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by Linda 25 Comments

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It’s official.  The kids are back in school.  A new year with new classes and new challenges …

 

and new teachers.

 

And wouldn’t it be nice to start off the new year with a new teacher on a positive note.  Perhaps with a little teacher appreciation gift …

 

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… in the form of some painted and distressed mason jars. Smile

 

I was inspired to make this set by a blog post I happened upon last week here.   But I embellished on her idea of a pencil-colored pencil holder for teacher.  Adding in the ruler and chalkboard jars.

 

Here’s how I made them …

 

How to Make Back to School Mason Jar Pencil Holders

 

1. Paint

I used Folk Art’s Medium Yellow for the “pencil” jar.  For the “ruler” jar, I used a 50/50 mix of Folk Art’s Honeycomb and white.

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And I used chalkboard spray paint on the “chalkboard” jar …

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2. Distress

I used sandpaper, folded into small pieces, to distress all three jars.

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3. Add Stickers

I used scrapbook stickers to add the No. 2 to the pencil jar …

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For the ruler jar, I used scrapbook stickers and a sharpie to draw the ruler lines …

 

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And to finish off I sprayed with a satin finish enamel sealer.  Like this one from Valspar.

Valspar 12 Oz. Clear Satin Spray Paint

 

4. Season Chalkboard Paint

I used chalk to season the chalkboard jar.

 

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I opted not to seal the chalkboard jar.  This way, you can still write on it with chalk.

 

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I can’t guarantee straight A’s if you give your kid’s teacher a set of these jars …

 

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but I’m pretty sure you might get a few smiles!

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P.S. Have you entered my Reader’s Choice painted mason jar giveaway yet?  Click here for more …

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Comments

  1. andrea cammarata says

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    Absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE the look of these beauties…but some how I have the urge to hail a cab??? You ROCK the Mason Jar MJ…you really do!!!! It’s a simple as ABC or 123…YOU RULE!!!!
    hugs…

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  2. deb newton says

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    Great idea! Teacher love ♥
    *hugs*deb

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  3. Lynn Wood says

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    You completely rule the Mason Jar world!!! (and drop cloth pillow world, etc., etc.) this latest creation is so perfect for back to school.

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  4. kirby carespodi says

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    These are very cute…but as a teacher of high schoolers, please fill my Mason jar with liquor.

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    • Ida Jean says

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      I absolutely love this idea! I have two sons a freshman and a 6th grader. These teachers have NO clue what they are getting with my 6th grader expecting another like the older brother. Although they attend a Catholic school I am sure they will not turn me (liquor) down at the end of the year. I thank you and appreciate all you do for your students.

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  5. Chelsey says

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    These are adorable! I don’t have any kids, but I may make a set of these for my teacher mother-in-law. Thanks! 😀

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  6. Doreen@househoneys says

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    Fabulous! These are just about the cutest things I’ve seen, and I’m sure the teacher will love them!

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  7. sharlotte says

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    Cute, cute, cute! As a former teacher, I would have LOVED this! Great idea, thanks for sharing!

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  8. Stacey says

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    Adorable Mason jars! I found your blog over at The Cottage Market link up : )

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  9. Becca says

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    Love these! They are so adorable! Thanks for sharing! Stop by my Friday’s Five Features and link up this post (and others)! diy-vintage-chic.blogspot.com/2013/09/fridays-five-features-no-8.html

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  10. Mackenzie says

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    Where did you get the scrapbook stickers ?

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    • Linda says

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      I picked them up at Michaels. Or it could have been Joanns. Both stores have big selections of scrapbook stickers. Linda

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  11. back to school supplies says

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    Good information. Lucky me I came across your
    site by chance (stumbleupon). I have bookmarked it for later!

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  12. mother-in-law gift says

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    It really is true too…I’ve been “Spending Bucks” on this
    kid already also!

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