You can see another example on my Neighbor gift post here.
If you need to keep a good seal on the lid for your jars (for example if they contain perishable food) simply cut the paper a little smaller and then use a sticker or ribbon to hide the join without compromising the seal. (Take a look at the tutorial below and all will become clear!)
Covered Lids Tutorial
- Cut a circle of paper (see Note* below for sizing information)
- Trace rim onto reverse of paper
- Make cuts as shown ¼” apart to centre line
- Using mod-podge, glue lid to paper
- Glue strips, one at a time overlapping as you go round
- Seal with 2 coats of mod podge all over
Note*
Cut circle to equal diameter of lid PLUS 2 x height of rim PLUS 1.5cm
I would love for you to link back here if you give this a go and please post a comment with any questions
Lowri 🙂
I am linking up this project to these websites here.
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very cute! stopping by from TT&J! newest follower!
Cute was to gussy up jars, that's for sure 🙂 Nicely done! Thanks for sharing 😀
Visiting from TT & J linky party!
Smiles, Suzanne in NW Illinois
Those look great! What a fun way to dress up boring jars.
Ooh, I have to buy modge podge tomorrow for a different project… I will have to try these!
I love these Lowri! I'm pinning them – I have a cabinet full of old pickle/sauce jars that could use a sweet lid update!
visiting from tt&j! what a great tutorial.. I was wondering how to cover all the jars ive been saving. I would love for you to share this at my Friday link party.. oh and enter my TinyPrints giveaway too 🙂
I seriously LOVE this idea! They look so good! You should come and enter my Vanilla Bean Paste giveaway! http://eatcakefordinner.blogspot.com/2011/11/vanilla-bean-paste-giveaway.html
Awesome, Lowri! I love this idea! Thanks for the tutorial!
Oh, what a great idea! I give a lot of gifts in jars, and this will make them so much cuter.
I am going to Pin this right now. This will be perfect to put on the lids of my homemade body scrub! I'm so glad I found this idea. Thanks!
Very cute idea! I really want to try this! Thanks for sharing:)
Perfect holiday accents! I tried this once but I think I used paper that was too thick or lids that were too deep… the lids didn't close in the end, crafty fail! I'm a follower from awhile back… about the time of the 52 reasons cards =) Thanks again for visiting me!
-caroline @ c.w.frosting
how cute love all the great colors come see what we shared at http://shopannies.blogspot.com
love this idea!! thanks for sharing 🙂
Love this idea! I'd love for you to link up to my Homemade in December Link Carnival.
http://blissfulanddomestic.blogspot.com/2011/11/homemade-in-december-link-carnival.html
Fantastic idea!!!!
Got to try this!
I'd love it if you could share this over on my Simply Christmas Inspiration Party at http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com/2011/11/inspiration-friday.html
Great way to personalize jars used to store gifts.
Stopped by via Design Dazzle Link Up of 100 Christmas Ideas of Wonderful.
What a fun idea, I've got to try it this year!
These are so cute! Definately making these!
This is perfect! I am going to giveaway homemade jam for Christmas. This will be the perfect way to dress up the jars!
I did one last night – it looks great! Come and see my Christmas house when you come down x
This is such a cute idea.
Would be brilliant if you could share this at my Christmas Link up – happening now at:
http://twelvecraftsofchristmas.blogspot.com/2011/11/christmas-link-party-no3.html
Would be great to see you there!
Rosie x
so sweet! great idea!! pinning!!
Would love it if you could share this on my link party at http://www.serenityyou.blogspot.com
Natasha xxx
I love this! I did a post recently on how to remove jar labels and this takes it to the next level. I'd love for you to share with my readers if you have a moment. http://www.momontimeout.com/2011/11/taking-timeout-thursday-no-6.html
P.S. I pinned this!
Great idea! I have a bunch of small jars that I store supplies in and this would be a great way to add some beauty to them! Visiting from whipperberry 🙂
wow what a need idea! thanks for sharing! happy new follower!
What a perfect way to spruce up the lids. I feel lame giving things away to my neighbors with a plain lid.
(I'd love you to submit this to the Make and Takes spotlight page–http://www.makeandtakes.com/spotlight)
I save every glass jar I buy and now I can spruce a few up for the holidays!I am hosting my first EVAH link party this weekend. It is up and running now and I would love for you to come link up some of your projects!
Kim @ Too Much Time
http://kim-toomuchtimeonmyhands.blogspot.com/search/label/get%20schooled%20saturday
What a great idea! Thank you for sharing! Love it!
This is a wonderful idea! I look forward to making this.
~Mrs. Delightful
ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com
I'm saving this to my Christmas craft list! What a great idea to dress up a jar for a gift!
I'm your newest follower! Stop on by sometime.
I also have a linky party called Terrific Under Ten Tuesdays. It's for projects made for $10 or less. I would love to have you link up!
Fantastic idea! love it! following . . . 🙂
They are super cute! Thanks for sharing the tutorial, I will Pin this!
These are adorable! I love the one with the music notes!
I'd love for you to stop by today and link up at my Friday Favorites party! Today is a special Christmas edition with a giveaway!
Cute, great gift idea for any holiday!!
Congrads! This is the most viewed link last week at the Whatever Goes Wednesday party. I'm featuring it today at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com.
I really like you lids!
Please come share at:
http://www.storieswithzach.blogspot.com
This is an awesome idea! What a cute, inexpensive way to spice up a jar!
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just wanted to let you know i found your blog via pinterest. i am now following your blog and you on pinterest
great site!