Mason jar centerpieces are great anytime but especially for weddings. And when you can use your Cricut they are oh so easy to make! I was inspired to create some mason jar centerpieces with flowers after seeing this idea from my friend Cyn over at Creative Cynchronicity. I loved the kissing couple silhouette and could not stop until I made my own wedding craft with a couple silhouette. Of course, my version had to involve jars but y’all knew that right?
This one was first published on June 11, 2013 but I revised it with some further information and wanted to post again because it turned out so great!
Supplies needed to make these DIY mason jar centerpieces:
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- One small jar and one large jar (NOTE: The small jar should fit inside the large one. I am actually using a tall jelly mason jar for the inside and an old pickle jar for the outside. A wide mouth mason jar that is plain on the outside would work as well. Be sure to click here to see tips and tricks on removing labels from jars.)
- Glass paint in the color of your choice
- Cricut machine (click here to see which one I like best)
- Black card stock
- Paintbrush
- Vinyl (in any color)
- Cricut cut file (click here to access for a similar look to the project below)
- Rubbing alcohol
- Craft knife
- Tape
Making These Rustic Mason Jar Centerpieces:
On the larger of the two jars, clean your glass well with rubbing alcohol and allow to dry. Then apply your heart and burnish the edges well to avoid paint leaking under your masking. I added a heart on both the front and the back so that the vase is the same from both sides.
Then apply glass paint on the entire jar. I also used this same color on the outside of the inner jar. My jars each received two coats of paint. Be sure to allow to dry between coats and follow all package instructions.
Allow your jars to dry completely before removing the mask. I found it best to cut around the heart mask with a craft knife before removing. Now it is time to add your silhouettes and assemble your vase. My silhouette was a little tall for my opening so I just folded the feet. This is also what I used to tape the silhouette in place inside the jar.
Add a silhouette in both the front and the back heart. Secure into place with a bit of tape at the feet. Then drop in your inner jar and you have a completed wedding vase centerpiece.
All that is left is to add flowers to the top and enjoy your mason jar centerpieces. I love how it is like looking into a window at a couple in love.
Mason Jar Centerpiece Ideas
Add some other wedding elements to your table and you have a gorgeous wedding reception table for your guests. You can also use these at bridal showers or even an engagement party!
If you want jars at your wedding, this is a unique way to add mason jar centerpieces with flowers to your decor.
Choose the color of the jar and flowers to match your wedding decor then cut out your pieces on your Cricut machine.
I hope you will make these great DIY mason jar centerpieces for your wedding reception. You are sure to love the results!
Love these rustic mason jar centerpieces and want more ideas? Don’t miss our collection of over 80 MORE mason jar wedding ideas here. You will also love these mason jar lights to add to your collection!
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I am in love with this idea! Just think how cute that would be with my centerpiece too!!!!!! Ohhhh the ideas I’m getting 🙂
What kind of material did you use for the heart?
Just vinyl Mayra. Contact paper would probably work as well.
Beautiful idea. Love it. I will try this.
put a mini led tealight inside the jar 🙂
I don’t have any wedding plans in the future,but the possibilities are endless. I love how simple something so special is going to be to make, Thank you
Love it just think what we can do with mason jars who would of thought.