American Flag Painted Mason Jars

I painted Mason jars in red, white, and blue this morning and I discovered a trick while I was painting.

I was inspired by many Mason Jar projects including my very own Mason Jar Chandelier

I began by painting my mason jars with one coat of white chalky paint and then here is where the trick came in.

I painted the center of the jar with 2 coats and when it dried I cut a piece of card stock long enough to wrap around the jar and about 1 1/2" wide. 

Using a pencil I traced a line above and below the card stock. 

I originally tried painters tape but I wasn't having much luck, the paint was coming off the jar under the paint. 

I painted the top stripe red and the bottom stripe blue using blue craft paint.

When the paint dried I distressed the jars using 220 grit sand paper.

These jars are beautiful and ready for the summer!

Fill them with flowers, silverware, napkins or whatever you want to look festive for the summer! 

If you haven't tried painting Mason jars yet, you should!

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