Crafting with Mason Jars and other Glass Containers

Upcycle your glass jars and other vessels&,nbsp,into useful and lovely objects. Follow Hester van Overbeek’s easy steps to make a fresh flower-decorated tea-light holder&,nbsp,for a garden party, store all your grains and pasta in large jars with vibrantly painted lids or why not surprise a friend with the colourful 'birthday in a jar'? There are lots of quick ideas that take no time at all, such as holiday memories in a jar, the table-setting jars or the floral centrepiece that will charm all your guests. Some are elegant, some are homespun, but all&,nbsp,make use of natural materials such as wood, shells, flowers and leather&,nbsp,–&,nbsp,to give an original but sophisticated feel to your home and garden.&,nbsp,Once you are confident in making the simpler crafts, there are more intricate projects to try, using basic DIY techniques: make a fabulous drink dispenser, a desk lamp or a rustic vase display by attaching jars to a weathered piece of wood. All the projects have clear step-by-step instructions and hand-drawn illustrations to guide you, so all you need to do is pick the project you want to make first!