Would you believe me if I told you this wreath is made from a mason jar lid … well, technically, the band part of the mason jar lid. Isn’t it just so cute? And so original! It’s the brainchild of Claire’s at Rustic Pig Designs. And you have to see how […]
Mummy Mason Jar Craft
I adore a mummy mason jar Halloween craft. Maybe it’s the whole googly eye thing … I’m a sucker for googly eyes! My friend Deneen at Dreaming-n-Color made these super cute – and super easy to make – mummy mason jars for her Halloween decor. But she didn’t stop there. She whipped […]
Acorn Mason Jar Candle
Have you seen the Pottery Barn acorn mason jar candle? Seriously. So cute. So perfect for fall décor. So perfectly festive … and I just ordered some faux acorns to make my very own mason jar acorn filled candle. Which is kind of sad. I mean, I have to buy acorns? Shouldn’t […]
Fall Mason Jars
Fall officially kicks off tomorrow… And it’s time to embrace a new season. Perhaps with some paint … and perhaps some puffy paint. Because fall is all about the puffy paint … And yes, I just made that up. But I am digging the puffy paint possibilities … Amanda at […]
Mason Jar Labels
I’m always looking for creative ways to label mason jars. I’ve explored stencils and etching creams … and have even toyed with Sharpies. But now I need not look any further. I may have found my favorite way to label mason jars … with a decal. You can custom print on […]
Candy Corn Mason Jars
I would love to claim I came up with the candy corn mason jar idea … but, alas, I did not. I found my inspiration here. Along with an excellent how to … and is it okay that I love these candy corn mason jars so much more than the candy corn candy […]
Rainbow Loom Organization
Have you heard about the Rainbow Loom? The latest craze taking over the hearts and minds … and wrists … of tween and teen girls nationwide. First there were crazy bands rubber bands. Now there’s the Rainbow Loom rubber band bracelet maker. I’m thinking my teen daughter’s generation should be labeled the “rubber band […]
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 … […]
Mason Jar Soap Dispenser
A mason jar soap dispenser is high on my list of things to make. I love the vintage-style look of them … and I know they’ll look great in my powder room. And now that I found not one but two tutorials — all in one place{!} — showing me how to make […]
Fall Decor Idea
It’s time. Time to jump on the fall décor bandwagon … though, admittedly, it’s hard to get in the spirit when the air conditioner is still running. But I’m no fool. The temperature will drop. Soon. And when it does I’ll be scrambling for fall decor ideas to warm things up inside our […]
The Original Painted Mason
Have you seen the painted and distressed mason jar craze making the rounds online and on blogs these past few months … a trend I may or may not have contributed to with some of my very own painted mason jar projects on this blog. And my other blog. Well I have something […]
Spice Organization
Is your spice drawer organized? And don’t lie to me … or yourself, for that matter. I don’t have a spice drawer. I have a spice cabinet. A very disorganized spice cabinet. One that I rummage through pulling out random jars of like-colored things trying to figure out if it’s basil or oregano […]
Solar Light DIY
Mason jar solar lights for the garden are pretty cool … … but this garden solar light created in a vintage blue mason jar is over the top cool! According to Laura at Finding Home who created this outdoor lantern out of one of her many beloved blue vintage mason jars, it was […]
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 […]
Mason Jar Chandelier
Mason jar chandeliers have become a bit of an obsession of mine. I just can’t stop pinning them on Pinterest … along with all sorts of super fun and inventive mason jar light fixtures. I find them fascinating. And I find the very creative creations that people are creating fascinating … Like […]
Spray Paint Mason Jars
Spray Paint Mason Jars – Metallic Spray Painted Mason Jars. Spray Paint + Mason Jars = WOW! Seriously. This look is so easy to create. All you need is some metallic silver spray paint. I used some I found at Lowes. It’s Valspar Brilliant Metal Silver spray paint. And suddenly your basic […]
Mason Jar Light Fixture
I knew Robin at All Things Heart & Home and I were kindred spirits when I first caught sight of her amazing screen porch … the screen porch is what sold us on our very own home. And then Robin forever sealed her place in my heart when she created this amazing mason […]
Ball Mason Jars Painted
It’s no secret I’m a fan of Ball mason jars. Painted. They make me smile … And while I paint and distress and sell my own, I’m always curious about how others paint them. Like with polka dots. Or a paint dipped look. Or glitter … Stacy at She’s Kinda Crafty […]
Mason Jar Planter
Maryann from Domestically Speaking and I love succulent plants for the very same reason … they’re near impossible to kill. Which is a must for me. Because I have this little problem with remembering to water things. Heck, I’m lucky if I can remember to drink water myself … And now Maryann from Domestically Speaking […]
Glass Paint on Mason Jars
I have yet to try glass paint on mason jars. I’m not sure what’s been holding me back. Perhaps it was because I never found a tutorial that could sway me to try it out … until now, that is … I mean, just look at that cute mason jar cotton-ball-holder that’s been […]
Union Jack Mason Jar
The Union Jack mason jar. Would you believe me if I told you this past week’s ‘event’ in Great Britain had absolutely no influence over my idea to create a Union Jack mason jar design? Would you also believe me if I told you that I chose the blue color long before … […]
Mason Jar Flower Shelf
A mason jar flower shelf … What a great idea. What a clever idea. What a fabulously original idea! I love everything about this mason jar vase shelf project. The simplicity. The single perfect stem that fits in the single, perfect hole. So the single, perfect stem always stands up singly and perfectly […]
Vintage Blue Mason Jar DIY
The elusive vintage blue mason jar. I know they exist. I’ve seen pictures. Heard tales of their beauty and grace … But, just like Beach House in the City, have yet to find them while thrifting. Or yard sale-ing. So what’s a vintage blue mason jar lover to do? Make your own, that’s […]
Animal Topped Mason Jars
These animal topped mason jars have been on my hit list for months now. I think they make the perfect kid gift idea. Or baby shower gift idea. Or addition to a kid’s room. Only problem with last one is my youngest kid is a soon-to-be-teen girl … Try as I might to convince […]
