, 2012 at 10:51 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I finally got caught up on my emails, etc. that I could spend some time checking this out… and I LOVE these ideas! Would you mind if I shared this on my blog, with a link to your page and site?
Blessings to you!
~Anna
Geri
June 27, 2012 at 16:20 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I love these – it would be a great way to decorate jars for my art desk! I’m now following your blog with Bloglovin!
Kimberly Moore
June 29, 2012 at 14:03 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
thanks so much for featuring my twine covered pots!! these are some amazing ideas that i must try!! thanks!!
rea
December 17, 2012 at 07:16 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
hi katherine! your jars turned out really pretty..silky ribbons and pearls are beautiful together…
i actually did rope vases like a couple of months ago, here’s the link if you want to check it out: http://homefor4sweethome.blogspot.com/2012/10/diy-rope-vases.html
hoping to say aloha! thank you for following me
huggies***
rea