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Simple Geometric Painted Treat Jars

July 3, 2014 · Delia 10 Comments

A few weeks ago, I got a surprise package full of crafting goodies and a recipe book from my ad network,聽Martha’s Circle.

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The craft supplies were just too beautiful not聽to use, so I had myself a little 30 minute crafting session.

Simple Geometric Treat Jars - Delia Creates Simple Geometric Treat Jars - Delia CreatesThe pictures really speak for themselves, but here is a quick description of what I did.

1. I marked off lines and shapes on the treat jars with some washi tape.

2. I applied paint with the “pouncers” or circular paint brushes. The best way to apply the paint is to load up the brush, and dab or pounce it onto the surface, rather than sweep it on with brush strokes. There will be a little bit of a bumpy texture which mostly subsides as it dries. When I loaded up my brush with too much paint the bumpy texture would be really noticeable. To fix that, I would wait a minute or so for it to start to dry and then dab over the paint with a less saturated brush.

3. When the paint started to dry but was still a bit wet, I pulled the tape away. Then, I scratched away or added more paint to any areas that needed it.

This process is fairly similar to THESE pots I spray painted.

Simple Geometric Treat Jars - Delia Creates Simple Geometric Treat Jars - Delia CreatesThe Martha Stewart pouncer brushes are really nice to use. I like that you can set them down on the handles and not get paint on your work surface. The clean up is a breeze as well, since you can remove the sponge from the handle.

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This was my first time using Martha Stewart craft paint. I learned that if you let the paint cure for 21 days, you can wash your treat jars on the top rack of your dishwasher. That is a crazy long time to let it cure, but it’s also kind of awesome that your craft paint can become that permanent.

You get the ease of using a flexible, easy to remove paint, with no fumes, or harsh chemicals… Add a little patience and you have a lasting design.

Simple Geometric Treat Jars - Delia CreatesYou can see some lines that didn’t come out quite as clean. I just scratched away excess paint.

Simple Geometric Treat Jars - Delia CreatesI suppose I should use these in my kitchen, but for now they claim residence on my craft desk.

I often keep a stash of Sour Patch Kids in my crafting area. When I’m stressed it helps me to keep me sewing to meet a deadline, or I use it as incentive to get through my email inbox! 馃槈 I’m not really much of a sugar head (am I in denial?..probably), but oddly enough it helps me stay motivated.

Simple Geometric Treat Jars - Delia CreatesI haven’t loaded them up with Sour Patch Kids yet, but I filled one of 聽the jars up with some Weight Watcher Brownie Bliss Bars that Martha’s Circle included in their craft package. I am not a diet food kind of person, but these were not bad. Yummy enough that聽I ate half the box in one sitting, which I am confident defeated the purpose for which they were created. ha. 馃槈 But I got through my email inbox!

THAT is cause for a small celebration…or a treat (or three) from the treat jar…

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Sources:

Paint and brushes || Martha Stewart Crafts

Treat Jars/Flour Canisters || Crate & Barrel c/o of Martha’s Circle

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  1. Charity says

    July 3, 2014 at 5:45 PM

    Those are some fun containers! I have the pouncers… but I didn’t realize the sponge is supposed to be removeable. I thought my kids broke them. =D For these paints you can bake the canisters for 30 minutes at 350F (probably best to stick the canister in a cold oven and heat them up together) instead of waiting the 21 days. It depends on the canisters though. =)

    Reply
    • Delia says

      July 5, 2014 at 10:38 AM

      Thanks for the great tip Charity! I’ll have to pop mine in the oven. I’m pretty sure mine are oven safe.

      Reply
  2. Stacia says

    July 4, 2014 at 1:51 AM

    These are so fun! I would absolutely love having these in my house!

    Reply
    • Delia says

      July 5, 2014 at 10:38 AM

      Thanks Stacia!

      Reply
  3. 賻Love Kids says

    July 5, 2014 at 6:05 PM

    Thank you for sharing such an amazing and creative idea, I will make one soon 馃檪

    Reply
    • Delia says

      July 5, 2014 at 8:52 PM

      Thank you so much for the kind comment!

      Reply
  4. Vicki B says

    July 17, 2014 at 6:12 AM

    These are grreat, and sound pretty simple to do, I can see me going charity shop searching for little pots soon…

    http://www.calascrafts.blogspot.com

    Reply
  5. Maria says

    July 20, 2014 at 10:36 AM

    Are these food safe, being painted an all? 馃檪

    Reply

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