Being a fan of crafts and things overly adorned and sparkly, I knew I couldn't just use any ol' pickle jar. So, when the opportunity presented itself, two days locked in the house with a stomach bug, I decided to make it into a crafting project that would greatly please my inner kindergartner.
So, I rounded up a permanent marker and a pile of old nail polish from a decade ago (I still can't believe that I had actually worn those colors!), and I went to work making a couple containers that are not only worthy of my meager savings, but of a place next to my massive pile of knickknacks.
Above: This was actually an old rusted pail that my father found under a pile of clutter in his garage. After much sanding, priming, and crafting, I am quite happy with the result. This new change bucket's place in my home office has brought chuckles and the occasional donation. (It was all part of the master plan.)
Above: Formally a jar of delicious queso dip (now I want tortilla chips!), it's now a unique bill jar. (Unfortunately, no donations thus far, but I have received some compliments and eye rolls.)
I don't know if these jars will better motivate me to fill them with massive savings, but at least I got to craft and have fun while doing it. (Oh, and I exercised my sorely underdeveloped painting skills. HA!)
Off to add stick-on sparkles to something new,
Just 'cause,
Jenn
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