Decoupage Change Jar

I've had an old pickle jar sitting on the shelf for well over a year that we've used to collect change. I've always meant to decorate it and have just not found it pressing enough. But of course if you are reading this post you know that I finally set aside the time  to do it and I wanted to let you all watch the process.

Materials Needed:

1) Jar - Pickle jar's are great!

2) Scrapbook Paper

3) Decoupage Glue

4) Large Artists Paintbrush

5) Scissors

6) Pencil

7) Trinkets/Decor

Step 1:

Choose your jar and scrapbook paper.

Poke a slit through the lid just larger than a quarter.

Step 2:

Measure the area where the label used to be on the jar, or the area that you want to cover. 

I cut two 4"x12" strips because my paper was not long enough to go all the way around the jar. 

Step 3:

Use your decoupage and add the pattern to the jar. 

Once it is dry add a layer of decoupage over the whole area. 

(*Remember * - go light on the decoupage so your paper won't wrinkle or bubble.)

Step 4:

While the base is drying use your lid as a pattern and cut a circle. 

If there is a ridge or a lip on the lid cut one more time around the circle to bring it down to size. 

Add decoupage to the lid and place the patterned circle. 

Once it is dry add another layer of decoupage over top.

Step 5:

While your jar is drying you make your label. 

I cut a small rectangle and then snipped out four squares from the corner. My paper has a plaid pattern to it and helped me keep things even.

Round all corners.

Arch the edges.

Decoupage the label onto the front of your jar. 

Step 6:

Once your lid is dry take your scissors and carefully poke a hole through the paper. 

Fold the loose paper into the slit and add more decoupage if needed. 

Step 7:

Make a smaller white label to write on. 

Write "Money Farm" or whatever you choose.

Then decoupage it onto your larger patterned label. 

Step 8:

Use any trinkets or small decor you like and bling up your jar!

Step 9:

Fill it with money!!