This is truly a gorgeous straw decorated mason jar vase idea! A few simple paper straws, glue, and an old jar become a brilliant vase. It's so easy to customize to any decor or season.
I love combining new and old items to create something beautiful, and this is a perfect example!
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Straw Decorated Mason Jar Vase
If you are like me and always pick up mason jars when you find them, then you know they are perfect for crafting. They adapt to almost any crafting medium and are super versatile.
In this instance, I have turned it into a very simple little vase that is ideal for adding a bit of color to any room. I love adding flowers to my home, and a mason jar vase is a handy addition to my decor that is super easy to create.
I've shared a huge list of mason jar home decorating projects in the past, but this one is a new favorite. There are just so many ways to dress this up for different seasons, events, and home decor colors!
If you are using this as an Easter craft, you'll love this list of mason jar crafts for Easter to use up the extra jars you have on hand.
Do I Have to Use Paper Straws?
I always choose paper straws as they are more environmentally friendly and typically very inexpensive. I've found paper drinking straws in large bulk packages on Amazon for very little.
The best thing about them is that since they are so cheap, you can buy in a multitude of colors and designs. That makes it easy to customize your mason jar vase for a holiday or just to fit the colors of your rooms.
Leftover straws can be used for this cute bunny ears from straws project, or even this beautiful paper straw hanging succulents planter. Both are so pretty and super easy to make!
Can I Use Any Jar or Does it Have to Be a Mason Jar?
You do not have to use a specific mason jar for this project. Instead, you can use any wide-mouthed jar for the DIY vase. Condiment jars that have been emptied and washed are also an excellent choice.
Just remove the paper label with some goo gone, and you have a great choice for making a vase.
The idea is to make items with what you have on hand, so don't go out of your way to buy a new jar for this project. Use the one you have on hand! You can even follow these tips for how to tint a mason jar to add extra color in your jar!
Supplies Needed
- Wide-mouthed mason jar
- Paper straws
- Ribbon
- Artificial flowers
- Craft glue or hot glue gun and hot glue
- Scissors
Project Steps:
Begin by washing and drying your mason jar so it is clean and ready to use, then you will begin gluing your straws in place around the jar so they are even with the bottom of the jar, but above the rim of the jar as shown.
Continue this process by going around the mason jar, creating a pattern with the different patterned straws if desired.
Once you have all of your straws secured and the entire jar covered, you will then add a ribbon around the center.
Now you can add embellishments to the front of the vase like flowers, leaves, or other items.
Fill your vase with flowers and display on your table!
Printable Step-by-Step Tutorial:
Gorgeous DIY Straw Decorated Mason Jar Vase
Turn an old jar and straws into this adorable mason jar vase perfect for table decor year round!
Materials
- Wide mouthed mason jar
- Paper straws
- Ribbon
- Artificial flowers
Tools
- Craft glue or hot glue gun and glue
- Scissors
Instructions
- Begin by gluing your paper straws around the outside of your vase leaving them flat and even with the bottom of the jar, but higher than the opening of the jar;
- As you move around the jar gluing the straws in place, feel free to use different patterns or colors as desired;
- Once all of the straws are glued in place and secure, you will add a ribbon around the center and secure with glue;
- Add a few embellishments to the bow like artificial flowers and leaves if desired;
- Fill with fresh or artificial flowers and display as desired.
Notes
Make several of these mason jar vases using different colors of paper straws for different seasons and holidays.
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Starrcreative
super cute!