How to create a DIY mason jar Christmas centerpiece with free and thrifted mason jars, bottle brush trees and faux snow.
There’s nothing like an easy, and thrifty project during the Christmas holidays. In my world at least.
I needed a simple but festive centerpiece for our dining room table so I grabbed the box of old mason jars that I had stored in the basement and made it happen.
Pssst…it’s the last Thrift Style Team post of the year. Make sure you check out all of the fab thrifty holiday decorating ideas and our How-To card for this project at the end of the post.
Believe it or not my centerpiece is made up of free, and very cheaply acquired mason jars. Two were found at a yard sale for a couple of bucks and the others were free from neighbors.
Free? Yes totally…through our local Nextdoor.com website.
In case you haven’t heard of Nextdoor.com, it’s a website that allows you to connect with neighbors in your area. You can sign on and learn about local events, recommendations for a Dr., report a lost dog or sell an unwanted item.
It’s where I’ve found our vet, several of our Drs. and even a few awesomely old mason jars.
So, I put a call out for old jars and several generous neighbors answered. I was even lucky enough to find a blue mason jar to match the rest, and it was free for the asking.
To create my DIY mason jar Christmas centerpiece
Now that we have our mason jars, let’s make this super simple holiday centerpiece.
The first step was to clean and dry my jars.
I wanted them to have a snow-y appearance so I grabbed my can of fake snow and lightly sprayed each jar. I got the best result from spraying at a distance of about 18-24 inches with quick little bursts.
After the jars were dry I poured a bit of epsom salt into each one and added a bottle brush tree (I got mine for about .50 apiece).
I used a dry towel to clean the rim and screwed the lids back the jars. The littlest jar didn’t have a lid (it was free after all) but I used it anyway. I know…I’m a rebel.
That’s it!
I arranged my jars on a lazy susan wood round and added a few magnolia leaves and a string of my DIY acorn garland.
Voila! An easy and almost instant holiday table centerpiece. I think they sort of resemble snow globes…uh, without the liquid of course.
They also go perfectly with my navy Christmas decor, a totally happy accident. I can even keep it out after the holidays with my other my winter decor.
So what if you can’t find blue mason jars? I say use whatever you have…mix and match your jars. There’s no rules with a thrifty Christmas craft like this.
Check out the rest of our Christmas decor posts:
- Decorating the Dining Room for Christmas in Navy
- RV Christmas Decorations (yes, even our tiny RV got into the spirit)
- Rustic Christmas Front Porch on a Budget
- Navy Blue Christmas Decor – A Home Tour
DIY Mason Jar Christmas Centerpiece
Make this simple DIY mason jar Christmas centerpiece for your holiday table with just a few supplies. It add a lovely festive touch to your holiday decor.
Materials
- Mason jars, or any kind of jar
- Epsom salt
- Mini bottlebrush trees
- Can of fake spray snow
Instructions
- Remove lids
- Clean jars, dry thoroughly
- Shake can of spray snow, lightly spray each jar (hold can 18-24" from jar)
- Let dry
- Pour layer of Epsom salt in each jar
- Add bottlebrush tree to each jar
- Screw on lid to jars
- Arrange your table centerpiece
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Speaking of thrifty…it’s the last gathering of the Thrifty Style Team for 2019 and we are sharing our simple, and of course thrifty, Christmas decorating ideas. Make sure you check them out. Enjoy!
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Vintage Thrifted Christmas Tablescape – What Meegan Makes
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Meegan
Thanks for the beautiful, yet simple idea. I LOVE my blue vintage jars any time of year.
Thanks for the fresh creative look.
Kristi
Thanks so much, Meegan! This is my first time using vintage blue jars but it’s definitely not my last. Can’t wait to find other fun ways to use them. Merry Christmas to you!
Mary Beth
This is such a beautiful centerpiece. I love the vintage jars and the charm of your display.
Kristi
Thanks so much, Mary Beth! Happy holidays!
Marlene Stephenson
Your mason jar idea is so cute, and it does look great with your other decorations, for someone who wasn’t too anxious to decorate, you are on a roll now, great job.
Kristi
I know, right? I had no desire but once I started…;) Thanks Marlene, I appreciate it!
laura janning
not sure if my last comment showed up but this is such a cute idea for now and into the winter.
Kristi
Thanks Laura! Your first comment did come through.
laura janning
I love anything simple in a jar and your right about this centerpiece working well into winter. I have not heard of that web site. need to see how active it is in my area. merry christmas!
Kristi
Thanks Laura! You should definitely check out the website. It’s such a great resource. Merry Christmas to you!
Courtenay @ The Creek Line House
Such a cute and simple idea, just full of all kinds of little thing I love: Mason jars, bottle brush trees, magnolia leaves. You just can’t go wrong!
Kristi
So right! Nothing better than mason jars, bottle brush trees and magnolia. 🙂 Thanks Courtenay and Merry Christmas!
Jane Windham
I love your Mason jar centerpiece and I happen to have some blue jars in my stash. They are new ones because I sold my old ones a few years ago. I am very interested in the neighbor buying and selling app. Sure wish we had one locally!
Kristi
Thanks so much, Jane! I love all the things you can do with mason jars. 🙂 I had never heard of the neighborhood app until we moved here but it is a great resource. Maybe it will be available in your area soon.
Bliss
You are right, that’s a festive centerpiece right there, all made by you and not bought in a store. That’s what makes it the best!
Kristi
Thanks so much, Bliss! Love making these kinds of projects. 🙂
Julie
First the tree…WOW! Your tree is so beautiful, Kristil. I love how simple this idea is…I have everything I would use so I am writing this down for next year (I am all decorated out, lol. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas. my dear friend! I am so happy I have connected with you! XO
Kristi Dominguez
I love how these turned out, Kristi! They are beautiful! I just love blue mason jars…and what a great way to decorate with them! Thanks for the wonderful tutorial! xoxo
Angie @ Postcards from the Ridge
These are adorable, Kristi! And how nice is it that you got them for free! Merry Christmas!
Cindy
So fun Kristi! I love anything to do with Mason jars! Merry Christmas!