The Apple Street Cottage

  If you're looking for a quick and easy way to add some Halloween decor to your space, I've got you covered.  These votive candle holders were completed in an afternoon and I think you're going to love them! Here's what you'll need: The list:  Mod Podge , foam brush , scissors , glass jars (I used yogurt jars), and some black spider/lace fabric.  If you don't have that exact fabric, you can use spider web mesh , Halloween gauze cloth , or spider web deco mesh .  After you're done with the basics, I added some spider embellishments - all from the dollar store.  Be sure remove any sticky residue from your jars.  I always use this non-toxic method and then wash them well.  When dry, cut your fabric a little larger than your jar and paint some Mod Podge on the fabric. Then paint more Mod Podge on the jar. Wrap the fabric (Mod Podge side down) around the jar... ...and add a little more Mod Podge on top of the fabric.  Leave it to dry. Once it's ...

I've been looking at my empty mayo jars for awhile now and finally, it occurred to me - perfect for storing rice!   If you buy your rice in a bag, you know pouring it out can be tricky - yes, I've dumped it on the counter a few times and then there's the issue of the bag sitting on the shelf.  A 30 oz. mayo jar is the perfect solution.  It holds a lot of rice, is a great fit for your hand, and the lid makes a great seal. The only drawback?  It's not very pretty. The easy solution is scrapbook paper.  A 12" x 3" strip fits perfectly around the jar.  I even used the adhesive that was leftover from removing the original label.  It doesn't get any easier than that! To 'pretty-it-up' a little more, I wrapped some Baker's Twine around the jar and added a button.  I punched a 2&1/2" circle for the lid and glued it on.  The jar was done!  Prettied-up enough, but not too much that it makes it difficult to handle. Th...