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DIY Lace Wrapped Mason Jars

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Mason jars are one of those uber-versatile items that I can’t live without. From drinking cups to marble jars to vases, I have them everywhere in my house. These lace wrapped jars are simple yet elegant, just right for a romantic dinner. Go gently with the glue, you don’t need much to hold the lace in place.

Things you’ll need:
Mason Jars
2 inch wide lace
Craft glue
Scissors

Things to do:
1. Wrap the lace around the jar and pull gently for a snug fit. Trim the lace with a 1/4 inch overlap.
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2. Lay the jar on it’s side and wrap the lace around, dabbing a small amount of glue at one end of the lace and smooth along the edge with your finger. Press the other end down and hold it for a minute to help the glue set.

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Printing on Fabric

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Use freezer paper and your home printer to print on fabric for personalized patches, appliques or other projects.

Things you’ll need:
Freezer paper
One sheet of printer paper
Lightweight fabric (quilting cotton is an excellent choice)
Fixative
Scissors
Iron

Things to do:
1. Iron a piece of freezer paper larger than a standard sheet of printer paper onto your fabric.
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2. Using the standard paper as a template. Cut the freezer paper/fabric down to size. Cutting it to size after ironing it on helps reduce the risk of frayed edges that could catch in your printer.
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3. Once cut to size, load your freezer paper backed fabric into the printer as you would regular paper and print.
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4. Spray the fabric lightly with fixative and allow it to dry completely before using.

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