at this (affiliate) link on Amazon I’ve been wanting to etch mason jars for the longest time … and for the longest time I’ve had all the materials. Clean surface mason jar mugs. Check. Adhesive letter stickers. Check. Etching medium. Check. I’m not sure why I didn’t do this sooner. It truly is really easy. […]
Painted Mason Jar Lantern
Did you know there is a mason jar lantern kit that can be found at most grocery stores to convert your mason jars look like lanterns? I had no idea such a thing existed … I’m flabbergasted … and thrilled! But the oh so clever Jessica at Mom 4 Real […]
Free Mason Jar Art
On my other blog, It All Started With Paint, I decided to try my hand at creating a free mason jar printable. For Valentine’s Day. So I purchased some affordable mason jar clip art from an Etsy shop. An then I played around with the offerings in the PicMonkey online photo editing program. […]
Valentine Mason Jars
Sometimes it’s fun to DIY your own Valentine’s mason jars with paint and sandpaper … … and sometimes it’s more fun to just order them from and Etsy shop. I’ve recently made the acquaintance of Kelly at Kelly’s Creative Outlet on Etsy. She was kind enough to let me know that another […]
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 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 … […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Valentine Dessert for Two
I’m no stranger to using mason jar lids and bands as mini spring form pans. Turns out I’m not the only one … Check out these adorable mini raspberry tarts in mason jar lids created by Dessert for Two. Oh, and just like her blog name says, this is a recipe for two! […]
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 […]
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 Heart Jars
I really need to step up my mason jar Valentine’s craft ideas. I’ve been remiss … please accept my apologies. My creativity has iced over, much like most of the country. And all of Chicago. Which is where I live. And I’ll let you in on a little secret. I started […]
Love Birds in a Jar
This love birds diorama doesn’t scream Valentine’s Day. It’s not oozing with red and pink and sparkles … but somehow it works. It speaks volumes. Those two cute little birds snuggling on a branch. The little pendant banner. The topper and the ribbon. All together it just exudes love, love, love! It’s such […]
Valentine’s Kisses Jar
I like a day when I learn something new. Like today. Well, technically, yesterday … When I spotted this adorable hugs and kisses Valentine’s Day candy jar, I made beeline to The Happier Homemaker blog. And in creating this adorable Valentine’s gift idea, blogger Melissa has an adorable story that involves a very determined […]
Heart Mason Jar Votive
Dixie at Real Planz is a real romantic. She created this amazing love filled display to celebrate her anniversary. Complete with an amazing heart cut out mason votive. Painted and distressed I’m thinking some chalk paint was involved. Just guessing… When I saw it, I was intrigued. I was inspired. So […]
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 […]
Valentine Gift Jar
Have you missed me? Or, more accurately, have you missed the mason jar projects I share here daily? I know, I know I’ve been MIA. I have no single excuse. Sometimes life just gets in the way. But I’m back today with a really fun Valentine’s gift idea from Desiree at The 36th […]
Clay Heart Tags
I have a bit of an obsession with porcelain tags … I’m not sure why. Or how. Or when. All I know is that I love how they look … and shouldn’t we just go with our gut? Go for those things that we love? And then I happened upon these porcelain-look […]
Valentine’s Lanterns
This Valentine’s mason jar votive is all about the glitter … and I’m a big fan of the glitter! The more the better, I always say. Can you just image how sparkly and romantic this mason jar votive would look lit up at night? Maybe hanging from tree branches … creating the perfect […]
Chalkboard Paint Votives
Photo credit: Katherine Henry This mason jar chalkboard heart votive has captured the hearts and imaginations of millions. Well, millions of pinners on Pinterest, that is … myself included! And it looks like it might be a complicated DIY project. But, surprisingly, it’s not. Not at all. In fact, it’s actually pretty […]
