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What do you get when you mash up these two inspiration photos?
Inspiration from Mrs Stripes’ awesome chalkboard Mason Jars
Answer: Fun party bar ware that you can make for $2.22 per glass! This is seriously easy.
All you need is some mason jars, fancy lids, a large circle punch (or other desired shape punch), chalkboard contact paper, and chalk. I prefer the Kerr mason jars because they have a flat smooth side where you can adhere the chalkboard.
Step 1: Punch a circle out of the chalkboard contact paper. I used this specific brand because it was thin enough to work with a paper punch. There are more substantial adhesive chalkboard sheets out there but I can only attest to this method working with the contact paper version. You could also just trace any shape you wanted on the back of the contact paper and use scissors to cut it out. I had this punch lying around so it was convenient.
Step 2: Adhere the contact paper to the jar. Be sure to smooth out any air bubbles.
Step 3: Prep with chalk. I never knew that you need to prep chalkboard before using. Simply rub plain white chalk all over the surface.
Wipe the chalk off and you can consider the chalk board prepped!
Step 4: Write name with chalk marker.* I suggest doing this in advance because condensation from a beverage can cause recently applied chalk to run.
*Regular chalk works well too, the chalk maker just looks so nice.
Step 4: Pour beverage & replace the standard canning jar top with this fancy top.
Step 5: Insert Straw & Sip!
We weren’t sure if the contact paper would stay on in the dishwasher but we have run these through twice and they are still adhered. I figured that we had so much contact paper that if they came off I would just punch new chalkboards the next time we wanted to use these glasses.
I figured you might be interested in giving this a whirl so I put together a shopping list.
Shopping List:
Chalkboard contact paper from Amazon 18″ x 6′ $11.98
* note- you only need about a foot of the 6′ so consider buying a smaller size if you don’t have other chalkboard crafts in mind.
Kerr 16 oz regular mason Jars 12 for $9 @ Goodman’s
Daisy Cut Mason jar Lids from Candle Soylutions $4.20 for 12
Marvy Bistro Chalk Maker $7.65 on Amazon
3″ Circle Punch $17.95 on Overstock.com
Total cost for this project:
26.67 or 2.22 per glass for 12 glasses (excluding the punch and chalk markers which I already owned)
Total including markers and punch: 52.57 or $4.35/glass for 12 glasses
I love those, but dude, use this contact paper rather than the stuff from Amazon: http://www.discountschoolsupply.com/Product/ProductDetail.aspx?Product=23067&rec=NullSRPTop it’s a little over six bucks for the same amount as Amazon’s and it’s the same brand! I bought most of my DIY supplies from Discount School Supply!
@Miss Ladyfingers: yes I remember this as a kid! I had some up in my bedroom
I love this post. I am giving my guests mason jars with handles on them as favors. I also wanted to have a chalkboard on them as well. I got the spray paint and it was a total failure on my trial pieces. This way will be so much easier and less time consuming! Thank you so much for the post!
This is soo cool! I never knew they had chalkboard markers, makes perfect sense! Thank you for sharing!
I’m with Ladyfingers, I had no idea they made chalkboard contact paper, thanks for the heads up! Mind. Blown.
Wonderful! I had no idea you had to prep the chalkboard paper before. That tip is going to solve some of my issues! haha
Wow, I love these! Didn’t know abut chalkboard contact paper or punched lids - super cute 
Thanks for sharing I was super excited to see the chalk board contact paper not for a wedding project but for anther DIY project!!!
Love!! So in love with this! I might use this idea for the rehearsal dinner!
So cool! I didn’t know chalkboard contact paper existed either! I think I’d like to use this for a welcome dinner.
Oh and the shopping list rocks…not that i’m too lazy to google it just makes the project more realistic with sources
Did you pay the $13 in shipping fees for the cute lids? I was so excited to do this project for my daughter’s first birthday party but can’t afford those kind of shipping fees. So bummed!
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Mrs. Pretzel, Seattle Age and Occupation: 32 Learning, Training, and Development Specialist Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28 Manufacturing Engineer Engagement Date: September 2, 2009 Wedding Date: July 2010 Venue: Catholic Church & The Engine Room at Georgetown Studios About Me: I’m just a thirty-something girl who never dreamed of weddings, poofy dresses, or ritzy receptions. I am a rabid knitter, except recently, wedding projects have replaced my yarn and needles. I’ve been fiercely independent since the age of 2 and 30 years later I think my family and friends had given up on me settling down and getting married. Ironically, I had to go all the way to Seattle to find a boy from Purdue. We fell in love over Seattle Beers and cooking together. I love NASCAR, he loves Legos. I can talk like a Muppet and he can fit a whole McDonald’s cheeseburger in his mouth. We are a two reception couple, currently planning a brewery inspired bash.
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