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Iím inspired by Pinterest daily. Take a look around and youíll discover so many cute ideas for Motherís Day! Since I adore anything to do with Mason jars, itís only natural I would gravitate to these three DIY ideas, all of which start with, you guessed it, a Mason jar! Show your mom some love this Motherís Day with any, or all three of these adorable, handmade gift ideas.
Picture Perfect
Materials
(purchased at Hobby Lobby or had on hand)
Mason jar of choice
Photo of choice
Spray paint in color of choice
Decorative sticker (size and type of choice)
Flowers (fresh or artificial)
Tape
Plastic cup or glass
Embellishments: decorative ribbon, twine, jute, tag
Method
Place sticker on outside of jar, ensure all edges are secured (placement of sticker determines where photo will show through). Using spray paint, coat outside of jar. Once dry, gently remove sticker. Tape photo to inside of jar (I recommend tape instead of glue so you can change out the photo). Add embellishment if desired (I added ribbon). If placing fresh flowers, place in small plastic or glass cup with water, then add to Mason jar. If using artificial, trim stems to desired height and place directly in jar.
Painted Treasure
Materials
(purchased at Hobby Lobby or had on hand)
Mason jar of choice
Acrylic paint in color of choice
Flowers (fresh or artificial)
Plastic cup or glass
Embellishments: decorative ribbon, twine, jute, tag
Method
Squeeze a generous amount of paint into jar. Secure lid, shake jar until paint covers completely. Remove lid, place jar upside down on cardboard to drain. Once drained, move jar to another section of cardboard to finish drying. Once dry, set right side up and embellish as desired. If placing fresh flowers, place in small plastic or glass cup with water, then add to Mason jar. If using artificial, trim stems to desired height and place directly in jar.
Chalked Up
Materials
(purchased at Hobby Lobby or had on hand)
Mason jar of choice
Sanding block, fine grit
Foam brush
Chalk paint in color of choice
Potting soil
Succulents (purchased at Home Depot)
Embellishments: decorative ribbon, twine, jute, tag
Method
Apply paint to outside of jar with foam brush. Let dry. I applied two coats. Using a sanding block, lightly remove a little of the paint in various spots on the jar. Fill jar with good potting soil. Add succulents— no holes required in jar as they require no drainage. Water sparingly. Embellish
as desired.
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