As a Southern California native who now lives in the Northeast, the only thing I miss more than the weather is the local taqueria and their endless supply of spicy, pickled carrots. Luckily, I can still enjoy those taqueria-style pickles wherever I go with the help of Master Food Preserver Kevin West and Alexis deBoschnek […]
Could your humble abode use a little microcontrolled LED pizzaz? Why not class up the joint with a stunning arduino-controlled chandelier made from jars using this brilliant tutorial?
Turn vintage or decorative canning jars into charming pieces of glass art with this wonderful mason jar wind chimes tutorial!
Sarah Pease borrows from David A. Mellis’ open source speaker design and mates it with mason jars as enclosures. They not only have a great look, but different sizes and types of jars can be swapped out to create different sound signatures.
I just love this great tutorial from Design Sponge on how to turn old light fixtures into terrariums (yes, those are still a fad). In any case, these are so much cooler and less expensive than trying to hunt down expensive glass bell or cookie jars now that every antique and thrift shop has caught on to their popularity.
The farm collective I am a member of is rapidly canning their late tomatoes, before the rain splits them all on the vine. If you find yourself in the same situation or are considering canning as holiday gifts, consider these wonderful labels. They are inexpensive, functional, and lovely. Add your own unique text to the […]
A great intro to home canning is on design*sponge by Ashley English. Ashley writes: For many, the answer for what to do with all that fruit and veg deliciousness lies in home canning. A new wave of canners, thinking outside the jar, are holding jam sessions and finding themselves in a pickle with unmatched enthusiasm. […]
