Crafts with Jars

You can paint with geometric shapes and help your child learn about textures and shapes with this arts and crafts project.

Materials

* Liquid tempera paint(s)
* Shallow container(s)
* Paper cups, small jars, snap-together building blocks, sponges, and other objects in different geometric shapes
* Several sheets of paper

A perfect gift for those who love the baked goods but need a little assistance in the kitchen.

Materials:

Fabric
Jar
Ribbon
Card

Ingredients:

1 cup of flour
1/2 tsp of baking soda
1/2 tsp of salt
1 pkg of semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup of brown sugar
1/4 cup of white sugar

Catch some lightning bugs on a warm summer evening and watch them glow.

What You'll Need

Jar with a lid
Hammer
Nails

Kids craft ideas, make a vase for mothers day, grandma, teacher, spring time activity! Art activities are a great way to combine gift giving with family time. This leather like vase for example, is a challenging activity for your older child, as well
as a great gift idea. Your child can feel the satisfaction of creating a gift from the heart, for a Teacher,
Mother's Day or Grandmother gift!

You'll need:
Empty bottle or jar
Masking tape
Shoe Polish
Cloth Rag

Kids can help make this Halloween pumpkin craft for parties and treats using these easy instructions. This unique Halloween Jack-o-Lantern is a craft and a treat in one. Perfect for Halloween parties, Scout troop meetings or as a classroom party treat!

You'll Need:
canning jars or baby food jars
green acrylic paint
black craft foam sheets or black acrylic paint
craft glue or hot glue gun
green ribbon or raffia
orange candy (we used candy pumpkins)

Recipes In a Jar How to make Recipe Gift Jars Set aside a Saturday to make these thoughtful gifts for teachers, neighbors or family. Recipe Gift Jars are decorated canning jar gifts containing the packed dry ingredients for a recipe. These gifts are easy to make and you can add your own special touch to the lids.

What you'll need:
Wide mouth canning jars (1 quart) with lids,
7-8 inch squares of fabric, ribbon, recipe cards or printed notes, select recipes and ingredients listed below

Autumn Votives: This easy family craft will set the mood for any harvest table. Pack it away to use year after year.

You'll Need:
Baby food jars
Orange, red and yellow tissue paper,
Glue
paint brush

Kids can make these cool Dough Top Jars. Some crafts that children can make with this is a coin jar, Coin Jar, Hardware Holder , Sewing Kit, Bead Keeper, or many other ideas. Just use your creativity for this kids craft.

You Need:

* Clean Glass or Plastic Jar with Lid
* Flour/Salt Dough
* Misc.Items for Decorating Lids
* Cookie Sheet

Make a pretty little wishing well as a gift for mom or just to bring in the spring! Thanks go to Sarah or West Palm Beach for this idea.

You need:

* 17 Clothespins
* Tacky Glue
* Baby Food Jar
* Low Temp Glue Gun
* Four Small Heart Woodsies
* Eight Small Teardrop Woodsies
* Rubber Band
* Pink and Green Paint or Paint Markers
* Silk or Dried Flowers

This is a craft for kids from a Bible story from the Old Testament...the story of Moses in the Bulrushes Craft for Kids from the Old Testament. This is a great craft to make for Passover as well. Here's a fun craft to go along a favorite bible store.

Materials You need:

* Baby Food Jar
* Scrap of Blue and Beige Felt
* Brown and Green Pipe Cleaners
* Tacky Glue
* Blue Glue
* Red and Black Permanent Markers
* Masking Tape
* Pompoms
* Scissors

This arts and craft project ideas is a craft for kids to make Baby Food Jar Animals Sculpture that kids will love to play with or put on the mantel. What does your pet look like? How about the pet you wish you had? Make one out of a baby food jar. They're cute and easy! This idea comes from Lisa of Anniston, Alabama.

You need:

* Baby Food Jars
* Scraps of Craft Foam
* Tacky Glue or Low Temp Glue Gun
* Pompoms
* Cotton (for white animals)
* Feathers (for bird)
* 10mm Wiggle Eyes
* Plastic Lace for whiskers
* Scissors

A beautiful bejeweled menorah your children can make for your Hanukkah celebration!

Learn how to make this Faux stained galss candle holder with this arts and crafts project for kids. This Stained Glass Candle Holders craft for children would make a wonderful gift for Mom, Dad, or Grandma on Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, or a birthday. Crafters of all ages can create a lovely, unique finished product within a half hour. It makes a wonderful gift!

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

# Clear glass container (jar, small glass)
# Tissue paper in assorted colors
# LINIT® Starch OR LINIT® Starch-n-Crafts™ Stiffener
# Paint Brush
# Votive or tea candle, depending on size of container

Children can celebrate Earth Day with this Crafts Project for children to Grow a Seed Garden - Its a chance to celebrate Mother Nature and all of her gifts. Its also a chance to learn about how things grow&how we can take care of the earth ... on April 22nd and everyday.

MATERIALS NEEDED:

# a small clear jar
# dried beans
# water
# a lightweight tray or plate

Hey Kids, learn how to make this neat Sand Candle Holders Craft Activity. This makes a great present for Mom, Dad, Grandma, or Grandpa on Mother's Day, Father's Day, or as a birthday gift. Follow the Instructions to make simple candle holders out of jars and sand.

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

# Jars
# Sand
# Food Coloring
# Ribbon
# Glue

Halloween Candle Jars Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - These candle jars are simple and great fun to make, and a wonderful way to decorate your house. But an adult will need to supervise everything to do with the candle - including, of course, lighting it!

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Jars of all shapes and sizes and appropriate candles to fit them
Tissue paper - orange, white, purple or black
Black construction paper
Scissors
Glue

Scarecrow Jars Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Make your own scarecrow jars with this easy & fun arts & crafts project idea tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Clean wide mouth jar,
raffia,
burlap fabric,
fall color fabric,
hot glue, hot glue gun,
funny eyes,
black thread,
black marker,
white fabric,
q-tip,
face blush.

Scary Halloween Game Arts & Crafts Project Idea For Kids - Hey Kids! Make your own Scary Halloween game with this easy & fun arts & crafts activity for children.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Fill various containers with pieces of liver, gizzards, grape jelly, canned tomatoes, spaghetti (cooked), an apple that has holes cut out for mouth, nose and eyes. Be creative and add your own ideas.

Dad Sayings Jar Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea - Add a few mini wrapped chocolates in the jar with cut apart Dad saying strips. Laminate label to jar and decorate lid.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Jar
Paper
Self Adhesive Laminate

Bunny Napkin Holders Arts & Crafts Project Idea - Make a napkin holder project for Easter with this easy & fun arts & crafts project tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
1 x 4" pine board;
gesso;
acrylic paint in pastel colors of your choice;
acrylic spray finish.

Equipment:
Sandpaper (fine and medium grit);
tracing paper;
graphite paper;
sponge brush;
#1 round artist's paintbrush;
1-1/4" wood-boring paddle drill bit;
drill;
jigsaw or band saw;
pencil;
brown paper or brown paper bags;
small containers,
jars, etc., (used to place napkin rings on while drying).

Awesome Aging Apple Doll Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
apple, lemon juice, a pencil, a jar or heavy paper cup, cloves, and a knife.

Snowman Candle Jar Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Make a cute snowman candle holder out of a baby food jars and this arts & crafts project idea tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Baby food jar
* White tissue paper (or you can use white acrylic paint)
* Small orange pom pom (nose)
* Small black pom pom (2 for eyes, 4 for mouth)
* Thin red ribbon for scarf
* Black acrylic paint for lid (hat)
* Glue

Snowglobe Arts & Crafts Activity Tutorial For Kids- This is an easy inexpensive project that I did with my kindergarten students. It makes a great gift for any occasion and is fun to make with this arts & crafts for kids tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Baby food jars (medium or large) or any other type of jar with a lid
* Florist clay (can be found at any craft supply store)
* Small figurine (see “Choosing your figurine” under “Helpful Hints”)
* White and/or silver glitter or fake snow
* Hot glue gun or aquarium sealing glue (hot glue is less expensive)
* Ribbon or felt (optional)
* Garland plastic greenery (see “Getting your greenery” under “Helpful hints”)

Snowman Cookie Jar Arts & Craft Project Idea - Make your own Christmas Cookie Jar with this easy & fun arts & crafts project tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Glass jar suitable for cookies; paper for pattern; pencil; masking tape; tissue paper in assorted colors; Elmer’s Glue; paintbrush; Crystal Clear Krylon Spray.

Waste Not Snowman Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - There are plenty of crafts you can make from items found around the house, or even those headed for the garbage can. This adorable snowman was created from a condiment bottle, fabric scraps, and lots of imagination.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Empty glass condiment bottle with lid
* 4-6 sheets of printer scrap paper
* empty film canister
* 2 tiny black pom poms
* small plastic carrot or orange felt
* 2 juice box straws
* 4" x 4" scrap of colorful fabric
* tiny fabric scraps
* small strips of fun fur
* 3/4" wide strip red felt
* red and white glitter glue
* 3 colored buttons
* 6" strip of red satin ribbon
* scissors
* hot glue or craft glue

Christmas Card Candle Holder Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Make festive candle holders using cards and baby food jars.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Used Christmas Cards (can also use stickers)
* Baby Food Jar
* Glue
* Rubber Band
* Salt

Glitter Glue Candle Holder Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Using sparkle glue pens, this project is done in a snap!

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Sparkle glue pens in red and green
* Waxed paper
* Baby food jar
* Votive candle
* Ribbon, optional
* Glue, optional

Glitter (Hanukkah) Votive Cups Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Make these pretty votive cups and keep glitter mess to a minimum with double face tape.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Votive Cups
* Blue & Silver Glitter
* Red & Green Gemstones
* Double Sided Tape and Sheets
* Tea Lights
* Glue Dots
* Scissors

Hanging Candle Holders Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - You can use inexpensive copper wire and babyfood jars to create hanging candleholders.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Old baby food jars, cleaned
* Copper electrical wiring
* Craft knife
* Spray paint or paint for glass (Perm-Enamels by Delta, or Glossies by Liquitex)
* Needlenose pliers
* Tea candle

Patriotic Candle Jar Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial- Need some fun centerpieces for this summers get togethers? Why not this patriotic candle jar that doubles as a vase! Easy for kids to make, looks great on your table or counter.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
empty glass jar
material with a patriotic pattern
white craft glue
water
thick bristled paint brush
scissors
goldenrod ribbon
wooden star
navy blue acrylic paint
raffia
hot glue gun

Sand Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - While on vacation this summer, take home some sand from the beach. Sand art is very easy to make and pretty too.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
sand
powder paint
other misc arts & crafts supplies such as jars, cardboard, paper etc depending on project.

Make Your Own Trashasaurus Rex Sculpture Arts & Crafts Project Idea - Just as folk artists work with whatever they have on hand to make art, you can use found materials to create a sculpture like Trashasaurus Rex and express how you feel about the solid waste problem. Creating such a sculpture will help save landfill space, and displaying your work in a public place can make others aware of the solid waste problem.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Lumber
* Chicken wire
* Thin, flexible wire
* Newspapers
* Wallpaper paste
* *White glue or carpenter's glue
* Solid waste or trash
* Hammer and nails
* Wire cutters or pliers
* Bucket for mixing the paste
* Acrylic paints (optional)
* Brushes and paint pans (optional)

For a relief sculpture:

* Large piece of corrugated cardboard
* (such as a refrigerator carton)
* *White glue or carpenter's glue
* Solid waste or trash
* Markers, crayons, or other drawing tools
* Acrylic paints or leftover latex paint (optional)
* Brushes and paint pans (optional)
o *A glue gun can be used in addition to or instead of these, but only with adult supervision.

Firefly Lights Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea - Hang a set of glass lanterns in your garden. They're perfect for lighting the path at night.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Waxed paper
* Clean glass jar
* Dish towel
* Glass paint in colors you like
* 24-gauge colored wire in two colors
* Wire cutters
* Ruler
* Pencil
* Glass beads in assorted colors
* Needle-nose pliers
* Tealight candle

Sandy Bottle Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Sand
* Newspaper
* Wax paper
* Colored chalk (as many different colors as you like)
* Clear glass or plastic bottles
* Stick or pencil
* White glue or bottle cap
* Cutting board

Fun Jars Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea- A suggestions to make treasure holders out of jars.
CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Any Empty Jar
* White Craft Glue
* Acrylic Paints
* Pictures From Magazines or Wrapping Paper
* Ribbon
* Silk Flowers, Anything to Embellish

Jars Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea - Empty glass jars make great containers for holding all kinds of things: penny collections, marbles, pencils and other collectibles.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Empty jar(s)
Tissue paper, fancy napkins or wrapping paper
Glue
Paintbrush
Small charms or jewels. (optional)
Sparkles (optional)

Jeweled Votive Candleholder Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - An easy votive holder to use for Christmas or any day. Makes a cute gift.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Baby food jar
* Glitter glue in different colors
* Oval jewels (flat on back side)
* White glue, like Elmer's
* Glitter
* Ribbon, optional

Pickled Worms Kids Arts & Crafts Recipe Project Idea - A concoction of jelly gummy worms and jello.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
orange jello
green jello
jars
gummy worms
fabric
ribbon

Simple Jelly Bean Jar Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Instructions for making a small jelly bean holder using a baby food jar.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Baby Food Jar
* Pastel Paint
* Easter Grass (optional)
* Jelly Beans
* Pastel Ribbon

Winnie The Pooh Foam Party Favor Jars Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Empty baby food jars, red and yellow/orange fun foam or construction paper, glue, tan, brown and a golden yellow acrylic paint, and a marker, candy