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Desk Organizer Idea: Composition Book Mason Jar

by Linda 21 Comments

Mason Jar Craft Ideas - Desk Organizing Idea - Composition Book Mason Jar Pencil Holder

Now, I realize this desk organizer idea for pens and pencils using a mason jar painted to look like a school composition is probably more appropriate for back to school season …

 

or teacher gift time.

 

But I couldn’t help it. I couldn’t wait. I had to share these ASAP.

 

I mean, teachers need to organize their desk spaces too, right? And who says you can only give teacher gifts at the end of the year?

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Or why not send your college student back to school after winter break with a stylish desk accessory to corral their pens and pencils? I’m pretty sure their study spaces could use a little organization as they enter their second semesters …

😉

Mason Jar Craft Ideas - Composition Bookk Mason Jar Desk Accessory

Desk Organizer Idea: How To Make Composition Book Mason Jars

Desk Organizer Idea - Mason Jar Craft Ideas - Teacher Gifts

  1. Start by painting a patch with white primer (I created a similar patch on the opposite of the jar as well). Let dry overnight.

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2. Tape off a 2″ x 1 1/4″ square of white using washi tape.

Desk Organizer Ideas with Mason Jars

3. Paint jar with black acrylic craft paint in matte finish. Let dry overnight.

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4. Tape off a vertical band on side of jar (to represent spine of composition notebook)

Mason Jar Craft Ideas - Pencil and Pen Holder for Teacher

5. Using a fan brush, gently dab on white paint.

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Keep moving the brush from side to side with each application.

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Mason Jar Craft Ideas - Back To School Gift Ideas

6. Remove Washi tape. Using a fine point brush, free hand thin black lines.

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And you’re done!

Composition Book Mason Jars

So cute, right? Now you can have the best dressed desk in town!

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Hope you have a mason-jar-craft-love filled day! 🙂

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Comments

  1. Angela Boone says

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    I’m a teacher, so I love this. Also, I love mason jars, so your site could totally get me in trouble 😉

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    • Linda says

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      I love me some trouble!!! 🙂

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  2. Becca Lynn says

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    Oh my goodness, these are absolutely delightful! I’m a teacher as well, so I’m pretty sure I need to make one of these ASAP haha. Thanks for sharing!

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    • Linda says

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      Thank you! And they’ll be perfect for you — maybe one of your students will give them to you as a gift!!! 🙂

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  3. Holly says

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    This is totally awesome! Love it! Holly 🙂

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    • Linda says

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      Thank you! 🙂

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  4. Sam says

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    Holy Moly, I LOVE this! I didn’t even know this was something I needed to do, but now I’m feeling compelled to make it.

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    • Linda says

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      LOL! I’m so glad I compelled you!!! Have fun! I think these may be my favorite mason jar craft creation to date! 🙂

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  5. Chelsea @ The Johnsons Plus Dog says

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    Oh my goodness, these are sooooo cute! Perfect easy DIY teacher gifts… and you’re right – who says teachers should only get gifts at the end of the year? They deserve them all year round!

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    • Linda says

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      Exactly!!! 🙂

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  6. laura@duke manor farm says

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    I am so doing these for the upcoming teacher appreciation. Brilliant idea!

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  7. Gilda says

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    Hi! I absolutely love this idea!! My son needs to do a project about recycling and I think this will be perfect! Also a perfect gift for his teacher!! Thank you very much for sharing ???. I have one question. For the white parts can I use white acrylic paint?

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    • Linda says

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      You can absolutely use white acrylic paint. The only thing is there will be touch up needed when you remove the tape – the acrylic paint doesn’t adhere as well to the glass as primer does. I also used the white acrylic paint for the white composition book marbling (for lack of a better word!). Good luck! 🙂

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  8. Janet Oropeza says

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    Thanks for sharing..Nice & easy:)

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  9. Chris brown says

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    Hello Linda,

    I love this, i want to make it for my home, if i want other detail then i will contact you soon.

    One more thing i have also 100 mason jar usage ideas.

    Thank you for your idea.

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  10. Mary Pat Loos says

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    I don’t get how to marble the white paint. I have a fan brush but it doesn’t leave the paint looking marbled. Just looks like a mess.

    Please be more specific how you did this.

    THank you

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    • Linda says

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      I’m not sure how much more specific I can be beyond the photos? I just loaded the brush and angled it so I hit the jar with the lead edge of the brush. Then turn it with each application. Sorry I’m not sure how better to explain.

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    • Angie says

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      I really struggled using a fan brush and tried an inexpensive 1 inch chip brush and finally got the look I was going for by dabbing it on the glass. Lol, my fan brush was a hot mess. Also, got a decent blob look with a crumpled plastic bag. Hope it all worked out 😁

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  11. Steven says

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    Wow! It’s a nice desk organizer idea. As a DIY’er, I really appreciate your work.

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  12. Patrice says

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    This is so cool. .

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  13. Kelly | Pjs and Paint says

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    These are so cute!! I can’t get enough of painting on mason jars, there is just so many fun things you can do with them. I might have to make these for my teacher friend before school starts up again. They’d look great on her desk!

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