It’s finally here! Today is International Can-It-Forward Day, presented by Jarden Home Brands. It’s an event where you can participate in a live webcast with Chef Hugh Acheson! The event, which takes place on ground in Brooklyn Borough Hall Farmers Market, is filled with canning demos, crafting,herb gardening and mixology activities! You will also […]
Mason Jar Giveaways
Did you know that Saturday, August 16 is International Can-It-Forward Day? And did you know in celebration of International Can-It-Forward Day, Jarden Home Brands will host an event featuring renowned chef and Bravo’s Top Chef judge, Hugh Acheson? And did you know you can participate in International Can-It-Forward Day via a live webcast […]
Nautical Mason Jars
I miss the beach. Sure, Lake Michigan is just a few short miles from my home. And that lake is ocean-like. But it’s not the same at the Atlantic coast … … and the Jersey shore. Sure, people make fun of my beloved home state. And MTV has forever saturized the image of the […]
Mason Jar Aquarium
Looking for a fun summer activity to keep the kids amused and entertained for hours? This mason jar aquarium might just fit the bill … Oh, and rest assured that no real fish were harmed in the creation of this project. You can find the tutorial for this super cute and clever mason jar […]
Leather Mason Jar Hanger
Would you believe that’s a pickle jar hanging up there? That’s right. An upcycled … or recycled … or repurposed … pickle jar. A very stylish one, at that. It’s enough to make me want to eat my way through that jar of Vlasic Dill Spears sitting in my fridge. […]
Homemade Makeup Remover
Sometimes this blog is about crafts you can make with mason jars. And sometimes it’s about things you can make and then store in your mason jars … because mason jars are, after all, made for storage! I was minding my own business, puttering around Pinterest the other day when this homemade makeup […]
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 Idea
Teacher’s gifts don’t have to be complicated. I think that we parents (especially us moms) tend to overthink things … I mean, what teacher wouldn’t love to get a special note of appreciation. Tied to a jar filled with gumballs? And to make this even easier for us over-thinking moms, there’s even a […]
Peppermint Body Rub
I’ve been collecting Mother’s Day gift ideas on my Pinterest boards. And the Mason Jar Rubs & Scrubs board is filling up quickly. It’s where I saved this amazingly delicious sounding Peppermint Body Scrub recipe. Seriously. Doesn’t it just sound good enough to eat? Don’t you just want to slather yourself up […]
Monogram Manicure Jar
I’ve stumbled across the perfect Mother’s Day gift for the girly mom. You know the ones … the moms who take a shower each morning before dropping their kids at school. They’re the moms who style their hair. And apply makeup. And whose nails are always perfectly polished … even if their […]
DIY Shaving Cream
My teen girl has started the whole shaving of the legs thing. It’s a bit traumatic. And there is a learning curve involved … like how the razor needs to move from ankle to knee, and not the other way around. I keep promising to get her some shaving cream. How it will make […]
Nail Polish Mason Jar Art
A few months back I spotted this nail polish “painting” idea. But it’s not really painting in the true sense of painting … and it certainly isn’t the way you would use nail polish to paint your finger nails. Or toes. And I pinned this idea with the idea of trying it out […]
Button Storage
I’m thinking Angie at The Country Chic Cottage may have a bit of a button obsession … She certainly has quite the collection. A collection that, until she pulled out her blue heritage mason jars, was quite the mess. So she sorted and organized and, in the end, created a really cute button storage idea. […]
Homemade Peanut Butter
I would never in a million years have thought to make my own peanut butter at home. Seriously. I just assumed that making peanut butter would be complicated. And messy. And take a really long time … Turns out I was mistaken. And, in fact, it’s pretty easy. The best part […]
Mason Jar Candle
I’ve been a bit obsessed with mason jar candles. I have my melting pot and wax and wicks and scented oils all ready to go … but I haven’t yet melted that wax. I’m not really sure what I’ve been waiting for … perhaps some inspiration … like this awesome funfetti […]
Green Mason Jar Giveaway
What more do I have to say? I’m giving away one case of Ball Canning’s Vintage Style Green Mason jars to one lucky winner. A second lucky winner will receive Ball Canning’s new Décor lids. One package of green (6 lids included/package) and one package of vibrant blue (6 lids included/package) – […]
Mason Jar Paint Storage
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Valentine’s In A Jar
I never thought of creating a little Valentine’s terrarium … or is a snowless Valentine’s snow globe? Either way, this is just so darling! I’m not sure what I love more … the little music sheet bunting … or the sweet flocked heart … or the wooden tag banner […]
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 […]
Craft Room Storage
Who doesn’t want to get the ‘stuff’ up off the counter tops? I know I do. Because before I know it, the ‘stuff’ takes over … covering every surface … and crowding us out. Confining me and my family to a 12-square-inch swath of counter space to pour our morning cereal. […]
