Mason Jar Sipper Cups

So, I did a short blip on this project earlier, but wanted to give more details with pictures for all of you visual learners (the inner teacher in me never sleeps...).
Step 1: Place jar lid on a scrap piece of wood.

Step 2: Drill hole in jar lid. I like to offset it a good bit so that it doesn't look like I was aiming for center and screwed up. I used the second largest drill bit in my husband's collection of drill bits. This hole is too small, but drilling with the big bit first creates too much shrapnel for my liking.

Shrapnel...This was after using the bigger bit to widen the hole.

Step 3: Remove any shrapnel with wire cutters.

Step 4: Insert rubber grommet into hole. This is a process, but don't fret, it will go in. I found it easiest to fold the grommet in half and then ease it around the hole.

I like these better than the first set because they are rounded on top and bottom.

Perfect fit. Man, it looks like it is time for a manicure...

Step 5: Get a lovely assistant to model your new creation, insert a plastic straw and sip away

Isn't she lovely?



 We are playing with ways to decorate the jars today.
This project is very simple, requires no special tools (other than the drill) and is very inexpensive!