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

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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!

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

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