Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Faux Tartan Plaid Ball Mason Jar Thermos

Hi Friends!

This one is just for fun-

I have always love camp theme decor .


That includes a bit of plaid.

I thought I could try to paint a Mason Jar to copy cat

a thermos.


I started to paint the jar just like painting

buffalo check.




Here are the colors that I used...
 
 
Bright Red, Tuscan Red and Black
 
I'm showing the technic on a pint jar.
 
Paint the outside of your jar with  Bright Red
 
 


I used Tuscan Red to make my vertical stripes.
 
I don't like to use tape I think it looks better free hand. 
 

 
Then paint the horizontal stripes start under the lip of the jar.
 

 
 Then at the base.
 

 Paint center stripe centered evenly between the top and bottom stripe.
 

 
After your stripes have dried come back in with Black paint
 
at all the points were the stripes overlap.  Use a square tip brush so you can make
 
sharp squares.
 


That is basically how to paint buffalo check!


I used some old paint I had on hand.
The colors were Butter Yellow and Beige or Flesh Tone.





I used a quart jar for my thermos.




Then I came back and painted a thin  yellow vertical

 line over the stripes.






Then a thin horizontal line.


I used beige paint at the top.

Now it's starting to look like a thermos.













Thanks for visiting!

xo Lisa S


57 comments:

  1. I love that jar. How very clever. I am glad I came by. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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    1. well thank you Susie!
      I'm glad you stopped by too-
      I hope you have a great day!
      xo Lisa S

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  2. Lovely job! I bet it would be pretty with a candle inside, too!

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    1. Kathy,
      Thank you. I'm going to give it a try!
      xo Lisa S

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  3. They both turned out great. I used glue and tissue paper to cover quart Mason jars and inserted small solar lights in the lids. They make a pretty glow on the picnic table when we have sunny days. - Margy

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    1. Hi Margy,
      Thanks for visiting. Mason Jars are a crafters dream!
      xo Lisa S

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  4. Brilliant idea and your version is spot on! I'd love for you to share your project over at our Creative Crafts Linky Party https://creativelybeth.com/creative-crafts-linky-party-2-join-in-the-fun/
    Have a great weekend!
    Creatively, Beth

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    1. Beth, You are so sweet! You made my day.
      Thank you so much!
      xo Lisa S

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    1. Thank you so much. I can always count on you for a sweet comment!
      I appreciate you so much. xo Lisa S

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  6. That is adorable! I am definitely trying it. Would be cute in green and red for Christmas too! Thank you for the inspiration.

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    1. Miche
      Thank you! Oh ya Christmas is coming sooner than we think :)
      I like that idea.
      xo Lisa S

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  7. This really does have the vintage thermos look ~ love it! Easy tutorial to follow, also.

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    1. Allyson,
      Sorry I missed your sweet comment until now!
      Thank you so much. I 'm glad the look came across. It is fun to fool the eye. Let me know if you give it a try!
      Thanks for visiting
      xo Lisa S

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  8. Very cute! Looks just like an old thermos my grandmother used to bring with us on all our road trips.

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    1. Thank you! That's the look I was going for. Just a fun way to show off a summer bouquet.
      xo Lisa S

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  9. Super cute, Lisa! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm--pinned!

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  10. Super cute! Thank you for sharing your tutorial at Embracing Home and Family!!

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    1. Oh that's so nice! I appreciate you hosting and stopping by to visit.
      xo Lisa S

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  11. I adore this plaid painted jar!
    Thanks for sharing,
    Kippi

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    1. Thank you Kippi!
      You are welcome for the share :)
      xo Lisa S

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  12. Para hacer el trabajo sin cintas has tenido buen pulso.
    Quedo muy bien.

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  13. Oh this is sooo cute! Brings back memories of a kid seeing that type of a thermos. Come join us for centerpiece Wednesday linky party https://karinskottage.com/2020/08/see-this-centerpiece-wednesday-party.html
    Karin

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    1. Thanks KARIN!
      That was the look I was hoping to get.
      Thank you for hosting. I'm happy to get to join you!
      xo Lisa S

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  14. This is so cute! I could use a cute vase for the flowers in my garden. I am going to do this! Pinning!

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    1. Thank you so much! It has been nice to meet you.
      I appreciate the pin and the follow too.
      xo Lisa S

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  15. This is so cute! I will be featuring it in this week’s Creative Compulsions.

    Michelle
    https://mybijoulifeonline.com

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    1. Michelle,
      You are awesome and you made my day!
      Thank you so much.
      xo Lisa S

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  16. So clever and darling!! I had to look 3 times before I actually realized it was a mason jar! Awesome job!! Pinning ♥
    *hugs*
    deb

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    1. deb,
      I'm glad it fooled your eye for a moment!
      Thanks for visiting I really appreciate it. Thanks for the pin!
      xo Lisa S

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  17. Such a fun project. I struggle to paint a buffalo check the right way. This looks good. Thanks for sharing. #HomeMattersParty

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    1. Donna,
      My trick is to use a square bristle paint brush. It will give you a nice line. The tape method leaves strange edges... in my opinion. Thank you for hosting.
      xo Lisa S

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  18. That is one super cute mason jar! I love plaid. Thanks so much for joining us and linking again to Farmhouse Friday. :)

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    1. Cindy,
      Thank you so much! Farmhouse Friday is a favorite.
      xo Lisa S

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  19. I love your Mason jar! It makes me think of vintage camping equipment and a Jeep Grand Wagoneer with wooden panels! You’re one of my features on the Little Cottage Link Party this Monday. I hope you can stop by!

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    1. Kristie
      Thank you so much!
      That was the look I was going for-
      Thanks for sharing that sweet memory with me ;)
      xo Lisa S

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  20. Well done Lisa, you've taken the check painted idea just one step further and it's fabulous! This will be one of the features at Handmade Monday later today :-)

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    1. Julie
      Sorry I missed your comment! I appreciate the visit,
      You are awesome. thank you for the feature.
      xo Lisa S

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  21. This is so adorable! Thanks for linking up with me! This is featured today on the Sundays on Silverado Link Party!
    -Niky @ The House on Silverado

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  22. Super cute idea, Lisa! So glad to see you at TTA!

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  23. Oh I do love all things plaid! What a cute DIY project for mason jars. I love the final result! Thanks for sharing and linking up with me.

    Shelbee
    www.shelbeeontheedge.com

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    1. Shelbee
      You do look great in plaid!
      Thank you so much for visiting-
      xo Lisa S

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  24. What a great addition to our linky party! We are so happy to have you!

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  25. Thank you so much for sharing! Your project is absolutely darling!

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    1. Thank you for hosting! I appreciate your sweet comment.
      xo Lisa S

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  26. We are so excited that you participated! Thank you for sharing your creativity! This is so cute!

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  27. Thank you for participating in our linky party!

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  28. Lisa, I love your mason jar makeover but its the thermos next to it, that's taken me back to my childhood. A thermos similar to that one, accompanied us to every picnic.
    Thank you for sharing your mason jar makeover at Meraki Link Party.
    Naush

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  29. Just came across this on Pinterest. I love this jar. Thanks for the tutorial.
    I’m a new follower

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    1. Sandi
      I'm so glad to meet you! I invite you to see my other jars I have listed on the side bar.
      Thank you so much for your kind comment.
      Thanks for the follow :)
      xo Lisa S

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