What I don't see is Canada Day mason jars and I kinda wondered why. So I decided it's about time someone made them. I'm so glad I did because I absolutely love it.
First I gathered together a bunch of stuff because I wasn't really sure how I was going to make it. I mixed a batch of my DIY chalky paint in red. This little bowl is about a half cup. Once it's mixed I just keep it in a jar and it will last for a couple of weeks.
Then I washed my mason jar and dried it really well. First I gave it a good coat of the white I already had mixed.
While the paint was drying I measured a spoon and using pliers I bent it to hang down into the jar.
It will hang inside like this and hold the tea light candle.
I painted the back side of a small maple leaf to use like a stamp, then painted the top and bottom of the jar red as well.
A little sanding of the raised areas and some jute twine around the top and it's done. All that's left is to add a candle.
I love how it looks and I can't wait to make some more. I think these would look great going up a set of stairs to a deck to light the way home after the fireworks, or lined up on a mantle.
Where would you put yours?
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