Here’s a cute midweek project if you’re feeling a little crafty, but only for something quick and easy. I mostly feel that way in the summer. A little hot, a little lazy…mentally I want to refurbish a dresser but my body says “swimming pool”. Little craft projects are a good compromise and no one gets hurt.
No one matter how hot it gets, though, I still spend a lot of time in the kitchen with the oven on. It takes more than 90% humidity to keep me from cake. And I have such a thing for cute kitchen stuff. So I made these sweet little jars for my baking soda and baking powder (instead of the somewhat unattractive packaging it comes in-sorry). These are much cuter to look at every day.
(And maybe one other reason: Once you open a box of baking soda, there’s no way to close it. And maybe you keep all your baking supplies on a high shelf. And maybe you have way, way too much stuff piled up in that cabinet. And just maybe one time that un-closeable box of baking soda came tumbling down onto your head. Maybe).
I picked up some glass jars with clamp lock lids at Michael’s. The waterslide decal paper I got from this company here. I already had some after making these retro jelly glasses. So the total cost for these came to less than $3. Sweet.
supplies:
- 2 small jars
- inkjet waterslide decal paper
- clear acrylic spray paint (matte or glossy)
- rubbing alcohol
- inkjet printer
Once you have your design ready (you can get mine here), print your labels on the SHINY side of the waterslide decal paper using an inkjet printer. Don’t reverse your image like you would with an iron on. Choose “glossy photo paper” and “normal” print quality in your printer settings.
Cut your design from the sheet of paper and spray 2-3 light coats of clear spray on your label design. Let dry for 30-60 minutes. Clean the surface of your jar with rubbing alcohol and let dry.
Cut your labels apart, leaving a 1/4″ margin around the letters. Place decals, one at a time, into a bowl with water. Remove after a minute or so, when decal film starts to separate from backing.
Apply decal to glass jar, flattening it from the middle outwards. Use a towel to blot up any dripping water. Repeat with the other jar and label and let dry. If you need to clean your jars, hand wash them with mild dish soap.
