{image by Michelle Drewes}

remember those pretty pink masons from last week’s feature on the glitter guide? well they’re pretty much the easiest things to make, so today i wanted to give a little behind the scenes information on how you can create them yourself!

materials needed:

• Clear mason jars (can purchase at local hardware store)
• Spray paint (I used acrylic paint in shades of pink, but any kind will do!)
• Washi tape (the gold tape I used is from Paper Source)
• Cardboard box, paper bag, or newspaper to protect surface from spray paint

directions:
1. Wash your mason jars and dry thoroughly.
2. Arrange jars side-by-side on a paper bag or cardboard box, open-side up with lids and seals removed.

{personal iphone image altered with instagram, my username is ‘lovelydetails’ if you want to follow along}

3. Spray jars with even strokes, moving quickly to prevent dripping. Make sure all sides are covered evenly. Let dry. Depending on the kind of paint used, the drying time can vary, taking anywhere from 30 minutes to 3 hours.
4. Once dry, move all jars to your prep area. For an added detail, wrap a strip of washi tape around the jars. Trim with scissors to ensure a clean line.

5. Fill with water and enjoy with pretty flowers or use for your décor of choice! (Note: It is not recommended that these be used for food or drink because of the spray paint.)

pretty easy, right? who said the mason jar can’t be trendy? not this girl :)

happy monday!