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Mason Jar Bathroom Storage & Accessories

by Linda 59 Comments

Mason Jar Bathroom Storage

I’ve seen these painted and distressed mason jar bathroom storage and accessories sets on Etsy for the past year or so and have to admit I’ve been intrigued …

Bathroom Storage Ideas with Mason Jars

My first concern has been durability. Especially if you’re using craft paint. It’s water soluble. And even with a top clear coat, I worried that they finish would eventually wash off. Or peel off. Which has made me reluctant to try my hand at creating this mason jar bathroom storage set …

 

and sharing it with you!

But all that changed when I was introduced to Amy Howard’s One Step paint (which, by the way, I found at my neighborhood Ace Hardware store). Now, I’ll admit the finish isn’t permanent permanent. But it’s much more durable than craft paint. Especially after you give it a clear sealant coat.

Mason Jar Bathroom Storage & Accessories Set DIY

Bathroom Storage Ideas with mason Jars

Materials*

Mason Jars (Quart, 2 Pints, Elite Half-Pint, 4 oz. Quilted Jelly Jar)

Amy Howard One Step Paint in Bauhaus Buff

Clear Coat Sealant

Mason Jar Soap Lid Converter Kit

Mason Jar Flower Frog

Paint Brush

Instructions

Give your jars two coats of Amy Howard One Step Paint in your choice of color; let dry completely between coats.

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After the second coat dries overnight, distress the raised lettering on the mason jar. I use 80 grit sandpaper.

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Finish it with two coats of a matte finish sealant. This is my go to product that I found at Michael’s.

 

Mason Jar Crafts Ideas for Bathroom Storage

For the toothbrush holder, I used a mason jar lid insert that is meant for a flower arrangement.

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For the soap dispenser, I purchased the lid converter kit from an Etsy shop (I purchased it from a shop called Martin & Company which you can find by clicking here).

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And that’s it.  The smallest jar is a 4 oz. quilted jelly jar. The cotton balls are in one of Ball’s Elite Collection jars (1/2 pint).

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And now I have a pretty and stylish storage and organization solution for my bathroom!

Bathroom Organization Ideas with Mason Jars

 

 

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Comments

  1. Doreen @ Altered Artworks says

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    Love these! I like the variety of sizes and textures of the different jars. Pinned, and am so doing this next week!

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    • Linda says

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      Thanks so much for the pin and good luck!!! They really are pretty! 🙂

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    • Linda says

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      Thank you for the pin!!!!

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  2. Kirby says

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    I love these!! Pinning!

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    • Linda says

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      Thank you, my friend!!! 🙂

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  3. Shelly @ 100Things2Do.ca says

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    Gorgeous! Would you consider guest posting this article on my blog – 100Things2Do.ca?
    Found you through Between Naps on the Porch.

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  4. Gwen says

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    How do you like this paint over ASCP ??? I never had your success of only using craft paint so I’ve used different craft store and brands of chalk paint always first. But I am curious if this paint is better than Maison Blanche or ASCP??

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    • Linda says

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      I like this paint for it’s durability, but I’ll be honest that the chalk paints (ASCP, Rust-Oleum, and Americana chalk paint are most forgiving and deliver the best results when distressing. I think the Amy Howard paint is fabulous for furniture, though! It’s almost like a primer but prettier!

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      • Joy says

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        Thank you for the detailed pin!! My daughter has her first apartment. She is in need of bathroom decorations! Could I get these in yellow paint?

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  5. Kati says

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    These are beautiful! I need to finish my master bathroom remodel ASAP so I can make some for my bathroom organization! Pinned and sharing 🙂

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    • Linda says

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      Thank you so much and thanks for the pin and shares!!! 🙂 Linda

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  6. Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood says

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    These are gorgeous! I definitely would have thought they were very very expensive!

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    • Linda says

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      Thank you! 🙂 Linda

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  7. Kathleen says

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    These are gorgeous!! May I ask which color of Amy Howard One Step paint this is? It’s such a pretty shade of white! Thanks so much!!

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    • Linda says

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      Thank you so much! The color is called Bauhaus Buff. 🙂 Linda

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  8. Sonya says

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    Thank you so much for sharing how you did this! I;ve been wanting to make these for ages! Where did you order individual mason jars at those sizes? I find whenever I look around I can’t find the sizes I need, or I have to get them in bulk. Also, that one step paint, does it come in different colors? Thanks!

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    • Linda says

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      I’ve seen some individual jars for sale at Michaels and Joanns, but mostly just pint sized. I haven’t seen them like that in the other sizes, unfortunately. As for paint, the one-step comes in lots of different colors — and it can even be mixed up to the color of your choice. Check it out at your local Ace store! 🙂

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  9. Elise says

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    These look great. I have made these for my bathroom but not painted them. Bed Bath and beyond sells a mason jar hand soap for $7.99 ($6.40 with a coupon!) You could take the lid off and put it on a jar of your choice (mine have been the blue or green clear glass ones) for less than the ones you find on Etsy…plus you get hand soap and no shipping! That’s what I’m gong to do next time I make a set up for a friend. They make cute housewarming gifts.
    I can’t wait to paint some…they look adorbs!

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    • Linda says

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      What a great idea!!! I’m going to have to check out my BB&B for some!!!

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  10. KathyJB says

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    I really like the idea of painting the outside that way you can clean the inside. Cool beans.

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  11. Nish says

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    I cannot find the mason jar pumps on the etsy website you have mentioned. The pumps which are showing up are very small. How will you pump out the soap with those small pumps?

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    • Linda says

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      The pump is the very first listing when you click on the link. They are sized for the mason jar top and come with a tube that reaches from the pump down into the jar. https://www.etsy.com/listing/129979715/mason-jar-soap-dispenser-lid?ref=shop_home_active_1

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  12. Topaz says

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    Love this. And I am in love with that white. I’m getting ready to paint some book cases with Annie Sloan chalk paint. I got the pure white and the old white to mix, but I’m not digging the old white. It makes it feel yellow instead of a beautiful creamy white like this. I need to figure out what to mix with the pure white to get this look.

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    • Linda says

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      I’m not sure what to use to get that color. I painted my jars with Amy Howard paint (which you can find at Ace Hardware, by the way).

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      • KathyJB says

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        I have started making my own chalk paint. Much cheaper and I get to experiment with colors I already have.

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  13. Mishael Witty says

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    Hi. Where’s the best (i.e. cheapest) place to get Mason jars? I’m really interested in getting started with jar crafting, but I need some jars first. 🙂 Being a one-income family, we’re really on a budget, so I don’t want to spend an arm and a leg. Any advice you could give would be very much appreciated! I’m pinning this to save for later.

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    • Linda says

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      I find mine at the hardware store, grocery store, and Target. The pints run about $9.99-$12 for a case of 12. About $1 per jar. They also sell them as individual jars at Michaels and JoAnns but, if you can use the dozen, it’s more cost effective to purchase the full case. If you only need one or two jars then Michaels probably offers the best price – especially if you have a coupon! Hope that helps! 🙂

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      • Mishael Witty says

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        Yes. That does help. Thanks very much!

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    • Donna Seymour says

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      You can find these jars at the Goodwill

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    • Liz says

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      I found a lot of mine at garage sales. I came home and sterilized them, bought new lids and good as new

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    • Diane says

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      Thrift stores are great for selling individual jars, for less than a $1.00.

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  14. Janet says

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    What exact color did you use

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    • Linda says

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      It’s Amy Howard One Step Paint in Bauhaus White.

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  15. Katie J says

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    I am totally going to try this – pinned! I’m wondering, though, if there’s a way that you could get a different base to show through? We have gold fixtures in our bathroom, so I thought it could be neat to have gold peaking through from the sanding. Any thoughts? I assume a gold layer of paint underneath would just sand off as well. Any other products I could create a gold base with that you would recommend? Thank so much!

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    • Linda says

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      I fear a gold base would just sand away! The only way is to paint the inside gold. That would be okay as long as you aren’t using anything liquid inside the jars.

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  16. Sue says

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    These are absolutely gorgeous!!
    Thanks for sharing

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  17. Lusi says

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    Hi! Was just wondering where did you get those lids from? Wonderful idea!

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    • Linda says

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      I ordered them from an Etsy shop. Here’s the link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/129979715/mason-jar-soap-dispenser-lid?ref=shop_home_active_1

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  18. Sue says

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    Hi Linda, I want to thank you for this wonderful tutorial!!! I just got the pumps from Adam at the
    Etsy shop you had a link to. I have everything all set to make some.
    Awesome!!! Thanks again
    Sue

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  19. Sue says

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    To the other posters I found Target to have really good prices on jars. I also got those wider short ones on ebay. They are so cute!
    This is the perfect project for my bathroom re-do. I can’t wait 🙂

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    • Linda says

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      Thanks for the advice about Target! Yes, they do offer a good price on jars! And they do have the wide short ones (the Ball Elite jars).

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  20. Betty says

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    Clever! Where can I find the jar insert for the toothbrush holder…the one designed for flower arranging? Thanks for the tutorial!
    BJL

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    • Linda says

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      They’re called flower frogs and here’s a link to a Ball brand one: http://www.freshpreserving.com/transform-mason-regular-mouth-frog-lid-inserts-for-mason-jars-4-count-1033997VM.html#start=6 I’ve also seen them for sale at Jo-Ann’s and you can probably find them at any of the major craft stores too. Good luck! 🙂

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  21. Heather says

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    Great project and will try these. To be honest, I almost left the site because there are way too many ads popping up. They pop up over what you are reading and when you try to close them the X is so small you end up clicking it. Frustrating… thought I’d let you know as I know this deters a lot of people from sites and it is a great tutorial.

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    • Linda says

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      Sorry about that! I’m checking with my ad network to see if we can fix that. I may also need to get rid of the pop up for signing up for the emails. Ah well …

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  22. Meghan says

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    All together how much did you spend on this?

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    • Linda says

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      Well, here’s the thing. I couldn’t just purchase the jars independently. So I had to buy the sets of 12 for the pints & quarts & smallest jars and the set of 4 for the elite jars. Each set of 12 runs about $10. And then the pump was $15 for one. Hope that helps!

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  23. Kelly Uzzell says

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    Where can I get the piece for the tooth brushes?

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    • Linda says

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      Here’s the link: https://www.amazon.com/Loew-Cornell-TransforMASON-Pack-Inserts/dp/B00DTWRE0A/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1474685315&sr=1-1&keywords=mason+jar+flower+frog&linkCode=sl1&tag=lindazbraden-20&linkId=55069f03537f715de7eb9c29f5f819ed

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  24. Alisha says

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    What a brilliant idea, thanks so much fore sharing!

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  25. Emily says

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    This is such a great idea! I mentioned it on my blog here: hunnyimhomediy.com/diy-projects/farmhouse-bathroom-decorating-ideas/.

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  26. Pili says

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    I found your jars on Pinterest and fell in love with them. When I clicked on the link to see the post, it was directed to a different site from yours, which is https://www.pinterest.es/pin/115404809183994397/ Maybe you want to report the Pin…

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    • Linda says

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      Thank you for the heads up! This happens all the time! Ugh! 🙂

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  27. margaret white says

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    I just bought the flower lids and soap pump at Hobby-Lobby this week the pump was 5.99 and the flower ones are like 3.99 for 3 in the pack.

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  28. Tonya Horn says

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    I would love to save you into my comp. but I don’t know how to. I will try some way cause I haven’t looked at everything here. Thanks for what I have seen so for.

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    • Linda says

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      You can always Subscribe to receive emails from the blog.

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  29. Ivory says

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    Oh my, this post is so me. I love this project, and plan to make this set for our home. Thank you!
    Now I am going to join your site, because I love what I see.

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    • Linda says

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      Thanks!!! 🙂

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  30. Drew says

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    We have these in our bathroom, did not make, bought the set on Amazon however over time the paint flakes off from all the water. Plus water seems to congratulate under tem really bad. Has anybody else experienced this and do you have a solution? We’re going to refinish them but I’m wondering do you not have the same problem or do you just redo them once a year? Is this where the clear coat helps out?

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