Mason Jar Wedding Decor With Your Cricut

Creating your own decorations is an excellent way to save money for significant events like weddings. DIY wedding decor not only helps you cut costs but also allows you to personalize your decorations, adding a unique touch to your special day. Save money while enhancing the beauty of your celebration with this beautiful mason jar wedding decor!

How To Make Mason Jar Wedding Decor

Weddings are expensive, y’all! Other big events like parties and baby showers can be too, but weddings always seem to take the cake when it comes to shelling out cash.

I have a passion for making centerpieces and have crafted many over the years. So, when it came time to plan my wedding, I decided to take on the task of creating the centerpieces—with mason jars, of course!

I was inspired to create some wedding decor featuring mason jars filled with flowers after seeing an idea from my friend Cyn over at Creative Cynchronicity. I fell in love with the kissing couple silhouette she used and couldn’t resist making my own wedding craft with a silhouette of a couple.

Cyn created hers with a broken wreath frame, which turned out beautifully. Naturally, my version had to incorporate jars, but you all knew that, right?

Supplies Needed To Make Mason Jar Wedding Decor

• One small jar and one large jar (see notes about the best mason jars to use down below)
• Glass paint in the color of your choice
• Cricut machine (here’s the one I like best)
• Black cardstock
• 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

Step 1: Cut Out Two Couple Silhouettes

Cut two couples from black cardstock.

Step 2: Cut Out Two Vinyl Hearts

Next, cut two hearts from any color of vinyl that you have on hand.

Note: We are going to use the vinyl as a mask only and will not show on the final project. Be sure to size your file to fit the jars you are using before cutting.

Step 3: Clean Jar

On the larger of the two jars, clean your glass well with rubbing alcohol and allow it to dry.

Step 4: Apply Vinyl Heart To Jar

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 of the jar so that the vase is the same from both sides.

Step 5: Paint Jar

Then, apply glass paint to the entire jar. I also used this same color on the outside of the inner jar.

My jars each needed two coats of paint. Be sure to allow them to dry between coats and follow all package instructions.

Step 6: Remove Vinyl Heart

Once your jars have fully dried, you can remove the mask. I found it necessary to cut around the heart mask with a craft knife before removing the mask to keep from pulling up the paint.

Step 7: Add Couple Silhouette And Inner Vase

Now it is time to add your silhouettes and assemble your vase!

Add a silhouette in both the front and the back hearts. Secure them in place with a bit of tape at the feet.

Then (carefully) drop your inner jar into your outer 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.

Complete the look by adding some other wedding elements to your table to create a gorgeous wedding reception table for your guests.

You can also use these at bridal showers or even an engagement party!

Here’s a fun idea! You could use an actual picture of the couple and trace around it for an extra-special personalized touch.

If you want jars at your wedding, this is a uniquely beautiful 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.

Tips and Tricks for Mason Jar Wedding Decor

Now that you’ve seen how to make this mason jar wedding decor, are you ready to make your own? Here are a few tips and tricks to ensure your project goes smoothly,

• The small jar should be able to fit inside the large one. I used 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 could work as well.
• Be sure to click here to see tips and tricks on removing labels from jars.
• My silhouette was a little tall for my opening, so I just folded the feet (see photo below). This is also what I used to tape the silhouette in place inside the jar.

FAQs About Mason Jar Wedding Decor

Here are a couple of questions that I see readers ask about making this mason jar wedding decor with your Cricut. If you have a question, please check to see if it’s already answered below. If you don’t see it below, leave it in the comments so I can answer it!

Can I Use Any Type Of Jar For This Project?

Technically, yes. However, since we are ”adding vinyl” to the side of the jar, I recommend using a smooth-sided jar.

Can I Use Another Type Of Paint Instead Of Gloss Enamel Paint?

Yes, you can! As long as your paint can work on glass, it can be used in the project. However, the only thing to keep in mind is that you may need to add more coats depending on the coverage/color you are going for.

What Cricut Machine Can I Use For This Project?

All of them! The Cricut Maker series, Cricut Explore series, Cricut Joy, Cricut Joy Xtra, and Cricut Venture, can all be used to make this project.

Can I Decorate The Inner Mason Jar In A Different Way?

Yes, absolutely! Instead of painting your inner mason jar a (matching) solid color, you could:

• Paint it a different color
• Use Sea Glass Mason Jars
• Create Gold Marbled Mason Jars
• Use one of these Five Ways For Decorating Jars

What Can I Use To Fill Mason Jars For Centerpieces?

We used flowers, and the combination was stunning. If you want some other ideas, you could use:

• Faux flowers (no water, no mess!)
• Flags (for international weddings)
• Feathers
• Succulents
• Candles

I hope you will make these great DIY mason jar centerpieces for your wedding reception. You’ll love the results!

Also, if you’re planning a wedding, make sure to also check out my DIY Rustic Wedding Signs, Wedding Frame with Song Lyrics, and DIY Burlap Wedding Aisle Runner ideas!

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