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?
reFresh reStyle
I was just thinking about painting my spaghetti jars 🙂
Carlene @ Organized Clutter
Aaah it's not that bad!
Joanne Noragon
That's funny. Our spaghetti sauce comes in mason jars. From the grocery store. I just looked at your little green fellow and said "that ain't no mason jar, jack." So that's what your spaghetti jars look like. Hmmm. Have you considered changing brands?
Musings from Kim K.
You are too hard on yourself. I really love the color of paint and that tag is pretty cool.
Dee M
I think it looks nice! Of course, I like my own painted pasta sauce jars, so I'm biased. They do say mason on them, so I consider them to be mason jars. 😉
Diane
I've seen painted jars around too. Just wondering-- what kind of paint did you use? I haven't tried it myself.
Pam Kessler
I just used the craft paint you find at Hobby Lobby in those little bottles. I think it's DecoArt.
Amy Duncan
I didn't know it was a spaghetti jar until you mentioned it. I think it looks cute! Very good idea...I don't want to paint my jars and I like the look. This is a good idea...or to buy old jars at thrift stores then paint them.
Travelin' GRITS
I love that you're keeping it real by being completely honest with your "meh" project. Not everything turns out perfectly, and in the blog world everything seems to be focused on the perfect outcomes of the projects we get in to. It's nice to see a few imperfections out there! 😉
TARYTERRE
Personally never painted one. Like the matte finish of yours. LOOKS nice.
Amberly Steele
I just painted a bunch of them. And yes, they were Spaghetti Sauce jars (but don't tell my grandma!). I used spray paint! I also saw a tutorial where someone painted with chalkboard paint and then spray painted over and then distressed. I tried this and they turned out pretty cute. 🙂 On a side note, I tried to paint one with a paint brush and it turned out MUCH worse than your nice green one!
Melinda
No painting here, but yours is cute.
M : )
Tete
I have seen them and they are cute. I like the ones that are painted on the inside. I would think a spray paint would work better on the outside.
Designed Decor
It is still cute! I would use them in my house!
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I think it looks cute! Love the green with the orange flowers 🙂
ThrifterSisters
I just commented to Sandy over at 521 Lake Street that I have been wanting to try painted Mason jars! I think this is a sign....
Erica
Shirley Hatfield
I think it's cuter than a mason jar...love the measuring markings. What is more thrifty...to buy mason jars or recycle jars? I kept wondering what you hated about it...it looks really sweet and springy.
Pam Kessler
Thank you! I wonder if it's the fact that I painted it on with a paintbrush that I don't like? I think I was expecting more of a smooth finish to it and it's sort of almost textured. It is beginning to grow on me though 🙂
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.
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces
I think it's very cute, Pam...I am loving that color of green right now!
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!!!
Olive
At least you paint Pam. I buy paint but then do not paint.
marie
I like it...spaghetti jar and all! I like it so much that I "pinned" it!
Fun colors!!
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
Art and Sand
You win some and you lose some. I don't think your spaghetti jar looks bad at all.
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
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.
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!!