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 […]
Marble Look Mason Jar
It’s no secret that I’m a fan of the painted mason jar … having painted one or two … okay, more like hundreds upon hundreds … of mason jars myself. But my painted mason jars only involve a single color. Applied in multiple layers. So when I saw this marbleized mason […]
Striped Painted Mason Jar
In anticipation of the first day of Spring, I’m sharing yet another Spring-y painted mason jar. Though, I didn’t paint this pretty striped jar … The lovely Carrie at Lovely Etc. created this masterpiece. I especially love the vintage jar she chose. Carrie offers a full tutorial on how she made this fun […]
Painted Mason Jars for Spring
It was just about this time last year that I painted my first mason jar. Well, not just one. My painted mason jars featured a set in fun, Spring-y colors … I had originally posted the jars on my other blog, It All Started With Paint. At the time, I was questioning if I […]
Green & Gold Mason Jars
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! In celebration of all that is green and pot o’ gold, I thought I’d share some of my favorite mason jar green and gold St. Patrick Day craft ideas: 1. Gold Glitter Mason Jar Candles from Madigan Made 2. St. Patrick’s Day Green Shamrock Mason Jars from Yesterday on […]
St. Patrick’s Mason Jars
You don’t have to be Irish to appreciate these amazing St. Patrick’s Day mason jars created by my lovely and talented friend Malia at Yesterday on Tuesday. That perfect hue of Kelly green … Those fun and fabulous shamrocks (you have to visit her blog to see how she made those as well […]
How To Spray Paint Jars
How to Spray Paint Jars – Gold Spray Painted Mason Jar Tutorial. Spray painting mason jars is really easy. As in super easy. So my sharing a how to spray paint mason jars seems a bit silly … … but, in my defense, I do have a few tips to share. How To […]
Spring Wedding Jars
Mint green and coral are supposed to be big wedding colors this year. At least that’s what the experts are saying. So in anticipation, I made some of these jars for the Etsy shop. And, yes, this is one of those posts. You know the one. Where I shamelessly hawk my Etsy shop. […]
Deer Silhouette Jars
The snow is melting. The temperatures are rising. And I can almost smell Spring in the air … … almost. Okay, that’s a bit too hopeful. I live in Chicago after all. And it’s still February. I’m pretty sure we still have more snow in our future. But a girl can dream. […]
Inside-Out Painted Jars
I’m often asked about what color I use to paint the insides of my painted and distressed mason jars. Ummmm … none. I can see why people ask when I look at the photographs. Because the distressed spots look so dark. Like I painted the insides black. But I don’t. It just looks […]
Painting Insides of Jars
I’m thinking we need some Spring inspiration these days. What with all the snow and freezing rain and icy streets and snow days … And when I spotted these painted jars, they just screamed Spring to me what with their pretty shades of blue … …and their brightly colored flowers. This jar […]
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 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 […]
Gilded Gold Mason Jars
Valentine’s Day flowers are always nice. I would never turn them down … And when your loved one walks in with a bouquet on February 14, wouldn’t it be nice to have a vase befitting of their beauty? I mean, a plain old glass vase is so 2013. And this is an new […]
Valentine’s Day Mason Jars
Please bear with me as I shamelessly plug my Etsy shop … because that is exactly what this post is all about. In addition to sharing with you mason jar craft ideas, I also sell painted and distressed mason jars. On Etsy. And I’ve been on a quest to sell even more … […]
Mason Jar Sweaters
Did you know that mason jars get cold in the winter? Yes, it’s true. Especially here in the Midwest. Luckily, Dottie Angel has a fabulous idea on how to keep them warm. And, no, knitting needles were not involved. Or needed. No, Dottie Angel had a much more ingenious … […]
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 […]
Blue Mason Jar Giveaway
I’ve got an early holiday gift for you, my fellow mason jar lovers … a case of Ball Canning’s 100th Anniversary blue mason jars! That’s right. They’re blue. They’re perfect. They’re free. Yippee! And getting in on the action is easy. In fact, I’ve set it up so […]
Mercury Glass How To
I have a mason jar craft bucket list. And creating mercury glass-look mason jars was right at the top of that bucket list … and am I crazy for having a mason jar craft bucket list? There are quite a few tutorials out there on how to make faux mercury glass pieces using […]
Lace Stenciled Jars
I love when I cross paths with a new way to paint a mason jar … and this black lace stenciled jar is simply amazing! It can work fabulously in Halloween décor. Carolyn at the Homework blog is using her beautiful black lace jars to hold treats for the kids. But I […]
Gift Idea: Painted Jars
It’s no secret that I’m a fan of painted mason jars … in fact, I’m a big fan. A huge fan. A ginormous fan! So when Danielle at 2 Little Superheroes shared with me her painted and distressed mason jar gift idea, I was intrigued … Naturally. I mean, I am a […]
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 […]
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 […]
