Turn Mason Jars Into The Cheeriest Holiday Decor With A Sweet DIY
If you haven't jumped onboard the clay decor DIYs, it might be time you considered heading to your local craft store and stocking up. Not only can you make the most stylish DIY clay lampshades which is almost an exact dupe for a high-end store's version, but you can also create seasonal decor for your home like clay leaf dishes with this easy to use material. However, while the number of crafts only depends on your imagination, it might be the festive mason jar toppers that have you ordering air dry clay in bulk. By shaping and painting portions of it and adding them to your jar lids, you can elevate the simplest pantry or storage item into the most colorful part of any room, or even make extra to give as gifts. From candy cane and peppermint-inspired toppers to garland greenery, the only limits on this easy DIY are how creative you're feeling when making them.
Mason jar lids are super handy to keep around, and while you might want to set some aside to make snow globe ornaments, this DIY allows you to use the lids for their original purpose while adding a little festive flair. Air dry clay is great for both beginners and professionals who really enjoy crafting. Because you don't have to do any extra steps like baking or glazing, it just makes the whole process a lot more streamlined. This DIY is so simple that all you really need to do is start by rolling out a lump of clay with a baking roller or similarly shaped item. You can play around with how much you need, but keep your jar lids nearby to measure that you have enough to cover them.
Create holiday designs to top your lids
From here, you can roll the clay into a long rope shape, which you can then swirl around starting at one end to make a spiral. This would be your candy cane shape, which will fit on top of your mason jar lid. If you're using this, you want to paint stripes in red and white along each layer of the spiral. You can also just use a piece of clay and shape it around the lid itself, flattening so that it makes a smooth round shape. Paint triangles starting in the middle at the small end and getting wider at the bottom for a peppermint design.
If you prefer different shapes or themes, you can turn your clay into a Christmas tree or even a spiraled garland. For the latter, use the same method as the spiral candy cane, slightly layering each circle on top of the last one so you get a conical shape. Use a toothpick to add leaf and greenery texture, making sure to dig deep enough so they'll show through the paint. Once you've colored your clay green, you can add small yellow or colorful dots for the festive lights and berries found in garlands. The clay is so easy to work with, you can create whatever you want then keep your jars on display for an extra festive display! You can wash these once they are dry, but avoid soaking them for long periods of time. Wait for the clay to dry fully before painting with acrylic paint. For a nice glossy finish, use varnish to seal in the color and give the lids a more store-bought effect.