Transform A Glass Jar Into An Artsy Decorative Vase Using Fabric And DIY Ingenuity

Mason jars are one of those deliciously versatile items that show up all over our homes and can be repurposed into all kinds of things. You can DIY fun tablescapes for every occasion with a jar sporting a unique, burlap sack-inspired look. It would even be a charming way to store kitchen implements. Wrap your jar in fabric, add twine for that coffee-sack rustic aesthetic, and apply a few paint strokes to coordinate it with your home decor. Customize the decorative vase's design with additional ornamentation like metal flowers, antique keys, or wooden letters, so it better fits your space and needs.

Besides reusing your old glass jar, you'll want to gather some fabric in the cream to light brown color range, some twine, fabric glue, water, and some acrylic paints. You may also want to find a candle or other round object to press down the fabric at the mouth of the jar and keep it in place while it dries. Last, but certainly not least, have any additional embellishments you'd like to add to your decorative vase at the ready.

Begin by setting your jar in the center of your chosen fabric. Then, gather the material up around the neck. Cut it an inch or two above the mouth of the jar so you can fold the material over the edge. Coat your fabric in a mix of fabric glue and water and re-wrap it around your jar in a similar fashion. This time, tie the twine around the neck of the jar and press the ends of the glue-soaked cloth inside the mouth. Wedge a round object into the opening to keep the edges of the material pressed down inside until it's completely dry. Remove the object when the fabric adheres strongly to the jar and start decorating it.

The colors are up to you, but to stay in the clay, burlap, and leather styling lane, go with browns, gray-greens, creams, and dark, rusty oranges. Thin your paint with a little water and brush it on lightly. Your intention is not to soak the surface or completely change the color of the fabric. You just want to add some highlights and give your decorative vase a little dimension. Wait for the paint to dry before styling it.

Hook a metal flower to the twine's center for a mason jar centerpiece that will wow your guests, or hang an antique key from the bow. Alternatively, hang a wooden letter from the twine for a charming mason jar DIY that adds style to basic vases. You could even make several fabric-covered jars with a different letter hanging from each, like H, O, M, and E.