Thanks, Steve (gee, I don't have to call you "Vermont" any more!).
Have you seen the plastic lids for canning jars--they aren't meant for "canning," but for storage, and I think would work great for what you're doing (and I'm planning to do). Amazon sells then for something like $3.79 (+$1.79 shipping) for a package of 8 lids. Here's the link. And at least you don't have to glue the lids to the rings, or worry about eventual rust. I've used them before on canned jellies and chutneys and stuff, and like them.

http://www.amazon.com/Jarden-1440036010 ... B0000BYC4B

Thanks for the tip.

Vermonts a big canning state .all the hardware stores have a big canning section.

I'll check it out.

Thanks,

Very nice!
This blogger covered a jar with a cardboard frame - she has a tutorial on her site explaining how she did it.
http://creativebreathing.blogspot.com/2 ... onday.html

Is there a particular circle cutter you've had good experience with? The reviews on-line seem all over the place. And my hand cutting is pretty awful.

I got this one as a gift and love it http://www.eksuccessbrands.com/marthast ... Cutter.htm