How to decorate mason jars

Re-posting some pictures of the mason jars I gave as gifts last year.

I’ll post a few each day.

I painted them all kinds of decorative ways.

The blue one on the left is black paint inside, and blue chalk paint (whatever I had on had) outside. I sanded it and added the burlap bows.

The jar on the right is going to be hard to explain. I’m a mixed media artist and never plan anything. I just follow my creative instincts.

In this case I knew I wanted a real “grunge” look. This is three layers of paint, light for the first coat, blue for the second, and Martha Stewart Brown???? for the top coat. Then I just started sanding through the layers.

Made a ribbon bow, added a tassle, and some wonderful Washi tape.

Rebecca

Hi. I'm so glad you're here. My blog focuses on faith and mental health issues such as mood disorders like depression, anxiety, and dysthymia (chronic low moods that don't qualify as depression.) I post DIY and decorating projects when I can. My book, "Depression Has A Big Voice. Make Yours Bigger! (Expanded Edition), is on sale at all online retailers. I have a Psychology degree and post-graduate courses in Clinical Pastoral Education. I am a former hospital chaplain, Bible teacher, and retreat/conference inspirational speaker. Thank you for visiting and may you feel God's presence today.

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