These colorful, painted Mason Jars make a vase to hold Washi Tape Flower Pencils!
Have you ever needed to write something down and you can’t find something to write with? Do you need a creative gift idea for a teacher or co-worker? Do you want to send a little gift someone’s way to let them know you are thinking of them?
These Painted Mason Jars with Washi Tape Flower Pencils has far and away been my favorite DIY project!! I loved painting the mason jars, and jazzing up ordinary pencils with some washi tape and burlap flowers! This DIY project brings together 3 things I love and makes the perfect gift!
I am always on the search for something to write with, or a gift to give! The washi flower pencils make a great decoration and a fun writing utensil! I found all the materials at my local craft store and I was able to create one of these mason jars for under $10!! Yipee!
I created 2 free printables tags to complete this gift! These painted mason jars with washi tape flower pencils are great as teacher gifts, a thank you to a friend, someone who is in the hospital, a housewarming gift, or just to say I am thinking of you! Add a packet of stationary to make this gift even greater!
Painted Mason Jars with Washi Tape Flower Pencils
2015-10-12 15:21:19
Ingredients
- 2-24 ounce Mason Jars
- 8 ounce-Ultra Matte Chalk Finish Acrylic Paint
- Modge Podge
- Paint Brush
- Petroleum Jelly
- Q-tips
- 14 Pencils
- A few rolls of Washi Tape
- Little Burlap Flowers-they come in a bunch with floral wire
Instructions
- With the paintbrush paint one coat of paint onto the mason jars.
- Allow to dry.
- Using a Q-tip with petroleum jelly brush over the etchings on the mason jar. This will make scraping the paint away much easier!
- Paint a second coat of paint and allow to dry. Repeat a third time.
- Using a scraper or a knife scratch away at the etchings and anywhere else that looks great.
- Apply a coat of Modge podge. This will seal the paint and give it a shiny look.
- Now for the pencils!!
- Clip a flower from the bunch leaving a little wire. Press it against a pencil.
- Take the washi tape and wrap it around each pencil, pressing firmly as you go so the tape sticks.
- Add a gift tag with some decorative string-optional
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andi says
very pretty – and it looks really easy to do 😀
CathyM says
Thank you so much Andi!! It was easy, it just took a bit of time and was well worth it! 🙂
Kimberly says
These are so adorable! I love little burlap crafts!
CathyM says
Thanks so much Kimberly for checking these out! Yes, I have a minor obsession with burlap..and mason jars..and washi tape! 🙂
Laurie S says
These are so cute! I love the burlap flowers. I would make these with pens or mechanical pencils. Would I have to unwrap the washi tape to sharpen the pencils?
CathyM says
Thank so much Laurie! What a great idea to use pens or mechanical pencils!! I have a sharpener that sharpens the tape as well because it’s thin paper. If you found that your sharpener was getting jammed you could easily unwrap the washi tape! Hope this helps! 🙂
CathyM says
Thank so much Laurie! What a great idea to use pens or mechanical pencils!! I have a sharpener that sharpens the tape as well because it’s thin paper. If you found that your sharpener was getting jammed you could easily unwrap the washi tape! Hope this helps! 🙂
Marissa says
What a cute idea! I’m a little big of a hoarder when it comes to washi tape…
Thanks for sharing
Marissa
CathyM says
I love washi tape too, I have a little organizer for all the cool patterns I find! 🙂 Thanks so much Marissa for taking the time to stop over! 🙂
Anna Harris says
Such a cute idea! I love a good DIY project! These would be so cute as office gifts for Christmas too 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
CathyM says
Oh yes, what a great idea as a Christmas gift!! Thanks so much Anna for saying hello 🙂
Melanie says
These are lovely! What a creative idea.
CathyM says
Thank you so much Melanie!! 🙂 🙂
Mardene carr says
This seems like a fun project for a lower school project or even the older ones…
CathyM says
What a great idea! Thanks Mardene for checking this project out!
Jonathan Key says
This is such a fun project! So easy to make too. I think my wife would love to do this with the kids. May try it out his week.
CathyM says
It was so fun to make! I am looking forward to creating more! 🙂 Thanks so much Jonathan for stopping over!
Megan Gonzalez @ The Busy Life says
Those are beautiful! What a great craft to give to teachers. I love it! Definitely pinning it 🙂
CathyM says
Thank you so much Megan!
Trisha @ Home Sweet Homemade says
I love this idea! Very cute! Who wouldn’t love getting that as a gift?!
Pinned!
CathyM says
Thanks so much Trisha!!! It really does make a great gift, and inexpensive to make! A win-win! 🙂
susan says
The flowers are adorable! Isn’t Washi tape wonderful?!
CathyM says
I LOVE washi tape, it’s so fun! Thanks Susan for taking the time to stop over! 🙂
Mandee Thomas says
These turned out so cute! Love how simple and fun they are to make. I wanted to let you know that I’m featuring this post tonight at the Create & Share Link Party (7:00 PM MST)! Congratulations!!! Can’t wait to see what you share with us this week. 🙂
CathyM says
Thank you so so much!! I truly appreciate it very much! 🙂 Thanks Mandee!