12 Cool DIY Mason Jar Crafts To Welcome Fall

cool diy mason jar crafts to welcome fall cover

Got a couple of mason jars? Let’s realize some very cool ideas to greet the coming fall! Mason jars can be easily turned into lanterns, candle holders, centerpieces and used for storage of various fall stuff, wanna take a closer look? If yes, keep reading.

The first craft will give any home a fantastic fall smell because it’s a simmering pot with orange slices, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves and apple peels placed in a mason jar. You can give it as a gift or just prepare for yourself and open when you wanna feel the amazing smell.

DIY fall simmering pot in a mason jar (via www.thehappierhomemaker.com)

DIY fall simmering pot in a mason jar (via www.thehappierhomemaker.com)

The second tutorial tells how to make these amazing lanterns with leaves. You’ll need some craft paint, mason jars and a leaf-shaped decal. Use various fall colors to create a bold combo when you finish! Let them dry and place candles inside.

DIY fall mason jar leaf lanterns (via www.sugarbeecrafts.com)

DIY fall mason jar leaf lanterns (via www.sugarbeecrafts.com)

These amazing firefly lanterns will be loved by kids and adults! Just place some moss inside and then add string LED lights, voila!

DIY fall firefly mason jar lanterns (via www.lilblueboo.com)

DIY fall firefly mason jar lanterns (via www.lilblueboo.com)

Here’s one more lantern idea, and you’ll need paints, vinyl monogram and leaf decals and mason jars. The lanterns have a messy look for purpose but you can make them different.

DIY leaf and monogram lanterns (via www.craftcuts.com)

DIY leaf and monogram lanterns (via www.craftcuts.com)

Chalky paint, burlap and lace trim can easily turn your mason jars into fantastic vases! Just paint them, when the jars are all dry, add a strip of burlap around the middle of each one and secure with a bit of hot clue around the back side. Then wrap a piece of trim on top of the burlap.

DIY fall vase with burlap and lace trim (via www.craftingintherain.com)

DIY fall vase with burlap and lace trim (via www.craftingintherain.com)

I must admit – these lanterns are my favorite ones! They really bring the fall spirit and make me look forward to this sweet season. Grab some fake leaves as natural ones are too fragile and difficult to work with. Attach them using Mod Podge and voila, your lantern are ready and you may add candles.

DIY mason jar and fall leaves caandle holders (via www.sparkandchemistry.com)

DIY mason jar and fall leaves caandle holders (via www.sparkandchemistry.com)

Larger jars can become fall hanging lanterns: place votives with candles inside, then some fall pieces like pinecones or nuts and add a wire handle, which you can easily make in a minute.

DIY fall hanging lanterns with nuts inside (via livelaughrowe.com)

DIY fall hanging lanterns with nuts inside (via livelaughrowe.com)

This mason jar in fall color can be used for storage or as a lantern. Apply warm gold or copper glitter to the jar and add a black ribbon bow to make it cuter.

DIY gold glitter and bow lantern (via cassandramonroe.com)

DIY gold glitter and bow lantern (via cassandramonroe.com)

This bold vase will be perfect for the fall and Halloween! You’ll need a black mason jar and a beautiful metallic gold paint pen. If you can’t find a black mason jar, you can either spray paint a clear mason jar with black paint OR fill the mason jar with  black paint, swirl it around, and let it dry upside down.

DIY black and gold dot fall mason jar vase (via blog.vickybarone.com)

DIY black and gold dot fall mason jar vase (via blog.vickybarone.com)

One more fall lantern here! Prepare a wide mouth pint mason jar, burlap and leaves, either fake or natural ones. Attach burlap to the mason jars and then leaves, too using some twine and glue. Put candles inside.

DIY burlap leaf mason jar candles (via gardentherapy.ca)

DIY burlap leaf mason jar candles (via gardentherapy.ca)

Need a fall-theme centerpiece? Grab some mason jars and paint them white, then distress. When they get dry, just place wheat or bold fall flowers inside and voila.

DIY distressed white mason jar vases for a centerpiece (via www.ohmy-creative.com)

DIY distressed white mason jar vases for a centerpiece (via www.ohmy-creative.com)

A mason jar can be turned into a pumpkin candy jar! Wrap the jar with burlap and then create the top of a branch, wire and a fake leaf. Fill the jar with candies and make someone happy!

DIY mason pumpkin candy jar (via www.1dogwoof.com)

DIY mason pumpkin candy jar (via www.1dogwoof.com)