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June 12, 2015 by: Melanie

Patriotic Glitter Jars that Kids Can Make!

This post is sponsored by Elmer’s as part of their Crafty Parents Crew. All opinions and project ideas are mine.

 

Do you have kids who absolutely love glitter crafts? Do they love the look of those sparkly glitter jars that are all over Pinterest? My daughter falls into both of those categories! She asks me every day if she can do a glitter craft. I don’t always say yes, because it typically means a big mess, but today’s Patriotic Glitter Jar project is one that can be done with minimal clean up! July 4th is coming up quickly, and this will make a nice craft that the kids can do that will also serve as a piece of decor for patriotic cookouts and parties.

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Supplies:

  • 3 Glass jars
  • Elmer’s X-treme School Glue
  • Elmer’s Board Mate Letters
  • Elmer’s Glitter Shakers in patriotic colors
  • Elmer’s Painters Squeeze ‘n’ Brush Assorted 12 pack (only one color needed)
  • Paper plate or other covering for painting
  • Optional: Elmer’s glue, paintbrush

 

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Here’s how to let your kids make these fun glitter jars!

Poor approximately a half an inch of glue into the bottom of the glass jar.

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Dump at least half of the glitter shaker into the glue. Stir it up.

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Repeat with each of the jars, using patriotic colors. Turn the jars upside down to let them drain. If the glue is too thick at first, use a paintbrush to spread the glue and glitter on the inside of the jar.

 

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While the jars are drying, grab three letters to spell USA from the Elmer’s Board Mate Letters. Place them on the paper plate and use the Painter’s Squeeze ‘n’ Brush color to paint over the letters. Be advised the letters are paper, so go LIGHTLY with the paint. Shake a little glitter on the wet paint for extra sparkle.

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Once the letters have dried, attach them to the jars.

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Let the kids enjoy their extra patriotic sparkle!

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Comments

  1. Leanne says

    June 12, 2015 at 12:52 pm

    What a fun craft for the kids. Mine love to decorate their bedrooms so this would be perfect.

    • Melanie says

      June 12, 2015 at 1:21 pm

      My daughter loves to decorate her room, too!

  2. Rachel says

    June 12, 2015 at 1:00 pm

    Mason jars + glitter = I’m in love

    This is such a cute project! I might have to try this with my almost five year old. Thanks for sharing!

    • Melanie says

      June 12, 2015 at 1:21 pm

      Thanks, Rachel!

  3. Laura Kelly says

    June 12, 2015 at 1:14 pm

    These are awesome! LOVE glue and glitter projects.

    • Melanie says

      June 12, 2015 at 1:22 pm

      I especially love the non-messy ones! 🙂

  4. Jessica says

    June 12, 2015 at 3:44 pm

    My daughter would LOVE this project!

  5. [email protected] says

    June 12, 2015 at 9:52 pm

    Super sweet! My kids would love making these.

  6. Liz says

    June 15, 2015 at 4:35 pm

    Thank you very much for joining in and making our Bowdabra Crafty Saturday Showcase, we look forward to seeing your post next Saturday.

    Warm Regards,
    The Bowdabra Team

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