Candy Jar

DIY Retro Candy Jar

Here is a fun easy project that I put together over the weekend.


Supplies needed:

• 1 -  Round Clear Glass Bowl
• 1 - 4" Terra Cotta Flower Pot and saucer
• 1 - 1" to 1.5"  Wood Ball Knob
• Black Spray Paint
• Mod Podge - I used matte
• E-6000 glue
• Clear Finish Sealer
• Embellishments - I cut a 3.5" yellow primitive star from the "George & Basic Shapes" Cricut Cartridge and added a cute red button with bakers twine.

Before you begin, wash glassware,  terra cotta pot and saucer and let them completely dry. Then, wipe rubbing alcohol across the outside of the glassware to remove any oil or residue.

1. Apply the black spray paint to the outside of the flower pot, both sides of the saucer and wood ball knob.
2. Set them aside to let dry.
3. Apply paper embellishment shape or words onto the dried pot by using Mod Podge, first on the pot and then over the paper embellishment.
4. Set it aside to let dry.
5. Use E-6000 to glue the ball knob to the center of the bottom side of the saucer.
6. Set it aside to let dry.
7. Adhere the bowl to the base by applying glue to the bottom edge of the bowl, then pressing it onto the base.

Hold for several minutes or find something heavy to place on to to hold it in place until it's completely dry.

Now, just add candy and the lid and it's ready to display!