I’ve been spending a lot of time in Florida since the start of 2020 helping my aging parents.
And after spending a lot of time in Florida since the start of 2020, I now fully understand why bloggers who live in southern states are always so quick to embrace spring …
while I’m still busy shoveling my sidewalk.
Oh, who am I kidding. My husband shovels the sidewalk! 😉
But you get the gist. It’s so hard to be all springy when the weather outside is all gloomy and gray and cold and snowy/rainy.
But now that I’ve been hanging out in a warmer(ish) climate – northern Florida can be quite fickle at this time of year but it’s no Chicago! – I find myself hankering for springy crafts. Like this white painted poppy mason jar …
How To Make Painted Poppy Mason Jar
Materials*
Pint Size (16 oz.) Mason Jars – Regular Mouth
Rust-Oleum Aged Gray Chalked Paint (you could also use an acrylic gray paint)
Rust-Oleum Linen White Chalked Paint (you could also us an acrylic white paint)
Dark Brown Acrylic Paint
Paint Brushes
Two coats of gray paint. Let dry completely between coats (I typically give it an overnight to dry).
Distress with 80 grit paper.
Use smaller brush and white paint to create poppies.
Just six blobs of paint, connected together.
Use brush to add gray center dot.
Use thin brush to add center dots of brown.
Use same thin brush to add stems.
Finish with coat of matte sealant.
Make some more!
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I was all ready to tell you this was copied from another site when I realised you are the same Linda! I loved this idea when you shared it over on It all started with Paint, I pinned it and everything (and I do intend to actually give it a go soon!) I love your pretty jars so much they always catch my eye. I’m excited to see all the mason jar crafts you have here, I’m now wondering why I’ve not found you here before!! I can see a mamoth pinning session about to start!
It always amazes me how you come up with so many great ideas for mason jars ~ Love the poppies ~ Pinned! I’m visiting from Busy Monday.
I love your beautiful jars.I’m planning to steal your ideas and do some for myself and family and friends. Thank you so much.
I’m gonna try this DIY idea, ’cause jars looks so cute and lovely in that way! <3
Linda, your painted mason jars are always lovely, but this little poppy one is so sweet.
I’m so glad that you shared it at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week. I’m delighted to be featuring your painted poppy mason jar at tomorrows party and pinning too.
Hugs,
Kerryanne
This is so cute. I’ve painted mason jars but I haven’t tried them with a pattern. It seems simple and gives me a fresh new idea. Thanks for sharing!
This is adorable! Thanks for the tutorial.