Make these mason jar DIY graduation centerpieces for your graduation party! This DIY takes only a few minutes and a few supplies. Simply cut the vinyl, apply it to the burlap, then wrap it around your mason jar. Fill the jar with flowers or greenery for a beautiful, easy centerpiece!
How To Use The Curve Test Feature In Cricut Design Space
I am kicking off the End of the School Year Cricut Event with these graduation centerpieces. All week, we will have ideas you will love for your Cricut machine. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of this post to see a few of them. Right now, however, I am going to show you how to create curved text on your Cricut.
Check out the video below to learn how to use the curve feature in Design Space. Then you can use it to create your own fun projects!
NOTE: Confused by Cricut Design Space? Download our beginner's guide here.
Can’t watch the video or missed some of the steps? Just follow along with the steps below!
How To Make DIY Graduation Centerpieces
Graduation is such an exciting time, especially for the graduates! There's a new chapter right around the corner, so taking time to make their celebration memorable is essential.
If you are planning a graduation party, you'll definitely want to check out a few posts I have for high school graduation parties, like a graduation card box, graduation advice cards, and even gifts like a t-shirt quilt or money shadow box for other great ideas!
Regardless of how you are celebrating, you'll definitely want a few of these centerpieces on the table. This is an easy DIY project for an afternoon. Plus, it's created with two of my favorite things: mason jars and my Cricut!
Supplies Needed To Make DIY Graduation Centerpieces
- Half-gallon mason jars
- Burlap ribbon
- Cricut Iron On (I used patterned for the monogram and black for the other text)
- Cricut Cutting Machine (Want to see the difference between the machines? I compared the Cricut Maker and Explore here.)
- Cut file for your Cricut
- Cricut EasyPress (optional)
- Weeding tools (optional)
- Hot glue and glue gun
Step 1: Open Cricut Design Space
First, open this cut file in Cricut Design Space. You can then customize it with your own monogram if you like. I just used a circle, then a single letter, and the slice tool to create mine.
Step 2: Cut Design
Then cut your iron-on with your Cricut.
Step 3: Weed Design
Next, remove the excess vinyl around your design. Using a weeding tool makes this really easy.
Step 4: Add Vinyl To Burlap
Then, press the vinyl onto your burlap using your Cricut EasyPress or an iron. You may have to press it several times for the iron-on to adhere to the burlap.
Step 5: Remove Carrier Sheet & Wrap Burlap Around Mason Jar
Remove the carrier sheet and wrap the burlap around your mason jar. Be careful when doing this step, as the iron-on to the burlap is fairly delicate, given the open weave.
Step 6: Secure Burlap Into Place
Secure the burlap into place with some hot glue, then fill your graduation centerpieces with flowers or greenery.
This quick and easy project idea is perfect for those graduation parties! If you have a graduate this year, you will not want to miss any of my projects this week.
FAQs About DIY Graduation Centerpieces
Here are a couple of questions that I see readers ask about these DIY graduation centerpieces. If you have a question, please check whether I’ve already answered it below. Don’t see your question? Leave it for me in the comments!
What Cricut Machine Can I Use For These DIY Graduation Centerpieces?
All of them! The Cricut Maker, Cricut Explore, and Cricut Joy series, as well as the Cricut Venture, can be used to create the design for this project!
How Can I Find The Curve Text Feature?
Depending on the device you are using (desktop, IOS, or Android), the curve text feature may appear in different locations. Due to that, you can check out this Cricut article to see more information on finding the curve text feature on your device.
What Size Mason Jar Did You Use For Your DIY Graduation Centerpieces?
I used half-gallon mason jars, but you can use any size jars that you prefer.
Can I Use A Different Color Of Bulap?
Absolutely! The only thing to keep in mind is that you will want to choose a color of burlap and vinyl that complements each other so you can see your design.
5 More End-of-School-Year Crafts
Did you love these DIY graduation centerpieces and want more end-of-school-year crafts? Then check out the projects below!
This is so cute!