I’m a DIY sort of girl. Are any of you? I loved doing craft projects as a kid, and now I get my crafty fix by personalizing the odds-and-ends that decorate my room. Not only do I find these sorts of projects fun and therapeutic, but they save me a bit of money along the way.
One of my Christmas gifts this year was a beautiful bar-cart that I’ve now set out to stock and style. I’ve been scouring the internet for gold and turquoise accessories but have either found things I like that aren’t in the right shade or things that I like that are too rich for my blood. I knew I wanted something that could hold those adorable striped straws I’ve been eying on Etsy as well as cocktail stirrers and other little bar tools, but it wasn’t until I discovered painted mason jars on Etsy that I found exactly what I was looking for. Instead of buying them though, I figured I could save a few dollars by painting some jars myself. I'd also end up with the colors that worked best for me, so I didn't see any drawbacks.
You’ll Need...
- Clear Bell Mason Jars (I got mine from AC Moore)
- Acrylic Paint
- Piece of Cardboard
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And The Steps...
- Empty your small bottle of acrylic paint into the bottom of your clean mason jar.
- Slowly spin the mason jar to coat the inside completely with the acrylic paint.
- Once the entire inside of the jar is coated, set it upside down on a piece of cardboard. This will help drain out any excess paint.
- Move the jar to another spot on the cardboard every 15 minutes until there is no longer excess paint leaving rings on the cardboard.
- Stand jar upright and let the paint dry overnight.
I thought this was a quick and easy DIY project, and I was happy with the results. I painted two jars—one in turquoise and another in metallic gold—and the acrylic paint gave both jars a vibrant and opaque finish while still showing off the Bell logo and design. How very hipster of me! As an added bonus the whole project cost me under $5.
Although I’m using my jars for storage and decoration on my bar, these would be wonderful as vases, make-up brush holders, party décor, and whatever other uses you can think of. A lot of people use these painted jars for centerpieces at weddings and bridal showers, which I think is a lovely take on a traditional floral centerpieces.
If anyone gives this a try, I'd love to hear how it turned out! Pictures would be lovely too. xx
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