Red White Blue Decorating Ideas with Mason Jars – Memorial Day & Fourth of July Picnic Ideas. Memorial Day. The unofficial start of summer. At least, that’s how I’ve always viewed Memorial Day. Perhaps it’s because I grew up on the east coast. And Memorial Day was the official start of summer beach […]
Red White Blue Mason Jar Craft
Red White Blue Mason Jar Craft – Patriotic Mason Jar Craft Ideas. Sometimes a mason jar craft doesn’t even involved a mason jar. Sometimes a mason jar craft only requires a mason jar shape. Sometimes a mason jar craft only requires a mason jar shape drawn and then painted onto a pallet. […]
Fourth of July Mason Jar Votives
Happy Fourth of July! If you’re hosting a barbecue today and are looking for a last minute way to decorate that table, why not some red white and blue dyed rice votives in mason jars? You can even set the kids loose on this project … So quick. So easy. And, more than […]
Red, White, Blue Mason Jars
Happy 4th of July! And what better way to celebrate than with a collection of fabulous red, white & blue mason jar craft and recipe ideas! Enjoy! Stars & Stripes Lanterns from Addicted 2 DIY Patriotic Rice Candles from She Wears Many Hats Red White Blue Fireworks Mason Jars from Big Bear’s Wife […]
Baseball Uniform Mason Jar
I’m a Chicago Cubs fan. I know, I know. They have a sad track record. But I’m ever hopeful. We live less than a mile from Wrigley Field. And during baseball season, our neighborhood is bustling with Cubs blue-and-red-clad fans. All hopeful that this year will be our year. And all excited to spend […]
Texas Flag Mason Jar
I’d like to say this Texas flag mason jar set was my idea. But I can’t. I have to come clean with you all. It was the brainchild of one of my Etsy customers. And since I loved how it turned out, I’ve listed it at the Etsy shop. And I also thought […]
Mason Jar Giveaway!
I’ve giving away this American flag mason jar set. Well, not this exact set. But I will custom make a replicate set for one lucky winner … This is popular seller at my Etsy shop. And I also share a detailed tutorial on how I made these as well (for those feeling crafty) […]
Layered Drink
Happy Memorial Day! Here’s hoping you’re having a wonderful, sun filled long weekend … and that you’ve had a chance to fire up that barbecue! And you know what goes great with barbecue AND will amazing your guests? Red, white, and blue layered drinks … in mason jars, of course! […]
Patriotic Rice Candles
There are so many things to love about a Memorial Day backyard barbecue. The friends. The family. The food. The libations … but my favorite part? The after. After the grill has been turned off and the paper plates and paper cups and plastic forks have been disposed of. When dusk settles […]
Red White Blue Mason Jars
Once again, Memorial Day has snuck up on me. How could it be this weekend? And I see Memorial Day as the kick-off of the Red, White & Blue season … The Patriotic Months. And the Patriotic Picnics and Barbecues. Memorial Day. Fourth of July. Labor Day. Which means it’s […]
Stars & Stripes Mason Jars
Stars & Stripes Mason Jars – Patriotic Red White Blue Mason Jars. It’s hard to believe that in just two months times, it will be Memorial Day. The official kick-off for summer. The official kick-off of barbecue season … and the official kick-off of the red, white, and blue holiday season! First Memorial Day. Followed […]
Mason Jar Crafts for Kids Book
It’s official. I’m a published author. A published author of a mason jar crafts for kids book. That’s right. That’s my name up there. On the cover of my new book. A new book that is currently available to order on Amazon.com and BN.com and Indiebound.org and Books a Million. Just click here … […]
Easy Patriotic Mason Jars
It’s not too late to add a bit of patriotic red, white, and blue to your Labor Day festivities … and these darling mason jar flag luminaries are so easy to make. Seriously. You can whip them up faster than lighting the grill. You can find the full (and super easy) […]
Patriotic Popcorn
Some may say that red, white, and blue colored food is unappetizing. And you know what I say to those naysayers? I say, “but have you seen this red, white, and blue candy coated popcorn?” and … “how could you resist not popping a few of those colorful kernels into your mouth!” […]
Stars & Stripes Lanterns
When I saw these red, white, and blue mason jars, I clunked my head … and then I fell off my chair. I mean, how genius is this take on the American flag mason jar design? So simple to add a few dots and stars so that these amazing jars can be lit […]
Patriotic Candle Holders
Is it just me, or are mason jars becoming a Fourth of July celebration staple? Just take a look at Pinterest and you’ll find a ton of red, white, and blue mason jar craft ideas … I shouldn’t be surprised by this turn of events.. Mason jars are American invented and American made, after […]
Fourth of July in Mason Jars
The Fourth of July is right around the corner, so I’ve pulled together some fabulous red, white, and blue mason jar ideas using mason jars for you! I know, I know, you can thank me later … you know, after your Fourth of July barbecue guests ooh and aah over your creativity and ingenuity, […]
Mason Jar Luminaries
Happy Memorial Day! In celebration of this day that represents so much more than a day off of work, I thought I’d share one of my favorite red, white, and blue mason jar projects. Ever. Starlight luminaries. These jars just make me smile. I love the use of colors. I love the stars. […]
Union Jack Flag
I thought I shared this Union Jack flag mason jar here months ago. But I didn’t … and now I’m scratching my head wondering why not? Perhaps I thought I’d wait until we were closer to the red, white, & blue celebration season. You know, the summer trifecta. Kicking off tomorrow with Memorial […]
Red, White, Blue Mason Jars
I think we’re all feeling a little red, white, and blue this weekend. You know … in case you haven’t heard … it is Memorial Day weekend after all! The unofficial kick-off of summer. And barbecue season. And, of course, to pay tribute to those who so valiantly fought – and sacrificed their lives […]
Patriotic Drink Tags
I’m wondering. Do you have the same problem I do when you go to parties? Especially large parties where everyone is drinking out of the same glass … You can see where I’m going here, right? It’s the whole put your drink down and suddenly the table is filled with glasses that all […]
Patriotic Cheesecake
Memorial Day is all about remembering those who died in service of this country. And, yet, for much of the country it’s also the unofficial start of the summer … celebrated with backyard barbecues filled with lots of red, white, and blue. Which typically take the form of décor. And napkins. And forks. And […]
Ball Mason Jar Wall Sconce
You’ll never guess what this Ball mason jar wall sconce is made of … or maybe I should say hanging on. What if I give you a hint? Like the person who created this mason jar light fixture lives on a lake. A lakefront, to be exact. And she paints … […]
American Flag Mason Jar
I had a teacher-becomes-the student moment this week. You see, someone ordered my American flag painted mason jars from the Etsy shop. Only thing, they requested the Ball mason jars in the quartz size … and the red, white, and blue mason jars I list on my Etsy shop are pint-sized. But […]