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Mother's Day Mason Jars and Paper Flowers for Nana

Make something special for Nana this year with these water-colored inspired Mason Jars and colorful paper flowers. Easily create this project with your kids to give to their grandma on Mother's Day for the perfect gift your loved one will cherish for years to come.

This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Multi-Surface Paint Logo
  • FolkArt Sign Shop Logo

At a Glance:

Project #15968 Skill Level: Intermediate
supplies

Plaid Supplies

FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Wicker White, 2 oz. - 2894

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Aqua, 2 oz. - 2921

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Citrus Green, 2 oz. - 2915

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

F/A YELLOW LIGHT 2 OZ.

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Patina, 2 oz. - 2951

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Indigo Night, 2 oz. - 99239

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Baby Pink, 2 oz. - 2940

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
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FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Pink Melon, 2 oz. - 2897

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
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F/A PAINTING TOOL - SOFT GRIP ANGULAR BRUSH SET

Number Needed: 1 $5.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Mod Podge ® Ultra Gloss, 4 oz. - CS44636

Number Needed: 1 $11.99
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FolkArt ® Sign Shop™ Mesh Stencil - San Serif Letter Set, 2 pc. - 63350

Number Needed: 1 $0.00
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Other Supplies

  • Assorted Scrapbook paper in patterns
  • Small piece of green felt.
  • Scissors
  • 4 mason jars
  • 5 short wooden dowels
  • Hot Glue
  • Small pom poms

instructions

  1. JARS- Wash and dry jars with soap and water.  Rub each jar with alcohol to clean and let dry.
  2. Basecoat all jars with white and let dry.
  3.  Basecoat small sections of each jar with the colors shown.  Create patches of colors with rough edges.  Some areas square and some rectangles as shown.  Let dry.
  4. Apply second coat of color over each patch of color, while paint is still wet, overlap the edges of each color section and let the paint blend a bit.  Let dry.
  5. Following instructions on Mesh Stencil- Personalize as shown with Indigo Night.  Let dry.
  6. FLOWERS-Cut each dowel to desired length and paint with Citrus Green, let dry.
  7. Following basic instructions on Mod Podge Ultra, spray felt and let dry.  Once its dry cut into small leaves.
  8. Cut paper into 5x5” squares- fold in half, then half again, making a square, then holding at the point½ again making a triangle.  Holding at point, cut off top of triangle, creating a pizza slice shape.  Unfold.
  9. Following basic instructions on Ultra, place flowers on wax paper and spray.  Let dry.  Then crease and fold as shown in photo.
  10. Layer paper flowers and pom poms as shown and glue with hot glue to create flowers.  Glue stiffened leaves to dowels as shown.
  11. Insert flowers into jars!  Enjoy
 
 

resources

Related Resources

FolkArt Formula Guide

FolkArt Formula Guide

Crafting a new surface? Learn which FolkArt paint works best!

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FolkArt Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint Frequently Asked Questions

FolkArt Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint Frequently Asked Questions

Most commonly asked questions about FolkArt Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint.

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Related FAQs

Yes, the fabric painted mixture (1 part FolkArt Textile Medium – 2 parts FolkArt Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint), can be thinned with water to create detail linework. It can also be “spritzed” onto fabric using a clean pump spray bottle.
Yes, it is UV and weather resistant and can be used both indoors on curtains, glassware and wood as well as outdoors on terra cotta and garden signs.
Yes, painted glassware can be safely washed by hand and are top shelf dishwasher safe without chipping, cracking or fading. Do not soak in water.
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Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

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