We recycle many items within our house, but when it comes to the glass, I just always want to repurpose it. I always remember art teachers’ classrooms filled with glass jars to use for everything. Be sure to check out my article on making a glass bottle night light. Here are a few easy crafts to do with those pickle, jelly, or canning jars.
Aquarium
What a great idea if you don’t have the time to keep up with a real aquarium!
Bank
This can be easily changed to fit your child’s age. You can paint the jar instead of spray paint and simply glue a picture on the jar rather than using mod podge.
Beach Terrarium
I know my kids are dying to go to the beach so we will be sure to make these after!
Confetti Lanterns
What a cute little portable light that you could use a battery tealight inside instead of a candle!
Galaxy Jars
You can make these with plastic bottles as well if you don’t have any glass jars with lids. All you need is glitter, cotton balls, paint, water, and a funnel.
Glass Paint
Here is an easy recipe for glass paint with just glue and food coloring!
Herb Garden
What a fun way to garden inside and enjoy the fruits of your labor for dinner!
Sensory Glitter Globes
I have always enjoyed snow globes so here is the summer version called a glitter globe! You just need a container, glitter, and corn syrup!
Simulated Stained Glass
I can’t wait to try this one as I found these exact paints at the local craft store on clearance recently!
Time Capsules
What a fun way to remember each year, summer break, or a vacation!
I hope you have fun with your kids making these crafts. Be sure to share how yours turned out by tagging us using #MomsAroundLouisville.
