When I was a young girl, I used to doodle. A lot. I was a day dreamer. And many of those dreams involved sun and sand and water and palm trees. And over and over and over again I would create a tropical sunset vignette. With a little island. And a palm tree. With […]
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 […]
Mason Jar Matchbox
I’m not sure I would categorize this mason jar matchox as a Father’s Day gift idea, per se. Perhaps it’s more of a summer barbecue hostess (and host) gift idea? Either way, I think it’s just darling. If I do say so myself. 😉 And you could always dress this up as a Father’s […]
Kid’s Craft for Father’s Day
Since Father’s Day is all about dads I thought this kid-crafted mason jar project could be the perfect gift idea. I mean, how perfect would this homemade Father’s Day gift idea be to sit on dad’s desk at work, holding pens and pencils? Or perhaps as a jar to collect his loose change at […]
Mini Golf Mason Jar Gift
My husband is not a golfer. Which is fine with me. I dated a golfer a long, long time ago and did not enjoy a peek what life could have been a golf widow … But mini golf? That’s a whole other story. And my husband is free to rock the mini putting green. […]
Father’s Day Gift Tags
Have you noticed the price of a gift card can sometimes cost more than the actual gift? Okay, perhaps and exaggeration. But they do add up. First, the gift. Then the gift wrap. Then the card. Before you know it your $20 budget is now more like $25. That’s why I love free […]
Father’s Day Gift Idea
This Father’s Day gift idea in a mason jar is so simple … and so perfect! The supplies are easy to find. All you need are mason jar, scissors, and some fun decorative paper. Oh, and don’t forget some of dad’s favorite treats and sweets to fill up the jars! You can […]
Baseball Mason Jar
Father’s Day is right around the corner. I know, right, how could that be? Wasn’t it just Christmas last week? So I’ve been brainstorming Father’s Day gift ideas. Okay, not exactly brainstorming. More like Google image searching Father’s Day gift ideas. 😉 And when this mason jar baseball gift idea popped up on that Google […]
Graduation Mason Jars
According to my Facebook news feed … which, by the by has become my new source of world events … graduation season is here. Because, mixed in with all the Prom and Spring Formal pictures are the college graduation shots. Replete in cap in gown. Some big stadium shots. Some smaller gathering around the […]
Easter Egg Mason Jars
It feels like forever since I’ve created a mason jar craft here for you all. And yet, each and every day I’m working with mason jars to fulfill Etsy shop orders. At any point in time, there are upwards of 40-50 jars in various stages of paint and drying and distressing and sealing and packing […]
Bunny Topped Jars
I’m a huge fan of animal topped jars. I’ve even made a few of my very own. Some dinosaurs. Some ponies … and when I spotted these bunny topped jars, I fell in love! How perfect would these be to house some Easter candy. And treats? Such a fun gift idea … […]
St. Patrick’s Day Craft Ideas
There’s still time to show your Irish pride (or pretend to be Irish if you’re not) with some fun St. Patrick’s Day mason jar crafts, décor, and gift ideas. I’ve rounded up 8 ideas complete with tutorials (and even some free printables). Go Irish! 1. Shamrock Bouquet from Sweet and Lovely Crafts 2. Mint, […]
Pot O Gold Mason Jar
In keeping with our St. Patrick’s Day Pot O’Gold theme this week, I came across this adorable mason jar pot of gold at the end of the rainbow gift idea … and knew I had to share it with you all here! So easy to make. Paint. Check. Chocolate coins. Check. Free Printable […]
Jar of Hearts
This jar of hearts is so perfect in it’s simplicity! A jar. An arrow. A Be Mine card. Perfection! This will truly help you win the heart of your loved ones! You can find the tutorial – along with a free printable for that Be Mine car – at Polka Dot […]
Valentine Mason Jar Lids
Who says mason jar Valentine’s crafts are limited to the mason jar itself? Often times with the lid being overlooked … But with these adorable stitched Valentine card mason jar lids, you don’t need to bother painting or glittering the jar itself. Just fill it with some heart-shaped candies and add this adorable heart […]
Valentine Glitter Votives
There’s a lot of glitter … and glittering … going on around here. I’m pretty sure I’ll be vacuuming up glitter right on up until Valentine’s Day. And probably beyond … Glitter never really, truly goes away, does it? But these mason jar heart votives turned out so cute. Definitely worth glittergeddon! How […]
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 … […]
Halloween Crafts in Jars
I love a good round up of Halloween craft ideas. Especially when that Halloween craft idea round up includes mason jars … and especially when that mason jar craft round up includes not one, but two of my projects! When I saw this mason jar Halloween round up circulating on Facebook I knew […]
Apple Mason for Teacher
I started this apple mason jar teacher gift project three weeks ago. Seriously. I spray painted the jars red … and then the project stalled. I knew what I wanted to do. In fact, I thought I was being oh so original with this idea (turns out I wasn’t). But then life […]
Pencil Mason Jar
I’ve heard rumors that it’s back-to-school season. In fact, I know of some people whose kids have been back to school for weeks … So sad! My kids still have a few weeks left. Chicago public schools aren’t in session until the Tuesday after Labor Day. Which gives me plenty of time to […]
Mason Jar Gift Card Holder
I’m going to make a confession here today. And it’s a shocker. But here goes … I give gift cards. That’s right. This crafty blogger doesn’t give crafty gifts. {holds head in shame} I take the easy way out. Because, well, it’s easy. But this mason jar gift card holder idea […]
Teacher Gift & Printable
Sometimes it feels like my kids are the only ones still attending school in June. My Facebook news feed is filled with pictures of graduation and proms and last days of school picnics … and yet my kids are still have final exams. Sigh. It also means I’m still thinking about end-of-year […]
Teacher Gift Ideas
I’m still scratching my head wondering how the end of the school year has arrived already. Seems like it was just yesterday that I was buying school supplies for the first day! So if you, like me, are now scrambling for a year-end teacher gift, here are some clever teacher gift ideas using mason […]
Teacher Gift: Cookie Mix
I love the idea of cookie mix in a mason jar, but have always been worried about getting the mix of ingredients right. Especially when using a pint-sized mason jar. I mean, a bit too much flour or not enough chocolate chips could have disastrous results …. Thankfully my friend Marty at Marty’s Musings […]
