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 🙂
These are so cute. I love pumpkins. Happy Thursday!
So cute. I love simple projects like this that I can do with the kids.
Thanks, Erlene. The kids love this kind of stuff! 🙂
Thanks, Leslie. I love pumpkins too, and there are so many ways to use them! 🙂
how cute 🙂 love these pumpkin jars! and you are right, the green ribbon really sets them off. You could do white for some ghosts to go along with them 🙂
We did do some white ghosts out of pasta sauce jars, but the openings aren't wide enough to make good containers. They're cute, but I haven't decided what to do with them yet. 🙂
Super Cute!! I *must* pin this 🙂
Happy #SITSBlogging Saturday <3
XOXO
So good! easy and cute 🙂 coming from SITS..happy following!
How fun!! Definitely a cute and easy craft for Halloween!
Stopping by from SITS, These are SUPER cute! I'd love it if you shared them at My Favorite Things: http://timeforseason.blogspot.com/2014/09/my-favorite-things-saturdays-43-913.html
Thanks for the invitation, Steph! I'll be right over! 🙂
Thanks! I'll admit that it was hard to let the kids take over — I love drawing with Sharpies! 🙂
Thanks so much for stopping by. It's a very easy project! 🙂
Thanks a bunch for the pin! Have an awesome day! 🙂
So so cute! I can't wait to make these (I'm a bit obsessed with Halloween). Pinning from SITS!
Cute! I have a stash of jars too and am always looking for fun ways to use them. Thanks for the idea.
Very cute! Spray Paint, Sharpies and Halloween – 3 of my favorite things! Pinning!
Super cute! I'll have to try this out! My Little Diva and her Big Brother love Halloween!
🙂
Traci
What a fun & easy project! I can never get an even coat with spray paint but your jars look practically perfect. If you're looking for another place to share your projects, stop by Etcetorize and join our Make it Monday party. (There's a giveaway for linked up entries.)
Thanks, Farrah! These are so easy to make, and the kids loved making them! 🙂
Thanks so much. My kids love Halloween too, and well, so do I! 🙂
Thanks a bunch, Jeanette. You can't go wrong with spray paint and Sharpies! 🙂
You're welcome! It's so nice to know there are other people who save jars! 🙂
These are so cute! Thanks so much for sharing!
Leslie
House on the Way
So fun, Home Depot here I come. I love these jars! I'm so glad I popped over from Treasure Box Tuesday. Pinning.
These are adorable! I'm also a jar hoader… My husband hates it… Me I love it! Think I might try these!
Super cute! Thanks for sharing at the party~ Theresa @DearCreatives
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
I think my husband is used to it by now. Let me know how yours turn out! 🙂
Wow, that sounds impressive! I can't wait to see it. 🙂
Cute ! I am going to show my DIL this for the kids! 🙂
Thanks, Deb. My kids had a lot of fun making these! 🙂
These are just too cute. I just found your blog and am your newest follower. I also added you to my google + circle.
Thanks so much, Susan. It's great to meet you! 🙂
I love these, Dee! They are super sweet and super easy. Just my style! 😉
Thanks, Kim. That's my style too! 🙂
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Thank you so much, Diana! That's wonderful news! 🙂
Thanks so much, Margaret. I really appreciate the pin! 🙂