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Home » Crafts » Pencil Holder ~ Mason Jar Craft

Pencil Holder ~ Mason Jar Craft

August 19, 2013 by KC Coake 32 Comments

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Cute and simple #MasonJar #craft to make a pencil holder. #GiftIdeas #RealCoake
I know for lots of you the school year has already started. Where I live, the school year doesn’t start until after labor day. I’m in the midst of rearranging our school area, re-organizing, purging, and getting things ready for the start of our new school year. While in the midst of all of this I came up with a cute mason jar craft to make a pencil holder for our newly re-organized school area. They are so darling! I’m looking forward to seeing them daily and using them often. I won’t leave you high and dry, I’ve got a tutorial so you can make your own cute painted mason jars.


Supplies:

    • Mason Jars (s)
    • Rubbing Alcohol
    • Acrylic craft paint
    • Sandpaper (I used 150 grit)
    • Sealant (I used Mod Podge Satin)
    • Optional – Embellishments such as ribbon and burlap flower

 

Cute and simple #MasonJar #craft to make a pencil holder. #GiftIdeas #RealCoake
I found this fantastic tutorial on How to Paint Mason Jars from Mason Jar Crafts Love. It is easy to do. Start by cleaning your jars with rubbing alcohol. Then wash them in soapy water. Make sure they are completely dry before you begin painting.

Use acrylic paint from the craft store in any color you like. Paint the first coat and wait at least 15 minutes or until it is totally dry and not tacky to the touch. Paint a second coat when your first coat is totally dry. Let the 2nd coat dry overnight.
Cute and simple #MasonJar #craft to make a pencil holder. #GiftIdeas #RealCoake
After drying overnight, it is time to distress you jars (if you like this look). Use 150 (or you can use 120, 100, or even a nail file) grit sandpaper and rough up the areas you want distressed.
Cute and simple #MasonJar #craft to make a pencil holder. #GiftIdeas #RealCoake
Your jars need to be sealed. I don’t like to use spray paint or spray sealant because they are very hard on the environment. You know what you can use instead? Mod Podge! Love it! I use Mod Podge Satin. You can use any Mod Podge or sealer you like.

For the Mod Podge you apply it just like the paint. Apply the first coat and wait at least 15 minutes until the Mod Podge is totally dry. Then apply the second coat and wait until it is completely dry.
Cute and simple #MasonJar #craft to make a pencil holder. #GiftIdeas #RealCoake
Now you get to embellish your jars. I added this cute burlap flower I found at Michael’s to one jar.
Cute and simple #MasonJar #craft to make a pencil holder. #GiftIdeas #RealCoake
I added a simple sparkly pink ribbon to the other jar.
Cute and simple #MasonJar #craft to make a pencil holder. #GiftIdeas #RealCoake
The jars sit in my newly organized school area. They match the bulletin board that I added a little fun to this summer as well. Simple Decorative Cork Board
Cute and simple #MasonJar #craft to make a pencil holder. #GiftIdeas #RealCoake
I’m so happy with how this mason jar craft turned out. I know it will add some fun and some color to our school area and I will enjoy looking at them in the school year to come.

What is your favorite use for a mason jar? There are so many fun uses!

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  1. Tracy Cook says

    August 19, 2013 at 10:18 am

    they are so cute love them would make a good gift filled with pens etc

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    • KC Coake says

      August 20, 2013 at 1:12 am

      Thank you! Yes they would make a great gift…I don’t know about you, but I would love to get them. 😉
      Take care,
      KC

      Reply
  2. Laura Barker says

    August 20, 2013 at 12:10 pm

    These look really cute! Thanks for sharing.

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    • KC Coake says

      August 21, 2013 at 1:00 am

      Thank you!
      KC

      Reply
  3. Tammy N says

    August 21, 2013 at 1:34 am

    So cute and colorful. A pretty way to organize!

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    • KC Coake says

      August 22, 2013 at 12:58 am

      Thanks so much!
      KC

      Reply
  4. Nici @ Posed Perfection says

    August 22, 2013 at 12:38 am

    These are so cute, KC! I hope you’ll link them and any other projects you have to our All Things Thursday Blog Hop tonight! Have a blessed week!
    Nici

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    • KC Coake says

      August 22, 2013 at 1:13 am

      Thanks, Nici! I hope you have a great week as well.
      KC

      Reply
  5. Miranda Winslett says

    August 22, 2013 at 8:38 pm

    This is TOO cute! I’d love for you to link it up on my DIY Weekend feature!

    mrandmrswinslett.blogspot.com/2013/08/diy-weekend.html

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    • KC Coake says

      August 30, 2013 at 2:17 am

      Thanks so much!
      KC

      Reply
  6. [email protected]'s Mansion says

    August 23, 2013 at 1:23 am

    Oh wow that is so pretty, what a lovely place to learn

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    • KC Coake says

      August 30, 2013 at 2:26 am

      Thank you so much! We haven’t used any of it yet, but it will get put to good use very soon.
      Take care,
      KC

      Reply
  7. [email protected] says

    August 23, 2013 at 2:19 am

    These have to be the prettiest pencil holders I have ever seen!

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    • KC Coake says

      August 30, 2013 at 2:27 am

      Oh, Thank you! That is so sweet of you to say!
      KC

      Reply
  8. Cara Craft says

    August 23, 2013 at 11:28 am

    Those look great! I’m definitely going to have to make some! Come link up for Craft Frenzy Friday at https://craftdictator.blogspot.com!

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    • KC Coake says

      September 3, 2013 at 3:24 am

      Thanks! They are easy to make and oh so cute. Enjoy!
      KC

      Reply
  9. Julie Huston says

    August 23, 2013 at 7:35 pm

    Looks cute! You are invited to share this with Show Your Stuff:
    https://juliejewels1.blogspot.com/2013/08/show-your-stuff-90.html

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    • KC Coake says

      September 3, 2013 at 3:25 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  10. Ruth Soukup says

    August 23, 2013 at 9:09 pm

    I love mason jars that are decorated! This is are SO pretty! You did a fabulous job! Thanks for linking up to Thrifty Thursday!

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    • KC Coake says

      September 3, 2013 at 3:25 am

      Thank you, Ruth! Thanks for hosting each week…love your weekly link party.
      KC

      Reply
  11. Kerye Morasse says

    August 23, 2013 at 10:37 pm

    Are you painting the inside or the outside of the jar?

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    • KC Coake says

      September 3, 2013 at 3:26 am

      You will want to paint the outside of the jar. I have seen it done painting the inside, but the outside is easier and can easily be sealed with the Mod Podge or other sealant.
      Take care,
      KC

      Reply
  12. Sarah Fuller says

    August 24, 2013 at 4:25 pm

    What a creative and wonderful idea. Great job.

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    • KC Coake says

      September 3, 2013 at 3:28 am

      Thank you so much!
      KC

      Reply
  13. stylishrevamp says

    August 24, 2013 at 11:57 pm

    Great idea. Thanks for the tip about mod podge as sealer!

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    • KC Coake says

      September 3, 2013 at 3:28 am

      Thanks! Your welcome for the tip. I love using ModPodge as a sealer, it is easy and works really well.
      KC

      Reply
  14. Rachelle says

    August 28, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    Did you paint the inside of the jar or the outside?

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    • KC Coake says

      September 3, 2013 at 1:00 pm

      I painted the inside of the jar. Hope that helps.
      KC

      Reply
  15. Gail Wilson says

    August 28, 2013 at 11:51 pm

    love them KC! so pretty!

    catching you this week

    gail

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    • KC Coake says

      September 3, 2013 at 1:02 pm

      Thanks so much, Gail!
      KC

      Reply
  16. Karla says

    August 30, 2013 at 3:26 pm

    These are so cute! I love mason jars! I would LOVE for you to share this at “That’s My Style” Link Party TODAY! I hope to see you there. 🙂

    Karla @ http://www.MySerendipitousLife.com

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    • KC Coake says

      September 4, 2013 at 12:59 am

      Thank you so much, Karla! Mason jars sure are fun and sooo versatile!
      Take care,
      KC

      Reply

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