Hey Everyone! Hope you had a wonderful, long weekend and that your week is off to a great start. If you’re lucky, maybe you even have today off! 🙂
I had last Friday off and was able to enjoy a fun Mommy and son date with my youngest. It’s very rare that I get to spend one-on-one time with either of my boys, so it was a lot of fun.
Saturday I got to see one of my best friends and her sweet bundle of joy who is only 6 weeks old. It was so surreal holding a tiny baby in my arms again and it definitely brought back precious memories of when my boys were first born.
Sunday, the family went out for lunch and shopped around for some crafts for the kids. We bought the supplies for a homemade volcano, and I must say it was a great success. The boys loved seeing the volcano erupt.
The rest of the weekend was spent relaxing with my hubs and just enjoying the weekend off from work together. We don’t get very many weekends where we are both off, so it was definitely a nice, little treat.
Now that Christmas is over and I had to put away my DIY Mini Christmas Trees, I needed to figure out something cute to spruce up my table for Valentine’s Day.
Fortunately, I had a bunch of mason jars sitting in my craft stash that were calling my name, so of course I went to Pinterest to gather some inspiration. In the end, I decided upon a pink ombre look for my jars, as I think the ombre look is so gorgeous!
Let’s Get Started!
Pink Ombre Valentine’s Day Mason Jar Vases (D-I-Y)
Supplies Used:
- 3 Ball Mason Jars (Purchased in 12 pk for $9.99, Wal-mart)- $2.50
- Foam Brushes (Wal-mart)- $0.97
- Acrylic Paint in Pink Parfait, Pink Eraser, Fuschia, Diva Pink, and Magenta ($0.50 each, Wal-mart)- $2.50
- Heart Sticker Embellishments (Target)- $1.00
- Twine Ribbon (Dollar Tree, Pack of 3)- $1.00
- White Roses (Dollar Tree, $1 each)- $3.00
Total Cost= $10.97
Step 1: Establish a color pattern with the paint colors chosen, and pour out a little bit of each paint color onto a paper plate.
Step 2: Beginning with the first color, lightly dab the paint onto the jar with a foam brush. Continue applying paint until all three jars have evenly applied lines.
Step 3: Apply second color right below the first paint color applied, being careful to not mix the two.
Step 4: Continue the process of applying each paint color, until you have reached the bottom of the jar.
Step 5: Apply an additional 1-2 coats for each jar. When applying final coat, ensure that you “blur” the lines between each paint color to give the jars a softer, ombre look. I did this by taking the lesser stiff side of the foam brush and delicately sponging the paint towards the edge of each line.
Step 6: Once jars have fully dried, insert white roses into each jar. Embellish with heart stickers and tie red twine ribbon into a bow below the rim.
I really love how these turned out and I think they are so pretty! Even my husband complimented them and said they looked very nice! 🙂
Although I made these for the purpose of Valentine’s Day, you could easily switch up the colors and embellishments and use them for other holidays/special occasions. Do you have a favorite way that you decorate mason jars?
Hope you enjoyed today’s tutorial and I hope you have a great week ahead! If you loved today’s craft, be sure and “Pin It” so you can make it later 😉
Thanks for stopping by! -Cara
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Lindsey says
January 18, 2016 at 8:16 amThose are super cute and festive! Pink is the perfect color for Valentine’s Day!
Kindly Unspoken says
January 18, 2016 at 12:01 pmThank-you! I’m a huge fan of pink if you can’t tell 🙂
Meghan says
January 18, 2016 at 8:49 amThese are so cute! I love Valentine’s Day decorations!
Kindly Unspoken says
January 18, 2016 at 12:01 pmThank-you! I do too! 🙂
SMD @ Life According to Steph says
January 18, 2016 at 9:13 amThey’re adorable! And they look pretty easy to do too.
Kindly Unspoken says
January 18, 2016 at 12:02 pmThank-you! They are, it took me maybe a total of 2 1/2- 3 hours (including paint drying time).
Andrea says
January 18, 2016 at 9:48 amOh Cara, these are so adorable!! Just love the pinks and I love the set of the three together!! Beautiful idea from a beautiful gal!!
Kindly Unspoken says
January 18, 2016 at 12:03 pmThank-you so much! Glad you like them 🙂
Leslie says
January 18, 2016 at 10:23 amYay for a mommy-son date on Friday! These jars are so cute! I always want to paint mason jars but I worry that the paint will scrape off easily. Does it? Is there a trick to get it to stay put? Also, I can’t believe those roses are from the Dollar Tree! I don’t know why, but I just never stop there. It’s a little out of our way to get to I guess. I need to make a point to visit soon because I always hear of such great things for such a steal!
Kindly Unspoken says
January 18, 2016 at 12:06 pmThank-you! You can always apply a clear coat of sealant to it if you want extra protection. They make it in either acrylic paint or you can get the spray paint kind which is really easy to just spray on. And Dollar Tree has an excellent selection of flowers. Mine’s only 10 mins away from my house, so I probably make way too many trips there-haha. Have a great day!
Amanda Elizabeth - Meet at the Barre says
January 18, 2016 at 10:43 amThose are so fun and would make such great gifts!
Kindly Unspoken says
January 18, 2016 at 12:07 pmThank-you! I hadn’t even thought about that, but you are right they would be great gifts 🙂
ellesees.net says
January 18, 2016 at 10:54 amomg these are SO cute. loving the valentine’s day DIYs!
Kindly Unspoken says
January 18, 2016 at 12:07 pmThank-you! It’s one of my favorite holidays in terms of decorating. 🙂
Trish says
January 18, 2016 at 11:05 amThese are so cute, and they look great with flowers! I love that the base is an old fashioned Ball jar.
Kindly Unspoken says
January 18, 2016 at 12:08 pmThank-you! I love mason jars- they are so versatile and can be used for so many things.
Pinky says
January 18, 2016 at 11:14 amThese are amazing, I want a set, pretty please!
Kindly Unspoken says
January 18, 2016 at 12:08 pmThank-you! Sure, I’d be happy to make you some 🙂
Nadine says
January 18, 2016 at 11:14 amThose are absolutely adorable!!! I just love all the different colored pinks you chose!
Kindly Unspoken says
January 18, 2016 at 12:09 pmThank-you! I’m a bit of a pink fanatic so it was actually pretty fun to see how many shades they had at the store, which was a lot haha.
Jasmine says
January 18, 2016 at 11:38 amThese are so cute. I haven’t decorated yet for valentine’s day. lol
Kindly Unspoken says
January 18, 2016 at 12:10 pmThank-you! Normally I’m always late to the ball game on decorating for V-day, but I figured I would decorate early this year to enjoy all the pink colors 🙂
Gina says
January 18, 2016 at 12:51 pmThose are so fun! My daughters would love them, and they’re perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Kindly Unspoken says
January 18, 2016 at 7:52 pmThank-you! They were definitely a fun craft to make 🙂
jessica says
January 18, 2016 at 2:07 pmThese are so cute 🙂 You have a steady hand because I would never be able to have such straight lines. Love anything Valentine’s Day related!
xo, Jessica || The Petite Diaries
Kindly Unspoken says
January 18, 2016 at 7:53 pmThank-you! It wasn’t too bad with the foam brushes actually. & me too!
Summer @ Coffee With Summer says
January 18, 2016 at 2:12 pmThese are so fun! I would love to do these with some skinny vases. 🙂
Kindly Unspoken says
January 18, 2016 at 7:53 pmThank-you! That would look really cute too!
Jenn says
January 18, 2016 at 2:31 pmThese are soooo cute! I don’t decorate so much for Vday anymore..but I may do these because I can put them in Harper’s room then with some flowers the rest of the year since it would match her decor! Great idea-love it! 🙂
Kindly Unspoken says
January 18, 2016 at 7:54 pmThank-you! That would definitely work, and I’m sure she’d love it!
Mistle says
January 18, 2016 at 2:55 pmI love these Cara!! They are perfect for Valentine’s Day! Really simple but adorable! I will have to try to make some of these!
Kindly Unspoken says
January 18, 2016 at 7:54 pmThank-you! I hope you will 🙂
The Southern Stylista says
January 18, 2016 at 3:32 pmThese are SO cute. I love Mason jar decor 🙂 I think this would be fun for Halloween too-make them look like candy corn!
xoxo, SS
The Southern Stylista
Kindly Unspoken says
January 18, 2016 at 7:55 pmThank-you! That’s a great idea too! Maybe put some sunflowers in it. 🙂
Timothy Ferguson says
January 18, 2016 at 6:20 pmThey look great Cara and your Mommy likes them too. Did the boys help you with this?
Kindly Unspoken says
January 18, 2016 at 7:56 pmThanks, they did a little but I mostly did it while they were asleep 🙂
Jennifer says
January 18, 2016 at 8:54 pmGirl you are so creative! Those are gorgeous. Also, the volcano sounds like so much fun. I can’t wait until Ben is big enough to enjoy that kind of stuff. You guys always have a fun time. Hope the week goes well!
Kindly Unspoken says
January 19, 2016 at 7:55 amThank-you! & he will love it when he gets a little older! It’s amazing how much fun you can have with a little bit of vinegar and baking soda. 🙂
Shannon says
January 18, 2016 at 9:34 pmThese are so cute! I have been wanting to try out painting mason jars but I haven’t gotten around to it yet. Maybe Valentine’s Day should be the occasion!
Kindly Unspoken says
January 19, 2016 at 7:55 amThank-you! It was really easy using the foam brushes and a lot less time consuming than other methods. Hope you enjoy making your own 🙂
Ariel @ Keys to My Life says
January 18, 2016 at 10:55 pmHow cute! I might need to make these for centerpieces!
Kindly Unspoken says
January 19, 2016 at 7:56 amThank-you! These would be great centerpieces 🙂
Wendi @ H2OBungalow says
January 19, 2016 at 8:03 amMason jars crafts are the best! I love yours..so cute and festive in pink ombre:)
Kindly Unspoken says
January 19, 2016 at 11:55 amThank-you! I agree I really enjoy making crafts with mason jars. Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Kusum says
January 19, 2016 at 9:13 amThis is such a cute idea and I am a sucker for anything mason jar, haha. Love that it’s all shades of pink 😉
xx, Kusum | http://www.sveeteskapes.com
Kindly Unspoken says
January 19, 2016 at 11:56 amThank-you! Pink is my favorite 🙂
Heather with WELLFITandFED says
January 19, 2016 at 10:57 amRidiculous how cute those are. They would make a fabulous gift!
Kindly Unspoken says
January 19, 2016 at 11:56 amThank-you! Glad you like them 🙂
welovefur says
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Kindly Unspoken says
January 19, 2016 at 7:49 pmThank-you! I will check it out!
Lisa Sharp says
January 19, 2016 at 12:08 pmVery cute! I think they would be fun in purple as well. Thanks for sharing.
Kindly Unspoken says
January 19, 2016 at 7:50 pmThank-you! I agree, purple would be beautiful as well!
Kate @ Green Fashionista says
January 19, 2016 at 12:13 pmIt’s always hard for me to get back in the DIY festive spirit once Christmas is over, but this project is perfect! So pretty <3
Green Fashionista
Kindly Unspoken says
January 19, 2016 at 7:59 pmI know what you mean, but I find it hard to resist the pink and hearts for Valentine’s day. Thank-you! 🙂
Katie Elizabeth says
January 19, 2016 at 4:29 pmThese are so fun! And so easy, too! I don’t have ANY Valentines decor so I think it’s time to change that 🙂
Kindly Unspoken says
January 19, 2016 at 7:59 pmThank-you! They are a very easy weekend project 🙂
Christina says
January 19, 2016 at 7:33 pmThese are too cute – they would be the perfect centerpiece! I can’t believe it’s almost time for this fabulous time of the year again!
Kindly Unspoken says
January 19, 2016 at 8:00 pmThank-you! 🙂 I know it’s crazy how fast time flies!
Whitney says
January 20, 2016 at 8:40 amI love this project. So doable and it looks really pretty on your table. I’m a big fan of the Dollar Tree’s silk flower/berry selection and these white roses are perfect.
Kindly Unspoken says
January 20, 2016 at 11:13 amThank-you! I’m always amazed at what an awesome selection they have of silk flowers.
Sara says
January 20, 2016 at 7:29 pmThese came out perfect!!!! I love them!! I’m currently working on baby shower ideas, so I’m thinking I’ll have to try a variation of these!! I can’t believe you freehanded those stripes girlie!!
Kindly Unspoken says
January 20, 2016 at 8:45 pmThank-you! Aw, that would look so cute for a baby shower, you could do cute little pastel colors depending on the gender. It’s actually very simple 🙂
Marie says
January 20, 2016 at 9:08 pmI love that the heart embellishments kind of look like a wax seal. Gives the jars a vintage romance look. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday!
Kindly Unspoken says
January 21, 2016 at 9:08 amI liked that about them too. Thank-you! 🙂
Tif @ Bright on a Budget says
January 22, 2016 at 10:32 amThese look adorable! I love that they’re so easy to make.
Tif
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Kindly Unspoken says
January 22, 2016 at 11:40 amThank-you! 🙂
Casey says
January 22, 2016 at 1:19 pmMy daughter would looove to make these! So fun and so PINK:)
Kindly Unspoken says
January 22, 2016 at 3:14 pmThank-you! Hope she enjoys them 🙂
Anne says
February 16, 2016 at 11:35 amCute! I love what a pop of colour they add to the room.
Kindly Unspoken says
February 16, 2016 at 12:24 pmThank-you! 🙂