Fourth of July is a couple days away and you’ve completely nailed it this year. The flag is up, the grill is clean and primed for some juicy burgers, and the loudest, most obnoxious fireworks in the neighborhood are ready to go, right in your backyard. You’re tucking sparklers into napkin rings when it suddenly dawns on you- you don’t have a centerpiece at the table. In fact, you don’t have any decorations at all!
If this is you right now, don’t panic! We’ve got you covered- with the easiest, cutest, DIY 4th of July Jars of all time. Check em’ out:
Patriotic Flag Jar
Supplies:
- 1 Mason Jar
- Decorative Rocks
- Mini American Flag
- Choice of Ribbon
- Flameless Candle
- Super Glue
- Scissors
Step 1.) Open up Mason jar and set aside lid
Step 2.) Using either scissors or fingers, cut or gently tear flag from its holder
Step 3.) Tuck flag into jar
Step 4.) Pour colored rocks carefully into jar (fill jar to about 1 inch)
Step 5.) Use scissors to cut more than enough ribbon to wrap around top of the jar
Step 6.) Glue ends of ribbon together
Step 7.) Turn flameless candle on and drop it into the jar
BOOM!
Burlap and Bow Jar
Supplies:
- 1 Mason Jar
- 1 Yard of Burlap
- Choice of Bow
- Super Glue
- Scissors
- Decorative Flowers
Step 1.) Wrap burlap around jar, cut accordingly
Step 2.) Measure ribbon to match length of burlap, cut accordingly
Step 3.) Center ribbon on top of burlap and glue
Step 4.) Glue burlap and ribbon around jar
Step 5.) Glue bow to burlap and ribbon
Step 6.) Place flowers inside jar and arrange
BANG!
Sparkler Bottom Jar
Supplies:
- 1 Mason Jar
- 1 Bottle of Blue Spray Paint
- Choice of Glitter
- Modge Podge
- Festive Ribbon
- Paper Plate
- Paint Brush/Sponge Brush
- Decorative Flowers
Step 1.) Spray paint entire jar and let it sit until dry (best to do this outside)
Step 2.) Use brush to spread Modge Podge to lower half of the jar
Step 3.) Over a plate, lightly pour glitter onto Modge Podge areas (use extra glitter that has fallen onto plate)
Step 4.) Let the jar dry
Step 5.) Place flowers inside jar
POW!