Weekend Project: Chalkboard Kitchen Jars

The other day I decided that since this baking habit of mine doesn’t seem to be going anywhere, I should make my supplies pretty. There is a fundamental flaw in the baking soda box’s structure and flour bags are the silliest creations, so I figured jars were as good a place to start as any. This year will be the first one in the last three where I won’t be packing up and moving out on my birthday, so I figured I’d spruce up the kitchen if I’ll be baking in it for another year. Off to Michael’s I went.

To recreate these chalkboard paint jars, you’ll need: several jars of varied sizes, painter’s tape (I used masking tape, but I wouldn’t recommend it), alcohol pads, scissors, chalkboard paint, Mod Podge, paint brush/sponge and chalk.

First wipe off finger prints and any residue with the alcohol swab and tape off your label section. My trusty assistant and I eyeballed it, but you could measure it out if you’re personality starts with an A. Mine starts with a big fat B.

Paint your labels on with the chalkboard paint, first vertically then after about 20 minutes paint another coat horizontally. I probably should’ve used chalkboard paint made for glass or a primer of some sort, but I didn’t. I improvised. When I went to (very carefully) remove the tape, the edges were far from perfectly straight, so I went back and filled in the edges a bit with more paint. Once they were completely dry, I scribbled all over the surfaces with chalk and wiped them off with a wet paper towel. Next I went over the edges with a thin line of Mod Podge in hopes of keeping the paint from peeling off any more.

Finally I labeled the jars with chalk and filled them with sugar, flour, baking soda, quinoa and flaxseed meal–just to be fancy.

I’m pretty pumped about them. My countertop looks so much more sophisticated now! Who wants to come bake with me?