Vintage Mason Jar Lid Ornaments

Hello and thanks for stopping by!  Here is another easy homemade ornament idea for you.  I used zinc mason jar lids with the porcelain inserts.  These are easy to find at most thrift stores and antique shops for $1 or so. If you don't see them ask! Jars break all the time and there may be some of these floating around behind the counter waiting to be turned into treasure.

I love the beautiful colors these aged jar lids turn.  This lid has not been painted.  It is just aged to perfection!

I just love this little "elf."  The image is from The Graphics Fairy. I'm linking him up to Brag Monday. I used my photo editing software to add the hat and word.  These ornaments are easy to make. You will start by using a nail and hammer to create two holes opposite from each other (top/bottom) for your hanger and anything you might want to to dangle. Just a tap with the hammer and your nail will form a small hole. I place a piece of scrap wood underneath while I am doing this. Then, trace the bottom of the jar lid onto your photo, vintage image, etc.  Before I cut, I usually mount my image onto chipboard (got a coaster?) then cut. You need a thick base to glue the image to the jar lid.  Also, these lids are not perfectly round. So, cut your image, sand the edges (use a nail file) and see if it fits. Trim as necessary.  Place a layer of lace or cheesecloth underneath the image to help cover any imperfections in your not so perfect circle. You could also use some vintage pipe cleaner like I did here.

Once you have your image mounted on chipboard, cut, sanded and fitted into place, glue it down with a strong glue.  If I'm adding cheesecloth it goes under the image.  If I'm adding pipe cleaner, it goes on top. Then I decorate my hanger and find something shiny, like these small chandelier crystals, to hang from the bottom. If I did not glitter the image, I will seal it with a light gel medium. She's done!  Would you like to see the inspiration for these?  I mentioned it in my previous post...my husband's fourth grade pickle jar lid portrait...brace yourself for some retro cuteness...

And he says he has no interest in crafting and being thrifty! **smile**  For the record he ditched the bow ties and did not turn out half bad as you can see here. lol My mother in law gave this too me a few years ago.  She knew it would be in good hands.  I love it and so do my kids.  More ornament ideas are on the way! So, if you are new to my blog, I hope you will consider becoming a follower. And, by all means don't be shy..leave a comment. I read every one!  I'm being featured today over at  Brenda's Cozy Little House. I'm thrilled to meet some of her followers. THANK YOU and welcome!  I'm also linking this post to the following parties this week:

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