Postage Stamp Jar Tealights
My husband doesn't drink or smoke, his only vice is that he has a sweet tooth and he especially loves fancy yogurts in little glass jars. Even though you can recycle the glass personally I think they are a bit of a waste. However, the little glass jars are so cute I can't help keeping some back for crafting.
The other day I was clearing out my craft cupboard and I came across a big pile of old postage stamps that is when I got the idea for this cute upcycle. Using remote controlled tea lights like the ones I used for my cute map luminary bags.
Even though the jars are little they have a neck that is wide enough for a tealight. I love to use those remote-controlled tea lights you can get. The ones where you can turn on and off several tealights in one go.
If you are using different jars, make sure that the tea light fits in the jar before you start.
Postage stamps come in lots of colors and sizes. They often have different pictures on them and can be sorted by the pictures or country of origin.
However, I do love a rainbow so for this DIY I sorted my stamps by color. I wanted a rainbow of tealights.
Using decoupage glue I stuck stamps of the same color onto each jar.
I covered the whole of each jar.
A layer of Mod Podge was added over the top to act as a protective varnish.
I ended up with a wonderful rainbow of tea lights for my mantle. These would make a lovely present for someone. You could personalise them by just using stamps of a particular country or with a particular theme such as sports or birds.
I have many more ideas for using old stamps (check theme here). Some only use one or 2 stamps and would make great gifts.
For more pictures, details and upcycling ideas visit my blog post.
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Susan Beery on Jun 11, 2021
Now my mind is wondering...what about using greeting cards in a similar way? My mother saved every card she ever received. She had a fascination with cursive handwriting & reading passages from friends and family members. For her she enjoyed looking at them more than photo albums. I’ve not parted with all of them yet.
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Perian Webb on Jun 11, 2021
You will want to make photo copies of them. The card stock is too thick and stiff to form around the jars. But that is a great idea. Also would work with copies of photos.
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Claire at Pillarboxblue on Jun 16, 2021
Hi yes, I agree with what Perian said, that the cardstock may be too stiff for this project. But photocopies would work.
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Pat13151369 on Jul 09, 2021
There used to be a product you brushed onto the front (the pretty side) of the paper or card; then after it dried you would soak it in water long enough to remove the plain side making the pretty side very flexible. It could be shaped around many things. Sorry, I don't remember what it was called or who manufactured it. Ask at a craft store or look where the decoupage stuff is sold. It didn't work with all cards because it couldn't lift off the inks used to print the card. I seem to remember most ads used pretty paper napkins.
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Pat13151369 on Jul 09, 2021
The decoupage medium might not be compatible with the ink of your photocopy but it won't hurt to test it out.
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Maggie on Jul 08, 2021
I may be able to find my old world stamps for this cute idea..
Hometalk teaser for this post: their, possessive, not "there," placement.
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Claire at Pillarboxblue on Jul 09, 2021
Thank you, and good luck with it 😀
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