Inspired by the new Disney Star Darlings book series, these galaxy jars are so much fun! They are easy enough for the kids to make and they double as a calming jar when the kids get upset. They are pretty fun for adults too, I have to admit!
We decided to make two different Star Darlings galaxy jars. The first jar was made up of pink and purple colors and was inspired by the Star Darlings book “Cassie Comes Through”. Disney Star Darlings books are for ages 9-12. Just like real girls, each Star Darling has her own wish that she pursues with full force and determination—and the help of her friends. These shared journeys and experiences provide exceptionally positive examples to inspire tweens to follow their dreams
We also made a green and orange colored galaxy jar that was inspired by Star Darlings “Astra’s Mixed Up Mission”.
To create these easy galaxy jars you’ll need a few basic craft supplies including:
- Water
- Quart size mason jar with lid
- Glitter
- Tempura paint
- Cotton balls
- Butter knife
Begin by filling your mason jar 1/3 full of water. Then add one color of paint to the water. Just a squeeze will do.
Use your butter knife to stir the paint and water together.
Next add your glitter and mix again with the butter knife.
It should be well mixed now. I used two different colors of glitter in my galaxy jar.
Next pull apart your cotton balls so they are separated and don’t have the ball shape anymore.
Then add cotton balls to the jar and push them down with a butter knife. Add enough cotton balls until they are filling the bottom of the jar, but still covered in the colored water.
Now add more water until jar is 2/3 full.
Next add a different color of paint to the jar. A good squeeze will be enough.
Then stir gently using your butter knife. Add glitter and stir again, being careful not to stir up the cotton balls at the bottom layer. Then add cotton to this layer until filled, but still covered.
Now fill the remaining space in the jar with water.
Add the first color of paint again and gently mix with your butter knife. Add glitter and stir again. Add cotton balls until filled.
You can use all sorts of different paint color combinations to create different looking jars! Screw the lids on tight and you’re done!
If you are looking for a book series with a positive message for young girls then read the Disney Star Darlings book series. They have 9 books in the series so far. Star Darlings Collection Volume #1 is a brand new bind up book that includes the first three books in the Star Darlings series. You can get books 4-9 as well! You’ll also want to pick up the A Wisher’s Guide to Starland book for more fun Star Darlings activity ideas!
You can also read my Fun With Stars post for Star Darlings inspired snack ideas and more information on the first books in the series.
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I like Sage the best.
My daughter loves Tessa and Leona
My favorite is Astra.
Cassie Is My Favorite
Scarlet is my favorite character!
Cassie is our favorite
My favorite is Cassie, we want to get to know her as a character! 🙂
My daughters favorite is Piper!
We like Scarlet
Libby is my favorite.
My Granddaughter would like Tessa or Piper.
Im going to go with Libby since she is generous and gracious. Cant wait to make the galaxy jars with my kids!
We like Scarlet
My granddaughter likes Cassie
I like Cassie because she’s smart and loves her pet.
I’m just now learning about this series so I don’t have a favorite character, yet. This Galaxy Jar turned out uber cool too!
This is going to be so much fun to make with my daughter. She will love this.
My daughter likes gemma and leona
That is an awesome project! I know my kiddo would love doing this! I can’t wait to try this!
What a fun idea, so colorful! Galaxy Jars look like they would be a lot of fun to stare at 🙂
These are pretty cool. I love that it’s something my children could do, too. I like to give them freedom when it comes to crafty things, but quite frankly I can’t give total freedom all the time. I definitely could with this though.
That is true. This is one of those crafts you can easily let them pick the colors and just have fun with it
These look fun. What a creative idea to make these to go with the books!
What a cute project! I think a Galaxy Jar would be fun to make myself. I like how easy it is to assemble and the effect is very pretty. What girl doesn’t love glitter? 😉
Exactly. Glitter and girls just go together.
This craft is too cute! I’m sure my daughter would love to do this 🙂
This is so clever! I love how it actually looks like a galaxy. So pretty!
I don’t know anything about these, but I know my niece would enjoy them!
That looks pretty neat with the fluffs inside! Kids would go nuts for this fun project.
My favorite one is Sage.
Scarlet is our fave!
We like Scarlet.
I like Piper but I think my granddaughters would like Vega and Clover.
My daughter loves Scarlet! I am a fan of Vega!
Sage looks cute! These are new to us, but my 2nd grade daughter has been telling me more and more about them. 😉
Granddaughters love Vega, Sage and Scarlet. I like Leona because she is a blond!
We love Scarlet the most
We like Libby!
Leona is my favorite.
My daughter and I like Libby.
Astra is my favorite!
My favorite is Adora
I like the Vega character best.
We like Libby. Thanks for the chance to win such an amazing giveaway.
A cute and easy idea.