Mason Jar I-Spy Kit

A few years ago I was shopping with a friend who was buying one of these brand name I-Spy kits in a toy store. At the time it was the first I'd ever seen but thought it was pretty neat. Years later, I've finally gotten around to making one that I like much better than one you'd spend about 20 dollars on at the store. 

Supplies Needed

• Mason Jar
• White Rice
• Watercolor Paint
• Snack Ziplocs
• Small items to hide
• Mod Podge
• Hot Glue

Starry Night

Starry Night by Van Gogh & Chris August

I made the following for a friend of mine who has everything she needs. I started with one plan and quickly evolved to what it became. I took one of my favorite song lyrics and placed it over a painting using vinyl letters. I then painted over it with a few coats and peeled the stickers off. The letters protect the painting and the images comes through the words.


1. Gather Supplies.

• Painting - I picked up a 16x20 poster from Michael's and chose Starry Night by Van Gogh.
• Spray & Acrylic Paint - I went with white but any color will work
• Vinyl Letters - found at Michael's. For this project, I got the 1" letters. The package said they were permanent but I had no problems peeling them off.
• Yard Stick
• Frame - Got a 16x20 Frame from Hobby Lobby
• Quote - I went with one of my favorite songs by Chris August.
• I'm giving my life to the only one who made the moon reflect the sun. Every starry night that was his design.