I saw these on etsy a couple of weeks ago and couldn't stop thinking about them. So I knew that I had to make some for myself. I have such a weakness for mason jars.
Do you want to make your own?
Here's what you will need:
Mason Jar (I used a wide mouth pint jar)
Sharpie or pen
Hole Punch (The one I have is for scrapbooking, but it cuts through metal and leather. I think it is called a crop-a-dile. I use it all the time for various things.)
1/4" Rubber Grommets (I bought mine here) I am sure you can find them at the hardware store too.
Do you want to make your own?
Here's what you will need:
Mason Jar (I used a wide mouth pint jar)
Sharpie or pen
Hole Punch (The one I have is for scrapbooking, but it cuts through metal and leather. I think it is called a crop-a-dile. I use it all the time for various things.)
1/4" Rubber Grommets (I bought mine here) I am sure you can find them at the hardware store too.
Take one of the grommets and place it where you want it to go on the top. I started off in the middle, but for the rest of the ones that I did I made the hole closer to one side.
Then mark the center with your pen.
This is where you want to punch your hole. You could also use a drill to make your hole, but I am a little afraid of power tools.
Now punch a hole in the top where you marked.
My hole was not large enough so I kept punching around the original hole to enlarge the hole to the right size.
It doesn't have to be exact. It just needs to be large enough so that the grommet can be squeezed through that hole. You also don't want the hole too big or the grommet will move around too much.
Now take the grommet and work it into the hole. Be careful with the hole in the middle. The edges are sharp.
Keep working it until you get it all the way through.
Stick a straw through the hole and put the top on the jar. You are ready to enjoy a nice cold beverage.
You can see from this photo that I placed the hole more towards the edge on the one in the bottom right hand corner. I actually preferred drinking from this one. I also made some smaller ones for the kids, but they liked drinking from the larger ones. The small ones are so cute though. I have stainless steel straws that we use for smoothies that worked perfectly. The striped straws are biodegradable paper ones found here.
I love this idea. We have taken to using mason jars for drnking glasses and this will be perfect for summer...no bugs in the lemonade! I would love it if you would share this on Tout It Tuesday. http://www.claimingourspace.com/2012/05/tout-it-tuesday-7.html
ReplyDeleteGreat idea. I love drinking from mason jars. This would give me an excuse to take them everywhere I go.
ReplyDeleteThis is really cool. You must have an awesome hole punch if it cuts through mason jar lids! Thanks for sharing at our Handmade Tuesdays party.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!!!! I just seen these on GroopDealz and was smitten but now that you made this tutorial, I'm definitely going to have to try making some =)
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Thanks for sharing on Tout It Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Where did you get the stainless steel straws?
ReplyDeleteDo the straws stay in place pretty well? I use a reusable Starbucks cup because the straws have a stopper on the end so they can't fall out. I'd like to use these though, they are so much cuter and I'd be proud to carry around something I made myself!
ReplyDeletelove this idea! and your take on it with the rubber grommets!
ReplyDeleteAny ideas for making the hole without your awesome hole puncher?
ReplyDeleteI have found just a regular hold paper hole punch works too! I made a few for my daughter (11 months) to drink smoothies out of. I really like the idea of the rubber grommets though, I am going to have to give those a try.
ReplyDeleteDo they not rust, though?
ReplyDeleteI have washed mine in the dishwasher several times and have had no problems with rust. I just make sure to dry it really well before putting it up. If you don't have a hole punch, you can also use a drill to make the hole.
ReplyDeletewhere can i find the stainless steel straws
ReplyDeleteThe seals shouldn't rust because they are made for canning. The bands do rust over time, but the bands are supposed to only be used for processing and home canned goods aren't supposed to be stored with the bands on them. You can buy one-piece plastic screw on lids for canning jars as well as one-piece metal seal lids (the seal and band are one solid piece) but they are a little more expensive. I might try it with the plastic lids. Then you could drill the hole and it may not need the rubber grommet. Are the rubber grommets non-toxic and food safe?
ReplyDeleteFound a link for the straws:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.generationgreenstore.com/Stainless-Steel-Bent-Drinking-Straws-p/sip-4.htm
I ordered my straws from Amazon, but your link looks like the same ones that I have. I did not do any research about the grommets. I was not too worried about them since I was using the straw and I never fill my drink all the way to the top. So I didn't feel like my drink would be in contact with the grommet, but it is a valid concern.
ReplyDeleteFantastic idea! Now I don't have to buy my kids expensive reusable cup or cringe at the plastic they'd use on our trips to Starbucks. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThis is funny I got upset when I seen my son use my good lids to poke holes in them for this but I did tell him to use the ones that I had used before. But I love your idea.
ReplyDeleteHole punch... brilliant. I have been shying away from this project because of the drill too. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThe regular hole punch didn't work. You have to have a Big Bite or a drill. I'm going to try the drill... don't have a Big Bite.
ReplyDeleteHole puncher is the way to go. Too much clean up with the drill. I found reusable straws with stoppers at Starbucks- expensive but convenient.
ReplyDeleteHi, I see from the pictures these are the canning lids with the white plastic underneath. I recently found out those are not PBA free. Perhaps punch through plain pewter lids - that cuts the work out of bothering with a lid AND a ring anyway =)
ReplyDeleteI am just reading your post on my Laptop at midnight and I was thinking about how well it will work on the new my Laptop. Fleeting thought. Anyway thanks!
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