Mason Jar Flower Vases – 11 Creative Ideas

by Paul Ciocoiu · November 25, 2015

Nothing can escape conversion when imagination and creativity go hand in hand in ingenious projects which end up in new objects crafted from old useless items. The satisfaction is immense and we’re just at the beginning of discovering new small tricks, easy to carry out, which help us metamorphose everything we lay our hands on. This time we take a close look at some decorative items, old glass jars repurposed into beautiful flower vases, all homemade, in a splendid play of colors, shapes and textures which any interior could use.

The first example shows us a step by step process, from painting to applying new decorations, of turning simple glass jars into colorful vases bursting with vitality, a real vortex drawing all the curios looks. Use whatever is handy – lace and other fabric leftovers – to adorn the vases and make them as diverse and attractive as possible. Use a paint spray to give the old jars a whole new look, simple and efficient.

Mason jar flower vases – a two step transformation

We let our imagination unravel and use a hemp ball to wrap jars and give them a whole new look. If you are more skillful than that, turn to crochet covers for a better visual effect.

Mason jar flower vases – a hemp rope can make the difference

Be creative and use burlap to get an authentic rustic look for the new vases. Again lace and other wedding decorations can be easily used to lend the vase extra color and texture.

Mason jar flower vases – bring some rustic feel into your house

Don’t limit the ornamental habitat to tables only, let your new original vases climb the walls as well. They can be used in any corner which is in dire need of some color and energy, giving a room a warmer and more welcoming air. Suspending them at the window is another option which will surely not go unnoticed, either from outside or inside.

Mason jar flower vases – put your new vases on display

The images below speak for themselves about the countless options you have when seeking to turn a banal glass jar into a vase bursting with personality. Clad in various fabrics and colors, in twigs or even color pencils, the old jars lose the dull look and take their new role of decorative items seriously, helping bring a pocket of nature into your homes.