Altered Peanut Butter Jars

Step 1: Decide what size peanut butter jar you want to alter. I used the 15 oz. size for the ones shown here, but you can use the larger size as well. Take the labels off and run both the top and bottom through the dishwasher until it is clean; it might require more than one cycle.

Step 2: Select the papers you want to use and cut them to size as follows:

• For the sides of the jar, measure the height of the straight part (on the jar's side) and cut a strip of paper to that height. To figure out the length you need, wrap the strip around the jar so that you have about a ½" overlap; trim off the rest.
• For the sides of the lid, measure the height of lid and cut a long strip that height. Wrap it around the lid and trim the length the same way you did for the sides.
• For the top of the lid, place the lid upside-down on the back of the paper, trace the circle, and cut it out.

Step 3: Decorate the papers. Flat decorations, such as the stamped phrase, "Create Art," and the paper around it on the photo above, should be done before attaching the papers to the jar. Bumpy embellishments, such as flowers, buttons, and ribbons, should be left for later.

Step 4: Use Mod Podge (or your favorite adhesive) to attach the papers to the jar. Spread a thin coat of Mod Podge on the entire backside of the papers and place them on the jar and lid. I like to use a rubber band to hold them in place while they dry.

Step 5 (optional): For a more finished appearance and feel, I like to coat the outside of the papers with a thin coat of Mod Podge. (Use the matte kind so it won't be sticky.)

Step 6: After the Mod Podge is dry, decorate with ribbons, flowers, buttons, or any other embellishments that you like. I use glue dots to hold them in place.

Once your jar is done, fill it up with whatever you'd like and give it away, or keep it for yourself.