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DIY Pumpkin Jars

November 13, 2013 By: Michele McDonald76 Comments

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. ๐Ÿ˜‰
 

 

Linking up to Flamingo Toes, Today’s Creative Blog, The Shabby Creek Cottage, Tidymom, Whipperberry, 
My Repurposed Life, 30 Days, Tatertots & Jello, Serenity Now, and other great parties found on my party page.
 
 

 

Comments

  1. Kippi says

    September 10, 2019 at 8:10 PM

    Super cute idea for fall decorating. I love the real stick stems.
    Happy Fall,
    Kippi

    Reply
  2. Debbie-Dabble says

    September 10, 2019 at 11:31 AM

    What a great idea!! Love it!!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

    Reply
  3. April J Harris says

    September 9, 2019 at 12:22 PM

    These are so cute, and what a fun and easy fall decoration! I’d love to see a snowman version too. Thank you so much for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Community. I’m featuring your post at the link party this week. Hope to ‘see’ you there! Have a lovely week!

    Reply
  4. Kristi Dominguez says

    September 6, 2019 at 5:26 AM

    These are so fun! I can’t get enough of mason jar crafts!

    Reply
  5. Sylvia | Grace for a Gypsy says

    September 2, 2019 at 9:57 PM

    These jars are so adorable! Found you at over-the-moon-189

    Reply
  6. lisa says

    April 18, 2019 at 3:56 AM

    I absolutely love this and am planning on making these as welcome gift bags for my sisterโ€™s 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!!!

    Reply
    • Michele McDonald says

      April 20, 2019 at 10:31 AM

      The 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.

      Reply
  7. Jerri says

    September 7, 2017 at 4:47 PM

    Fall 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.

    Reply
  8. Hil says

    September 4, 2017 at 12:02 PM

    These are so cute!! I shared on my blog’s FB page and group pinterest boards.

    Thanks for sharing at #bloggerspotlight

    Reply
  9. Tracy @ Our Simple Homestead says

    September 1, 2017 at 6:18 PM

    This is a great family project. I will be doing this project this year for Halloween.

    Reply
  10. Emily says

    September 1, 2017 at 12:10 PM

    These 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!

    Reply
  11. Lindsay @ The DIY Mommy says

    August 28, 2017 at 9:50 PM

    These are so so cute! Thanks for sharing. Fall is right around the corner and we are getting excited to start decorating.

    Reply
  12. Chelsea @ The Johnsons Plus Dog says

    October 13, 2015 at 3:11 PM

    Just 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/

    Reply
  13. Jennifer Dawn says

    September 23, 2015 at 6:46 AM

    How 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

    Reply
  14. Melissa Vera says

    September 20, 2015 at 11:03 AM

    Just 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.

    Reply
  15. Audrey says

    September 18, 2015 at 10:25 PM

    What 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

    Reply
  16. Theresa @DearCreatives says

    September 16, 2015 at 1:05 AM

    Pinned & shared. Super cute. Thanks for joining the Inspiration Spotlight party.

    Reply
  17. Celeste @The Whole Serving says

    September 13, 2015 at 6:24 PM

    How cute, what a lovely idea.

    Reply
  18. Jamie says

    September 12, 2015 at 7:12 PM

    Those are adorable!! What a great Fall gift for my neighbors! Love it!

    Reply
  19. Tammy says

    September 12, 2015 at 6:23 PM

    These 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.

    Reply
  20. [email protected] Interior Frugalista says

    September 10, 2015 at 10:50 AM

    Michele, I’m featuring your adorable Mason Pumpkin Jars this weekend at the DIY Sunday Showcase Party!

    Reply
  21. [email protected] Interior Frugalista says

    September 8, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    What a creative use of mason jars – love this idea and pinned!

    Reply
  22. Beverly says

    September 8, 2015 at 7:49 AM

    I love these pumpkin jars. They are perfect for fall decor. Thanks for sharing on Snickerdoodle Sunday. Pinned and Tweeted.

    Reply
  23. Holly Lefevre (504 Main) says

    November 20, 2013 at 2:00 AM

    That paint looks great on the jars! I just love pumpkins in all forms!

    Reply
  24. Bethany says

    November 18, 2013 at 11:45 PM

    SO cute! Love these!

    Reply
  25. LivingChicontheCheap says

    November 17, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    Love these! Such a great idea and execution.

    Reply
  26. Linda @ it all started with paint says

    November 17, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    These are so darling!!! Just love your creative take on the painted mason jar! Thanks so much for sharing at our mason jar party!

    ๐Ÿ™‚ Linda
    It All Started With Paint & Mason Jar Crafts Love

    Reply
  27. Heidi Fuqua says

    November 17, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    These are so cute, and so perfect for fall. Thanks for sharing!

    Heidi’s Wanderings

    Reply
  28. Sue says

    November 14, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    This is just about the cutest jar craft ever! How clever you are!

    Reply
  29. Beverly {Flamingo Toes} says

    November 14, 2013 at 12:40 AM

    I 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!

    Reply
  30. Mrs Bishop says

    November 13, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    These are ridiculously cute! Though, I am obsessed with pumpkin everything, so I may be the wrong person to ask! ๐Ÿ™‚ Love!

    Reply
  31. Gail Wilson says

    November 13, 2013 at 12:56 PM

    how cute Michele! Pinned and tweeted!

    can’t wait to see snowmen. ๐Ÿ™‚

    gail

    Reply

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