Monday, April 23, 2012

Tinted Glass Jars + Giveaway

We LOVE Tumble Dye! So, we are super excited to have a whole week to show off some of the fun new projects we have been creating lately.


Today we have these pretty colored jars. Wouldn't they make such lovely centerpieces for a wedding reception? Tumble Dye makes it possible to mix up any color you'd like. Would you like to make some for your next party or spring decor?


Here's how to do it: 
1. Mix a few of tablespoons of Tumble Dye and Mod Podge in a glass jar. For a brighter color, use more Tumble Dye. For a softer color, use less Tumble Dye and more Mod Podge. 
2. Carefully twist your jar around over a bowl to cover the inside. Let the excess drip into the bowl. 
3. Dry your jar upside down on a paper bag for about a half hour. The jar should become more clear and the excess liquid should now be on the paper bag. 
4. Place your jar upside down on a cookie sheet covered with waxed paper. 
5. Put the cookie sheet in the oven on warm for 10 minutes. 
6. Using oven mitts to protect your hands, turn the jar over and put back in the warm oven for an additional 20-30 minutes. 
7. Let them cool and decorate! Any questions?


If you would like to enter a GIVEAWAY to win some SEI goodies, including Tumble Dye, simply leave a comment on this post. The giveaway will go all week long. So, you can leave one comment each day for up to 5 entries!

60 comments:

  1. Great mother's day gift!

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  2. Love this idea! Thanks for sharing!

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  3. Really pretty! That would be a lot of fun!!

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  4. Great idea! I was just looking at some of these jars in a local store!

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  5. Trying this out as soon as I can! Thanks for sharing!

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  6. Going to try this soon, just got some jars on clearance.

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  7. Wow, what a wonderful idea! They are so pretty. I would love to win so I could play around. It would be perfect for making teacher gifts!

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  8. Love these jars! What an amazing idea! I am thinking they would be beautiful in my craft room filled with... whatever!

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  9. Omg these are so cool, now I dont have to look at my ugly clear jars!!

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  10. Love these jars. Excellent for summer garden parties. Thank you.

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  11. Wonderful idea for table decorations for our spring church dinner! Thanks!

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  12. Fun project! and gorgeous SEI paper!

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  13. Will have to try this at our next dinner at church. Always looking for something new for the tables.

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  14. I never thought of using Tumble Dye for that! So fun and fresh to decorate with :)

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  15. What a fantastic project. Love your products and thanks for the great giveaway

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  16. I love the jars. Can you use any kind of glassware or does it need to be a specific kind.

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  17. That a great idea...thank you for sharing it!

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  18. These jars are beautiful! It will be the first thing on the list if i win! Thanks for the chance!

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  19. I love mason jars, so this idea is awesome. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  20. oh, this is AMAZING! Thanks for the idea!!

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  21. I think they would be great for mother's day too!

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  22. Oh so pretty project and give-a-way!!! LOVE those umbrellas!!!

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  23. Wow-that's amazing and easy. Can't wait to try it.

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  24. So exciting. We have about 10 colors of tumble dye I believe. This is an awesome craft. Thanks for the idea.

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  25. WOW! Thanks for the wonderful idea. Hobby Lobby or Michaels going to carry Tumble Dye?

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  26. So cute & fabulous! Can't wait to try it!! Great for mother's day!

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  27. Love this idea so much! How fun to do a monochromatic setting! I have five jars picked out to use already and my first Tumble Dye color of choice is red. Thanks for the idea!

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  28. I really like this idea. Will use it.

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  29. Great idea, and I've never tried dying mod podge! Thanx for the inspiration and blog candy opp!

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  30. I had no idea that this product was available. Might give it a try.

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  31. Brilliant - these are so cheery and lovely! It's fun seeing how versatile this product is!

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  32. Love this idea. Will be doing it soon!

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  33. Love the bracelet - now I have lots of ideas for the craft store!

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  34. Katherine VB, Fairfield, CAApril 25, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    Awesome ideas! These are great.

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  35. Wow, this is so handy for all those glass bottles I collect!! I'm from South Africa, so not too sure what tumble dye is... Is it dye that you would normally use in the clothes washing machine?? I would love to win a prize, hope it's possible in South Africa!!!

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  36. great idea. very pretty. tfs.
    littlen44 at gmail dot com

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  37. I've never used tumble tye before! I'd love to try!
    katsaddress at gmail dot com

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  38. definitely perfect for a wedding reception!! I really want to just have another reception every so many years... just to use some awesome creative ideas just like this!!

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  39. Awesome! I have some vintage blue ball jars. A pretty yellow one would go nicely with them...

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  40. O I have so many jars that I need to do something with! Thanks for the idea!

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  41. Love this idea so pretty

    Janie Boots
    boots3103@hotmail.com

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  42. Please share porportions of Modge Podge/Tumble Dye used. Warm oven 200?

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  43. All of the examples for the Tumble Dye are so cheerful, bright and sunny! Of course, the umbrella paper is perfect for our rainy Oregon Spring! The tinted jars are such an easy project for kids this summer.

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  44. Thanks for your comments! To answer your questions...

    Judy -- Right now you can also purchase Tumble Dye at Hobby Lobby and a few Michael's stores carry it too.

    Candice -- Tumble Dye is a craft and fabric dye.

    "Unknown" -- The proportions I used of Tumble Dye to Mod Podge was nearly 50% TD to 50% Mod Podge. I wanted my color vibrant. Also, my oven didn't have a "warm" setting either so I just did close to the lowest mine would go. I would say between 175-200 degrees Fahrenheit.

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  45. What can you say but a gift from craft heaven. I see a busy, fun summer.

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  46. I love the colors and how pretty they look.

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