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16 Dec

Old Fashioned Candy Jar Tutorial

Old Fashioned Candy Dispenser Tutorial by The DIY Dish

Hello U-Create Readers!

First off, thank you Kari for giving us the opportunity to share with you a fun little craft idea that will go together in less than 5 minutes! With all the things going on at this time of year, it’s so nice to sit down and make something that will go together so quickly and easily. We have really enjoyed seeing all the recent entries coming in from some amazing women! U-Create is a great place to spend time and to learn from so many and to share with one another such wonderful creativity.

Today we’re going to show you how to make these fun, old-fashioned Christmas candy jar dispensers! So cute for neighbors, teachers, bus drivers, or friend gifts! The list goes on! The children will especially love them! And because they’re so easy to make, you could even involve the kids in making these as gifts as well!

Christmas Candy Jar Tutorial by The DIY Dish

Supplies:

  • small mouth pint or quart sized mason jar
  • a tin chicken feeder (only a couple of dollars and can be picked up at any IFA or farm supply store)
  • embellishments (stickers, paint, ribbons, die-cuts, etc.)
  • CANDY!

How to Make an old fashioned candy jar by The DIY Dish

Embellish a clean mason jar any way you’d like! Here are a couple of very simple ideas…

DECORATE WITH STENCILS

Using a snowflake stencil, brush snow-like paint onto the glass. Remove stencils and allow to dry completely. Easy!

Candy Jar Dispenser Tutorial

How to Make an Old Fashioned Chicken Feeder Candy Dispenser

DECORATE WITH STICKERS

Any kind of sticker would work! Here we used stickers with a little bling! So bright and festive! One important tip: When you have a directional design being added to the jar, make sure the jar is upside down when putting together your layout! It’s got to look right when the final candy jar is put together!

How to Make a Candy Dispenser

Add decorative trim such as ribbons or fluff along the bottom. Use hot glue to secure.

Old Fashioned Candy Dispenser Tutorial

Turn jar right-side up. Fill with candy! Screw chicken feeder into the opening of the mason jar.Old Fashioned Candy Dispenser Tutorial

Turn upside-down and let the candy fall down!Old Fashioned Mason Jar Candy Dispenser

DIY Mason Jar Candy Dispenser

And that’s it! Easy, right? Just perfect for those lil’ hands!

Vintage Candy Dispenser Tutorial

And here are a few more photos for inspiration!

Let the crafting begin!

let the crafting begin

DIY Mason Jar Candy Dispenser

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Comments

  1. I'm just the MOM says

    December 9, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    PERFECT! Just in time for holiday parties. Great idea, thanks!

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  2. kpmattingly says

    December 9, 2010 at 8:41 PM

    My parents had one of these. 🙂 We always had m&ms in it!

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  3. Sherri @ Design2Shine says

    December 9, 2010 at 9:54 PM

    This is adorable and made me giggle as I have a TON of these in the barn. Of course, the chickens might fuss if I robbed them. HA!

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  4. Sandy @ The Mommy's Place says

    December 9, 2010 at 10:23 PM

    What a cute craft I love it. My little guys hands would be perfect for this.

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  5. couture unraveled says

    December 9, 2010 at 7:31 PM

    LOVE IT!!! So darn creative!!!! 😉

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  6. Jessica says

    December 9, 2010 at 7:37 PM

    That is the coolest thing ever! Hopefully I can find a chicken feeder (have never looked for one before)!

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  7. tomiannie says

    December 9, 2010 at 7:38 PM

    Wow, that is so clever and fun!

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  8. Jenni says

    December 9, 2010 at 9:50 PM

    that is so cool! off to find those chicken feeders somewhere in az?! fingers crossed!

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  9. Fussy Monkey Business says

    December 9, 2010 at 9:51 PM

    We used to have one of these…now I am going to have to go see if I can find it. Definitely going to make some for gifts…thanks!!!

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  10. Heidi says

    December 10, 2010 at 5:00 AM

    I made one of these years ago. I almost forgot about them. What a great idea!

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  11. Shelli says

    December 10, 2010 at 5:46 AM

    I love this! This is something that I think I can actually create! Thank you.

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  12. Carmen says

    December 10, 2010 at 4:08 PM

    This is adorable! I’m going to feature it as one of the items in my ongoing Christmas Sleigh Ride of Fun! Thanks for such a creative idea!

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  13. pamelahansen says

    December 11, 2010 at 5:15 AM

    Those are WAY too cute! Thank You so much. I know what I’m doing tomorrow!

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  14. Shannon - Desert Designs says

    December 12, 2010 at 8:53 PM

    These are fabulous! Hmm – I see a visit to our local farm supply store in my future!

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  15. LeAnne says

    December 13, 2010 at 4:32 AM

    This is as slick as a whistle! I have to check out my ag store to see if they have these!

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  16. Anonymous says

    December 14, 2010 at 7:13 PM

    bahahahaha… just what my family needs, chicken-sized portion-control! LOVE IT!!!

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  17. bedelia says

    December 15, 2010 at 3:49 AM

    I’m gonna go find these tomorrow. I think my family needs chicken-sized portions as well like anon said above.

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  18. Anonymous says

    December 16, 2010 at 12:06 AM

    These are absolutely the cutest. I painted mine a Christmas red and used red garland around the lid. I found some decals in the scrapbooking section that was ideal. Keep up the good work.

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  19. Kristen @ ladybug-blessings.com says

    December 22, 2010 at 9:25 PM

    LOVE this idea!!

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  20. Shore Girl says

    April 3, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    What a GREAT idea!! Featuring this on my “Walk Around Blog Land” today. http://estherscardcreations.blogspot.com/

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