Candy Jar Mason Jar

I’ve fallen in love with the 1 1/2 pint Wide Mouth mason jar from Ball Canning (affiliate link).  And, yes, I realize that I should fall in love with this jar for it’s canning possibilities …

 

I envision stalks of asparagus standing proudly and deliciously side-by-side.

 

But I also look at these jars and envision sugar plums dancing in head.   Hence the candy cane mason jar candy jar.

 

Now that’s a mouthful!

 

And when I fell in love with Ball’s 1 1/2 pint wide mouth jar …

 

I saw it and thought candy cane jar.

 

So here’s how I made mine …

 

How To Make A Candy Cane Mason Jar

Materials*

Ball 1 1/2 Pint Mason Jar

Washi Tape

White Chalk Paint

Red Acrylic Paint

80 Grit Sandpaper

Spray Sealant

*affiliate links included

Instructions

Step 1: White Paint

Give the jar two coats of white paint.  I used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Pure White.  But you can use acrylic paint from the craft store.

Let it dry overnight.

Step 2: Washi Tape

Tape off the candy cane stripes.  I started at the bottom and wound up on the diagonal.

 

Step 3: Red Paint

Paint with red paint.  I used acrylic paint from the craft store.

Let it dry overnight.

 

Step 4: Touch Up Paint

While I had planned to distressed the jar, when I removed the washi tape it also pulled off white paint.

More than I wanted to be distressed.  So I touched up with the white paint.

Step 5: Sand & Seal

I used some sandpaper to distress.

And then sprayed with an acrylic sealer/finisher in a matte finish (I found mine at the craft store).

 

 

Now, if you’d prefer for me to make you one — or more — I’ve just listed the 1 1/2 wide mouth Ball Candy Cane jar at my Etsy shop.  Just click here …

 

Linda

 

P.S.  You can pin any image off the Ball Canning 25 Days of Making & Giving Pinterest board for a chance to win the daily and grand prizes.  Just be sure to email the link to your pin to Ball Calling at pinterest@jardenhomebrands.com.

 

P.P.S.  You can find the official Ball Canning 25 Days of Making & Giving rules here …

 

Good luck!

 

Linda

 

This post was sponsored by Ball Canning.  However, any an all opinions are my own – especially my love for Ball Canning’s 1 1/2 pint wide mouth jar!