Hi There!
It's only September, but I have a very quick and easy Halloween craft to show you today. I think I mentioned it before, but I tend to hoard empty glass jars so that I can repurpose them into other things. As much as I love mason jars, it's cheaper to reuse jars that I already have on hand. Anyway, my stash was growing, so I selected three different jars and, with the help of some orange spray paint and a Sharpie, I turned them into pumpkin jars for Halloween.
I had everything I needed except for orange spray paint, but a quick trip to Home Depot solved that problem! Personally, I love using Rustoleum brand, and I don't have any trouble with the paint running or streaking. But, you can use whatever brand works best for you. I also think it helps to paint the jars when they're upside down.
If you look closely, you can see the different layers of spray paint on the cardboard box!
After the paint dried, my assistants and I used black Sharpies to turn the pumpkin jars into jack o' lanterns.
Whenever I do these jar crafts, I like to add some ribbon around the neck of the jar. This covers up any uneven paint areas around the neck, and it also adds a little bit more color. I almost went with a more rustic-looking twine, but I thought the green ribbon was cuter.
That's all there is to it! If you can wield a can of spray paint and use a marker, you can easily make these pumpkin jars. You can use them to hold kitchen gadgets, office supplies or anything else you can think of.
It's an easy way to decorate for Halloween without spending much money at all.
Are you a jar hoarder? I know I can't be the only one!
Thanks for visiting me today -- I hope you'll come back soon!
Dee 🙂
Dee M says
Thanks so much, Margaret. I really appreciate the pin! 🙂
Dee M says
Thank you so much, Diana! That's wonderful news! 🙂
Diana Hansen says
Congratulations! This post is featured over at Diana Rambles at this week's Pin Me Party and has been pinned in the Featured at Diana Rambles board at Pinterest, Tweeted, and Recommended on G+. Please grab a featured button off my sidebar or via the link under the features. Thanks for sharing this awesome idea!
Dee M says
Thanks, Kim. That's my style too! 🙂
Kim - Exquisitely Unremarkable says
I love these, Dee! They are super sweet and super easy. Just my style! 😉
Dee M says
Thanks so much, Susan. It's great to meet you! 🙂
Susan Newbigging says
These are just too cute. I just found your blog and am your newest follower. I also added you to my google + circle.
Dee M says
Thanks, Deb. My kids had a lot of fun making these! 🙂
Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow says
Cute ! I am going to show my DIL this for the kids! 🙂
Dee M says
Wow, that sounds impressive! I can't wait to see it. 🙂
Dee M says
I think my husband is used to it by now. Let me know how yours turn out! 🙂
Emily says
Love this! Stopping by from http://www.domesticdeadline.com. I just did something similar only larger, I used a kitty litter bucket. I love upcycling, thanks for the cute idea
Theresa says
Super cute! Thanks for sharing at the party~ Theresa @DearCreatives
Sydney Andersen says
These are adorable! I'm also a jar hoader... My husband hates it... Me I love it! Think I might try these!
Margaret Stringham Christensen says
So fun, Home Depot here I come. I love these jars! I'm so glad I popped over from Treasure Box Tuesday. Pinning.
Leslie Stewart says
These are so cute! Thanks so much for sharing!
Leslie
House on the Way
Dee M says
You're welcome! It's so nice to know there are other people who save jars! 🙂
Dee M says
Thanks a bunch, Jeanette. You can't go wrong with spray paint and Sharpies! 🙂
Dee M says
Thanks so much. My kids love Halloween too, and well, so do I! 🙂