Sometimes I love crafts that are done ON mason jars. And then there are times I love crafts that are displayed IN mason jars … like this darling paper shamrock bouquet … displayed in a mason jar. So simple. So subtle. So perfect to share your Irish side (Irish bloodlines […]
Doilies & Heart Jars
With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, I thought I’d keep it simple around here … and what could be more simple than some tea dyed doilies and felt hearts and yarn? Such a cute vintage-look idea to add a touch of Valentine’s Day to your décor. You can find the full tutorial – […]
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 […]
Tissue Paper Votives
This is a perfect Valentine’s Day mason jar craft for kids … It’s a classic. Tissue paper and glue. Sure it’s messy. But that’s half the fun. For the kids anyway. Plus it’s inexpensive. Who doesn’t have some tissue paper hanging around. And perhaps a mason jar or a pickle or […]
Mason Jar Lid Ornament
I’ve been neglecting this blog. And I’m so sorry about that. But I have a good excuse. Okay, maybe not good. But there is an excuse …. You see, I’ve spent the past 12 days on the other blog, It All Started With Paint, creating and posting about 12 Days of Christmas ornaments. It […]
Turkey Mason Jar Topper
I know everyone is jumping ahead to Christmas. But what about Thanksgiving? You know, that little holiday that revolves around a super delicious feast. Turkey and stuffing and cranberry sauce. Followed by pumpkin and apple pie … Not to mention that this is the time of year that the sweet potato gets to […]
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 … […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mason Jar Easter Chick
This mason jar Easter chick is beyond cute … it’s truly, marvelously clever too! The use of material for the wings is ingenious … and I’m not going to tell you what was used. Nope. I’m going to send you to Shaken Together blog for the instructions. Oh, and while you’re there […]
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 […]
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. […]
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’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 […]
Date Night Mason Jar
Before kids, my husband and I were all about the date night. In fact, every night was date night … and we were date night regulars. That’s right, the staff knew us. We could arrive on Saturday night whenever we wanted and were guaranteed a table within 30-minutes. Oh, and it wasn’t next […]
Free Holiday Printables
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Holiday Gift Ideas in Jars
Looking for some fun and festive handmade gift ideas? Well I’ve pulled 20+ ideas from our Holiday Mason Jar Extravaganza event … just for you! I’ve even organized them into categories … just for you! Mason Jar Snow Globes Car in Jar Snow Globe from It All Started With Paint Anthropologie […]
Advent Calendar Idea
I’ve been searching high and low for the perfect advent calendar idea … When the kids were little they took great joy in counting down the days in December. It hung on the kitchen door and each morning they would debate whose turn it was to attach the little Velcro ornaments to the calendar […]
Ball Canning Giveaway
I’m teaming up with the folks at Ball Canning for their “25 Days of Giving” giveaway … there will be daily “pin to win” prizes where you can win jars and canning accessories … and then there’s the Grand Prize … a FreshTECH Automatic Home Canning System valued at $299. Here’s […]
Giving Thanks …
On this Thanksgiving day I wanted to say thank you to all of you who stop by here! And in the spirit of thanks, I’ve pulled together a collection of some of my mason jar Thanksgiving favorites … 1. Pottery Barn-Inspired Acorn Votive from It All Started With Paint 2. Pumpkin Pie in Jars […]
