With Memorial Day, Flag Day, and the Fourth of July all rapidly approaching I thought I take some of the gagillion mason jars I have left over from the Rustic Bridal Shower I threw and paint them to create a patriotic themed centerpiece. I’ve seen painted mason jars all over the place but I had never tried it before, I’m so glad I finally took the leap!
I used DecoArt Gloss Enamel paints to thoroughly coat the inside of the jars with paint. I didn’t want brush marks so I would just liberally squirt the paint in and then rotate the jars every so often so it would coat the interior. After they were coated I turned them upside down on some wax paper overnight to let the excess drip out.
The paint bottle recommends letting the paint dry for four days then baking it in an oven but I’m too impatient and wanted to share with y’all now so you’d have time to make some for this weekend so I haven’t done those steps yet. I just popped in some pinwheels and star floral picks from Hobby Lobby but I think these would look fantastic with flowers too!
Are you pulling out your red, white, and blue yet? I know Memorial Day signifies the beginning of summer to many but don’t forget to take a moment to remember the generations of servicemembers that have sacrificed their lives for our freedom!
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Mel the Crafty Scientist says
Love your blog and this project – so creative and festive! Just wanted to let you know I featured it in my roundup of my very favorite July 4th projects here. Feel free to check it out if you want and hope you like it! : )
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Sian says
You’ve inspired me to do something fun with the glass jars I’v been hoarding in one of my kitchen cupboards 😀 I found the post to this article on Facebook. 🙂
Melissa Riker says
Thanks so much!
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Love these Melissa! Perfect for a patriotic party and decor! Thanks for sharing at Monday Funday!
Diane | An Extraordinary Day says
Totally fun for any patriotic holiday. Or the whole summer. I do enjoy decorating with red, white, & blue from now through the 4th of July.
Thank you for linking up at Monday Funday!
Happy Memorial Day!
debbie croteau says
Could you tell me what colors you used for the mason jars
Thank you
Debbie
Marcy @ day2day SuperMom says
Love this! And I love love love Mason Jars! Thanks for sharing at the TaterTots & Jello party ~ Pin’d! =)
Melissa Riker says
Thanks! I hope you’re having a great weekend!
Jessica @ Mom 4 Real says
I love these….they turned out so cute!!! Have a great weekend!
Melissa Riker says
Thanks Jessica! I hope you’re having a great weekend too!
Vanessa says
These are so pretty! We’re thinking of throwing a little get-together for the fourth and these will definitely be on the to do list!
Melissa Riker says
Thanks Vanessa!
Crystal says
Love the jars!! I put out our patriotic decorations yesterday.
Melissa Riker says
Thanks Crystal! I’m still trying to get everything out this week-I’m so happy summer is almost here!
debbiedoos says
LOVE these, so cute Melissa!
Melissa Riker says
Thanks Debbie!!
Cindy Eikenberg says
Melissa, the jars look so pretty and festive! I haven’t painted any jars yet, but you’re tempting me! 🙂 So behind on everything that I probably won’t wave the red, white and blue until July 4th, but appreciate that I got to share some holiday spirit through you! Enjoy a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!
Melissa Riker says
Thanks Cindy, I hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend too!!