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Monday

Spring Painted Mason Jar Tutorial

How to make hand-painted DIY Spring Painted Mason Jar!
I love the way Mason Jars look when they are painted and today I'm sharing how I hand-painted these cuties for my Spring decor. You can either paint them with glossy paint, matte, or use techniques to distress them for a shabby chic look. I chose to make these and eggshell finish, in which I merely combined the two {glossy and matte} paint finishes and eggshell was born!

These pastel Spring Mason Jar colors really evoke the feelings of gorgeous Spring flowers and beautiful warm sunset evenings to come. I wanted specific pastel colors yet I couldn't find the shade of paint I needed in my local store, so in order to DIY and save some money I decided to make my own shade using paint I already had. AND I literally used my hands to hand-paint one of the layers of paint since I didn't want brush strokes....then I finished it off with a spray paint layer for a softened effect:) Ready to make beautiful Spring Mason Jars?
Let's DIY...

http://sweethaute.blogspot.com/2015/04/spring-mason-jars-tutorial.html

They don't have to be perfect, just paint....

I put these above the stove in my Office Kitchen, I needed to spruce up the space!
It's a rental space so I can only use temporary solutions.

Pastel Blue, Yellow, Pink, and Aqua Teal
Spring Colors:)

Use whatever paint you have on hand then use white spray paint to adjust the shade to your preference...

Supplies:

Glass Jars
-Quart / Half Gallon sizes

-Ball Mason Jars

-re-purpose glass pickling jars
Paint
-craft acrylic
-spray paint

Pink- Pink FolkArt Paint
Teal- Emerald Pantone Satin Paint {Lowe's Sample size}
Yellow- Yellow spray paint Krylon
Blue- Blue spray paint Krylon
White- Gloss spray paint Krylon

Step 1:

Prep area to paint in a well ventilated space....outdoors preferably.
Paint your first layer.
For the blue and yellow jar I just painted straight on, then lighten it with white spray paint.
For pink/teal jar I painted a layer of white as a base coat.

Step 2:

If using acrylic paint:
Pink- I used 'Pink' FolkArt craft paint after the white spray paint cured, and then after that set I finished it off with white spray paint to lighten it.
Teal- I used Pantone Emerald satin paint after the white spray paint cured, and then after that set up I finished it with white spray paint.

Step 3:

Set aside to cure overnight. Outside.

Tip: These are for decorative purposes only, do not use for edible ingredients after painting.

Enjoy:)

Painted mason jars make me happy....well let's face it, all mason jars make me happy!!!

Please check out more DIY Spring Project awesomeness at my Blogger Challenge friends' pages...
We partnered up to bring you some Spring inspiration you can make this season:)

1. Peek-a-Boo Terracotta Pots 2. Spring Butterfly Wreath 3. Hello Spring Sign 4. Spring Flower Pot Card 5. Spring Painted Mason Jars Tutorial 6. Spring Blooms and Branches Arrangement 7. Spring Flowers Paper Door Hanger

Please leave a comment below and if you make this project please share it on the SWEET HAUTE Facebook page!

Bunny Cotton Tail Banner

How to make a DIY Bunny Cotton Tail Banner at home during Spring Break with the kids:)
All you will need is colorful paper, pom poms, glue, and tape!
This Silhouette DIY Bunny Cotton Tail Banner is a fun idea and is so adorable + festive for the Easter Season. I love silhouette designs and patterns and this quick and easy project will set you in the right direction for making a beautiful setting for your gorgeous Easter Dinner.

You can use this Bunny Banner as decorative bunting, window decor, as trim for the fireplace mantle, as a theme for your Easter Dinner buffet station, and this would of course make an adorable decoration for the kid's table! I used my Cotton Tail Pom Pom DIY Bunny Banner to decorate the windows of my office, they needed some Easter love!!!

DIY Bunny Cotton Tail Banner Decor

I'm actually guest posting over at with the tutorial about how I made the Cross and DIY Easter Egg Bunting + Free Printables theme window decor shown in the image above.
Go check it out, learn how to make some more easy inexpensive decor and be sure to leave a comment telling Holly that you're visiting from the SWEET HAUTE Blog!

Supplies:

Card stock

-pink

-green

-purple

-tuquoise

White Cupcake Papers

-large

Pom Poms

Mini Clothes Pins

Rick rack

Glue Dots
Washi Tape- optional

Tools:

Hot Glue Gun/ or glue

Glue Sticks

Glue Dots

Tape

Step 1:

Cut out bunnies or use a craft cutting machine.

Free Bunny Printable Easter Art by PaperCharm

I used this as a bunny silhouette template!

FREE Printable Bunny Silhouette via PaperCharm

Step 2:

Glue pom poms on as tails. I used a glue gun, yet glue will work as well.

Step 3:

Spread out cupcake paper pleats a little to make them wider. Glue Dot your bunnies onto your cupcake papers.

Step 4:

Hang up your rick rack first and center it. Then pin your bunny banner onto the string with the mini clothes pins.
- I used Washi Tape to stick to the window so it would look vintage chic but if you don't have or want that, then use regular tape and your DONE:)

Cuteness achieved.

These poor, dreary 50's military base office windows needed a lot of help this Easter!