I love that look. Great idea!

Always liked the idea, but is it a good idea to put herbs in the jars? I don't think they're going to be food safe.

vinty, I'm hoping it's just for decor...

I did this with several mason jars and gold paint, and filled them with flowers as a centerpiece for Thanksgiving. I think it looks cooler than spray painting the outside.

Long ago, in the last millenium, when I was in first grade, we did this exact technique as a Christmas present for our mothers. Some of us cut out a picture from a flower catalog and glued it to the inside of the jar before adding the paint. Others didn't.

Mine was dark green and my mother told me it was the best gift she had ever seen. I have always remembered how wonderful it felt to transform a jar this way.

But I've never repeated the experience.

What kind of paint is used for this diy?

DULCIBELLA: I see this as a childs project as well.

The clear glass would be more attractive.

what kid of paint should I use?
will it be safe for a fresh herb?

I also think we did this in kindergarten. Though I'm sure we lacked the technical skill to make them this pretty (I'm remembering chalky poster paint being used.)

I like the sort of shiny, lacquer-like finish of these, but I still think they look like a kids' project rather than something I'd have in my home on display. Unless a kid actually made them....

I would also like to know what kind of paint Krystle used.

As a general comment, it is useful to give more information about the tools and materials used. Glass or plastic jars? Latex paint? Something else?

I would also like to know the paint used.

Wow, y'all must have attended some pretty hip kindergartens if your teachers had you crafting simple yet chic home decor. I'm actually excited to make some of these for my holiday table...and I'm an adult :)

SKING212: Great suggestion!!!!

I think I was in kindergarten in 1975. Everything old is new again, right? :)

Like everyone else who was wondering... WHAT KIND OF PAINT KRYSTLE USED?

I found it, thanks to Google and the Martha Steward website. Basically, the DIY calls for "dishwasher-safe enamel paint," which seems to be sold in many crafts stores (Think: Michaels). So that answers the safety issue, too! I love this one and will definitely do this at some point during the holidays.

Hi everyone,

I used latex house paint as I wanted to color match my pallet. I only use the herbs for decorative purposes and would not re-use to cook with. You can use dishwasher safe enamel paint as nancy_s mentioned or even acrylic paint. The jars are made of glass.

I love this idea, and I think it looks amazing painting the inside so that the outside keeps that glassy, glossy finish. I might be concerned about regular latex paint peeling off easily, especially on something that might be used frequently (like a pen holder on my desk), but I know from first hand experience that the Martha Stewart craft paint is great for using on glass. Once it's dry, it stays put!

Oh, and I also don't think it looks like a child's craft. I did a centerpiece for my dining table with spray painted glass jars just last week, and I thought it looked great...especially with several jars grouped together.