My daughter’s bridal shower had a barbecue theme and she wanted sunflower mason jar centerpieces for the tables. These rustic mason jar centerpieces are perfect for a wedding or shower or even just a fun backyard party! We love to make crafts with jars, and this was no exception!
Mason Jar Centerpieces
I promise that these mason jar centerpieces are really easy to make and won’t take long at all. You can use any size mason jar, or recycled jar, that you like. If you don’t have mason jars lying around, you can buy them at a store like Walmart, or here on Amazon.
Do you sell these?
While I don’t personally sell my projects, you can buy mason jar centerpieces here on Etsy.
How to make mason jar centerpieces:
These centerpieces are really easy to make! If you’re making them for a bridal shower, it’s a great way to involve the bridal party. If the maid of honor is planning the shower, she can ask the bridesmaids to sit down together and make the centerpieces!
Prepping the ribbon
Begin by wrapping a piece of burlap ribbon around the mason jar to get the correct measurement. You want the ribbon to overlap itself by an inch or so. Once you have the correct length, cut the ribbon then use that piece to measure and cut the rest for however many centerpieces you are making.
Use that burlap ribbon as a guide to measure out your checkerboard ribbon. Cut the ribbon with a little overlap on both ends. Use that piece of ribbon to cut the rest of the ribbon pieces that you need.
Place the checkerboard ribbon on top of the burlap ribbon so that each end overlaps. Use your hot glue gun to glue the ribbon to the burlap, then fold the ribbon ends over the burlap ends and glue to the back.
Wrapping the jar
Position the finished ribbon onto the glass jar and use a little hot glue to tack it in place.
NOTE: Glass is a not porous surface and hot glue will stick to it but will not hold. This is just to help you hold it in place as you work.
Wrap the ribbon around the jar as snug as you can and glue the ends, one over the top of the other. This is what will hold the ribbon in place, so you want it to be snug.
Adding the twine
To measure out the twine, wrap it around the jar and make sure you have enough to tie a bow. Use that piece to measure out the remaining twine pieces.
Find the middle of the twine and use hot glue to tack it to the ribbon where the two ends (of the burlap and ribbon) overlap each other. Wrap the twine around the jar and tie it into a bow. Trim the ends if needed.
These mason jar centerpieces look beautiful with fresh sunflowers and small white flowers! They are perfect for a country themed wedding or a barbecue-themed bridal shower. Stay tuned as I will be sharing more from my daughter’s bridal shower in the next week or so!
More fun ideas for centerpieces
- If you’re having a football party, these mason jar football centerpieces are perfect!
- I love these polka dot wine bottles for a fun and colorful centerpiece.
- For Christmas, I make these 5-minute winter tree lanterns, perfect for a last-minute centerpiece!
- My epsom salt luminaries are popular for winter weddings and to display during the holidays.
- If you’re looking for an impressive display for winter or Christmas, my snowy pinecone candle jars are just the thing!
- If you need some romantic ambiance, my burlap & doily luminaries are gorgeous!
Sunflower Mason Jar Centerpieces
Supplies
- Glass jars
- Burlap ribbon
- Red and white checkerboard ribbon
- Twine
Craft tools
Instructions
- Begin by wrapping a piece of burlap ribbon around the jar to get the correct measurement. You want the ribbon to overlap itself by an inch or so. Once you have the correct length, cut the ribbon then use that piece to measure and cut the rest for however many centerpieces you are making.
- Use that burlap ribbon as a guide to measure out your checkerboard ribbon. Cut the ribbon with a little overlap on both ends. Use that piece of ribbon to cut the rest of the ribbon pieces that you need.
- Place the checkerboard ribbon on top of the burlap ribbon so that each end overlaps. Hot glue the ribbon to the burlap, then fold the ribbon ends over the burlap ends and glue to the back.
- Position the finished ribbon onto the glass jar and use a little hot glue to tack it in place.
- NOTE: glass is a not porous surface and hot glue will stick to it but will not hold. This is just to help you hold it in place as you work.
- Wrap the ribbon around the jar as snug as you can and glue the ends, one over the top of the other. This is what will hold the ribbon in place, so you want it to be snug.
- To measure out the twine, wrap it around the jar and make sure you have enough to tie a bow. Use that piece to measure out the remaining twine pieces.
- Find the middle of the twine and use hot glue to tack it to the ribbon where the two ends (of the burlap and ribbon) overlap each other. Wrap the twine around the jar and tie it into a bow. Trim the ends if needed.
This post originally appeared here on Aug 1, 2018.
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Kathy says
My Grandgirl’s name is Mason. I want to use mason jars for centerpieces for her bbq baby shower. What size jar did you use?
Denise says
What size mason jar did you use ?
Amanda Formaro says
16 oz wide mouth
Debbie says
What are the tiny white flowers you used in this centerpiece?
Amanda Formaro says
Baby’s breath!
Susie says
This is really a cute idea for table center pieces. Could you tell us what the greenery among the sunflowers is? Is it real or artificial?
Amanda Formaro says
Oh gosh, I don’t know! They are real, they came with the sunflowers from the florist. They look like tiny daisies.
Buske Azariah says
Dear Amanda,
You don’t know me but I’ve become a big fan after finding your website. I want to know how I can tell you the ideas I have. I’m preety crafty. I had so much fun and I’m your #1 fan.
Amanda Formaro says
You can join my crafters community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftsbyamandacommunity/
Denise says
What size mason jar did you use I’m making these for my daughters bridal shower.
Amanda Formaro says
I used 16-oz wide mouthed jars
Maureen says
Is the gingham ribbon wired? TIA
Amanda Formaro says
Mine actually was, but it’s not required! :)
maureen says
thank you!