Move over, Mason jars. The new rage in crafts and décor is now Oui French Yogurt glass jars. With their compact size and unconventional shape, they are too cute to throw away. In fact, many people buy the yogurt just for the jars. So when our managing editor Kelly Hartog asked if I wanted her stash of yogurt jars, I immediately said, “Oui.”
There are many ways to repurpose them, but here is one way that’s super easy and requires very little time or money. Wrapping the yogurt jars with twine gives them an earthy look that’s perfect for the autumn months ahead. When you’re done, the jars can be used as vases or votive holders.
What you’ll need:
Yogurt jar
Twine
Glue
1. Peel the label off the jar. It comes off easily, but some stickiness may remain. Wash the jar in hot, soapy water to remove the rest of the residue.
2. Dab a good amount of white glue on the end of a piece of twine. (You can leave the twine on its roll and not cut it off until the end.) Press the glued twine against the top rim of the jar to adhere it in place.
3. Wrap the twine around the jar. As you go around, add glue periodically to the surface of the jar to hold the twine in place. It’s not necessary for the entire jar to be covered in glue.
4. As you get to the bottom, flip the jar over so it’s easier to work with. Cut off the end of the twine and apply glue to the end to keep it secured to the jar.
Jonathan Fong is the author of “Flowers That Wow” and “Parties That Wow,” and host of “Style With a Smile” on YouTube. You can see more of his do-it-yourself projects online.
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