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Home » Holidays » Christmas Ideas » Mason Jar Ornaments

Mason Jar Ornaments

December 4, 2014 by Jenny 14 Comments

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Hello Melrose Family Readers! With the holidays fast approaching, I wanted to share this easy and fun snowman ornaments made from mason jar lids! I bought two cases of mason jars to hold tea lights for our Halloween Display on Halloween night, and I just couldn't bring myself to throw away the lids. I saved them in a bag and have been trying to think of a use for them ever since!

Mason Jar Lid Snowman Ornaments

Mason Jar Lid Snowman Ornaments

The faces are from scraps of a vintage chenille bedspread that I used to make a Christmas Tree Pillow for my Secret Santa.

Supplies Needed

Making them was simple. Here's what you'll need:

  • White Spray Paint
  • White Chenille Fabric
  • Black & Orange Acrylic Paint
  • Mason Jar Lid Rings
  • Black Ribbon
  • Stylus
  • Hot Glue Gun & Hot Glue Sticks
  • Scissors

Step By Step Snowman Instructions

Mason Jar Lid Snowman Ornament Supplies

I spray painted the rings white to start. For fun, I added some buffalo snow to one of the rings immediately after spray painting:

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I left the others plain, but sanded one. I think I like that one the best!

Sanded Mason Jar Lid Snowman Ornaments

There's really no big instruction needed here, but here's a pictorial just in case:

I used a stylus to paint in the details on the faces. I used a micron pen from Michaels to draw in the smiles on two of them. These pens are perfect for writing on fabric because they don't bleed.

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To hang them, I added ribbon to one with hot glue, and strung clear glass beads on fine fishing line for the other two. I also attached those with hot glue.

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Coordinating black ribbon tied in a bow finishes them off.

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I think the chenille bedspread fabric gives them a nostalgic feel, but you could use any type of fabric.

More Mason Jar Craft Ideas

As you might have figured out by now, I'm obsessed with mason jars. They're just so cute and useful! If you loved this snowman ornament idea, then please head over to this EPIC post dedicated to all sorts of DIY Mason Jar craft ideas and also check out these beautiful Mason Jar Centerpieces. You'll love it!

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  1. val

    November 19, 2015 at 1:04 pm

    I have many mason jars and lids since my mother passed. She did a lot of home canning. This is a great way to use some of them and make homemade gifts. Thank you for the inspiration.

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  2. kim

    December 05, 2014 at 9:29 am

    There are so many advertisements on your blog it is difficult to read your post.

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  3. Amanda

    December 04, 2014 at 12:45 pm

    These are so cute!!

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  4. Angie @ Postcards from the Ridge

    December 04, 2014 at 11:37 am

    This is the perfect use for those chenille bedspreads! I love it! You are so creative. Thanks for the great ideas.

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  5. [email protected] Interior Frugalista

    December 04, 2014 at 10:06 am

    These are so adorable Christy!

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  6. ColleenB. ~ Texas

    December 04, 2014 at 10:04 am

    your snowman ornaments are adorable. They are so cute as single rings like the way you have them or securing 3 rings together;; painting on a face and then adding tiny black buttons by gluing or sewing them on going down the front of the bottom 2 rings and tying a piece of scrap fabric around his 'neck' area for scarf.
    Oh, the possibilities are endless when it comes to decorating these. Many ideas spinning in my head at the moment. Thank you for the instructions. I can't wait to get some of these made.

    Reply

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