I sort of have a recent love for cement….I am kind of weird. I will admit it.
Maybe not because I like cement but because I like to take something and make it better, make it unique. The challenge of making something unique drives me to do more and create more.
First I have a question… Does anyone still send greeting cards? I have a serious passion for handwritten notes….they are so personal and loving. Even if you don’t send or receive cards this little holder would be perfect for displaying those fun Instagram pics….don’t you think!???
Today I want to show you have easy it was to make this DIY cement card holder.
Here are the supplies you will need:
-Glass Jar
-Paper Bag
To start, get a glass jar that you are ok breaking. Try looking for one at a thrift store. A jar that has some dimension or design to it will look best.
In a separate bowl mix up enough cement 
to fill the glass jar. Be careful not to add too much water. You only want just enough water to mix all of the cement together.
to fill the glass jar. Be careful not to add too much water. You only want just enough water to mix all of the cement together.
After the cement is mixed pour it into the glass jar.
Cut your copper wire into shorter lengths, varying them in size of 6-12 inches. Curl the end of each wire piece before you stick it into the cement. This will ensure that it will stay put. See the images below!
Let the cement fully dry before you move to the next step, overnight is fine.
After the cement is fully dry put the jar into a paper bag. Take it outside and use the hammer to break off the glass. Be sure to wear eye protection, we don’t want any accidents here!!
After all of the glass is removed it should look something like this. The holes in my cement are from not mixing the cement enough. The more you mix it the less air holes you will get!! It also helps to tap the glass jar a few times after you pour the cement to help get rid of the air bubbles.
Now it’s time to decorate!!
Using some painters tape, tape off any areas that you would like to paint. For this one, I tapped off the bottom and spray painted it with a champagne colored spray paint. I then tapped off two triangles on either side and painted them white. Get creative!!
After the paint has dried, use some needle nose pliers to curl the ends of the copper wire under.
This is a super fun way to display cards or photos. What a great gift for those with desk jobs!!
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This is so unique! Call me crazy, but I think the "breaking the glass" step would be so much fun. I can't wait to give this a try. We're featuring it at our weekly link party even! http://www.thelifeofjenniferdawn.com/2015/06/a-little-bird-told-me-weekly-link-party.html
Wow! That looks incredible. I'm so impressed. Pinned and tweeted. We appreciate you stopping by to party with us. We hope to see you, Monday at 7 pm. Happy Sunday! Lou Lou Girls
Right! I try it