Chalk Paint Mason Jars with Succulents

Learn how to make chalk paint mason jars with succulents for spring. Perfect for a kitchen windowsill or a seasonal mantel!

Skills Required: None. Even if you’ve never crafted before, you’ll be able to make these jars. Chalk paint and Mod Podge are both very easy to use with no experience on mason jars.

I’m in North Carolina and it’s really starting to feel like spring here. Flowers are popping up all over the place and trees are blooming!!

I’ve been so excited to get started on some spring crafts for the house. I got a TON of succulents sent to me and I’ve been dying to do a quick project with them. I have a pretty wide ledge on my kitchen window seal and I thought they would be perfect there.

A nice chalk painted mason jar seemed like it would go well with my farmhouse decor. Plus I love using mason jars when crafting, they are simply the BEST!

After I made these jars I think I fully realized the uses – not just decorating. They could also be used for party, wedding, gifts . . . there’s really no end to the options, and obviously you can customize with any colors you like. You can paint and Mod Podge on glass with ease.

I think these DIY mason jar succulents turned out great, a perfect touch of spring for the house. Next I want to make some nautical ones for summer.

Be sure to see my post about painting on glass before you get started on this project! Here’s the printable how to:

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Painting Mason Jars with Chalk Paint

Learn how to paint mason jars with a matte finish! This is a perfect project for farmhouse or rustic decor.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Active Time1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Dry Time3 hours hrs

Total Time4 hours hrs 40 minutes mins

Yield: 1 mason jar

Cost: $2

Equipment

• Paintbrush(es)

Materials

• Mason jar(s)
• Chalk Paint
• Glitter
• Super Matte Mod Podge
• Dry foam
• Succulents artificial
• Moss
• Sandpaper

Instructions

• Wash your mason jar with mild soap and water; let dry.
• Paint your jar with a few coats of chalk paint, letting dry between layers. Use various colors and let dry.
  
• Lightly run sandpaper over various areas on the jar to distress them. Once you are happy with the finish, seal with Mod Podge and let dry.
  
• Add Mod Podge to the lid and then sprinkle the glitter over it. Allow to dry.
  
• Cut a piece of dry foam to fit inside the jar; add the faux succulents. Add moss around the base of the succulents to cover the foam and finish.
  

Notes

Step 2: I decided to add a strip of color in the middle of the jar for a little extra pizazz (they’re also my two favorite colors!)

I hope you enjoyed this spring craft for adults. If you guys enjoyed these chalk paint mason jars, I’d also love for you to check out these other craft ideas:

• Mason Jar Lanterns with a Faux Beach Glass Finish
• DIY Lace Mason Jars: Pretty Decor in Minutes
• Recycle Glass Bottles Into Vases (So Easy!)
• Make Faux Stained Glass with Mod Podge (Easy!)