Mason jar centerpiece ideas

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Mason jars are a versatile and economic way to create a centerpiece for a table. Style variations are endless, and mason jar centerpieces can be created for parties, casual table settings, games and everyday decorating. For those who live a green lifestyle, items from thrift stores or from around the house can be placed into a mason jar for a new look. The great thing about mason jar centerpieces is that each centerpiece can be different---adding a new style dimension.

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1. Green Get-Together

   • For those who are planning an upcoming cocktail party or casual get-together, creating a green mason jar centerpiece will impress guests and Mother Nature. Start off with recycled mason jars that are clean and dry. The jars should be placed on a work space for filling. The best way to get materials for this mason jar project is to go for a walk outside. Gather round stones, dirt, leaves, fresh flowers and herbs, twigs, vegetables, berries and pine cones. Anything that's natural and size appropriate and that can be bought indoors. Begin to fill the jars. Try to make each jar different. One could be layered with a bottom layer of dark dirt, a layer of bright red berries, some green grass and a topper of small acorns. A jar could also be filled with just stones. Another could be full of fresh herbs or colorful leaves. Reuse the metal lids too- fill with aromatic herbs and flower heads. Place jars strategically along the table center. Fill in with fresh vegetables, branches and other outdoor finds.

   Christmas Table

   • Creating a centerpiece for a Christmas table is easy with mason jars. The jars allow small, sparkly objects to be showcased in the center of the table. Fill the jars with a spool of Christmas ribbon or tinsel, battery-operated Christmas tree lights in different colors, tiny mismatched ornaments, gold or silver stars, rosehips, cinnamon sticks and holly berries. Give the jars a finishing touch by wrapping a strand of ribbon or tinsel around the middle and the top. The jars can be sealed with lids or left open.

   Kids' Party

   • Kids of all ages love visuals. Creating mason jar centerpieces that are kid-themed makes for an inexpensive party decoration. Smaller half-pint mason jars can be used for each table setting. The jars can be filled with party favors such as packaged candy, play money, small toys, bouncy balls and mini-Slinkys. The small jars can be wrapped in colorful fabric, secured at the top with elastic or rubber bands. This prevents glass from causing injury should the jar break. Larger quart-size jars can be placed in the middle of the table and filled to the brim with candy and small plastic toys or Matchbox cars. Guests can guess how many items are in the center jars to win the jar to take home after the party is over. Seal all jars with lids. Keep in mind that this idea includes small items that can be a choking hazard to small children. All glass should also be handled with care and under adult supervision.

   Beach Theme

   • Mason jars are perfect for beach-theme centerpieces. The best kind of mason jar for this theme is the light-blue-tinted glass type. These are vintage jars that can be found at thrift stores, auctions and antique shops. The jars can be filled halfway with white sand with colored coral pieces placed on top of the sand. Some can also be filled with sand and tea lights for illumination. Clear mason jars can also be scattered along the center of the table and filled with shells, starfish, polished rock, faux sea creatures, sea glass and scented potpourri. These jars can be left with no lids, if desired.

   Friendly Favors

   • One way to create centerpieces that guests will enjoy is to turn them into party favors that the guests can take home. One popular favor is to create a dry mix recipe and layer it inside the jar. This can be ingredients for cookies, breads, cakes or muffins. Secure with a lid, and use raffia to tie on a card that has the recipe and instructions on it. Jars full of wrapped or homemade candies are also nice favors---wrap with a ribbon and a personalized thank you card.

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