Money Jars.

This photo provides no justice. I just got a new laptop so i'm still transferring files and whatnot. We'll just work with this photo, shall we?

About 3 weeks ago I decided I was in dire need of a piggy bank, so I hit up ebay.. only to be disappointed with the lack of variety AND the painful prices.
Next stop was the mall.
Same story.
So I came up with these!
They're super fun to make and they're as personal, as 'you' as you want them to be.
(not to mention the recycling factor. Snaps for the environment lol)




You Will Need:



♥ Scissors
♥ Clean Jar/s with the label removed and the lid in tact
♥ Craft glue (or any other glue that isn't in the form of a 'stick')
♥ Paint brush (optional)
♥ Old (or new, if you can afford it)Magazines
♥ Craft / Specialty Scalpel (optional, see last step)




How To:

001. Go through your magazine/s, cutting or ripping out the pages and pictures you'd like to use. (Don't worry if you don't end up using all of them; I didn't either.)

002. Once you're happy with the pictures you've selected, cut them into shape. As you're cutting or ripping you might decide that you no longer like what you have and go through the magazine/s again until you do. That's totally cool. You want it to be as 'you' as it can be.
note:
If you're using a pattern base like I did it doesn't matter how neat the cutting and/or ripping is. Just try to keep the mess to a minimum. Cleaning up sucks =)

003. Get glueing!! Have patience. Paper doesn't take well to clean, smooth glass.
If you like, you can also cover the lid to match. It's a little more difficult to get the paper to stay but, again, have patience.
note:
This is where I used my paintbrush. I found it easier to 'paint' the bits of paper with the glue first.

004. Let the glue dry. Sometimes it dries as you move around the jar so by the time you're done, it's done!

005. Trim any excess paper from the top and bottom. You may have bits still sticking out, depending on how close you cut. Simply glue these pieces down, holding them in place for a few seconds as they dry.

*OPTIONAL-- Scalpal Method*
If you have the right sort of scalpal you can mark out a slot in the lid and cut it out. Super glue the lid on.


You're done!
If you'd like to see more photos or if you have any trouble just leave a comment and i'll get back to you =)

Coming Soon..

♥ HOW TO: SHOP AT A SECOND HAND STORE
♥ Fun Nailpolish ideas
♥ 'Red Back' lips
♥ Leg Warmers to Gloves (sewing tutorial)

Also, if you have any requests, please leave them here and i'll see what I can do.

Happy Belated Halloween!!! ^_^ ♥