The Union Jack mason jar.
Would you believe me if I told you this past week’s ‘event’ in Great Britain had absolutely no influence over my idea to create a Union Jack mason jar design?
Would you also believe me if I told you that I chose the blue color long before … like two days long before … Kate Middleton gave birth to a boy?
And while the design and the color are pure coincidence …
The decision to ‘style’ them for this photo shoot with baby’s breath was 100% calculated.
Let’s just chalk it up to my lame attempt to grab the attention of the parents of Great Britain’s newest royal addition …
and heir.
And here’s how you can make your own royal-attention-grabbing Union Jack painted mason jars:
Union Jack Painted Mason Jars how to
1. Paint Jars with Base Color.
I used quart-sized mason jars for this project and gave them a coat of Antique Blue La Craie paint.
2. Create Union Jack Design.
I used Washi tape (purchased at Target for $2.99 a roll) to tape off the Union Jack design.
3. Paint Jars with Top Color.
Paint the jars with your top coat color. I used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Old White.
4. Distress
Once dry, remove tape and distress. Gently. Using 120 grit sandpaper.
And not that I’m trying to grab the attention of Kate Middleton and Prince William …
but does anyone have the address to Buckingham Palace?
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Umm….could you possible get more awesome????? I don’t think so! I truly think you are going to have to get your named change legally to MJ…I really do!!!! You have mastered the art of Mason Jars…in fact you should be teaching a Mason Jar Art class at the Chicago Art Institute…you really should contact them to see if they are interested…coffee table books should be made in your honor…you get my WOW of the day my friend!!!! Hugs!!!!
Those are very cool! I love them!
OMGosh…your jars keep getting more amazing as the days pass! Thank you for your ideas, inspiration, and willingness to share with the world (espescially the Windsors)!!!
Hi,
You did a great job!
Do you “cook” your jars after the paint is dry or spray with any kind of seal on them?
Thanks!
Dawn
These are so pretty! I love the Union Jack jar. So cool! Thanks for sharing! I’d love for you to link this up to our All Things Thursday Blog Hop when you get a chance!
Blessings,
Nici
Love your jars, thanks for the “how to”, I’ve pinned it!
Blessings,
Cindy
I love these pretty jars,and I just happen to have a lot of them lying around my house! Thanks so much for the idea and keep up the great work!
I love your mason jars! I’d like to invite you to share them at my Twirl & Take a Bow Party at http://www.houseontheway.com. Have a great week.
Leslie