Heritage Blue Mason Jar Bird Feeder

I love all things Mason Jar and I love all things galvanized. I combined my two favorites when I made this simple bird feeder. I actually planned to fill it with candy corn and leave it on the table for a fall decoration, but then I found these great instant handles for jars and decided I liked it better hanging.

This Mason Jar bird feeder was super easy to assemble. Total cost for this project is under $5.





Here is what you will need:

1 Mason Jar (quart size)
1 Galvanized Chicken Feeder (local feed store or Tractor Supply)
1 Mason Jar Bale Handle.
Clear tape (cellophane or packing)

How to assemble:

Attach the bail handle to the mouth of the jar. The handle needs to be taped to the side of the jar with a couple pieces of clear tape to prevent it from allowing the jar to tip over. Next, fill the jar with bird seed. Finally, screw on the chicken feeder base.

I chose to hang mine in the window as a little country touch, but this would look great on a porch or hanging from a tree. Because the base that holds the birdseed is so wide, you will want to keep it out of the path of lots of rain.

To clean just take the base off the jar and wash. Refill and rehang. That's it! Like I said, super easy!

Happy Mason Jar Monday!

Frankenstein Heritage Green Ball Jar

Credit to #MasonJarMomma

I found this on Pinterest. I fell in love with it and its simplicity. Using the same green Ball Heritage jars that I used in last weeks Mason Jar Monday, you can easily create a Frankenstein Mason jar Halloween decoration. 

You will need: 

• 1 Green Ball Heritage Jar
• 2 Large Google Eyes
• Glue Gun
• Black Permanent Marker
• Black Spray Paint

Here's how you make it: 

1. Spray paint the lid and ring with the black spray paint. Allow overnight to dry.
2. Using the glue gun, glue the google eyes on the jar. 
3. Using the permanent marker, draw on scrars and smile. 
4. Fill if you so desire.
5. Screw on lid and band. 

That's it! How fun and easy. I love this idea. I also know that when the season is over I can pop off the google eyes, wash the jar, and it is good to go for my next project. 

Happy Crafting! 

Mason Jar Monday: Heritage Lantern Jars for Halloween, Fall, and Thanksgiving

Ball Heritage Green Jars for 2014

Ball has released new jars this year to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the "Perfection" mason jar. Last year they released blue jars, however this year they released green. The green jars hearken back to popular colors of the 1930's. I love these limited edition jars and have been finding clever ways to integrate them into my decor.