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June 6, 2011

Mason Jar "Sippy Cups" Good Living Magazine Project 1

I have seen these cutie mason jars for quite awhile and I absolutely love the idea of drilling a hole in the flat lid and using them as sippy cups.  Love, Love, Love It!

But my ever frugal self does not see me storing these jars if that is their only purpose.  I have 3 gajillion things I could do with them so I decided to make a set of TEMPORARY ones.  So instead of drilling a hole, I just used paper inserts and removed the flat lid.  Interchangeable and festive too!
Here is what you need to make these:

8 oz Ball mason jars (12)
patriotic scrapbook paper 
(card stock would work best but paper is fine)
straws
craft knife
pencil and scissors
Trace your lid onto the wrong side of scrapbook paper...
...and cut your circles out.
(I would make extra just in case or seal them in clear contact paper in case of drips)
Place the circle inside the screw-on lid with the printed side facing down.
Tighten the screw-on lid until the scrapbook paper becomes taut.
Do this with all 12.  
Don't they look fabulous?
With your craft knife, make a tiny  "X" in the center or side of your cup.  
I chose to do it on the side.
Don't make it too big or you could create a hole larger then your straw.
Pop in some festive straws and you have some pretty, patriotic party cups!


I will have fun ideas every day this week until Friday!  
Can't wait! 

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50 comments:

  1. Sumo @ Sumo's Sweet StuffJune 6, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    Love this! I'll be featuring it on my blog on Thursday!

    http://sumossweetstuff.blogspot.com

    Thanks!
    Sumo:)

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  2. TonyaJune 6, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    Sooo cute and very festive!! Love it!

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  3. LibbieJune 6, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    So you didn't even have to drill those babies! That is awesome!

    I am really lucky that Kate has a set with some sweet lids that she ordered...I would ask kel to drill them & get them a month later so I like your idea a lot! PERFECT party sippy!

    darling papers!!!

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  4. KatharineJune 6, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    I love this idea! I have a friend who has issues with any type of plastic, and this would be great for her! Was it hard to cut through the lid?

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  5. koraleeJune 6, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Joy x100...I have seen this before and just have not done it yet...now I really really want to. So sweet for a Birthday party.

    Hugs and love to you today. xoxoxoxo

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  6. maliaJune 6, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    I don't know where to start...
    I love this
    I am going to do this idea for a project
    You are a genius
    xoxo

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  7. maliaJune 6, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    ps they are absolutely fabulous!

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  8. michelleJune 6, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    What a cute idea and I love the paper!!!
    XO

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  9. EvaJune 6, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    This is absolutely gorgeous! Love it!

    Eva xx

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  10. GINGERJune 6, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    I am doing a cowboy themed baby shower soon and I am serving the punch out of mason jars! This idea is adorable!!! It inspired me to add a little something to mine! I love your blog!!

    dustinandgingerking.blogspot.com

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  11. Deko-ImpressionenJune 6, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Jessica, I just love your idea. It is great. How nice, that you can always change the pattern.

    ♥ Katharina ♥

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  12. UnknownJune 6, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Gasp! Yes, I did that, for real. Scrapbook paper! Oh, I must do this. For every holiday ever. Love. Please link this to the "life's a Picnic" linky party!! It's perfect!
    "Life's a Picnic!" party!

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  13. UnknownJune 7, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Thanks! :)

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  14. Seven SistersJune 7, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    eeeek! stinkin'.cute.
    pinned this :)
    ♥jaime...sevensisters

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  15. AnonymousJune 9, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    This project is officially bookmarked! Cool summer project for any occassion!
    Great idea.

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  16. AnonymousJune 10, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    These are great! I am definitely going to have to try this. You know, not only are they cute, but they keep the bugs out! That in itself is a plus.

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  17. Mary WilliamsJune 10, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    I love this idea! So cute and original! I featured this on my friday favorites!
    http://www.lilbitofus.com/2011/06/friday-favorites_10.html

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  18. PatriciaJune 10, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    Holy smokes... these are cute! I wanna have a party just to make them. Especially since I have these mason jars coming outta my ears ;o)

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  19. Amy @ Positively SplendidJune 11, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    So incredibly clever! And perfect for summer entertaining! I've linked to this in my Saturday Seven lineup this weekend. http://www.positivelysplendid.com/2011/06/saturday-seven-no-15.html

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  20. Bethany @ A Fish Who Likes FlowersJune 11, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    This is such a cute idea! I'm going to have to remember this one. Thanks for sharing

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  21. Patti @ Pandoras BoxJune 11, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Very clever - and this would be great for any picnic, using any summer themed paper - I will file away this idea - thanks

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  22. UnknownJune 12, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    You are a genius! This is the first fourth of July project I have seen that has really made me want to be hosting a picnic or BBQ. So cute!

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  23. Abbey D.June 12, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    These are so cute and perfect!!! PLEASE We'd love to see you at our Monday Link Up over at www.dimpleprints.com!

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  24. staci @ lizard n ladybugJune 13, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Love this idea..just became your newest fan!
    I'm in FL too!!

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  25. Nicole @ Tradewind TiarasJune 13, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Brilliant! I absolutely love it.

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  26. tishaJune 13, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Such a cute idea!! :-)

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  27. LorieJune 14, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    I love this idea too! Jars and the 4th of July! Two of my favorites!!

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  28. Crafting my way to cooler stuff-ChrissaJune 15, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    So CUTE!
    I recently started carrying a 20 oz jar for my own water daily and love love love the idea of a fun top and straw.

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  29. ReeJune 17, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    Great Idea! They do sell the jar lids separately about $3/dozen) so if you wanted to drill a set of lids for this purpose it wouldn't be too expensive and would be easy to store. You could put the scrapbooking paper on top that would make it cute, waterproof and reusable too. Thanks for sharing!

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  30. HopeJune 20, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    I saw this last week and when I stopped in GW on Saturday I found a set of 12 red/pink/white gingham jar seals for $ .79. I had my hubby drill holes in them (this was the first I'd seen it) and they are prefect. We are all using them and red is a great year round holiday color!

    Thanks for the idea...I was so luck I didn't have to cut anything and spent less than a dollar to make sippy cups out of the ton of jars we have around here.

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  31. TyraJune 22, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    I may use my "used" metal lids, since they say not to re-use them to can with... these are so cute!! They may be permanent cabin cups at the lake!

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  32. TaffiJune 22, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    What a fabulous idea! I just tried it and added a circle of wax paper under the decorative paper - works great to make it more water resistant! Thanks for the fun idea! :D

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  33. AnonymousJune 23, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    **a thought**
    Could we deco fabric on to the mason lids?? The lids would have to be hand washed...but, they would stay nice. I would think that the paper would get yucko really fast when the juice sloshes around. Cheap and easy...just my style!

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  34. Two Shades of PinkJune 23, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    To anonymous above...I actually had suggested using clear contact paper to cover the paper to make them water proof...especially if kids are using them. We tested them as a family and it worked out fine just as paper. And you could definitely decoupage them to the lids. Why not? Thanks for stopping by!

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  35. aimee @ paging supermomJune 24, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    Ingenious!

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  36. postcards and prettiesJuly 1, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    that is genius!! what a great idea~

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  37. Caren with a "C"July 1, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Very cute concept... although glass and kiddos usually don't mix at my house. It would definetly have to be supervised drinking! LOL
    Your blog is very cute!

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  38. Steph @ somewhatsimpleJuly 2, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    I love this idea! I am going to feature it on the 4th of July! Thanks for sharing,
    Steph

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  39. UnknownJuly 3, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    As far as Glass and kiddos- they do make plastic canning jars- but that defeats the purpose of the cute mason jars and you might as well get plastic sippy cups....never mind.

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  40. LarissaJuly 4, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Cutting circles out of vinyl or plastic coated placemats would probably work, too.

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  41. UnknownJuly 18, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    I totally made these for my 4th of July party...and I made them for a PJ's and Pancakes party I'll be posting on this week, too! Thanks for sharing.
    http://rookietorockstar.blogspot.com/2011/07/happy-4th-of-july-part-1-craftiness-for.html

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  42. Poppylop PartiesMay 7, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    This is genius. Would it be ok if I link to my blog at fiestaresistanceatblogspot.com?

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  43. UnknownJune 10, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    These look fantastic! Def will share in a July 4th roundup for my readers!

    hugs! Kim @ Party Frosting!

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  44. emily hopeJune 11, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    love the idea! pinning ;)

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  45. JennJune 20, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    Great idea! I will be using this for my hubby's bday/4th of July party! I like the scrapbook paper idea, it's disposable & everyone can write their names right on the paper to easily identify their cup!!

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  46. The Preppy PlannerJune 29, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    Just featured your 4th of July inspired lids on my blog today and thought you might enjoy checking it out!

    http://thepreppyplanner.weebly.com/1/post/2012/06/red-white-and-blue-drinks.html

    I love this craft idea!

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  47. Jessica @{Chic Sugar}July 4, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    These are SO cute! I just got my first set of mason jars and I am so excited to try this!
    I featured your idea on this post: http://www.chic-sugar.com/2012/07/happy-fourth-of-july.html

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  48. Brenda @ Chatting Over ChocolateMay 22, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    Hello, Jessica! Stopping by to let you know that I featured your super cute and festive Mason Jar "Sippy Cups" in a Memorial Day themed blog post today: http://www.chattingoverchocolate.com/2013/05/memorial-day-pinspiration.html ... Thanks so much for sharing and have a terrific upcoming holiday weekend!!

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  49. CharityJune 30, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    My craft knife stinks so wouldn't poke a hole. I found that if you keep the lid on the jar and hammer a nail into it, it pokes a hole! You'll have to widen the hole with needle nosed pliers or something, but hey. It works amazing!

    You could also put twine around the jar. That gives it a nice rustic feel.

    ~Charity!

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    1. Two Shades of PinkJuly 1, 2013 at 10:30 AM

      Hi Charity! I ONLY used paper...not the lid too. That way you can change them out pretty easy. As long as it doesn't slosh around and wet the paper, you are good. I actually have a laminator and do it that way too. Just laminate the paper and then trace and cut your circles out. But the nail method DOES work. Awesome! Thanks for stopping by friend!
      xo
      Jessica

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