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No Cost Centerpiece

One of my favorite things to do is browse through antique and consignment shops.  A couple of weeks ago, I saw a centerpiece for a table made from a jar holder from an old canning pot, filled with jars and flowers.  The cost was $40.00!  I thought, "I can do that without spending any money".  This afternoon, I decided to make my version.  I brought up the jar holder from an old canner I had in the basement.  I had my Ball jars in use in another project, so I just rambled through the cabinet where I keep some empty jars, and got out some old spaghetti sauce jars.  First I painted 2 of them with ASCP, and 2 with a Valspar paint sample.  After about 15 minutes they were dry enough to complete my project. I already had the flowers from DT. Here is what it looks like.

 Cute, huh?


I placed it on the table in the sun room.


I already had everything needed to complete this project.


It blends well with the other items in the room.


Easy, easy project!






You like??  Go ahead, make one!!

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  1. EarleneJune 30, 2013 at 8:59 PM

    Very cute Kathy!

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  2. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJune 30, 2013 at 9:38 PM

    How fun and pretty is this. I love it, and no money really make it wonderful. Thanks tons for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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  3. FABBY'S LIVINGJune 30, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    I love this prettiness dear Kathy! The best is that it's lovely and no money involved, wow! Thanks for sharing. Have a great Fourth celebration this weekend ahead.
    FABBY

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  4. FABBY'S LIVINGJune 30, 2013 at 9:54 PM

    Oh, I also adore the crocheted table topper!
    FABBY

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  5. Lisa MuranoJune 30, 2013 at 10:05 PM

    I love them! I'm going to try making one too...wish me luck!

    ~L

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  6. jp@A Green RidgeJuly 1, 2013 at 5:48 AM

    If you have a chance, can you tell me what ASCP is? We have hundreds of old jars and more than enough holders that we accumulated. This sounds like something I could create!...:)JP

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  7. Carlene @ Organized ClutterJuly 1, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    I love the jar holder centerpiece however I don't have the holder so it won't be no cost for me!

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  8. Sissie's Shabby CottageJuly 1, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    Hi Kathy,
    what a great idea. I love it. I've gone crazy painting mason jars, must be my new obsession! LOL!

    hugs
    Sissie

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  9. UnknownJuly 1, 2013 at 3:16 PM

    Simple but divine! The bottles and flowers are beautiful.

    Carol

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  10. Christine @ Rustic-RefinedJuly 1, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    Love the mason jars....they look great!

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  11. ~Lavender Dreamer~July 1, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    That is adorable! I have a wire basket that I need to fill with something! You've given me some ideas! Hugs!

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