Don't Say It Is If It Isn't Or Project Fail

I should know by now when I read a DIY post that includes words like 'easy', 'simple', and 'anyone can do it' what it really means is 'find out if they're selling it because there's nothing easy or simple about it.'

For example, I thought these decoupaged pickle jars at Clearissa Coward's Command Center were adorable!

I still think they're adorable. She gave the instructions and pictures. Here's a close-up of the bunny jar:

Not a tear, puff, or wrinkle on the thing. It's perfect.

Here's a close-up of my rose jar:

That view doesn't look horrible. But look at this one:

Maybe it's because I used an olive jar instead of a pickle jar.

So, I decided to search the internet and see if someone out there in the all-knowing cybersphere could tell me what I was doing wrong.

And tried again. Nope.

Yes, I used the secret trick, plastic wrap.

But that didn't help much at all. And what if the ends don't meet? All you have to do is apply another piece of the napkin with the Mod Podge and BOOM! Boom what? It didn't work. You can so tell where I added another piece.

I did figure out the chalk paint part. You're supposed to paint the jars with chalk paint first. That didn't work very well either. BUT, if you have the magic touch or chalk paint in the spray can version, you've got it made. Maybe I'll just keep them like this. 

I'm giving this thing one more shot and if it doesn't work the heck with it. I don't have this kind of time or energy to waste, people. If it's not EASY or SIMPLE for real, then don't say it is. Sheesh.

On a positive note, the process worked beautifully on the coasters!

Maybe it's just the round things I can't handle. Who knows?

Please visit my Etsy shop, CoasterDoodles!
Mother's Day will be here soon!
AND there's a 20% off sale!