My husband is not a golfer. Which is fine with me. I dated a golfer a long, long time ago and did not enjoy a peek what life could have been a golf widow … But mini golf? That’s a whole other story. And my husband is free to rock the mini putting green. […]
Father’s Day Gift Tags
Have you noticed the price of a gift card can sometimes cost more than the actual gift? Okay, perhaps and exaggeration. But they do add up. First, the gift. Then the gift wrap. Then the card. Before you know it your $20 budget is now more like $25. That’s why I love free […]
Father’s Day Gift Jar
Let’s just go ahead and call this Father’s Day Gifts in Mason Jars Week. I wonder if I can get a Presidential Proclamation … or maybe a Mayoral one? Because, let’s face it, celebrating Father’s Day should be a national holiday. Especially if you have a father like mine … and […]
Father’s Day Gift Idea
This Father’s Day gift idea in a mason jar is so simple … and so perfect! The supplies are easy to find. All you need are mason jar, scissors, and some fun decorative paper. Oh, and don’t forget some of dad’s favorite treats and sweets to fill up the jars! You can […]
Baseball Mason Jar
Father’s Day is right around the corner. I know, right, how could that be? Wasn’t it just Christmas last week? So I’ve been brainstorming Father’s Day gift ideas. Okay, not exactly brainstorming. More like Google image searching Father’s Day gift ideas. 😉 And when this mason jar baseball gift idea popped up on that Google […]
Graduation Mason Jars
According to my Facebook news feed … which, by the by has become my new source of world events … graduation season is here. Because, mixed in with all the Prom and Spring Formal pictures are the college graduation shots. Replete in cap in gown. Some big stadium shots. Some smaller gathering around the […]
Mason Jar Cocktails
This Mother’s Day, forget the flowers. Forget the chocolates. Heck, forget the card … And give mom the gift of a good stiff drink. 🙂 In a mason jar, of course! These mason jar cocktail mixers are so clever. And the combinations are endless. In fact, Something Turquoise has mixed up […]
Bride & Groom Mason Jars
Wedding season has arrived … Well, the Spring and Summer wedding seasons. Because I think we all know that weddings take place all year long. Spring weddings (like mine) set against a backdrop of colorful new blooms … Summer weddings at the beach … Fall weddings set against the backdrop of […]
Glitter Monogram Mason Mug
Monograms. Check Glitter. Check Mason Jar Mugs. Check. This mason jar craft project has everything that is near and dear to my heart. You could call it the trifecta of mason jar craft ideas! I mean, who wouldn’t want to sip a fresh lemonade on a hot day from a glittery […]
Painted Daisy Mason Jars
I’m feeling inspired by Spring. Not that the flowers are blooming in Chicago. Yet … though I did spot a few buds poking their way out of the ground yesterday. Which gave me hope. But until the daisies fully bloom, I thought I’d make my very own bouquet. On mason jars, of course! […]
Mason Jar Easter Basket
I’ll admit: I’m not a fan of peeps. To eat, that is … unlike me brother-in-law who can’t get enough! But to look at? I love them. They are just so cute in all their pastel covered sugar glory! And putting them in a Easter basket crafted from a mason jar? Adorable! […]
Chick, Bunny & Bird Jars
With this darling Easter craft idea, less is definitely more … I just love the simplicity of the adorable chick, bird, and bunny faces on these painted mason jars. Too cute! How fun would these be looking down at you from an Easter-themed mantel? Or to give as Easter gifts to all […]
Bunny Silhouette Jar
This bunny silhouette mason jar for Easter is nothing short of adorable! And you know the best part? You don’t need a fancy, expensive vinyl cutter to create this look. That’s right! The creative blogger at Artzy Creations has a genius idea for you. Complete with one of the best tutorials I’ve come […]
Bunny Topped Jars
I’m a huge fan of animal topped jars. I’ve even made a few of my very own. Some dinosaurs. Some ponies … and when I spotted these bunny topped jars, I fell in love! How perfect would these be to house some Easter candy. And treats? Such a fun gift idea … […]
St. Patrick’s Day Craft Ideas
There’s still time to show your Irish pride (or pretend to be Irish if you’re not) with some fun St. Patrick’s Day mason jar crafts, décor, and gift ideas. I’ve rounded up 8 ideas complete with tutorials (and even some free printables). Go Irish! 1. Shamrock Bouquet from Sweet and Lovely Crafts 2. Mint, […]
Pot O Gold Mason Jar
In keeping with our St. Patrick’s Day Pot O’Gold theme this week, I came across this adorable mason jar pot of gold at the end of the rainbow gift idea … and knew I had to share it with you all here! So easy to make. Paint. Check. Chocolate coins. Check. Free Printable […]
Jar of Hearts
This jar of hearts is so perfect in it’s simplicity! A jar. An arrow. A Be Mine card. Perfection! This will truly help you win the heart of your loved ones! You can find the tutorial – along with a free printable for that Be Mine car – at Polka Dot […]
Valentine Mason Jar Lids
Who says mason jar Valentine’s crafts are limited to the mason jar itself? Often times with the lid being overlooked … But with these adorable stitched Valentine card mason jar lids, you don’t need to bother painting or glittering the jar itself. Just fill it with some heart-shaped candies and add this adorable heart […]
Gold Heart Mason Jars
Desiree at The 36th Avenue always …. always … has the best craft projects! And she always … always … makes it easy for use to replicate her amazing craft projects. Right on down to the tiny details: offering us a free Valentine’s Day card printable to finish off our amazing gold see-through heart […]
Heart Jars
Are you feeling it yet? You know, the feeling of love? Heart-related projects are flying all around the Internets. You can’t swing a dead cat on Pinterest without landing on a Valentine’s Day theme craft or project. Like these darling spray painted heart jars. So cute as a gift for your loved […]
Hugs & Kisses Mason Jars
Sometimes we overthink things. Try to hard to make complicated hand-made gifts. When sometimes … … like this time … simplicity rules. I mean, what says I love you more than a blue mason jar with a simple chalkboard heart with the word hugs? Written in chalk. Oh, and be sure […]
Mason Jar Lid Ornament
I’ve been neglecting this blog. And I’m so sorry about that. But I have a good excuse. Okay, maybe not good. But there is an excuse …. You see, I’ve spent the past 12 days on the other blog, It All Started With Paint, creating and posting about 12 Days of Christmas ornaments. It […]
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 … […]
Apple Mason for Teacher
I started this apple mason jar teacher gift project three weeks ago. Seriously. I spray painted the jars red … and then the project stalled. I knew what I wanted to do. In fact, I thought I was being oh so original with this idea (turns out I wasn’t). But then life […]
