It’s no secret I like to paint mason jars. I’ve painted them on the inside. I’ve painted them on the outside. So why, I ask, haven’t I been using my mason jars for paint storage? Makes perfect sense. Especially since I custom mix some of the colors for my Etsy shop […]
Skyline Votive
I love the Chicago skyline. It makes me so very happy every time I drive south along Lake Shore Drive and see downtown Chicago unfold before me … And at night? At night it sends a chill up my spine. And goose bumps along my arms. Lots and lots of goose bumps! When […]
How To Spray Paint Jars
How to Spray Paint Jars – Gold Spray Painted Mason Jar Tutorial. Spray painting mason jars is really easy. As in super easy. So my sharing a how to spray paint mason jars seems a bit silly … … but, in my defense, I do have a few tips to share. How To […]
Spring Wedding Jars
Mint green and coral are supposed to be big wedding colors this year. At least that’s what the experts are saying. So in anticipation, I made some of these jars for the Etsy shop. And, yes, this is one of those posts. You know the one. Where I shamelessly hawk my Etsy shop. […]
Deer Silhouette Jars
The snow is melting. The temperatures are rising. And I can almost smell Spring in the air … … almost. Okay, that’s a bit too hopeful. I live in Chicago after all. And it’s still February. I’m pretty sure we still have more snow in our future. But a girl can dream. […]
Inside-Out Painted Jars
I’m often asked about what color I use to paint the insides of my painted and distressed mason jars. Ummmm … none. I can see why people ask when I look at the photographs. Because the distressed spots look so dark. Like I painted the insides black. But I don’t. It just looks […]
Painting Insides of Jars
I’m thinking we need some Spring inspiration these days. What with all the snow and freezing rain and icy streets and snow days … And when I spotted these painted jars, they just screamed Spring to me what with their pretty shades of blue … …and their brightly colored flowers. This jar […]
Toasting The Sochi Olympics
It didn’t even cross my mind to create a mason jar Olympic tribute. Which is crazy. Because I love the Olympics. And, clearly, I love mason jars … Sigh. I’m going to chalk it up to being crazy busy. And the cold. And snow … Mostly because everything lately is being blamed […]
20 Valentines In Jars
Happy Valentine’s Day! To celebrate the day, I decided to update the one dozen Valentine’s Day round-up to include all of the 20 amazing projects I’ve featured here over the past month … 1. Message In A Jar from My Sister’s Suitcase 2. Date Night In A Jar from While He Was Napping […]
Valentine For Teacher
In my book, there’s nothing wrong with a little buttering up of the teacher. A little brown nosing with a sweet treat … … and Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to let the teachers in your life know how much you appreciate all they do for the kids with a homemade S’mores snack mix […]
A Year Of Love In A Jar
Tonia at The Gunny Sack is, hands down bar none, the ultimate Queen of all things in a mason jar. The Supreme Ruler of all things in a mason jar. So it should come as no surprise that I’m head-over-heels in love with her Valentine in a jar in idea … 52 things you […]
Valentine Cookies
I’m thinking this Valentine mason jar cookie might just be the cutest thing ever … … like ever and ever! So I’m not at all surprised that these are the creation of Munchkin Munchies. So cute. Oh, did I say that already? And how fun would it be to make mason […]
Message In A Jar
This secret message in a bottle … okay, secret message in a mason jar (even better!) … is such a cute Valentine’s gift idea! It’s so very personal. And personalized. And so stinking original! I think I might just be in love … It was created by a fabulous blog I […]
Paper Roses in a Mason Jar
Who needs a bouquet of a dozen real roses when you can make your own … from paper. Right? Paper roses. In any color you want. In any size you want. Roses that will never die. Never wilt … okay, never wilt as long as you don’t submerge them in water. […]
Valentine Dessert for Two
I’m no stranger to using mason jar lids and bands as mini spring form pans. Turns out I’m not the only one … Check out these adorable mini raspberry tarts in mason jar lids created by Dessert for Two. Oh, and just like her blog name says, this is a recipe for two! […]
Mason Jar Necklace
Looking for a diy Valentine’s gift idea for the mason jar lover in your life? Well I’ve found the perfect gift that she can wear near … and dear … to her heart. This adorable mason jar necklace that fellow mason jar lover Angie at The Country Chic Cottage created. And she […]
Mason Jar Valentine Ideas
Who needs a dozen roses on Valentine’s Day when you can be lavished in … and spoiled with … a dozen Valentine’s ideas with mason jars?!?! Enjoy! 1.Valentine Gift Jar with Free Printable from The 36th Avenue 2. Painted Valentine’s Jars from It All Started With Paint 3. Heart Votive from […]
Valentine Heart Jars
I really need to step up my mason jar Valentine’s craft ideas. I’ve been remiss … please accept my apologies. My creativity has iced over, much like most of the country. And all of Chicago. Which is where I live. And I’ll let you in on a little secret. I started […]
Love Birds in a Jar
This love birds diorama doesn’t scream Valentine’s Day. It’s not oozing with red and pink and sparkles … but somehow it works. It speaks volumes. Those two cute little birds snuggling on a branch. The little pendant banner. The topper and the ribbon. All together it just exudes love, love, love! It’s such […]
Valentine’s Kisses Jar
I like a day when I learn something new. Like today. Well, technically, yesterday … When I spotted this adorable hugs and kisses Valentine’s Day candy jar, I made beeline to The Happier Homemaker blog. And in creating this adorable Valentine’s gift idea, blogger Melissa has an adorable story that involves a very determined […]
Heart Mason Jar Votive
Dixie at Real Planz is a real romantic. She created this amazing love filled display to celebrate her anniversary. Complete with an amazing heart cut out mason votive. Painted and distressed I’m thinking some chalk paint was involved. Just guessing… When I saw it, I was intrigued. I was inspired. So […]
Valentine’s Cards for Boys
I’m not a bug person. In fact, I run screaming in the other direction when I see one. But then again, I am a girl after all … But boys? Yeah, boys love bugs. It’s in their genes. So this fun idea for a love bug boys Valentine’s Day card and gift idea is […]
Valentine Gift Jar
Have you missed me? Or, more accurately, have you missed the mason jar projects I share here daily? I know, I know I’ve been MIA. I have no single excuse. Sometimes life just gets in the way. But I’m back today with a really fun Valentine’s gift idea from Desiree at The 36th […]
Clay Heart Tags
I have a bit of an obsession with porcelain tags … I’m not sure why. Or how. Or when. All I know is that I love how they look … and shouldn’t we just go with our gut? Go for those things that we love? And then I happened upon these porcelain-look […]
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