Pumpkins are definitely my go-to accessory for fall decorating. In fact, they are just about the only decor I use! I have collected them in all shapes and sizes, and in all different types of media. I also love to come up with ideas to create them from scratch for some unique home decor!
I have seen a lot of cute painted Mason jar vases around the blogosphere. I thought an orange one with a green lid would make for an adorable pumpkin! Let me show you how I made it.
I found this paint at Hobby Lobby next to their glass section. It wasn’t expensive so I thought I would give it a try since it says its specifically for painting glass. I know you can use acrylic paint also on these jars.
I applied 2-3 coats of paint (until I had the coverage I wanted) allowing each coat to dry before moving on to the next. After the paint was completely dry, I lightly sanded the jar with a metal file. I focused mainly on the images on the jar so they would show through.
I painted the lids with my new favorite shade of green: Krylon’s Seaweed.
I also used it last month on my jack-o-lantern treat jars.
I rummaged around the backyard for a fairly thick stick on the ground. I cut it into three pieces leaving the bottom flat and angling the top. I gave the pieces a good sanding to smooth the edges and get the dirt off. Then I baked the sticks in oven at 200 degrees for 2 hours to kill any bugs or parasites that might be in the wood. I hot glued the sticks to the lids to act as the pumpkin stems.
I used raffia to tie a knot around the base of the stems. It covers up any imperfections where the stem meets the lid.
Aren’t they fun? I love the rustic look they have.
And now I have more pumpkins to use in my fall decor!
I think a snowman Mason jar may be in order next. š
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lisa says
April 18, 2019 at 3:56 AMI absolutely love this and am planning on making these as welcome gift bags for my sisterās wedding. What kind of paint did you use? Are of my paint is water soluble, and I am worried that the paint will eventually run or fade if water gets on it. Did you seal the paint somehow afterwards? Thank you!!!
Michele McDonald says
April 20, 2019 at 10:31 AMThe paint was a glass paint (see photo above) but you could also use acrylic or even spray paint. You can seal it with a clear spray sealer if you’re worried about it wearing off.
Jerri says
September 7, 2017 at 4:47 PMFall is my favorite season to decorate for. I love these pumpkin jars! Thanks for linking up for Friday Favorites. I’m featuring you this week.
Hil says
September 4, 2017 at 12:02 PMThese are so cute!! I shared on my blog’s FB page and group pinterest boards.
Thanks for sharing at #bloggerspotlight
Tracy @ Our Simple Homestead says
September 1, 2017 at 6:18 PMThis is a great family project. I will be doing this project this year for Halloween.
Emily says
September 1, 2017 at 12:10 PMThese are really cute! I like the detail of the stems you added to the lids. Thanks for linking up with Merry Monday this week. I’ll be featuring your pumpkin jars at our upcoming party. Hope you’ll stop by and link up again!
Lindsay @ The DIY Mommy says
August 28, 2017 at 9:50 PMThese are so so cute! Thanks for sharing. Fall is right around the corner and we are getting excited to start decorating.
Chelsea @ The Johnsons Plus Dog says
October 13, 2015 at 3:11 PMJust a friendly note to let you know that this project was featured today on my post of 20 Pumpkin Crafts! Hope you’ll come by and check out the amazing Halloween inspiration!
http://www.thejohnsonsplusdog.com/2015/10/13/fall-favorites-20-pumpkin-crafts/
Jennifer Dawn says
September 23, 2015 at 6:46 AMHow cute! I love using jars in crafts! These are being featured at this week’s link party! http://www.thelifeofjenniferdawn.com/2015/09/5-pumpkin-crafts-for-fall-and-little.html
Melissa Vera says
September 20, 2015 at 11:03 AMJust wanted to let you know that this post was picked as a feature on the #HomeMattersParty this week. Make sure to grab the I was featured button for your side bar found at http://adventuresfrugalmom.com/home-matters-linky-party-55/. I hope you will come back and link up again.
Audrey says
September 18, 2015 at 10:25 PMWhat a cute idea. Now if only I can summon the courage to give up my canning jars for crafts instead of canning…. ha ha!
Congrats on your feature on the #HomeMattersParty
Theresa @DearCreatives says
September 16, 2015 at 1:05 AMPinned & shared. Super cute. Thanks for joining the Inspiration Spotlight party.
Celeste @The Whole Serving says
September 13, 2015 at 6:24 PMHow cute, what a lovely idea.
Jamie says
September 12, 2015 at 7:12 PMThose are adorable!! What a great Fall gift for my neighbors! Love it!
Tammy says
September 12, 2015 at 6:23 PMThese are just amazingly cute!! I love mason jars and I love how these would look with my fall decorating. I will be featuring this post on the Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop this Wednesday. Thanks for sharing this adorable idea.
[email protected] Interior Frugalista says
September 10, 2015 at 10:50 AMMichele, I’m featuring your adorable Mason Pumpkin Jars this weekend at the DIY Sunday Showcase Party!
[email protected] Interior Frugalista says
September 8, 2015 at 10:45 AMWhat a creative use of mason jars – love this idea and pinned!
Beverly says
September 8, 2015 at 7:49 AMI love these pumpkin jars. They are perfect for fall decor. Thanks for sharing on Snickerdoodle Sunday. Pinned and Tweeted.
Holly Lefevre (504 Main) says
November 20, 2013 at 2:00 AMThat paint looks great on the jars! I just love pumpkins in all forms!
Bethany says
November 18, 2013 at 11:45 PMSO cute! Love these!
LivingChicontheCheap says
November 17, 2013 at 1:32 PMLove these! Such a great idea and execution.
Linda @ it all started with paint says
November 17, 2013 at 11:26 AMThese are so darling!!! Just love your creative take on the painted mason jar! Thanks so much for sharing at our mason jar party!
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Heidi Fuqua says
November 17, 2013 at 7:38 AMThese are so cute, and so perfect for fall. Thanks for sharing!
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Sue says
November 14, 2013 at 9:15 PMThis is just about the cutest jar craft ever! How clever you are!
Beverly {Flamingo Toes} says
November 14, 2013 at 12:40 AMI love these so much!! I have been wanting to do some painted mason jars – but these are the cutest! The pumpkins are so cute and fun. They’d be cute as gifts too – all filled up with candy or something!
Mrs Bishop says
November 13, 2013 at 7:05 PMThese are ridiculously cute! Though, I am obsessed with pumpkin everything, so I may be the wrong person to ask! š Love!
Gail Wilson says
November 13, 2013 at 12:56 PMhow cute Michele! Pinned and tweeted!
can’t wait to see snowmen. š
gail