repurposing glass jars

Ohhh, I found another project to do! One of these days I'm going to have to start implementing these projects instead of just writing and talking about them.

Anyway, I don't think I've blogged about it yet, but we're planning on collecting blue ball mason jars to use as our flower vases. So far I've collected around 5 or 6 from antique stores and flea markets. What I didn't realize at first was how expensive those jars can be! I think I paid $5 for the most expensive ones, but there were some priced even higher than that. However, I do have lots of the plain, clear glass mason jars because the future mister's parents do a lot of canning (and we get to reap the benefits). I don't really like the look of the clear glass, but they're free(!) and the following project has given me a wonderful idea on how to spruce them up. Behold:

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They're from Martha, of course. All it takes is a bottle (check!) and enamel paint. What do you think?