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Friday, December 7, 2012

Salt Shaker Christmas Ornament



I've seen a few of these upcycled salt shakers on Pinterest and decided to make a Christmas tree ornament out of one.  I started with inexpensive glass shakers from a restaurant supply-type store -- 6 for about 8.00.  To age the stainless top, I sprayed with gold paint, sanded, and repeated the process.  I sealed it with spray varnish. I glued a filigree piece with a vintage button on top and threaded a cord through the holes.  I trimmed it with rhinestones and a piece of vintage seam binding.  The words and emblem on the front are a rub-on.  I plan to make more for gifts.  It's surprisingly quick and easy for all its elegance.

9 comments:

  1. Hi Laura
    This is a dream!
    Wishes and thank you for your sweet words at my Blog.
    I hope life is being kind to you and you are finding plenty of creative time.
    Lynne

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  2. Fabulous Christmas ornament. Love the bling! Wishing you all the best in the New Year.
    hugs,
    Lisa

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  3. Hi Laura, my friends and I made 20 of these for party favors. They turned out cute, but I love how vintage yours looks. We glittered out tops. Some with wite and others aqua. I especially loved the aqua. Really fun how you made it into an ornament!
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  4. Very pretty! I've made similar little jars before...but none as pretty as these!! LOVE the vintage feel and the bling!

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  5. This is so cute you need to repost with others you've done! I want to do this...

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