Friday, February 11, 2011

Project Day: Painting Glass Jars









This is a simple idea. I have seen it done before. But I wanted to give it a go my way! The quick way!
  • 3 glass jars from the local charity shop $1.40
  • 2 bottles of acrylic paint on sale for $2 each
  • Small paintbrush
Clean your jars first. Fill up each jar with equal amounts of white paint. Then put one drop of your chosen colour in the first jar, 2 drops in the next and 3 in the last. This will make each shade different. Mix around with a small paintbrush so all the sides are coated. Roll the jars as you go for a more even look. Turn upside down to dry on an old placemat, preferably in the sun. It will take at least 6-8 hours to dry. As roses are too expensive this time of year [ they always double the price for Valentines Day] I opted for some local foliage from my garden.
Have a wonderful weekend. Next week I will announce the winners of my hosted lunch.
Simone xx
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62 comments:

  1. PJFebruary 11, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    great idea!
    I'd love to hear you opinion on my latest post - http://lovesabargain.blogspot.com/2011/02/need-your-help-shabby-ing-up-old.html

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  2. Brabourne FarmFebruary 11, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Gorgeous idea - love the three different shades of beautiful pink. Leigh

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  3. Kalei's Best FriendFebruary 11, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    HOW COOL! omg, now I know how to make use of all those jars I kept. thanks Simone!.

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  4. Posie PatchworkFebruary 11, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Um, seriously pretty!! Love Posie

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  5. Vintage is for LoversFebruary 11, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    What a incredibly creative and cool way to transform glass! I love it! Happy Valentine's Weekend! xo Samantha

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  6. mariondee-designsFebruary 11, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Hi Simone, love the idea and yours turned out so pretty in pink! take care, Maryann

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  7. Vari LFebruary 11, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Great Idea! I keep all the glass jar from the kitchen and this is a great way to give them a bit of glam!

    Have a great weekend,
    Vari @ Buttercup Ink xx

    http://buttercupink.blogspot.com

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  8. melody-maeFebruary 11, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    this is an AWESOME idea and I love the results too...very lovely!

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  9. koraleeFebruary 11, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Oh I adore this...I have seen it before somewhere but forgot all about it...thank you for the reminder...I must must give this a try...in blue. xoxoxo Thanks sweet friend

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  10. Matrix ReimprintingFebruary 11, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Wow! That's an amazing improvement! I am very much inspired to color our clear jars right away and turn them to vases.

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  11. The Pink PoodleFebruary 11, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Hi Simone...they look fabulous...I may try it with some blackboard paint??

    dont ask me why but i am in a blackboard paint/burlap/hessian kind of mood!!~~

    xx andrea

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  12. JaneFebruary 11, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    These are pretty, Simone. I love the soft pinks...
    I paint on most anything glass...but I paint the exterior. I use acrylic enamel paints, then bake them in the oven for 45 minutes...start with a cold oven, "cook", then turn the oven off and let the glass cool inside the oven. This sets the paint and the glass can be hand washed. If you want to try plates, paint them on the underside. Sometimes I use a sponge, sometimes squirt bottles, and sometimes a brush. There are so many interesting things you can do with glass...and there is so much glass available at the thrift shops...What better combination...
    Jane (Artfully Graced)

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  13. Bayside RoseFebruary 11, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    The jars look very sweet, especially in pink. I love it that you do things the 'Simone' way.

    Have a fabulous weekend.
    Pam x

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  14. Mary Jo from TrustYourStyleFebruary 11, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    It's so funny, I just saw a bunch of butter yellow and acqua jars painted and hanging on twine at Anthropologie today and was thinking I would come home and do it in pink--yours look so lovely!

    xo mary jo

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  15. Naturally CarolFebruary 11, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    That is an interesting concept..the darkest pink one turned out exceptionally well with its design being enhanced beautifully in the glass.

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  16. le@thirdontherightFebruary 11, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    just lovely - would look great in a pale green or a lemony yellow too :) Now I know what to do with my old coffee jars :)le xox

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  17. delia hornbookFebruary 11, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    ;-)) Simple but looks amazing well done you, have a lovely weekend ;-))dee x

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  18. TheaFebruary 11, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    I would have never of thought of using the foliage but it looks so good in your pretty jars. Have a great weekend Simone! x

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  19. Sarah BFebruary 11, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    They look adorable! Have a lovely weekend Simone :)

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  20. SharonFebruary 11, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    What a fabulous idea! They look great. I love that it looks so good and that it is so quick. Thank you. Sharon

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  21. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Oh. My. Goodness!!!! These are just so adorable. I love your Project Days, such great inspiration.
    xx

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  22. MelissaFebruary 11, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    forgot how much i love these- i'm going to create a few for valentines day too...thanks lovely...

    hope all is a little more balanced in your days at the moment...

    melissa x

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  23. TiffFebruary 11, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    What a great idea! So simple but so very effective! I love those rosy, rusty coloured leaves. Very pretty! X

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  24. Juju at Tales of Whimsy.comFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    How pretty!

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  25. BrandiFebruary 12, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    You must have the most beautiful garden. Those leaves have the loveliest color!

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  26. The Curious CatFebruary 12, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    Gorgeous idea - and love the teatowel below too! xxx

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  27. Lily RianiFebruary 12, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    excellent idea

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  28. michelleFebruary 12, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    What a great idea! I love the color, so soft and pretty and the foliage is perfect! :) I might have to give this a try! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  29. PhotoPuddleFebruary 12, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    These look lovely. I really want to try this now!

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  30. JennyFebruary 12, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    It looks great Simone, like milk glass. Have a lovely weekend. ;-)

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  31. KyFebruary 12, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    That is one of the coolest craft ideas I've seen in awhile! The decorative glass jar looks particularly pretty. Thanks for sharing this craft!

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  32. Flotsam FriendsFebruary 12, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Simone they are simply stunning. They remind me of vintage milk glass. Something I've only recently discovered and adore. You are so clever. Seriously great idea! Pruxxx

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  33. NatashaFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    I've only just discovered your wonderful blog. Í'm so excited about the prospect of catching up on all of your previous pieces! We are hoping to move beachside in the next few years. So your blog is going to be fabulous inspiration for me, starting with these great painted glass jars as a must-do today. Thank you!

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  34. Country DreamingFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    What a neat idea!

    How fun are these.

    Have a great weekend!

    Melinda

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  35. thefirstladyFebruary 12, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    OMG! Love those jars. I was just thinking about painting some old spaghetti sauce jars. Now, I have a reason to do it. Thanks

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  36. Exquisite accessoriesFebruary 12, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Nice & pink it looks so easy now you have shown me, I might just have to dare to have a go myself it looks soooo pretty!! :))

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  37. JaneFebruary 12, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    These pink jars are sweet! What are the leaves you display in them? I love them!

    I have been painting glass for many years...usually on the reverse side, so they can be used for food. Try enamel paints, and bake them in your oven (simple directions). They will last for years, as long as you handwash them.
    Jane (artfully graced)

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  38. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Oh my Goodness!
    I am so loving thisbidea!
    Thanks for sharing! I have just the perfect cup to paint!

    So happy to pop in here!
    Come by and visit with me anytime!

    Ciao Bella!

    Creative Carmelina

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  39. TinaFebruary 12, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    What a fabulous idea, Simone!! I love it:) I love your jars, and the way you have displayed them is gorgeous! Loving the jar with the bubbles, the pink really makes them stand out! Thank you for sharing yet another beautiful project ~ Txx

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  40. Maya @ Completely CoastalFebruary 12, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Great idea..., and gorgeous with the foliage!

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  41. dog minderFebruary 12, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    I cant believe how crystal clear the pink paint is.

    Thankyou so much for the tip

    Would the paint ever peel of ?

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  42. Julie@beingRUBYFebruary 13, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Fabulous Simone
    The result looks a little like milk glass!! love it!!

    Have a fabulous weekend.. happy to have made you laugh a little.. ciao xxx Julie

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  43. Tracey Ayton PhotographyFebruary 13, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    I've been meaning to do this, I have only seen it done with white paint ...... you have just inspired me to get to it ..... with a twist: ADD COLOR !!!

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  44. aki!February 13, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    These are gorgeous! I was saving a few glass jars to do some art project with. Thanks for the inspiration!

    seven-percentsolution.blogspot.com

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  45. Kalei's Best FriendFebruary 14, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    Simone, turning the jars upside down did not work. Was it the amount of paint I used? I noticed half had run off the insides.. I ended up redoing and then just drying upright.

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  46. alycejbFebruary 14, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    What a brilliant idea!! I have a big collection of lovely coffee jars I just can't bear to part with and had been wondering what to do with them... I shall have to give this a go sometime!!

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  47. Cottage TouchFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    What a great idea, will have to try it out one weekend at the cottage with the kids.

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  48. KimberleeFebruary 15, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    so THAT is how you do it!!!! always loved a painted glass. thanks lovely girl! x

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  49. KristenFebruary 16, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    Love this idea, and I love your blog! Soooo glad I came across it ♥

    You've got yourself a new follower!

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  50. annieFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    So gorgeous and love the pinks. I always save a few small jars...now I have a project!

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  51. Carmie of the Single NesterFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Really nice job. But, I am assuming that you can't fill them with water to use as a vase because then the paint would wash away?

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  52. TaraFebruary 19, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    I am definetly going to give this a whirl..Love it!!..xx

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  53. bink and booFebruary 21, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Great idea! I love how easy this looks. I have seen other versions too, but they are too detailed. Thanks for the quick way!

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  54. tiffanyMay 6, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    love this d-i-y, so simple the way you've shown it and they look so fancy, and love how inexpensive (O:

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  55. snowflake auto glassOctober 17, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    Simple yet turns out to be elegant.

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  56. glass bottles manufacturer chennaiFebruary 6, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    Great comments thanks for sharing!....

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  57. Grace | labor postersMarch 7, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    This is a unique way of making the most out of used glasses. I'll be sure to make this too!

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  58. house designsMay 24, 2012 at 1:30 AM

    This is just great. I dont have to spend a lot of money.

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  59. ChutimitaAugust 23, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    Great inspiration!!! You made a good use of jar. I'll keep collecting it :-)

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  60. AnonymousNovember 28, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    can you fill them with water after the paint has dried?

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  61. AnonymousJuly 1, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    I used this post as a guide to do my own painted jar! I've written a post for it on my blog that will be going up later in the week :)

    Thanks for posting your craft fun!

    mysmallrayofsunshine.blogspot.com

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  62. jessica sheppardJuly 21, 2013 at 1:42 AM

    Whoa! That was soooo pretty! I'd love to try that! I've been to art lately and I'm trying to find some easy glass painting designs that I can try as beginner. Thanks for sharing ideas.

    Cheers xxxx
    Jess

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