{Painted Mason Jars}

a row of painted mason jars@NorthernCottage.net

You might know that I’m in LOVE with
mason jars…

and now to feed my addiction further I’ve started
painting them
and have fallen even deeper in love

{no worries - I don’t think my hubby is at all jealous of this crush!}

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Wanna make some?

How to Make
SHABBY DISTRESSED MASON JARS:

You start off the makeover by painting a jar black
(go look through your spray paint and I bet you’ll find at least some old half used can of black – or 7 cans like me!)

then once that dries, cover it with another color of your choice - here is a pretty cream spray paint

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and then sand it up a bit

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and you’re set

easy right?

what wonderful results!

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mmmmm

I adore this lattice one

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I included one in my prairie cottage mantel display

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and have sold some in the cute little shoppe I sell at

but I’ve HAD to keep some for myself

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lots of different jars

lots of different makeovers

mmmmm!

I first encountered them here and was immediately smitten {thank you!}

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I pinned it here for safekeeping

How many of you are now gonna go find an extra mason jar and give it a makeover??

Chat soon -

NORTHERN COTTAGE
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13 comments:

  1. TracyMB @ Crows Feet ChicOctober 29, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Oh, oh, OH! Yes, I must do some painting of mason jars now! Thanks so much for this; I never would of thought to paint them black first. Love that lattice patterned jar - I've never seen one like that. Must keep my eyes peeled! TFS!!

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  2. Blondie's JournalOctober 29, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    These are SO cute, I can't wait to try it! Thanks so much!

    XO,
    Jane

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  3. Sandi @ The Primitive SkateOctober 29, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    Love these! Thanks for the tip! I have to try this!

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  4. Carlene @ Organized ClutterOctober 29, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    I really like the black showing through the white paint. I have to pin this.

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  5. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.October 29, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    Oh I definitely want to give this a try! Thanks for the tip of using black paint first!

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  6. DorothyOctober 29, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    They look so nice where you sanded them down a bit. I love this idea!

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  7. Dewdrop GardensOctober 30, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    No wonder you are in love, these are so beautiful!! And how easy it is to do! Thanks for sharing, I'm pinning this one for sure.
    Debbie :)

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  8. must love junkOctober 30, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    I've seen these, but never knew the 'trick' to painting them! Yours turned out great-love 'em! :)
    Susan

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  9. AnonymousOctober 30, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    they are so cute and so popular right now, that one with the lattice is really special, love that, I'm a new follower of your blog, its so nice to meet you!

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  10. Laurel@chippingwithcharmNovember 5, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    I'm in love with those jars too...great idea to do the layers of colors and sanding. I had trouble with my solid ones because the spray paint got runny. This will fix that...thanks for sharing!! Love them on your mantel :)

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  11. Patty (Patty's Pretty Things)November 5, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    I love this idea! I pinned it! Thanks for the tutorial!

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  12. Chenille CottageNovember 5, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    Such a great idea. So often we miss the underlying patterns on clear glass jars.
    Thanks for sharing your how to.
    Blessings,
    Carolynn

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  13. Pam JayneJuly 1, 2013 at 9:58 PM

    This is a fabulous idea! I just started with candle making and people in my area are really into the primitive look and I have been looking for new ideas for my mason jars! Love this!!!

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