Some may say that red, white, and blue colored food is unappetizing. And you know what I say to those naysayers? I say, “but have you seen this red, white, and blue candy coated popcorn?” and … “how could you resist not popping a few of those colorful kernels into your mouth!” […]
Stars & Stripes Lanterns
When I saw these red, white, and blue mason jars, I clunked my head … and then I fell off my chair. I mean, how genius is this take on the American flag mason jar design? So simple to add a few dots and stars so that these amazing jars can be lit […]
Patriotic Candle Holders
Is it just me, or are mason jars becoming a Fourth of July celebration staple? Just take a look at Pinterest and you’ll find a ton of red, white, and blue mason jar craft ideas … I shouldn’t be surprised by this turn of events.. Mason jars are American invented and American made, after […]
Fourth of July in Mason Jars
The Fourth of July is right around the corner, so I’ve pulled together some fabulous red, white, and blue mason jar ideas using mason jars for you! I know, I know, you can thank me later … you know, after your Fourth of July barbecue guests ooh and aah over your creativity and ingenuity, […]
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. […]
Union Jack Flag
I thought I shared this Union Jack flag mason jar here months ago. But I didn’t … and now I’m scratching my head wondering why not? Perhaps I thought I’d wait until we were closer to the red, white, & blue celebration season. You know, the summer trifecta. Kicking off tomorrow with Memorial […]
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 […]
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 […]
Patriotic Cheesecake
Memorial Day is all about remembering those who died in service of this country. And, yet, for much of the country it’s also the unofficial start of the summer … celebrated with backyard barbecues filled with lots of red, white, and blue. Which typically take the form of décor. And napkins. And forks. And […]
Ball Mason Jar Wall Sconce
You’ll never guess what this Ball mason jar wall sconce is made of … or maybe I should say hanging on. What if I give you a hint? Like the person who created this mason jar light fixture lives on a lake. A lakefront, to be exact. And she paints … […]
American Flag Mason Jar
I had a teacher-becomes-the student moment this week. You see, someone ordered my American flag painted mason jars from the Etsy shop. Only thing, they requested the Ball mason jars in the quartz size … and the red, white, and blue mason jars I list on my Etsy shop are pint-sized. But […]
Drink Recipe for 4th of July!
Happy Fourth of July! I know you’re all busy making macaroni salad and pressing burgers and stocking the cooler … and that’s exactly why today’s mason jar idea is super easy. It’s a super simple drink recipe given a patriotic flare with some blue food coloring. And an adorable watermelon star […]
4th of July Mason Jar Craft
Today’s Fourth of July mason jar craft is very different from yesterday’s. Like night and day different … Because yesterday it was all about mason jar ‘lanterns.’ And today it’s all about mason jar ‘luminaries.’ See? Different words. Different titles. And they use different mediums too. Yesterday it was paint. Today Kim from […]
Red, White & Blue Mason Jars
These mason jars had me at glitter. I mean, I’m all for a patriotic, Fourth of July craft project. Especially one that involves mason jars. And stars. And red, white, and blue craft paint. But when you add in the glitter? Yeah, that catapults this project into my craft faves stratosphere … Johnnie […]
Fourth of July Dessert
The 4th of July is all about freedom. And fireworks. And food? That’s right, somewhere along the line our country’s independence became bundled up with burgers and brats and barbecues. Not that I’m complaining … … pass the ketchup, please! Chances are, you’re currently preparing for your own backyard barbecue celebration. Probably […]
Stars & Stripes Mason Jars
Summer is more than just sun and fun and shorts and bathing suits and getting the perfect tan. Summer is also about the red, the white, and the blue. I mean, just think about it … We unofficially officially kick-off Summer on Memorial Day Weekend. A weekend we hang out our American flags. And […]
