Today will be my last post on the Garden Party I hosted a few weeks ago. I will be sharing how to paint mason jars and create giant poms!
My garden party was heavy on plants and earth colors (green plants and browns in the tablecloth) so I knew I needed a pop of color. I went with one of my favorite colors, a peachy soft coral color. One place I used that color was in my planted ampersand. I also added some color to a few jars, too. I had been wanting to paint a mason for.ev.a. so I was really excited about this.
Using a sponge brush, I mixed my peach color with some white and applied to the jar. I also painted an old pickle jar. I let them dry and then applied another coat.
Once they were dry, I used a high grit sandpaper and distressed them. I could kiss them, they are so cheerful and fun.
I added a little ribbon trim to the top and secured it with hot glue. Then, I cut out three green leaves from some scrapbook paper. This was serious heart pitter patter action here. (I think the hubs thought I was going crazy with my wild cheers at random, as I worked.)
I ended up using the mason jar for extra straws and then pickle jar for eating utensils.
Be still my craft loving heart.
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For my giant poms, I am pretty sure all my friends at the party thought I was totally loco, as I hung three from bakers twine on the ceiling. But, I thought it added the perfect vertical interest.
I followed Vintage Revival’s post on how to create these bad boys and it seemed work excellent. After the party, I hung them in my kiddo’s shared bedroom. Every morning they wake up saying, “Look mom! Look what’s hanging in our room! Three orange balls!” Well, pom poms or orange balls, they make me happy either way.
And if you missed any, here are all my posts from the Garden Party:
Those little leaves are totally making my heart go pitter patter too. Perfect touch!
LOVE this!!
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I love this! The color you chose is lovely! Thanks for sharing!
The paint color is BEAUTIFUL! Love the way you decorated the jar and those pom poms are making my heart explode. So cute <3
Saw your post at the C.R.A.F.T party! I had to stop by since your photo really caught my eye!
These mason jars are just PERFECTION! They would be perfect for a shabby chic, spring wedding for sure! In fact, I really wish I had a reason to make them. Or maybe I’ll make them just because π
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Love the peach colour, Amy! We’re all so happy that Spring is here and this is perfect! Visiting from Frugal Crafty Home Blog Hop – have a great day.
So cute! Makes me think of Spring for sure.
I love Mason Jar projects and DIY. These colors you used are so perfect for spring! Love these. Thanks for inspiring me.
Love the colors you used here. Can’t get enough of Mason Jars. Thanks for sharing! Pinning it.
What a fun and pretty party Amy. I love the mason jars and love the little detail you added to them with a bit of sparkle. π Pinning.
Okay seriously, I don’t think I will ever get over painted mason jars they are just so darn pretty!
I have to make these! They are so cute and I love pastel colors. Thanks for sharing this with us!
Hey Amy! It’s Deonna from the Child at Heart blog. I was just stopping by to say hello! These are so cute I might have to make some too. Your garden party looks like so much fun. I am doing a great spring necklace giveaway and would love for you to come by and enter to win π Have a joyful week!
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I love mason jars and the distressed look is absolutely wow. Love the colors as well. π Hopped in from Treasure Box Tuesday. Have a great day:)
Your garden party was adorable. You are so creative.
Love it! These are so cute. I’m a sucker for anything Mason jars.
Super awesome, Ames. What kind of paint did you use for the jars? Totally doing this!
Lena, I just used regular acrylic paint for the mason jars! So easy and adds so much fun color.