We stil have a lot of jars left over, even after I turned leftover baby food jars into vases for Mother's Day. I saw adorable sippers in a magazine (the June issue of Real Simple), then saw them in this pin from Pinterest, and decided to DIY some for my son's construction themed birthday party.
With no metal punch, my husband decided to try using a screwdriver and a hammer to punch a hole in the lids.
Perfect fit!
Next, I took off all the labels, but the bits that were stuck on needed to be removed with Goo Gone
. That stuff takes off anything sticky, from labels, to price tags. I also put the jars through the dishwasher to make sure they were really clean.
. That stuff takes off anything sticky, from labels, to price tags. I also put the jars through the dishwasher to make sure they were really clean.
Next, I spray painted the lids white and added orange straws to go with the colors of the party.
All ready to on the buffet... Just waiting for the chocolate construction machine cake to go with them:)
Filled with lemonade, not the made from scratch lemonade of a few weeks ago, just the regular in-a-bottle kind (our tree hasn't kept producing at a sufficient rate:)
I also added a lemon slice to each one so it was clear what it was.
The birthday boy loved it! He downed this super fast and asked for a refill. That is the downside to these jars, they only hold 4 ounces. On the plus side, after 4 ounces of lemonade, I was happy to just refill the jars with water, leave the lemon slice in, and the kids were just as happy, sipping away.
Jessica
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Adorable and oh so cleaver! Too bad I tossed all those jars way back when. :(
ReplyDeleteLove this! So cute for a kids birthday, but would also be cute to use at a baby shower!
ReplyDeleteThis is so adorable Jessica! Brilliant use for recycling baby food jars! And the pefect size for little ones! Angie xo
ReplyDeleteBrilliant! And pint-sized! Love it. :)
ReplyDeletexo Heidi
Such a great idea!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I going to collect some from my sister in law and do this for my daughtes party in July.
ReplyDeleteYou always have so many great ideas.
Have a great afternoon!
Oh my! Love the idea!
ReplyDeleteOnce again a super brilliant idea!
ReplyDeleteLove it! What a creative way to use them instead of just recycling them!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea, I had to pin this one on my great idea board!! Love it, Happy Wednesday,
ReplyDeleteKathysue
GREAT idea! I'm kicking myself for not having thought to save a single jar!
ReplyDeleteI saw those jars and thought about ordering them...until I saw the price. Yikes! I love the size of yours for the little tikes. I might use your steps to make larger ones for the adults...and add an adult drink.
ReplyDeleteDARLING!!! So much fun!
ReplyDelete<3 Christina at I Gotta Create!
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Seriously!!! This is FABULOUS!!! Gosh I wish I would have kept all my baby jars!! Arghh!! I'll go raid my sister's place for some! GREAT idea!
ReplyDeleteYou better be planning on sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!! Please!!
4 ounces makes a great shooter...just sayin'...
ReplyDeleteADORBS. This would be SUPER cute for a baby shower too. With alcohol. But not for the mama-to-be.
ReplyDeleteNot only are these little sweeties so cute, I've been poking around your blog and am blown away! Beautiful! I'm your newest follower. Thanks so much for linking up over at I Gotta Create!
ReplyDelete<3 Christina
I love this idea A LOT!! I love anything small, maybe because I'm short.HAHAHAHA! Thanks for sharing and thanks for linking up to the ALL STARS BLOCK PARTY!!! I'm your newest follower.
ReplyDeleteCarri
simplydonewright.blogspot.com
Genius! These are so cute!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea! It makes me wish I had a bunch of baby food jars lying around.
ReplyDeleteCute! I've been saving baby food jars without a good project - this is a great idea.
ReplyDeleteI love this idea! I have a bajillion of these in my cupboard just waiting to be made cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to the All Star Block Party!
Great idea! Thanks for linking up to the party!
ReplyDeleteHolly
This is a fantastic idea! Would you consider linking it up at my Pinworthy Projects Party? I hope to see you there!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute!! So glad you linked up at the Summer Fun Party!!
ReplyDeleteShannon@SewSweetCottage
This is CAYOOOOTTTTEEEE!!!!!! What an awesome idea. I have to pin this project! Thank you for sharing!!
ReplyDelete-Kylie
absolutelyarkansas.blogspot.com
so fun! I think I'm going to try this with some larger jars for us big kids.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! And that is a great idea for juice cups to moderate the portions!
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute...I pinned it! ;P
ReplyDeleteGenius! So great to find a way to use those baby food jars. Pinned!
ReplyDeleteThese jars (and your son) are just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! And I bet your kiddos feel so special drinking from them. :-)
ReplyDeleteErin @ The Great Indoors
Doesn't work too well. Followed the same steps but the punching through the left sharp pieces of metal exposed underneath the lid. I pounded them flat but they rusted and the sharp flat pieces of metal were not attractive
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