We love Americana decor in our home which is why I chose to DIY a set of Americana Mason Jar Lid Coasters for this months Thrift Upcycle Challenge.
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Americana Mason Jar Lid Coasters
We love going to estate sales when we have a chance preferring to always go on the last day when everything is half price. Last summer I snagged a huge box full of Mason jars complete with rings and a few lids for only $8. They are now amongst my crafting supplies just waiting on a project, so you know there will be more to come. I used a few of the pint size jars in my Farmhouse Fall Candy Bar last year.
Project Supplies
- 4 Wide Mouth Mason Jar rings
- 4 Wide Mouth Mason Jar lids
- DecoArt Navy Blue paint
- Spray paint sealer
- 5 Americana print napkins
- Cork coasters
- Mod Podge
- E 6000 glue
First I painted the rings and the top of the lids. No need to paint the side of the lid which will have the cork glued to it.
Next I trimmed the edge of the napkin to acquire the design I wanted on my Americana Mason Jar Lid coasters.
Then I painted on the Mod Podge in small amounts onto the outside of the ring and carefully pressed the napkin into place. Once it dried, I painted on a top coat to seal the napkin. Note that I cut slits along the edge so the napkin would lay down properly on the back side of the ring.
Now is when I applied the spray on sealer, outside. The lids and rings are not yet attached but I didn’t want the sealer on the cork. I sprayed the sealer on to the painted part of the lid and both the inside and outside of the ring which means the napkin is double sealed.
I realize the lids in the photo above are not painted as I forgot to photograph this step so I went back and took pics using an extra ring to demonstrate.
Then I dabbed some E6000 glue to the inside of the ring and placed the lid onto it.
While the glue was drying, I used a lid as the template to cut out my cork. I skipped the step of drawing a circle with a pencil and then cutting choosing instead to just hold the lid in place and go for it with my sharp tool. Lucky for me I did not cut myself.
Finally I dabbed some E6000 to the lid and gently placed the cork inside the ring. Now, I allowed this ample drying time and it’s all done!
We are ready for sipping some iced tea on our front porch this spring! Stay tuned because our front porch is about to get a big makeover and it’s going to be Americana decor which we just love. Our last update on the porch was a few years ago. It’s due and we are going all out!
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Stephanie says
Great idea!
What type of mod podge and spray paint sealer did you use? I wonder if spraying the cork would make them waterproof!
Thanks
T'onna | Sew Crafty Crochet says
These coasters are wonderful!!!! Love them!
Sharon@BlueWillowHouse says
Your coasters are adorable. Great tutorial. Thank you for sharing it with us at Vintage Charm.
Ashley ~ 3 Little Greenwoods says
Perfect for summer cookout parties!
Toni | Small Home Soul says
What a great idea to use a napkin for the design on your new creative coasters. I thought you had painted them by hand. These will be perfect any time of year!
Lora says
Very cute! Plus, it’s making me dream of summer, warm weather, and cookouts!
Kim~madeinaday says
I’ve been wondering how to make these! So cool Shirley! Love the red white & blue too!
Kim
Kim says
What an awesome use for those random lids!!
Debrashoppeno5 says
These are so great. I wondered how you got the patina on the coasters. So easy and so clever.
Amanda Kolb says
This is such a clever way to use those mason jar lids! I have so many more lids than I do jars.
Michelle James says
These are friggin cute! We don’t do much Americana at our house but these are so unique and such a great upcyle! I love mason jars. I had to go over and take a peek at your fall farmhouse candy bar! It was so nice too. I would have eaten til I was sick! LOL! Nice job.
Michelle says
Shirley, love, love these coasters! The Americana look is so perfect for Summer!
Pili says
Those coasters are so cool! Love the rustic feel they have!
Kimm at Reinvented says
Those are great…. I love that they are so rustic.
Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday.
Audrey says
Shirley, these are an inspiration! I was just noticing this week my jar rings were looking a bit yucky inside and probably need replacing. And then you show up on #FridayFrivolity with a handy little craft for me to make with them. <3
Annemarie LeBlanc says
Cool craft! It is inexpensive and very functional. Summer is just around the corner and we’ve be needing coasters for those ice cold drinks! Thanks for sharing!
Sue Purdy says
I’m totally digging the rustic feel of these cute coasters. How perfect for a fourth of July party and all year round. Love it.
Claudia Krusch says
This is such a cute idea. I already have all the supplies I need to make them this weekend.
Erlene says
I love the look of these Shirley. At first I thought you painted the outsides, but using napkins is so clever. It totally looks rustic and old without the rust! Love it.
Lian says
This is a fun craft to make! It would be perfect for Independence Day. I would love to make these with a spring or summer theme and use them when we spend time outdoors.
Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Great coasters and perfect for when the warm summer months arrive! Visiting from Thrift Store Upcycle.