Do you ever need a little something when you’re painting?

A while back I bought these nifty paint points to keep my painted objects from sticking to the dropcloth.

But then this year, I kind of got attached to the color on the cap of a spray paint I was using, and I started to think hard about how I could re-use those spray paint caps. I started using them to prop up my little mason jar lids for spray painting. You know about my obsession with mason jars that my spaghetti sauce comes in, right? I use them all over the place, including my pantry and my office renovation.

Then, I realized that they’d be great for all sorts of prop jobs. And with just a little v-cut, they’d also be great for propping up dowel rods and curtain rods, like the ones I just used in my lemonade stand.

I’m always looking for great painting tips. Do you have any to share in the comments below?