About a month ago, I started saving all the glass jars that we otherwise would have put in the recycling bin in order to create a slightly different take on the traditional Easter basket:  an Easter candy Jar!

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Fill it with your treat of choice — jellybeans, chocolate, Peeps, etc.  Besides being super cute, it's actually a great way to keep the candy fresh in an infinitely resealable container!

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Here's the how-to:

Supplies:

If you don't like the chalky finish of the paint, use a glossy top coat with clear spray paint.

I hope you'll give this project a try!

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a painter, printmaker, and collage artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Her artwork investigates the interplay of identity and perception, inviting viewers to take a longer look. Julie works in layers, both physically and metaphorically, exploring what is visible and what is concealed. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops and her online classroom at MyArtPractice.com. Julie's achievements include high-profile clients, multiple publications - including her book, “Carve Stamp Play” - and exhibits in New York City and throughout Massachusetts. She is a graduate of Brown University.

21 thoughts on “Upcycled Easter Candy Jars

  • So cute and useful. May try this for my Daisy-our first grandchild. She is about 2 months younger than your son!

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  • So cute and useful. May try this for my Daisy-our first grandchild. She is about 2 months younger than your son!

    Reply
  • So cute and useful. May try this for my Daisy-our first grandchild. She is about 2 months younger than your son!

    Reply
  • So cute and useful. May try this for my Daisy-our first grandchild. She is about 2 months younger than your son!

    Reply
  • So cute and useful. May try this for my Daisy-our first grandchild. She is about 2 months younger than your son!

    Reply
  • So cute and useful. May try this for my Daisy-our first grandchild. She is about 2 months younger than your son!

    Reply
  • So cute and useful. May try this for my Daisy-our first grandchild. She is about 2 months younger than your son!

    Reply
  • Very clever, Julie! One of my gel print class students is interested in taking Boot Camp, so I’ve been singing your praises – one of which is that you are a ferocious creative force. This project just proves that point!! You are amazing.
    Looking forward to Art Pieces class…..

    Reply
  • Very clever, Julie! One of my gel print class students is interested in taking Boot Camp, so I’ve been singing your praises – one of which is that you are a ferocious creative force. This project just proves that point!! You are amazing.
    Looking forward to Art Pieces class…..

    Reply
  • Very clever, Julie! One of my gel print class students is interested in taking Boot Camp, so I’ve been singing your praises – one of which is that you are a ferocious creative force. This project just proves that point!! You are amazing.
    Looking forward to Art Pieces class…..

    Reply
  • Very clever, Julie! One of my gel print class students is interested in taking Boot Camp, so I’ve been singing your praises – one of which is that you are a ferocious creative force. This project just proves that point!! You are amazing.
    Looking forward to Art Pieces class…..

    Reply
  • Very clever, Julie! One of my gel print class students is interested in taking Boot Camp, so I’ve been singing your praises – one of which is that you are a ferocious creative force. This project just proves that point!! You are amazing.
    Looking forward to Art Pieces class…..

    Reply
  • Very clever, Julie! One of my gel print class students is interested in taking Boot Camp, so I’ve been singing your praises – one of which is that you are a ferocious creative force. This project just proves that point!! You are amazing.
    Looking forward to Art Pieces class…..

    Reply
  • Very clever, Julie! One of my gel print class students is interested in taking Boot Camp, so I’ve been singing your praises – one of which is that you are a ferocious creative force. This project just proves that point!! You are amazing.
    Looking forward to Art Pieces class…..

    Reply

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