Hello hello! Yay for the weekend! Our weather here hasn’t necessarily been too terrible (knock on wood…). It’s been in the 40-50’s all week, and we’re supposed to get some rain/snow mix today. But, even though our winter has been mild, I’m still ready for spring to get here. I definitely have spring fever, and I’ve been decorating to follow suite; which is why I decided to make these pretty little spring mason jar vases!
I’ve joined in with 7 other awesome bloggers for a Pinterest Challenge. Basically, every month we choose something we’ve pinned on Pinterest and make it. I don’t know HOW many beautiful things I’ve pinned and told myself I’d make, but never did! Ever happen to you? 🙂
I saw these sweet DIY votives on Pinterest awhile back and decided this was the perfect spring craft to make as centerpieces on my table. I really wanted something to hold flowers though, so I made mine vases instead of candle holders!
For this craft, you need the following:
- 3 mason jars (I used 2 small and 1 large)
- 3 different floral fabrics (I got 1/4 yard per jar, with lots of extra to spare)
- Scissors
- Small paint brush
- Mod Podge (alternatively, you could use regular Elmers glue mixed with water)
- Cup for mixing glue (not pictured)
- Pencil (not pictured)
To make these pretty vases, I started out by opening my fabric and laying it pattern side down. I put my mason jar on top, bottom lined up with the edge of fabric. I started rolling my jar slowly down the fabric, and putting my pencil right next to the jar opening, I drew a line down the fabric. This helped me “measure” how long I needed my strips to be. It doesn’t have to be perfect. It’s better to make the strips longer, and then trim later as needed.
Once my line was drawn, I loosely wrapped the fabric around the jar to see how far down my line needed to go. I cut out the fabric, and then started cutting it into 1/2 to 1 inch wide strips. Again, these definitely don’t have to be cut perfectly straight!
I used Mod Podge, but mixing Elmer’s glue with a little water will also do the trick! I dipped a fabric strip into the Mod Podge to saturate it, and then wiped off any excess back into the cup.
I then carefully put the strip inside the jar, print side facing out (so you see it when you look at the jar). I used a paint brush to help smooth out the air bubbles and make sure it was straight and where I wanted it. I continued doing this with each strip; dipping in glue, wiping the excess off, then placing inside the jar next to the each other. Because the strips weren’t cut perfectly straight, I had to overlap a tad.
Once all strips were in the jar with no gaps, I went back in with my paint brush and added a little more glue over the top of each “seam” where the strips overlapped, just to make sure they stayed down when dried.
I left it to dry for about 24 hrs. The big jar took almost 2 days to fully dry. But when they were dried, they looked like this:
So bright and springy!
I just added some pretty fake flowers, and set them on my table.
I love how these just brighten up our dining room! And, they were incredibly simple to make. You could easily put some battery operated candles inside as well to make them votives instead; just don’t use real candles!
Hop on over to these other amazingly talented blogger’s pages to see what they made for the February Pinterest Challenge!
DIY Hair Scrunchie || Lily Allsorts
Mommy and Me Infinity Scarf || Burlap and Babies
Adipose Cushion || Sum Of Their Stories
Spring Mason Jar Vases || Dwelling In Happiness
Dollar Store Fridge Upgrade || For My Love Of
Framed Chalkboard for the Kitchen || Joy In Our Home
Embroidery Hoop Thread Organzier || Sisters, What!
Industrial Farmhouse Lamp || Bless’er House
Have a great rest of your weekend!!
(I link up at these fun parties!)
To see some more fabulous Spring table ideas, visit AKA Design HERE!
This is such a cute idea that I never would have though of doing! Thanks so much for sharing!
Katie @ Little House of Four recently posted…5 Ways to Completely Transform Your Builder Grade Home
Thank so much, Katie! It really has me in the mood for some warmer weather and bright flowers blooming!! 🙂 Hope your weekend is going great!
Thanks for linking up these adorbale jars to Your Designs This Time! Have a wonderful week 🙂
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Thanks Katie! So bummed this is your last week for the link-up, but thanks for always hosting such a great party! 🙂
Are these waterproof? Are the flowers in water?
Hi Linda! No, unfortunately these are not waterproof. The flowers I have in them in the picture are faux flowers. If you’re wanting to use real flowers, you could put some glass vases inside the jars filled with water instead. 🙂 Hope that helps!
Super cute – never would have guessed it was fabric you used! I thought it may have been decoupage! You achieved so similar to the pin too – Yay!
Emma Peake recently posted…DIY Hair Scrunchie: Pinterest Challenge February
Thank you, Emma! I thought that too on the pin I saw them from originally, until I read about it more! The fabric is totally a genius way to pretty them up! 🙂 Thanks for visiting, hope you’re having a lovely weekend!
These are soo pretty, Amanda! Totally didn’t think that was fabric!! Love them and they look so springy!
Thank you, Kendra!! I’m hoping that if they look springy, then spring will be here sooner! 🙂 Hope you have a fab rest of your weekend friend!
I love these! What an easy way to brighten up a room for spring. I love the fabric you chose!
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Thank you, Jenny! It’s totally an easy way to brighten up a room! And I love decorating with flowers, real OR fake! 🙂 Hope you’re having a great weekend!
I just love the floral patterns you selected for these, so pretty! What a fun craft to do to welcome Spring… well, if it ever gets here.
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom recently posted…Ipsy Review (#3) and Meal Plan Week 49
Thanks Carrie! And no joke, I wish spring would just hurry up already!! Although since we’ve had a mild winter, I fear our spring isn’t going to be very “springy,” but more wet and cold. Oh well. Summer isn’t TOO far away, right?! 😉 Hope you had a great Saturday! 🙂
I love these and I love that I could use my favorite fabric. Plus I already have lots of jars hanging around, so I could totally do this now.
Havalah recently posted…Embroidery Hoop Thread Organizer – February Pinterest Challenge
Thanks Havalah! You could totally use your favorite fabric. And it’s perfect to use up old jars, that’s what I thought when I made them, too! Hope you had a great day! 🙂
Aw they turned out so cute! Love how bright and cheerful they are!
Lauren @blesserhouse recently posted…Joanna Gaines Inspired Industrial Farmhouse Lamp {February Pinterest Challenge}
Just popped over from Found & Foraged … the jars are super cute. I’m so inspired to this out! Thanks for sharing.
Jane recently posted…How to Paint a Garden Pot using Chalk Paint
Thank you, Jane! You should totally make them! Just the bright flowery fabric makes me happy. 🙂 Happy Sunday!
Those are so pretty, Amanda! I was totally expecting the same old painted mason jars. 🙂
Katie @ On the Banks of Squaw Creek recently posted…Tour The Roosevelt: Old School, New Condos (in Central Iowa)
Thank you, Katie! I know, ANOTHER mason jar project, right?! I hope these are different enough! 🙂 Hope you have a great Sunday!
Ok, these are SO cute!!
Thank you, Megan! 🙂 Totally springy, right? Have a great week!
These are so great! A perfect pop of color and pattern to bring a little cheer into these dreary winter days. I can’t wait to see some of that color outside soon!
Jamie | andersonandgrant.com recently posted…My New Vintage English Fishing Basket
Thank you, Jamie! I agree, I’m counting the days until I can put some pretty flowers outside without them freezing! 🙂 I hope you’re week is going great!
Absolutely love these! Something different with mason jars is refreshing and these are adorable! Will be making them.
Thank you, Wendy! I know mason jar crafts aren’t super original, but hopefully these are different enough! 🙂 So appreciate you coming by for a visit!
These are so pretty and make me realllllly want spring to get here now! I’m so glad I found your blog through the Weave newsletter!
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Thank you SO much, Jenna!! I’m so glad you stopped by! I wish spring would hurry it up already, too. I’m tired of winter! Hope you have a great rest of the week!
They are so pretty Amanda, what a lovely idea to use fabric scraps. (and those flowers look great – I had no idea they were fake!)
Julie recently posted…Adipose Cushion
Thank you, Julie! Using fabric was definitely a unique idea, and I love how the glass is still shiny on the outside! Thanks for visiting! 🙂
This is such a great idea. I can’t wait to make these. I’m always trying to add a little something to my bay window with flowers but I’m no green thumb and they always die. This will definitely give me the pizazz I’m looking for. #terrifictuesday
Thank you so much, Yanique! I’m with you, I definitely am no green thumb either!! These are the perfect alternative. AND, you can leave them up through summer, too! Hope you’re having a great week. 🙂
So pretty! I love the fun pops of color from the fabric you used. Also your idea to dip the fabric strips before putting them in the jar is genius.
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This is so cute…and one I’ve never seen before! Thanks for sharing:)
Marissa recently posted…Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Freezer Cookies
Thank you, Marisa! I know mason jar crafts are all very similar, so I’m glad to hear this is a new one! 🙂 Thanks for visiting!
Love this idea! Great tutorial too BTW They are so pretty and perfect for Spring/Summer decorating.
Marie@The Interior Frugalista recently posted…Oak Curved Front File Cabinet
Thank you Marie! They definitely look so lovely on my kitchen table! Maybe they’ll help bring spring along faster! 🙂
I wish spring would hustle on up and settle in. These vases make me miss spring more because they’re so bright and fun!
Corinna – For My Love Of recently posted…Studded Terra Cotta Planters
ME too, Corinna!! I’m so over winter! I hope spring makes its debut soon. For now, I’ll just enjoy these spring vases! 🙂 Hope you’re week is going great so far!
Super cute idea! I love that it’s a craft that you can adjust to any season or event. I’ll be doing this for sure!!
Thanks Renee! You’re right, this is the perfect craft for any holiday; I didn’t think about that! Thanks for taking the time to visit! Have a great rest of the week. 🙂
Those are so cute! Love them! What a perfect craft!
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Thanks Melissa! I love spring crafts that brighten up the dark winter days! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
This turned out so well! I love the florals you chose. So fresh and soooo springy! This would be a fab way to use up remnants of fabric!
Stephanie @ http://www.mommyzoid.ca
PS:Feel free to drop by my linkup which happens Wednesdays! It’s called the Ladies Collective Linkup. Hope to see you!
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Thank you, Stephanie! This is totally the perfect craft to use up fabric scraps! I love how these totally brighten up my dining room. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by, and thanks for the party invite! I’ll check it out! 🙂
Oooh! those are so pretty and cheerful.
Saw them on Talented Tuesdays
Audrey recently posted…Top Meatless Meals from February – Tasty Tuesdays Linky
Thank you, Audrey! I felt like my house really needed something cheerful to make this winter go by faster! Thanks for visiting! 🙂
Wow! That is dedication to a project! I think I’d loose my mind trying to Mod Podge strips into jars. These turned out amazing!
Audra @ Renewed Projects recently posted…Glass Hoarder: Distressed Pieces
Ha! Thanks Audra! It actually wasn’t too bad once I got going. The bigger jar was a little more tedious. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
Wow, those are sooo adorable! I love anything to do with mason jars, and these just take the cake! I will have to try this!
Thank you, Nicole! I love mason jars too, but wanted to do something different than just painting them! Hope you have a great rest of the week. 🙂
Your spring vases turned out really pretty. These look really easy to make. Love easy diy projects. Love your choice of fabric, bright and spring. I’m ready for spring to, we got another winter mix last night to early this morning hoping roads will be clear by time I get off work so I can get home. Long drive, but it’s my Friday Yay! Thanks for sharing your pretty vase tutorial. Stay warm and have a great day!
Linda@MixedKreations recently posted…Handmade Antique Brass Charm Bracelet
Thanks so much, Linda!! They were definitely easy to make, and they look just lovely and bright on my kitchen table! I hope the snow is melting where you are! Ours finally is, and we’re supposed to have a high of 65 degrees this weekend! Yay spring! 🙂 Have a great weekend!
Oh, my goodness! I adore this project! I think I may know what our “snow day” craft will be! I’d love for you to share this at my Creative Ways Link Party that’s live. Hope to see you there!
Blessings,
Nici
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Aw, thank you so much Nici!! Oh this’ll be the perfect snow day craft! Although, I’m hoping you don’t have to have anymore “Snow days!!” Hurry up, spring! 🙂 Thank you for the party invite, I’ll check it out! 🙂
Those are very pretty! What a clever idea! 🙂
Christine from So Domestically Challenged recently posted…4 Bathroom Organizers You Can’t Live Without
Thank you, Christine! They are definitely springy!! 🙂 Have a great weekend!
So adorable! 🙂
This craft is a great way to get rid of my scrap fabric pile!
Thanks so much for sharing at Talented Tuesday Link Party, hope to see you again this week!
Kristina @ My Own Home Blog recently posted…Rustic Gallery Wall
Thanks Kristina! Totally, leftover scraps are perfect for this project! 🙂 Have a great week!
OMG So cute!!! Love how bright and fun they are and how simple this craft is 🙂
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Thank you, Ashlee!! I love simple crafts. I’m hoping it’ll bring spring and the real flowers soon, too! 😉 Have a great week!
LOVE this idea! They are too cute!
Thanks, Libby! Maybe spring will actually come SOON! 🙂 Have a great week!
This is such a cute project! Just seeing these adorable jars makes me smile thinking of spring! Thanks for linking up at The Creative Circle! I hope you’ll join us for the party again this Thursday – I can’t wait to see what you’ll have to share!
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Thank you! I’m hoping these will also help bring spring here sooner!! Thanks for stopping by Angela, see you at your party next week! 🙂
Just when I thought we ran out of stuff to do the a canning jar. These are adorable. I look forward to making some of my own soon. Great idea!
Thank you, Elena! I know, it’s hard finding new things to do with mason jars!! 🙂 Hope you’re having a great week!
This is Fabulous Amanda! Featuring you today at WIW;-) Xo
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Thank you Aniko!! You made my day! 🙂 Thanks for always hosting such a fab party, girl!
These are beautiful! What a great idea, there are so many different mason jar crafts but I think this is my favorite one I’ve seen in a long time! Love the spring look!!! So cute & fun!!!!
Maria recently posted…Homemade Burrito Bowls
Thanks Maria! I was hoping the bright fabric would bring spring in my house early! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by, hope you’re having a great week!
I just love how these turned out, Amanda! Using fabric was a neat idea instead of paint! I just had to feature these at today’s Creative Spark party. Come on by and grab a “featured” button 😉
Emily @ Two Purple Couches recently posted…Creative Spark Link Party #45
Thank you, Emily!! I so appreciate the feature! Thanks for hosting a great party, too! 🙂
I love this been needing an easy craft to make thanks for sharing visiting from creative spark have a great day
lorraine williamson recently posted…Generational Chocolate Cake
Thank you, Lorraine! These are definitely any easy craft, and super fun to make! Thanks for visiting! Happy weekend. 🙂
I love that you put the fabric on the inside of the jars. Very pretty and glossy! Thanks for sharing with us at The Creative Circle. Keep them coming!
Thanks, Kathy! I thought’d it be a little different to put them on the inside to keep the glass-look on the outside! Thanks for stopping by, hope you have a great weekend! 🙂
Omg please tell me where i can get those favrics!? I LOVE them!!!
Thanks Whitney!! I got these fabrics all at Joann’s. One of them was in the clearance fabric section, but the other two were in the quilting section! 🙂 Hope you have a great weekend!
These are so colorful and pretty! Thanks for sharing!
Brittany Moore recently posted…DIY & Tool Review: The Crop-A-Dile
Thanks, Brittany! They really brighten up our table, which I love! 🙂 Have a great weekend!
SO cute… Where did u get the fabric from?
Thank you, Katie!! I got all the fabric from my Joann’s craft store. 🙂 They had a ton of cute small floral prints! Thanks for visiting!
And your flowers? They look soo real 🙂
I think so, too! 🙂 I’m pretty sure I just got the carnations from Walmart, and I honestly can’t remember where I got the faux peonies from!! Maybe Joann’s or Michaels? 🙂
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I linked to it from my blog. I posted about making one. http://thepinkiebean.blogspot.com/2015/05/make-it-teacher-appreciation-week.html
April G. recently posted…Make It: Teacher Appreciation Week – Fabric Mason Jar with Free Printable
Thank you so much, April!! I love your idea of using it as a teacher appreciation gift. So cute! 🙂
I saw many ideas from the mason jars and this is one of my favorites!
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Thank you so much! 🙂
I’m sort of over mason jars but these are the prettiest ones I’ve seen. Love the idea of filling with it something prettier to look at. Visiting from Kenarry.com.
Thank you so much! So glad you found me from Kenarry, thanks for stopping by! 🙂
These are so sweet and so much fun! We would love to have you at our To Grandma’s House We Go Link Party!
Thank you! 🙂
Hello😊, I love these jars!!! This may sound silly BUT can we use real flowers with water? I’m think not because the water may unstick the glue MP👀👀
Thanks for sharing and I hope the answer is yes because I’d love to make some for a women’s luncheon at my church but use real flowers💐
Hi Kim! Thank you! You’re right, unfortunately Mod Podge isn’t water resistant. However, you could put a smaller vase inside of these with water and flowers! 🙂 Hope that helps!