I know, I know, it's been done.


As a matter of fact I saw it done by Jen on  My Greenbrae Cottageand I saw the great handles by Kierste at Brown Paper Packages so I'm combining all the "know how" today. They are so beautiful that I just had to try it so here goes...I started by making a copper wire hanger for the mason jars.

I used Vitrea glass paint (affiliate link) in turquoise blue. I used just a dot of color mixed with about 5 times as much thinner.

I gave the jar a very light coat with a fan brush,  trying to brush away any streaks. I baked the jars at 325 degrees for 40 minutes.

When the jars were cool I re-attached the copper handles.

Note: Streaks are very hard to avoid. I tried using a rag to paint the color onto a few jars but the results were the same. In my opinion,…

I should do more baking. I used to bake all the time.

We needed a REALLY BIG cupcake tray for my
friend's son's Graduation Party.

I had a couple of wicker suitcases around that needed  a coat of white paint for a new look...

So on this beautiful sunny morning, I'm up early with my can  of white spray primer, painting baskets.


They look so much fresher and cleaner now!
One was destined for the living room on top of the wood burner.

I thought it went well with the nautical mantel.


The other one however, needed a number soI cut the number 5 out of a piece of label paper and attached it to the basket with painter's tape. 

I used black craft paint and a sponge stencil brush to gently tap inside the stencil.

Perfect!

And now I'm putting it right back where it was on top of the desk.

 It looks so much nicer now!
A quick fixer-upper for both baskets.
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