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SPRING GIFT IDEAS

by Regina 10 Comments

Are you looking for spring and easter gift ideas?

I’ve got you covered.

I’m sharing simple and quick diys that make the perfect gift.

EASY EASTER AND SPRING GIFT IDEAS

Whether you are headed to dinner at a friend’s or gathering for Easter dinner, these gifts will bring smiles to anyone.

I have 2 ideas you could make in less than an hour with very few supplies.

Contents

  • 1 SPRING GIFT IDEA: GLASS ETCHING
  • 2 ETCHING SUPPLIES AND STEPS
  • 3 SPRING GIFT JARS
  • 4 SPRING JAR SUPPLIES
  • 5 MATERIALS LIST

SPRING GIFT IDEA: GLASS ETCHING

I love glass etching. It sounds fancy and complicated but it can be as easy as adding a stencil and painting etching cream. Your imagination is your limit.

You know I love to upcycle and repurpose jars from the kitchen, they make the perfect vessel to etch and fill and gift.

CARROTS TOP A BUNNY JAR

But I’m showing how you can take something like a bottle of wine, bourbon or any other type of glass and elevate it with etching.

BUNNY ON BOURBON

ETCHING SUPPLIES AND STEPS

The first item you will need is etching cream. You can order online here or you can head to a local craft store. I’ve had luck with several types but the smallest container goes a long way. I have used Armour and Martha Stewarts cream both come in a small bottle. A little goes a long way.

Rubber gloves is the second item. This is not something you want to get on your hands. A simple pair of rubber gloves while adding the cream and washing it off and you will protect your skin.

A stencil, you can buy one (adhesive is the best) or you can make one from contact paper or vinyl you would use in a CRICUT MACHINE.

ADHESIVE STENCILS WORK BEST
YOU CAN PURCHASE THESE OR MAKE YOUR OWN

If you want to create a personalized stencil, then the Cricut is a must have.

The adhesive stencils I had were very small. I wanted a larger bunny so it showed up better. These are easy to create yourself.

I printed a bunny off of the computer, cut it out and traced it onto vinyl. (contact paper works too).

I cut that out and placed it on the jar and added my etching cream.

You can add the etching cream with a paint brush but you want to dab it on.

You don’t want to brush it and leave brush strokes. The adhesive stencil keeps it from bleeding through to the rest of the jar.

Leave it on about 10 minutes then rinse off.

Up until now I had only etched clear glass. This time etching a colored bottle, I was so happy with the result and how it showed up. See that above on the bourbon bottle.

ETCHING CREAM GOES ON HEAVY

Pick up a bunch of daffodils from the grocer and use a tall jar from home and gift a little spring to someone with flowers.

WHEN DONE WITH FLOWERS, THEY CAN USE THE LID AND REGIFT

SPRING GIFT JARS

I have a fondness for clay. Air dry or oven baked like Sculpey. To see more clay projects click here and here.

A CUTE JAR OF CHOCOLATE COVERED RAISINS

When you need an adorable gift or thank you, nothing is better than creating a personal jar lid out of clay.

Are you thinking “I can’t do this, I’m not crafty or artistic” but trust me you can.

I ROLLED CLAY INTO WORMS AND TWISTED THEM AROUND EACH OTHER AND ADDED LITTLE BIRD EGGS.

You might even find it therapeutic to play with clay. I realize sometimes sitting at my desk I’ve spent an hour playing with a hunk of clay.

SPRING JAR SUPPLIES

TYPES OF CLAY, ADHESIVE, GLOSS

I made perfect little spring carrots, bird nests and jelly beans for the top of my jars. For the carrots I just rolled it out and then took a knife to make the lines.

I found an adhesive you can use to attach the pieces together, it needs to be put on before they are baked.

ADORABLE SPRING JARS

After you shape your clay, you bake it in the oven based on the directions on the package. I painted my lids with acrylic paint, you can use any type of paint brush on or spray.

I like the look of a gloss on my clay so I painted that onto my clay objects before I glued them to my jar lid.

These jars are perfect to fill with candy, jelly beans, a gift card, earrings, anything you want. This will serve as the “box” for your gift. Next time you are thinking about spring gift ideas, grab a package of Sculpey, FIMO or CraftSmart polymer clay and have fun!

A PERFECT SPRING GIFT IDEA

I love sharing these easy ideas to create special gifts to give. Sometimes you just have to look around at what you have, add minimal supplies and apply imagination.

I hope you enjoyed this post on spring and Easter gift idea. Feel free to comment if you’ve tried etching or polymer clay before. I so appreciate your coming by and taking time to read the blog!

XO, Regina

MATERIALS LIST

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  1. Leslie Watkins says

    March 5, 2022 at 3:08 PM

    So adorable! What a great idea to make with the littles in my life.

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  2. [email protected] says

    March 5, 2022 at 7:30 PM

    Regina, I love both of these. I love to recycle jars but typically use them in my house for herbs, spices, etc. I had not thought of decorating them and regifting! Thanks for sharing, have a wonderful weekend.

    Reply
  3. Rosemary Palmer says

    March 7, 2022 at 8:05 AM

    Spring is such a great time to bring a bit of brightness after winter. Love the etching.

    Reply
  4. Kathy A says

    March 9, 2022 at 10:41 PM

    I just condensed a bunch of glass jars I didn’t want to consign to the recycle bin at the transfer station (I still call it the dump!). I use a lot of jars for dry goods and herbs, but I love using them for sugar scrubs and bath salts that I make for gifts. I also have a stash of Fimo and Sculpey. Hmmm! I feel another project coming on; thank you!!!!

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    • Regina says

      March 10, 2022 at 6:15 PM

      Yay – you are all set! Please share 🙂

      Reply
  5. Lisa at The Storyteller's Cottage says

    March 10, 2022 at 11:10 PM

    Super cute ideas! I love the little nests 🙂

    Reply
  6. Cindy says

    March 11, 2022 at 12:20 PM

    These are clever and adorable!

    Reply
    • Regina says

      March 11, 2022 at 8:35 PM

      Cindy – thanks so much! Have a great weekend

      Reply
  7. Melba / Cocoon Raw says

    March 11, 2022 at 4:37 PM

    So adorable!!!! Love it! Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  8. Cecilia says

    March 13, 2022 at 5:34 PM

    How cute! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm!

    Reply

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I’m Regina, I have a passion for DIY, Home Decor, Entertaining and Party Planning! One project at a time I am transforming my home into one that makes my heart happy.

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