Fall Decorating using Mason Jars

Fall Decorating using Mason Jars

Mason jars can be used as storage or for decorating. With the ability to buy in bulk, utilizing mason jars for tables, mantles, counters, or as lanterns is easy and fun.

Fall Flowers in Mason Jars

• Place a bundle of flowers into Mason Jars (can be a variety of sizes)
• Tie a fall colored ribbon around the top of the jar
• Display the jars outside beside pumpkins or inside on tables or fireplace mantles

If desired, before placing the flowers into the jars, kids or adults can use sharpies and draw fall sayings or pictures on the jars. Also, change water out daily to reduce molding on the plant's stem and for a nice fresh look.

Fall Leaf Lights

• Place a piece of clear tape on the bottom of a bagged leaf from the craft store and gently slide the leaf into the jar
• Once the leaf is in place, use a plastic spoon or knife to press the tape to the inside of the jar and place another piece of tape at the top of the leaf
• Place a LED battery powered candle or a bunch of LED string lights (small-also available at Michael's) to place inside the jars
• Use the lights as a pathway to the house, along the mantle or throughout the home

Turn them into hanging lanterns using twine. There are several ways in which to tie the twine but here is an example:

1. Cut 40-42 inches of twine.
2. Wrap the twine around the top of the jar, leaving one end longer than the other-only leave about six inches on the smaller side and tie into a knot.
3. Wrap the longer side around again and tie in a knot.
4. With the remaining twine, go over the top of the jar to the other side and loop under/through the wrapped twine, tie into a knot (loop again if desired.
5. Hang the jars and use LED candles or lights inside.

Mason jar decorating is easy, Fun, and even the kids can get involved! Happy Fall!!