Transforming Ginger Jars: A DIY Guide for Celebrations
Ever held an object in your hands and just thought, “This is crying out for a change”? That’s the ginger jars! It is about to be baptised as a whole new thing, these perfect healthy young sprouts of plasticine; they’re not going to be grown or anything later: shoved into a bodice and performed at weddings, slapped on birthdays. Anything that takes peacock feathers on can nest a variety of colors within. Today, let’s go on this transformation journey together and take our classic containers from something to look at into nothing else but embellishment for the eyes. Let all of your creativity burst out and paint this canvas too with your efforts!
First let’s talk about our star performer, the ginger jar. With its timeless silhouette—round, with snug lid like the cosy comfort of an old armchair. Choosing the right base color is your starting line. Ideally, a neutral shade, or if you are feeling hot and spicy, a pastel. After all we want your jar to is belle of ball, not blend into wallpaper!
Now think of a theme, because every special occasion has its own vibe. Birthdays exude energy, weddings whisper elegance and for the whimsical uncle’s anniversary festival, it’s let’s get creative! For a beach wedding take aqua tones and sprinkle in some seashell motifs, or add a dash of sand art. Christmas calls for the warm glow of reds and greens, sprinkled with tiny, pine-scented delights. Your theme is a compass while your imagination is map overhead. Follow this with one that you know best!
For starters, part of the fun of any craft is gathering supplies together. You know, like a pirate going treasure hunting….so paint brushes are a must, as is glaze, washi tape and maybe even a hot glue gun (if you want that little bit extra). Oh, and be ready for your four-legged friends to pop over, attracted by the sparkle of these glossy supplies. Hang on to them! Keep your glitter away from Fido.
Before you begin, make sure your painting juices are well stirred and your mind calm. Painting the ginger jar can be an incredibly soothing session. It’s all about breaking free and getting dirty — that’s what’s so artistic! Let your self wander into every brush stroke. Explore the wonder of texture with sponge painting or give stenciling a try for those who prefer a more orderly design. Remember the messiness may be marvellous. Oddly enough a little disorder has never hurt anyone before.
To lift your jar from simple to splendid still requires some spit and polish. Bejewel it with beads, rhinestones or a snazzy ribbon wrapped tightly about the jar’s chubby neck. Let the natural character of your jar guide you. If it feels just right, you’ve hit the nail on head. But don’t make it too fat: there’s a fine line between fabulous and frightening!
Don’t forget the finale—adding fragrance. If your jar serves as more than an ornament, why not fill it with homemade potpourri? Or better yet–scented herbs? Lavender, rose petals, bits of dried citrus; surely that combination will give your visitors a smorgasbord of the senses to enjoy. Still recall the way grandma would always manage some little mystery smell lingering in wind? You are fashioning memories here!
Beautifully wrapping ginger jars as presents
Oh, the enchanting nature of ginger jars. From the days of the ancient dynasties until now, these art pieces have been revered. Regardless if you are giving one of these beautiful ceramic items as a present or placing it on the mantle as unique home decoration, wrapping is an exercise in imagination. Here we continue to explore how to giftwrap ginger jars, let ‘s give them a presentation that is as splendid as their own history.
Here’s the scenario: You’ve decided that a ginger jar is the perfect gift for your friend and they have been unwittingly hankering for. Now, do you just shove it in a bag and call it good? Of course not. A ginger jar requires a stage, a touch of glamour. One way to achieve this is by wrapping the jar in fabric. Thus, a silk scarf or any other rich piece of material not only lines and gives it weight as one might with a soft paper (The Gift Wrap Handbook) such as those found in department stores today but also perhaps suggest an elegant air about the whole affair. When the weighty jar is swathed in smooth silk, it makes an immediate sensation—your gift looks as though it were tailor-made for the Oscar Awards of home decor.
Then again, you might be a fan of traditional styles. What better than an echo at such times? For instance, floral paper with gold trim can enfold your ginger jar in elegance. Topped off with a satin bow, it’s not just any present; It’s the only one. This is wrapping to die for. Suddenly the jar wrapped in this way is a study of classic taste.
For those who favor the more eclectic, think about textures. Mix and match different kinds of paper—patterns, solids for instance, and newspaper. Above all, don’t be shy with tactile feeling. If somebody comes up and says, “What’s this whole idea of a gift wrap that looks like assorted swatches at a fabric store?” just smile knowingly and bless them for their avant-garde wisdom.
But wait, why not personalize your wrapping? Take pens or other tools to write out some cute scribbles onto the wrapping paper. You could write an amused “Handle With Love” here and there, or make little sketches of things only the giver and receiver would understand. At one stroke the gift becomes personal. In seconds it’s transformed from an impersonal present to one with your own heart and humor included.
Is nature your kindred spirit? Put in hold back leaves, twigs or flowers as an adornment when you tie it all together with the bow or glue onto the corners of the paper. That touch adds a shot of green and a breath of fresh air. Pair your effort with some earthy colors, and presto! Your ginger jar is ready to take Sunday leisurely stroll in chic. This is nature’s tranquility in the light of day, a message stripped of all superfluous bit—easy simplicity that is still subtle.
When it comes to placement, stability is key. Often delicate as well as lovely, ginger jars are no exception. Always ensure they have a nice, snug fit when getting them ready for the journey or show time. Use can use such things as tissue paper, bubble wrap—and don’t forget, old newspaper if necessary—to ensure ceramic wears its essential armor on its trip as a gift.
