This isn't exactly a craft fail. More like a craft meh (insert shoulder shrug here).
I've been seeing painted mason jars all over Pinterest and on numerous blogs. And I thought they sort of looked cute.
So off I go and grab my paintbrush and some green craft paint and paint away.
OK, so it's a spaghetti sauce jar instead of a mason jar. But a jar is a jar is a jar, right? Right?
Maybe not. It just looks like a painted spaghetti sauce jar.
Live and learn. If I'm going to jump on a crafting bandwagon, jump on with both feet planted firmly in the bandwagon and avoid the tuba.
Or something about not falling off the wagon maybe?
Or not getting your toes run over by the wagon?
Or not letting the wagon roll over and trap Adam under it (random Little House On The Prairie reference)?
OK, let's just make it simple. Just use a mason jar.
Have you painted any mason jars lately? Did they come out as well as could be expected?
Anonymous
I don't know if someone mentioned this before, but I found that spray-paint works really well. Just spray the outside with maybe 2 coats (that's the most I've used but sometimes you may need more coats)
I can't paint with a brush to save my life, so they always came out streaky and uneven when I tried using craft paint. I never used the spray-painted ones for anything that touches food, so I figure its fine. 🙂 hope that helps!!
Tuula @ The Thrifty Rebel
I think it looks pretty sweet myself. The orange flowers look awesome with the green. I love vintage mason jars and would never touch them, but I'd definitely do this with a spaghetti jar. I'm your newest followers.
Consider It All Joy
Nice to meet you Pam! Hopped over from Susan's place! I'm a widowed mom of a 28 year old 'special' kiddo, love blogging, junking, thrifting and DIY projects. I'll be sure to visit often! Blessings, Cindy
Art and Sand
You win some and you lose some. I don't think your spaghetti jar looks bad at all.
Blondie's Journal
I loved you on Susan's blog and love you even better here!!
I saw a tutorial on a blog where they swirled the paint around the inside of the jar. Personally, Mason, Ball and Kerr jars are SO last year! 🙂
New #1 follower! 🙂
XO,
Jane
marie
I like it...spaghetti jar and all! I like it so much that I "pinned" it!
Fun colors!!
Olive
At least you paint Pam. I buy paint but then do not paint.
The Speckled Hen Cottage
Oh for heavens sake, hurry and catch up with the craft wagon~~~your jar is just fine darling and I bet the spaghetti was even better!!!
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces
I think it's very cute, Pam...I am loving that color of green right now!
Kerin
Pam, you always make me smile.
You have such a cute personality that shines through.
I actually like the way your jar turned out , as well. It looks very Spring-ish.
I've seen jars painted also on Pinterest, and one of these days, I'll give it a try.
Enjoy the remainder of your week.
Smiles 🙂
K.