How to Make Vintage Inspired Ornament Candy Jars

Dollar Tree glass jars are beautifully transformed into vintage inspired glass ornaments. 

I know, I know, it's not even Halloween and I'm over hear talking about Christmas. 

Hear me out for a minute. 

Do you remember the pumpkins I shared a few weeks ago that I made out of Dollar Tree glass jars?  They have quickly become one of my most popular Dollar Tree makeovers.   So much so that I've been hearing from a lot of you that you're having trouble finding the jars or that you're local stores are completely sold out.  Crazy, right?  

So, in an effort to make sure you'll be able to make both the pumpkins AND these vintage inspired ornaments I'm moving this project up a month.  I promise, I'm not rushing fall or Thanksgiving.  Can we still be friends?  

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- Round glass jar from Dollar Tree 

- Mirror Effect 

- Spray bottle

- Water 

- Vinegar

- Rust-Oleum Pure Gold spray paint

- Brushed pewter craft paint

- Brown craft paint

- Gold Leaf Rub 'n Buff

- Dap all purpose glue

- Small unfinished wood spool (I used a larger spool that I cut down)

- Wrapped craft wire

- Needle nose pliers

I had my heart set on making these jars into vintage inspired, Mercury glass ornaments and knew Mirror Effect spray paint would give me the exact look I was going for.  There are a ton of tutorials floating around the web for using Mirror Effect to make Mercury glass, but I followed my friend Nicole's tutorial from The Inspired Hive.  

Basically, I mixed equal parts of vinegar and water into a spray bottle then sprayed my glass jar with a generous amount of the mixture.

While the water and vinegar mixture was still wet, I sprayed a few light coats of Mirror Effect until I was happy with the coverage.  You can keep repeating the process until you get the desired coverage you are looking for.

While my glass jar was drying I sprayed the lid with Pure Gold metallic spray paint.  I used the same technique I used for the Dollar Tree storage jars I transformed to give the lid an aged look.

Basically, I added layers of metallic pewter craft paint, Gold Leaf Rub 'n Buff and brown paint.  I did the same paint technique on the small wood spool as well. 

To make the top of the ornament I unwrapped about 5-6 inches of craft wire then wrapped it around the small spool using needle nose pliers.   I took another piece of wire and formed it into a hook then glued it to the top of the wood spool.

Aren't they so cute!  I love the combination of the mercury glass and "rustic" lid. 

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Fill these vintage inspired Mercury glass candy jar ornaments with candy and you have a simple, affordable and unique DIY gift perfect for a teacher, friend or neighbor.  

     

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