Last week I was invited to visit the JR Smuckers headquarters in Ohio. I have to say I was so impressed with the values behind their business and the fact that they are 4 generations of family running the company. I also learned that they make a lot more than just jelly and ice cream topping there. In fact they own a lot of brands that I have in my pantry like Jiff, Eagle Brand, Crisco and Pillsbury Baking just to name a few.
On the 2nd day at the event we were able to do a hands on baking session were we got to make some fun, creative but easy cookies made with Pillsbury boxed brownies, cookies and cakes. Next we made personalized cookie jars to put those cookies and goodies in. To inspire us and get out minds thinking about hosting a Holiday Cookie Party or exchange. I fell in love with these etched cookie jars, I had no idea they were so easy to make!
Amazon has these Anchor Hocking Penny Candy Jar, 1-Gallon
Or you can get this Anchor Hocking 1-Gallon Heritage Hill Jar with Glass Lid
Step 1: Clean the glass with rubbing alcohol. You also want to cover the area you are working with in plastic or news papers. The etching cream has acid in it and you do not want it to burn your table or your skin. It also recommends you wear long sleeves and rubber gloves.
Step 2: Cover the area that you do not want etched. Use stickers and painters tape. You can also just use tape, and then cut the image you want out of the tape. I put painters tape down on parchment paper, used a razor blade to cut out the circle and then pulled it off the paper and then stuck it to the glass jar. Press the tape down really well so the cream does not go where you do not want it.
Step 3 – make sure that your table is covered and you are wearing rubber gloves. Use a foam brush to put a thick layer of Etching cream on the area you want etched. Make sure that the whole area is covered in an even layer. Let it sit for 6-10 minutes then rinse off with cool water and pat dry with a a paper towel.
Yes it really is simple as that… and just like that you have an amazing gift!
Need some ideas for fun easy cookies, check out all the recipes and ideas at Pillsbury Baking.
Dis-closer I recently attended an all-expenses paid meeting at The J. M. Smucker Company, all opinions are my own.
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We did acid etching in middle school. It’s SUPER easy, and fun. 🙂 we used contact paper to protect the area we weren’t etching. 🙂
wonderful idea!
Where can we get the cream the cheapest
Please be careful when using the etching acid. It is very important to follow the directions!!!!!
is it just me or does that look like an eight ball?
This is a great idea. I didn’t realize there was an etching creme to apply. I thought a dremel had to be used. 😀
It would even be awesome for a teens vanity, especially one with a unique spelling.
Love this idea! Looks super easy, can’t wait for the jars to arrive!
When I first saw this and before I read the title, I thought this was a way to keep me out of the cookie jar! ha
I run my own little etching business and love getting new ideas. This one rocks! The person who tagged me in it ordered some for me to do for her girlfriends. I could see it being a hit for teachers as well!
Well it is an idea lol
SUPER easy is the key word
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It is really easy, I was really suprised how easy it was
Oh my word! I want to do this! So cute!!!
Amanda Sherwood Tuscany look how cute this is
Very cool & super easy!!!!
You have my husband use his sander. The panes of our windows had flaking paint on them so my husband sanded it off…. Now we have “etching” all around the edges of our window panes. Maybe I should draw a design and have him etch some more! 😉
Kendra Leon