Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Repurposed Ball Jars

http://www.collectorsweekly.com/articles/guest-column-collecting-antique-ball-jars/

Ball jars have been around for more than 125 years. You’ve probably seen them used for canning or perhaps as a place to hold nails or tacks. Collectors try to snag up unique and colorful ball jars. They trade pictures and stories and try to guess the age of their collection on online forums and websites.

But now crafty home decorators are getting into the Ball jar fun. These antique mason jars are emerging as an innovative and “green” way to decorate. I first got interested in Ball jars after reading my friend’s blog: Dishing up Design. (Check out Jenny’s blog—for great recipes and design tips).

Look at this cool way of using the jars:
http://rodelleemarie.blogspot.com/2009_02_01_archive.html

Blue Ball jars make stylish vases, candle holders and accessories. Here is how I used them in my kitchen:



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