Sunday, January 22, 2012

So You Take A Mason Jar....

Feeling like you want to create but don't have a crafty bone in your body?? Then look no further girl, because this little project has to be the world's easiest craft project ever!

I had originally seen this somewhere......I really wish I could remember where, but I can't......loved the idea and thought, "I can totally do this." So I did. In less than five minutes. For less than $2.00. And without needing a single drop of alcohol to reduce my stress level after I attempted it. So, how'd I do it??

Well..........

First, I conned Marty into taking me to JoAnn's and bought some Wilton heart shaped doilies.  (you can read all about that adventure here) Next, I raided my mason jar stash, opened the package of doilies and taped one onto the jar with a piece of scotch tape. Then I grabbed my jute, measured how much I needed (and I use this term loosely as I really just eyeballed it), wrapped it around my jar and tied a knot. Then I repeated the process for two more jars, tucked the jars around the nooks and crannies in my dining room, and that, my friend, was that.

In under five minutes, for less than $2.00 and with absolutely no hissy fits or not-so choice words uttered, I managed to create a fun mason jar decoration for Valentine's Day!


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15 comments:

  1. Looks cute and I love the simplicity of the project.

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  2. Thanks Laura! BTW, I stopped by your blog......nice to see you're a fellow Minnesotan! :D

    ~Jenn

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  3. Love it! I hope you will come by and Link Up to the I Heart Projects Party I am having on my blog.

    http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2012/01/i-heart-projects-linky-party.html

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    1. I will! Thanks for inviting me and thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  4. So cute! I am so glad you linked this up to the show me what you got link party, cuz that is how I found you! I love the way you write, it totally makes me laugh out loud :) I am your newest follower and cant wait to see what you come up with next!

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  5. Wish I would have seen this post a week ago, BEFORE I had to organize a cookie mix in a jar project with my daughter's bible study class. I'll remember this next time though!

    :)
    ButterYum

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    1. Quick make some more! The hearts tied to the outside of the jars would be so stinkin' cute! :D

      Jenn

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  6. You are my kind of crafter! You've made my day with this project.

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    1. I'll admit, there were a couple moments when even this project exceeded my "crafting" abilities! :D

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  7. CUTE! I have these doilies too and made a craft with them this week!

    If you're interested, we're hosting our first ever link up party. Please stop by and link up! http://www.waywardgirlscrafts.com/2012/01/wayward-weekend-week-1.html

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  8. SO cute and simple! I would love for you to share these at my Valentines Party @ www.cheapcratymama.com!

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  9. I adore this fun project! It's genius--I've seen these on mantles and wanted to try it out! Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!

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