It’s no secret I’m a fan of Ball mason jars. Painted. They make me smile … And while I paint and distress and sell my own, I’m always curious about how others paint them. Like with polka dots. Or a paint dipped look. Or glitter … Stacy at She’s Kinda Crafty […]
Whiskey Dessert Recipe
Once upon a time I worked for a whiskey company. A well-known one based in Kentucky. And part of that job was to promote recipes using whiskey. Drink recipes, of course … but there were also main dishes. And desserts. Though, we never ever made a whiskey dessert recipe in a mason jar. […]
Printable Gift Tag
Any self-respecting mason jar lover should always have a selection of mason jar printable gift tags on hand. Right? Shouldn’t it be our way of sharing the mason jar love … And these mason “Jars of Buttons” printable gifts tags are just too darn cute. Seriously. They are absolutely the perfect way to […]
Wedding Day Emergency Kit
Turns out that you can’t have a wedding in 2013 without a mason jar … That’s what my good friend and the talented blogger at a casarella says. To quote her eloquent prose: … seriously, you can’t have a wedding in the year 2013 without at least one mason jar. I’m not kidding: […]
Mason Jar Planter
Maryann from Domestically Speaking and I love succulent plants for the very same reason … they’re near impossible to kill. Which is a must for me. Because I have this little problem with remembering to water things. Heck, I’m lucky if I can remember to drink water myself … And now Maryann from Domestically Speaking […]
Glass Paint on Mason Jars
I have yet to try glass paint on mason jars. I’m not sure what’s been holding me back. Perhaps it was because I never found a tutorial that could sway me to try it out … until now, that is … I mean, just look at that cute mason jar cotton-ball-holder that’s been […]
Union Jack Mason Jar
The Union Jack mason jar. Would you believe me if I told you this past week’s ‘event’ in Great Britain had absolutely no influence over my idea to create a Union Jack mason jar design? Would you also believe me if I told you that I chose the blue color long before … […]
Strawberry Preserves Recipe
Here’s a crazy idea: using mason jars to actually preserve foods. Like this strawberry preserves recipe … I know. Crazy, right? There’s no paint involved. Or light kits. Or flowers … Just some strawberries. And vanilla beans. And patience. I was so thrilled when I found this recipe. I’m constantly throwing […]
Color Dipped Jars
I can always get behind a mason jar craft idea that’s colorful. And easy … Like this awesome colorful color-dipped mason jar craft. A mason jar craft that turns paint-dipped mason jars in colorful paint-dipped mason jar sippy cups … What a fun and colorful party idea. And color-coded cups means guests […]
Mason Jar Flower Shelf
A mason jar flower shelf … What a great idea. What a clever idea. What a fabulously original idea! I love everything about this mason jar vase shelf project. The simplicity. The single perfect stem that fits in the single, perfect hole. So the single, perfect stem always stands up singly and perfectly […]
Cupcakes in Mason Jars
A very wise woman once said that everything tastes better in a mason jar. And you know what, she’s right … I mean, just look at these bird’s nest cupcakes she made in mason jars. Don’t they look super yummy? Extra delicious? Who needs a cupcake tin or cupcake liners when you can […]
Vintage Blue Mason Jar DIY
The elusive vintage blue mason jar. I know they exist. I’ve seen pictures. Heard tales of their beauty and grace … But, just like Beach House in the City, have yet to find them while thrifting. Or yard sale-ing. So what’s a vintage blue mason jar lover to do? Make your own, that’s […]
Mason Jar Printables
Sadly, there are people out there in the world who cannot find Ball mason jars. Or Kerr, for that matter … It brings a tear to my eye every time I get an email from someone overseas begging me to please, please send them a case of mason jars from the states! I […]
Animal Topped Mason Jars
These animal topped mason jars have been on my hit list for months now. I think they make the perfect kid gift idea. Or baby shower gift idea. Or addition to a kid’s room. Only problem with last one is my youngest kid is a soon-to-be-teen girl … Try as I might to convince […]
Gardener’s Hand Scrub
I wish I could say that I have a need for gardener’s hand scrub this summer. Because that would mean I’ve been tending to the garden. Digging in the soil. Pulling weeds. Planting flowers … Sadly, my garden this year is looking just that. Sad. Bland. And, to be honest, a bit weedy … […]
Canning Lid Wreath
There are people who can looks at things … like, say, rusty mason jar canning lids … and envision how they can be tied together to make a wreath. And not just any old wreath. But a rusty, rustic weathered wreath that would look amazing on an outdoor potting shed … Donna at […]
Mason Jar Organizer
I’ve been a fan of yardstick projects since I first set eyes on a tabletop that was resurfaced with yard sale yardsticks. And I’m pretty sure you all know that I’m a bit of a fan of mason jars … So when I spied this mason jar organizer that married yardsticks and mason jars, I […]
Roasted Peach Lemonade
Lemonade and summer go hand-in-hand. Maybe because it’s so refreshing and thirst quenching on a hot summer day … and the weatherman has forecast some hot, steamy days ahead this week in Chicago. So I think it’s time for me to pull out the pitcher and start mixing up a batch of lemonade. […]
Spa in A Jar
A gift is always good. But a gift in a mason jar? Yeah, that’s great! And a gift we would gladly and happily accept for any occasion … That’s because Tonia at The Gunny Sack filled this Spa in a Jar with so many amazing things. Including scrubs and rubs and salts that she […]
Nutella Recipe in a Jar
I can’t keep Nutella stocked in the house. It disappears almost as quickly as it appears. A constant line item on the grocery list. My daughter can’t seem to get enough of this stuff. Her modern-day Skippy. And I have flashbacks to my reckless, youthful Skippy peanut butter eating days when I see […]
Citrus Bath Salts
Mason jars filled with bath salts make a pretty addition to any bathroom. But mason jars filled with homemade bath salts that smell like citrus beckon me to take that pretty bathroom addition off the shelf … and pour it into the tub. Can’t you just imagine it now? After a long, hard […]
Centerpiece Idea
Today I found a fabulous centerpiece idea to share with you all. One that involves mason jars and twine; two things you’ll find in abundance in my home. In fact, they kind of go hand-in-hand … The mason jars are painted and distressed, according to my shop orders. And when I’m ready to […]
Mason Jar Cheesecake
Dessert. That’s enough to tempt my willpower. But a dessert in a mason jar? That has me running to the table. With a spoon in hand … This raspberry lemonade cheesecake in a mason jar recipe created by Jamielyn at i heart naptime is not only amazing, it’s super easy. As in ‘no bake’ […]
Mason Jar Chandelier
Like so many things in our lives … okay, maybe just my life … this amazing mason jar chandelier was inspired by Pottery Barn. Maybe that’s why I fell in head-over-heels in love the moment I first laid eyes on it. The whole Pottery Barn connection. Because if it was up to me, I’d […]
