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How to make happy smiling upcycled Nutella® jars

Here is a simple but cute idea to add a touch of personality to your pots of plants. Give a second life to empty Nutella® jars by personalising them with your choice of emoticons. Fill the jars with plants and enjoy the way they light up any room.

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Do it Yourself Home ideas. Nutella® Smailing Jar

WHAT IS NEEDED

  • 1 empty Nutella® jar

  • Spray paint in 2 different colours

  • Adhesive tape

  • Paper for masking and to cover work surface

  • Waterproof pen

  • Plants

METHOD

  • Do it Yourself Home ideas. Nutella® Smailing Jar: step 1
    STEP 1

    Spray your Nutella® jar with one of the paints in a well ventilated area.

    Tip: Read carefully the spraying instructions on the canister. Don’t forget to cover your work area. It’s better to apply two thin coats so the colour will dry without running.

  • Do it Yourself Home ideas. Nutella® Smailing Jar: step 2
    STEP 2

    When the paint is dry, mask the top half of your jar.

  • Do it Yourself Home ideas. Nutella® Smailing Jar: step 3
    STEP 3

    Spray the bottom half with the other colour, and allow the paint to dry.

  • Do it Yourself Home ideas. Nutella® Smailing Jar: step 4
    STEP 4

    Paint a face onto your vase using a waterproof pen.

    Tip: You can find planting instructions for your vase here!

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Did you know?

The glass jar you're about to upcycle is already made on average with 30%* recycled material.

*yearly average calculated according to Ferrero's supplier declarations.

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