Here’s the final picture of how my custom/DIY white board project turned out. [See the full tut here!] I’m loving my Painted Mason Jar storage!
I simply vinyl’d some categories [black lettering is the vinyl] so we could put this baby into use asap. We love how functional it is, yay for being organized finally!
Movin on, these jar ideas aren’t our originals BUT they are adorable and I’ve been waiting to put them into play in my own house instead of just seeing ’em on my Pinterest board 😉 Read on for 3 tutorials I used to accessorize my new white board/command station…
Using leftover paint from this project, I poured it in the first mason jar, put the lid on then swirled it around making sure no white was peeking through. Reusing the same paint, I did the same to jar two. I remembered someone baking theirs so no chipping would occur and since mine is storage for hard markers, I thought it’d be a great extra step.
I put the jars in the oven cold, turned it onto 350 then baked them for 30 mins, making sure the paint set. I kinda guessed on the temps, it worked like a charm!
I re-used the board that the Ikea hooks came on and nope, didn’t bother painting it or filling the pre-drilled holes. After the jars cooled, I drilled 2 holes in the wood so I could thread wire through to secure the jars to the wood.
Viola: instant marker/eraser storage. Then I added a small tag using my Letterpress so my older kids will know what’s inside. Clever huh?
Viola: instant marker/eraser storage. Then I added a small tag using my Letterpress so my older kids will know what’s inside. Clever huh?
Now little miss 2 year old can’t reach them, or even see what’s inside for that matter…no temptation 😉
Mission completed.
Oh yeah, I thought the completed command station still looked a little blah still so I added a cork board. {Kristi thought it gave great dimension too!}
Dollar Store Cork Board Frame
I simply painted it white, re-used a piece of cork board leftover from the previous owner [who had it hanging in the pantry], cut it to size with a knife and covered it with burlap.
Great place for all the weekly invites to hang out.
I think I may eventually put our family motto/family rules in vinyl or a giant clothespin for weekly paperwork in the empty spot under the new cork board. For now it’ll be the kid’s fave drawing space 😉
[Original “after” picture; taken before vinyl lettering labels were added]
Cost for each project: free. Can’t beat that!
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Christina says
08/17/2011 at 5:51 amI am in LOVE with the painted mason jar and tying it to the wood idea!
Thanks for a great idea!
xo
Maggie @ Midwestern {Sewing} Girl says
08/17/2011 at 5:57 amOh, yay!!! That looks so awesome! And I love the corkboard…it adds the perfect finishing touch. I want one. Love you girls!
evie @ brown paper packages says
08/17/2011 at 8:07 amIt's gorgeous! I love it!
Jennifer says
08/17/2011 at 8:48 amI LOVE the mason jars!! Great idea for storing your markers!! (=
Sarah says
08/17/2011 at 8:52 amSuch pretty projects that look amzing with the white board!
I always have a diet coke while crafting, too! 😉
Kadbury says
08/17/2011 at 8:56 amKilling me with cuteness… that looks AWESOME. I love the mason jar idea, too. I'm now thinking I may have to aquire {steal} some of my Hubs canning jars and try that. Cause, really… how many jars of canned veggies does one family need?
Exactly.
; )
~Kristin
~The Bargain Babe says
08/17/2011 at 1:45 pmWell hot dog! Those painted mason jars look great, I love how they are mounted and up high. That is what I'd have to do too! 🙂
Steph says
08/17/2011 at 2:54 pmThe jars are genius and I just adore the little cork board! Love love love!
The {Prince} Family says
08/17/2011 at 4:33 pmu spelled lasagna wrong 😉 and you owe me a new cork board. kiddin! 🙂
looks good sis! so proud of you getting organized and you didn't even need my help!
Lolly Jane says
08/17/2011 at 5:07 pmlasagne is the Italian spelling! nerd!! (: yes your lil sis is movin up…normally I do bug u!! lol!
XO
The Allen Family says
08/17/2011 at 8:41 pmThat is SO awesome!! I love it. Too bad I'll never be motivated enough to make one for myself.
Landeelu says
08/17/2011 at 9:56 pmThat turned out amazing! I absolutely love it. Too funny we both have command centers on the brain… must be the back-to-school feeling in the air!
Fabulous job!
Kimberly says
08/18/2011 at 7:46 amWow, that is awesome, all of it! And free even, who can beat that! I love your jars, very cool.
Kimberly @ The Brown Eyes Have It
Sarah says
08/18/2011 at 2:46 pmI featured this today 🙂 Sarah
PS. How can EVERYTHING your gals make be magazine worthy and CUTE!
Heather says
08/19/2011 at 10:49 amThat turned out so fun! I have some old pickle jars that need some extra lovin'! http://bellesbazaar-heather.blogspot.com/
Ruth says
08/19/2011 at 3:20 pmLove this idea. It looks great. What a awesome idea to keep everything organized and easily accessible.
Ruth
Katy says
08/19/2011 at 5:00 pmI really like this idea & the way you executed it is beautiful.