Mason Jar Dispenser Tutorial

Throwing away those empty hand soaps/lotion bottles? Instead of throwing the whole unit away save the pump for this awesome redo of a soap/lotion dispenser!

Materials Used:

• Mason Jar 
• Hammer w/nail or drill
• Hand Soap/Lotion Pump
• Hot Glue Gun
• Spray paint (Optional)

1. Begin by putting a hole in the lid by nailing a hole or drilling a hole to the size of the pump. So there are no mess ups it may be easiest to measure and trace where the hole needs to go! With the hole being the right size I took some pliers to the other side of the lid and pulled back the sharp edges to where the hole was located. 

2. I hot glued my canning lid together with the metal screw band (it makes it easier when changing out soap/lotion). Keep hot glue gun pugged in. 

3. (Optional step) I spray painted the jar lid to the color I wanted! When the lid was dry I moved on to the next step.

4. For the final step hot glue gun the pump into the hole so it will stay in place. Add soap/lotion and enjoy!

~My favorite part about this project... it cost me nothing because I had all the materials already!~

~Wishing you creative bliss~

Antique Jar Lanterns

With summer approaching we are bound to be spending some time outdoors! Whether it is camping or just chilling in the backyard these Antique Jar Lanterns will simply add that mood lighting you were looking for!

I originally found the tutorial for this on Make It Do It. They used these lanterns for wedding decorations, which is an awesome idea! Here are the supplies and steps I took to make these Antique Jar Lanterns!

Supplies I used:

• Vineyard Wire (2 .50 Hobby Lobby)
• Pen/Pencil
• Votive 
• Rocks, Sand, or Decorative Glass Gems
• Mason Jar or Recycled Glass Jar
• Pliers 
• Spray Paint (Optional)

Steps to making Antique Jar Lanterns:

~(Optional Step) If you want to give your jars some color add a touch of spray paint! That's what I did to my recycled glass jars. Spray and let dry.

~Start here if you are skipping optional step :)

1. Measure out about 3 feet of wire and cut. From the end of the wire measure 8 inches in, cut, and then wrap twice around pen/pencil. Remove pen/pencil.

2. Grab the wire and wrap it under the large lip of the jar. Take pliers and twist wire until secure.

3.  With the rest of the wire take and put it through the hole and then twist upwards (to make the handle for the lantern). Use the pliers to secure both sides.

4. After everything is nice and secure fill the lantern with rocks, sand, or glass gems!

These look great both indoors and outdoors!

~Wishing you creative bliss~