How to paint BUFFALO CHECK PLAID - PASTEL GINGHAM COLORS on Mason Jars

One of my most viewed posts has been, How to paint BUFFALO CHECK PLAID on

Mason Jars in the Black and White. Always a good choice for FARMHOUSE décor. I love it year round. I thought it might be fun to show

you how the technique can be used to paint ANY color. Wouldn't it be great to be able to

change up your table or shelf with just a couple of recycled jars.

Just think about how many times a color change would be needed.

Baby showers, Birthday parties, Your kid's Team Colors !

Great combinations too !

My inspiration came from this Welcome sign I bought at the Dollar Tree.

I thought it would be nice to have some vases for SPRING.

 

 

 

The technique is the same as with the Black and White.

 

You will need White paint, Chalk or acrylic

A 1'' brush to paint the stripes

A  small square or flat brush to paint small square of  darker color

Wax is optional, gives a nice sheen and protects paint

Paint the outside of Jar white , I put one hand inside the jar and paint with the other, open side down

 

 

Pick a color for your stripes, the lighter color.

Pick a darker shade for your accent color.

 

 

 

 

FOR THE YELLOW JAR:

 

I  only had one container of yellow paint, so I add WHITE to make my stripe color.

 

 

                          The darker color will be my color painted on the cross over stripes.
     
                                                                   

       

FOR THE GREEN JAR:

 

I  used two different colors, light green and Hunter green.

The lighter green will be the stripes, the darker color will be the accent.

 

 

 

 

 

FOR THE PINK JAR:

 

 

I used two different colors, light pink and mauve.

The darker color is the accent color

 

 

 

 

 

FOR THE BLUE JAR:

 

 

I used two colors, light blue and country blue.

The darker color is the accent color.

 

 

Stripes are painted first, about 1 '' wide from top to bottom. You will have approx. 5

vertical stripes.

I am showing you grey but this will be the lighter of the two colors you are using.

 

 

Next your horizontal stripes, one below the jar lip. One at the bottom of jar,

one in the middle.

 

                         Where the stripes cross, that is where you paint the accent color.

After the jar dries you can cover with a thin layer of clear wax.

I added a bit of jute round the neck of the jar. Maybe you prefer lace.

I hope this doesn't sound to complicated. It is simple, and the most unusual optical illusion occurs!
                      Your friends and family will be surprised it is not fabric. Let me know if you
            have any questions or share with me what color combinations you came up with.

                                                                                   

 

Thanks for visiting ! xoLisaS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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How to make BLESSED Family fingerprint Shamrocks

Hello Friends,

We are so blessed !

 

 

 

      

                                                       Here is an easy craft for the whole family.

                                                             A personalized picture to remind you

                                                                          how truly BLESSED 

                                                   you really are, using the fingerprints of those you love.

You will need: 1 piece of paper from printer
                         a green ink stamp pad
                         1 pencil, 1 green pen or colored pencil
                         1 frame of your choice- I used 4''x 6''
                         some little hands!

 I used my computer to print -blessed. I went to note pad and using Segoe Script font at 72 printed the word blessed.                                                   

                                          

                                            You will need to decide what size frame you will be using. 

                                  You will have to decide how many shamrocks you will want to make.

                                                           There are endless ways you could do this.

 

                                          Each family member could make 1 shamrock or 1 shamrock 

                                          with many different finger prints. I did 1 shamrock per person.

                                           Use a pencil and lightly draw were you want your leaves to be. 

                                                              The leaves resemble a heart shape.

 

Lightly drawn, and can be erased later

 

Using a green ink pad, put finger prints one at a time inside the heart shape.

Use a green marker or colored pencil for the stem.

You may want to write the family members names under the shamrock.

Let completely dry, erase pencil marks and frame.

A sweet and special memory for your family.

Thank you for stopping by-

xo Lisa S

 

 

 

 

  

How to Repurpose Wood Blocks into Farmhouse EASTER DECOR

                  Once again I was back at the Dollar Tree and found another idea to share with you.

              I found these blocks in the TOY section, but by all means if you already have

                                                       some blocks at home use them.

                                                 I wanted my blocks to be used for Easter.

                                              I was happy to find the blocks are a set of 9.

                                                  Just the right amount for '' HE IS RISEN''.

 

 

                                                         You will only need 1 set of blocks.

              If you want to paint a different saying just count out how many letters you need adding

                                               blank blocks between words if needed.

 You will need :  sand paper or sanding block

                          Chalk paint or acrylic paint - I used white 

                        ( chalk paint is a bit thicker but acrylic is fine)

                          Paint brush

                         Sharpie permanent marker- I used black

                         1'' stencil or  size 48 font or  Free Hand ! I prefer free hand

                          a pencil



       The blocks are printed, but the letters are NOT raised. The paint will cover existing letters.

 

 

 

 

 

 

             You will paint all sides and let dry. Give another coat if letters show through.

               Use a pencil to stencil or draw your letters on to the blocks. Fill in with your Sharpie.


                                                                                       

 

       Don't worry if it is not perfect, we are going to lightly sand the blocks when we are finished.

                                                                                  

 

 

                           If you like you can sand the edges as well as the letters. I did because I like

                                  everything to look OLD, I mean aged, I mean VINTAGE.

         I hope you like this easy craft project.

 

 

 

 

 

Please let me know if you made a set for your home.

 

 

Thanks for stopping by!

 

xo Lisa S

Happy Saint Patricks' Day - A gift for you !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                    Happy Saint Patricks' Day !

     I wanted to share these beautiful examples of Artist Ellen H. Clapsaddle (1865-1934)




                                  Ellen was an American illustrator/ commercial artist

           from New York, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.  Her style is easily recognizable

                     and greatly admired. She is known as the most prolific souvenir/postcard

                                                      and greeting card artist of her era.
        

 

These Post Cards can be saved to your computer and used for craft projects.

 

You already know that I will print these on card stock and trim them to size. Save a used TEA BAG,

 

squeeze most of the liquid out of the bag and gently rub around the edges to AGE your card.

 

Look back to Valentines Day to see how to make wire holders for your vintage salt shakers.

  

https://freshvintagebylisas.blogspot.com/2018/02/how-to-make-wire-photo-or-card-holder.html 

 

 

 

 

What sweet little faces!

 

 

 

 

 Wire can be added to plants or standing up in shaker lids

 

Thanks for stopping by ! xo Lisa S

 

DIY SPRING PAINTED CARROT GARLAND using REPURPOSED Dollar Tree items

   The minute the weather starts to warm up I start thinking about SPRING ! Baby bunnies, vegetable gardens, baby chicks,flowers blooming and Easter will be here before you know it!

I saw these candy containers at the DOLLAR TREE and thought they could be repurposed into a cute garland for the Spring.

 Here's what you will need:

                                      

1 pkg. of 8 carrot shaped candy containers

Open the package, pop off the caps. ENJOY or dump the candy out.  Save the containers and set the containers aside for now.

(more packages if you prefer)

 You need green jute, also from the DOLLAR TREE

Scissors

ANY Dark Brown craft paint

Dark Orange paint, I used Charleston Clay

Paint in the indentations and top,using the brown paint.

Let dry

Paint with orange

Let dry

Cut 1 yd. of jute per carrot.

Loop 2 '' at a time, pinching one side.

Use your glue gun to put a little bit of glue around the inside lip of the container.

Aren't they cute?

Use the loops to hang on another piece of jute cut to the length you like.

These would like great as table scatter or place setting or hung on a wreath.

Let me know what you do with your carrots!

Thanks for stopping by,

xoxLisaS

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How to make your own FARMHOUSE sign

 

 

 

 

I really wasn't looking to make a new sign for my kitchen, but as I was looking around the

GOOD WILL STORE

  on Friday I found this great looking piece stuck in the corner.

It was my price.....$.99....but when I flipped it over, I gasped. It was not only hideous but it had an

offensive bit of so called humor.

I was embarrassed by my purchase, I ignored the stares and repeated over and over....I'm going to

paint it !

SO....There are NO before pictures !  I used white Chalk Paint to cover it immediately!

The sign was large 28'' long by 7'' wide and just the right size for the word FARMHOUSE.
                                                                         

                             I used : white chalk paint, black acrylic paint, clear wax
                                             a brush, foam or bristle

                                        3 '' stencils,  a couple sheets of paper taped together
                                                carbon paper taped to the back of lettering

                                          sand paper or sanding block
                                          

 

Laid out the stencils to see if it would fit the sign

 

 

Stenciled on to paper for final placement

 

 

                                 Taped carbon paper  or Graphite paper if you have it, to back of paper.

                               Center the word on the board. Tape in place. Draw over your stencil lines.

                                   Remove your paper and fill in with paint. After the paint has dried,

                                       you can go over the whole sign with a light sanding to give it a

                                     distressed look. You can seal with clear wax if you like.

The after was much better than the before!

Keep a look out for those wood items with great potential.

Happy Hunting at the GOOD WILL,

xoxLisaS

Happy Valentines' Day ! A gift from me to you !

  


           I would like to share some retro VALENTINES with you to save on your computer.

    
                 These can be printed on card stock and trimmed to use for all types of crafts.

 In my last post I showed you how to make

                                                          photo or card holders with wire.

      https://freshvintagebylisas.blogspot.com/2018/02/how-to-make-wire-photo-or-card-holder.html

                                              These would be great to use with that project.

                                      Maybe make a banner and attach with mini clothespins.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Let me know in the comments what you make !

 

                                                                        xo Lisa S