DIY || Ball Mason Jar Vases

May 01, 2013




I just adore these traditional all-american Ball Mason preservation jars.  They automatically bring back memories of Thanksgiving as our neighbor's would (and still do!) gift us with the most amazing cranberry chutney you have ever tasted preserved in these Ball Jars. Well, I'm helping Ball in their 100th Anniversary celebration as their journey started in 1913 in Muncie, Indiana (can you believe I have friends that live there!)  And they are commemorating this jar that revolutionized the home canning process with a beautiful limited-edition Ball Heritage Collection Pint Jars.  How am I celebrating this jar anniversary?..... with spray paint and ranunculus of course!!

So it all begins with a jar that looks like this-  I just added this awesome Valspar paint (primer and paint in one) in Satin Encounter (this is the name of the color).  I applied two coats and then spray painted gold the lids with a primer first and then two coats of metallic gold paint.  I adore the shade of blue combined with the gold!


What is better than one Ball Mason Jar?  Why five of course!!  


 And did I mention they are 100% Made in America and BPA Free?  Need 'em? want e'm? You can get them here.  What are you celebrating today?
[all photos by me for ML]

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30 comments

  1. Sadie + StellaMay 1, 2013 at 4:50 AM

    Love this!! I have some Ball mason jars of my own that I need to be repurposing!!

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  2. Linda {Calling it Home}May 1, 2013 at 5:18 AM

    I love this, it is so fresh. The hot pick flowers are beautiful in it.

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  3. Elisa of Fancy Free MeMay 1, 2013 at 5:43 AM

    These are beautiful! Did you paint the inside or the outside of the jar?

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  4. Lianna@theresnoplacelikehomemke.comMay 1, 2013 at 5:55 AM

    ooo I love them! so beautiful!

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  5. LiliMay 1, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    so beautiful~!!!!

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  6. AlyssaMay 1, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    I love how easy mason jars are to customize to decor. I just painted a bunch in pastels. Love your gold tops!

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  7. UnknownMay 1, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    crafty you are! - super cute!!! .. i'm celebrating it's MAY and it's dress weather!!!

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  8. The Pink PagodaMay 1, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    Your photography is incredible, Albertina! And those ranunculas. SOOOOO beautiful! We need to catch up soon!

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  9. SamMay 1, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    I love this idea, its such a pretty display, especially with the roses. Great post!

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  10. AlexaMay 1, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    Oh what a pretty and perfect little display. I have a few mason jars, so will have to give this DIY a shot!

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  11. UnknownMay 1, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    Great great ideas! Love how versatile mason jars are, perfect for so many projects :)
    Brittany - www.classicallyb.com

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  12. ChelseaMay 1, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    I just love ranunculus, gah! What a pretty project. xo

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  13. elizabeth // The NowMay 1, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    Yesss I love a GIF!!! So cute. Great DIY!! xo

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  14. UnknownMay 1, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    I have the pretty blue jars & I'm not sure I can bear to paint them! But yours look so fabulous!!

    always, koru kate

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  15. Erin | Holtwood HipsterMay 1, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    Great little project Albertina! We've been using them as drinking glasses of late. Iced coffee and bloody mary's never tasted so good! Loved the work on this post too!

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  16. Preciously MeMay 1, 2013 at 1:37 PM

    Love those pretty jars! An easy and beautiful project :)
    And I love the pictures you took with those lovely red roses!!!

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  17. UnknownMay 1, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    beautiful photography Albertina!

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  18. Lindsey Hutter Style Client PageMay 1, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    These are so precious!!!! Great DIY
    xo,
    Lindsey

    www.caviartaste.com

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  19. AnonymousMay 1, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    Thanks for the shout out to Muncie and the Ball legacy. An amazing product and an amazing family. You should come visit your friends here! Great post.

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  20. AnonymousMay 1, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    Thanks for the shout out to Muncie and the Ball legacy. An amazing product and an amazing family. Come see your friends in Muncie! xoxo

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  21. Marian LefeldMay 1, 2013 at 4:15 PM

    Love this!

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  22. Gaby [The Vault Files]May 1, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    no no no, BEAUTIFUL!!! The photos are sooo pretty Albertina, love love love this!

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  23. jackie jadeMay 1, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    beautiful! love the jars and the flowers are gorge too. I actually bought some ranunculas this weekend too. love them.
    -- jackiejade.blogspot.com

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  24. Cristina [Via Blossom]May 1, 2013 at 7:31 PM

    I am definitely trying your DIY! They look amazing!

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  25. decorayadoraMay 2, 2013 at 5:38 AM

    Albertina me gusto mucho ese trabajo , como no entiendo mucho inglés no entendí con que lo pintaste , ahhh y me encanto ese efecto de la fotografía

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  26. Elizabeth @ The Little Black DoorMay 2, 2013 at 5:55 AM

    These are so perfect. I'll be using bell jars for a party in June and I think we'll need to up their glam factor like this!

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  27. UnknownMay 2, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    These are so pretty! I love the white and gold- so elegant:)

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  28. KristenMay 2, 2013 at 3:40 PM

    Ok these are too cute! Love a new twist on the classic jar.

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  29. UnknownMay 2, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    So pretty - and I love the GIF you created. The contrast of the white of the jars against the red/pink of the ranunculus is gorgeous.

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  30. UnknownMay 17, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    Love these Albertina! Are these the 16 oz?

    XO, Stefanie
    Life on the Squares

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