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
)
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.
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.
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.
Now you get to embellish your jars. I added this cute burlap flower I found at Michael’s to one jar.
I added a simple sparkly pink ribbon to the other jar.
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
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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they are so cute love them would make a good gift filled with pens etc
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
These look really cute! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
KC
So cute and colorful. A pretty way to organize!
Thanks so much!
KC
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
Thanks, Nici! I hope you have a great week as well.
KC
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
Thanks so much!
KC
Oh wow that is so pretty, what a lovely place to learn
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
These have to be the prettiest pencil holders I have ever seen!
Oh, Thank you! That is so sweet of you to say!
KC
Those look great! I’m definitely going to have to make some! Come link up for Craft Frenzy Friday at https://craftdictator.blogspot.com!
Thanks! They are easy to make and oh so cute. Enjoy!
KC
Looks cute! You are invited to share this with Show Your Stuff:
https://juliejewels1.blogspot.com/2013/08/show-your-stuff-90.html
Thanks!
I love mason jars that are decorated! This is are SO pretty! You did a fabulous job! Thanks for linking up to Thrifty Thursday!
Thank you, Ruth! Thanks for hosting each week…love your weekly link party.
KC
Are you painting the inside or the outside of the jar?
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
What a creative and wonderful idea. Great job.
Thank you so much!
KC
Great idea. Thanks for the tip about mod podge as sealer!
Thanks! Your welcome for the tip. I love using ModPodge as a sealer, it is easy and works really well.
KC
Did you paint the inside of the jar or the outside?
I painted the inside of the jar. Hope that helps.
KC
love them KC! so pretty!
catching you this week
gail
Thanks so much, Gail!
KC
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
Thank you so much, Karla! Mason jars sure are fun and sooo versatile!
Take care,
KC