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“Wedding music,” I declared, sitting straight up in bed, “What are we doing for wedding music?” Since my daughter announced her intention to be married six weeks prior to the event, Bryan has become immune to my nightly ramblings. What they haven’t become immune to is my inability to do all the activities I usually do for them. “Um, have my favorite jeans, shirt, fill in the blank, been washed?” seems to be a daily refrain. I prefer to do the laundry myself because Bryan and the kids believe in the no sorting method. This has caused a lot of color bleeding accidents over the years and some unhappy men with pink undies.
I had always believed sorting laundry was an essential part of the cleaning routine, but the new Purex® No Sort™ for Colors , whose motto “The Rules have changed,” contains dye transfer inhibitor which traps loose dyes in the wash and keeps them from settling on surrounding fabric. This is good news because I can (almost) stop sorting and do less loads of laundry. It’s #LaundrySimplified! Since Purex® No Sort™ for Colors will prevent color bleeding, I can have the kids do laundry when I am in a pinch and not worry about those pesky bleeding stains, leaving me more time to make things for the wedding, like these DIY Mason Jar Candy dishes.
Here’s what you need to make them (for each dish):
1 clear glass candle holder
1 clear mason jar
lids, if desired
glass or craft paint, in the color of your choice
Super glue or tacky glue
small paint brush
Place the candle holder on a piece of newspaper and paint the color of your choice. Allow the paint to dry and apply a second coat. If using lids on the jars, paint lids, allow to dry, repaint a second time. Spread a thin layer of glue on the bottom of the jar. Place the jar on top of the candle holder. Allow to dry. Fill with candy. This would also be cute used as a candle holder by placing a tea light inside the Mason jar.
A word of advice before turning the laundry completely over to the kids, remember Purex® No Sort™ for Colors is packed with innovation, but it can’t perform miracles, so please follow these words of advice: wash strongly colored fabrics or new pieces of clothing, especially jeans, separately at least 5 times before doing a mixed color load with Purex® No Sort™ for Colors. It’s available at Walmart, where I always seem to be lately for last minute items.
Now that I am down to the wire, feel free to share your favorite laundry tips and wedding ideas with me!
How clever! And, by the sounds of it, you could use a lot of “extra” time to put the finishing touches on the wedding planning! #client
What a fun way to display candy. I love that this looks like something even I, the non-crafty person, could do.
Very creative this is! I think it would take a while for me to turn any laundry over to my kid! lol!
I admit, I don’t sort out clothes before doing laundry. The candy dishes are awesome and turned out well.
I like the candy dishes. They look really easy to make as well…bonus!
this is a cute idea! I have tons of mason jars and I just might try this
Those are neat … great idea for a way to save on ridiculously outlandish wedding expenses! It’s crazy how much a wedding can run! Have you seen Jim Gaffigan’s routine on weddings? It’s hilarious. Mind you, I am a typical wedding-loving kind of girl, but he has a point: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo_UooohmQM 🙂
i love the pedestal dishes! super job.
now for laundry… i’m the WORST about sorting. i really am. it’s almost embarrassing!
I just bought some of this. I love it! It’s so much easier to just throw clothes in than having to sort them all!
Those candy dishes are really cute. I have seen some that were similar in stores but generally prefer to make my own as it’s cheaper and you can customize more.
I love DIY ideas for weddings & the like. I saved a TON of money on my wedding for DIY projects 🙂
I think these are super cute! I will have to make a pair myself!
These are perfect for candy buffets too! Love how easy they are to make!
what a cute idea and simple to display goodies!
What a great idea we just used different cups and some fish-bowls, your looks quite better
what a fantastic idea will have to try this
Still digesting the 6 weeks thing. I had about 3 months and I thought that was bad, LOL. It sounds like you really have a handle on things.
I have been wanting to try this no sort detergent out since I have seen it advertised. I need to get it for my son.
Oh wow, 6 weeks to plan a whole wedding!? No wonder you wake up shouting out wedding-related things! From what I’ve seen so far I think you’re doing a great job helping plan and I have no doubt it’s going to be a beautiful event 🙂
You always have the best crafts and ideas. Love this!!!
I have never tried Purex but would give them a try for sure.
Laundry is one of my least favorite chores. I just try to stay organized so it doesn’t pile up.
Laundry is my nemesis. I’ve just come to accept it 😉 Those candy holder pedestals are lovely!
I’d rather do almost anything than sort laundry, but with little ones, I just can’t afford to not sort (as well as go through pockets and shake everything to make sure no frogs are in there!) This could really be a timesaver for me!
I was skeptical when I tried this but I threw a white towel in with the reds and it actually came out… white! I’m one of those people who hates laundry but still refuses to mix colors. Not only do I separate out reds but I also sub-separate the light pinks from the dark pinks and reds. This will save some work!
This is such a cute display idea. I would like to make these to have at home for Sunday dinners to kick things up a notch.
These would be fun to make for most any event. I bet it would be nice to personalize for end of the year gifts for the teachers too.
What a ridiculously awesome idea! It really gives it an old school feel and charm…LOVE IT!!!
I think come Christmas time and making gifts I’ll know who to turn to for ideas this is a very cleaver idea I love it
I love this! I’m going to have to try this!
These are so cute and so easy to do that I think even I can do it!! I’m gonna give it a try this weekend!!
I love coming to your page, you always have some awesome tips…love the pedestal candy dishes.. so cute thanks for sharing
I really thought these were wonderful. Super creative and I can’t wait to create them. Thanks for Sharing 🙂
I hate laundry! I love the idea of making candy dishes with the kids.
I have made candle holder in similiar fashion but never thougth of the candy dish, what a cute christmas gift. or end of school year.
I have this detergent and it’s great because as a family of 7 laundry is one of my biggest challenges!
Wow, those are just awesome… I can’t believe you made those… how cool
So true, if you can find great products and shortcuts to make the day easier, you have so much time for more important things!
What a great idea, I would never have thought about using such things to make a nice little candy dish 🙂 x
I can not wait to try this. The results you share are amazing!
awesome project and very resourceful for money saving, Plus getting the kids to do laundry brilliant.
I have seen these before and think they are adorable!!! I need to make some!
That is so clever to do that yourself. They really came out so nicely! You rock!
I love how they turned out! Super cute!
That is really cute! If I had more time before my son’s party I’d make some!!
What a cute project. I wish I had laundry tips, but I can’t even remember to fold half the time.
what a adorable idea will have to try and do this thank you
These are so cute. I love handmade decorations. They are much more personal.
These candy dishes are beautiful for candy bars for a wedding or baby shower. I hear they are all the rage at these events these days.
Love this craft- I’m going to borrow it to make centerpieces!!!
I am loving this idea of letting someone else do the laundry, while I do crafts!
Those are really cute candy dishes! I bet they’d make beautiful votive candle holders, too. Creative!
Pretty simple to make project! We love the Purex No Sort for colors detergent. Makes laundry time go so much quicker when you don’t have to sort it all out!
Now that is a brilliant idea! They came out great! And, by the way, I’m a big Purex fan!
That’s such a fun idea!
I am getting low on laundry soap so I will check out the Purex choices at Walmart today! I am also going to make candy dishes for the picnic table outside!
That’s a great idea to make them for the picnic table. I guess you could even throw a citronella candle in it and ward off the bugs… all while looking stylish!
I love these,I would love to make some just to have in the house not for any other reason lol.
These are pretty! I want to try to make these for my DD’s bdays next year! 🙂
These are gorgeous. I love how pretty these are and want to try to make some of these for the entry way in my house.
I have a spot that some of these would fill nicely in my house, too!
So cool you made them! I honestly never thought about making one before.
What a clever idea for the candy dish. I have done things similar for other crafts but never thought to do this for a candy dish – hmmm, now I have to go get supplies.
I love that you made them yourself. When I had my sister’s bridal shower last summer, I paid good money for the ones I bought. Sigh……