If you are working with an eight sided jar like I was, cut out four angels from collage sheet to fit size of each panel on jar. I use a corner rounder punch at the top for a nice finish.

Cut out four panels from aged vintage sheet music and round those edges as well.

Age another sheet of music long enough to wrap around the jar. I glue this piece in place using modge-podge or gel medium before I add the other pre-cut panels because it looks nice from the inside of the jar. ( I also use a piece of sheet music cut into a circle to cover the bottom of the jar.)

Next, add the angel pictures and music panels’ one after the other until all of the jar’s sides have been covered. I cut out the words “holiday angels” from the collage sheet and added that as well. I add additional texture by gluing some pieces of torn white mulberry paper here and there on the jar. It dries semi-transparent and adds a nice touch! Use a strip of thin two-sided tape to adhere the mini silver garland. (Helpful hint: I sprinkle fine glass glitter over garland and it sticks to any of the tape that is exposed.)

Wrap a piece of wired pine bough around the top of the jar and trim. Glue silver charm to vase and any other words you might want to use. Thread silver wire into two green 2-holed buttons to create the “handle.” Be sure to wrap the wire so that the flat side of the button will be the side that attaches to the jar. I also wrap silver star garland around the wire to add more texture.

Before attaching the handle decide where you want it and bend the handle so that it is molded to fit flush against the jar. You will need patience and super glue to attach the handle. Use a generous dollop of glue on the flat side of each button and press the handle in place. Hold it there for at least two minutes and check to see if it is set. (Another helpful hint: If it doesn’t set right away, which can be very frustrating, use a small tight rubber band and pull it up from the bottom of the jar until it is wrapped around the jar’s mouth over the buttons. This is the best way I know of to “clamp” the handle in place.)

Once the handle is secured, you can add little red beads, flowers, bows, or additional glass glitter to give this vase the perfect festive look.

TA-DA!