Simple DIY Snowy Mason Jars with Fairy Lights

Just as decorating your house for winter after the bright colors and lights of Christmas can be challenging, so can getting back into the rhythm of creating and crafting after weeks absorbed with holiday baking, family gatherings, traveling, and, of course, the last-minute shopping.

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This post is part of the monthly Creative Craft Blog Hop, where I co-host each month with Sara of Birdz Of A Feather blog. 

At the bottom of this post, I will direct you to the next blogger on the list to continue your journey of some wonderful and creative projects. 

If you are visiting from Cecilia’s site, My Thrift Store Addiction, then welcome!  I am so glad you have followed along with the links in the Craft Hop. I know you will enjoy her DIY Mossy Heart in 2 Easy Steps project.

This simple craft project for DIY Snowy Mason Jars tackles both of these New Year’s issues.

Honestly, I meant to do this project last year. I even bought the bag of Epsom salt in preparation. My intentions were good, but this small project got lost in the chaos of the larger home projects, so the winter weeks passed, and the project fell to the bottom of the list.

This year, my plan will be different. I will complete projects on time and remove them from my wish list! Who’s with me?

To make these simple Snowy Mason Jars, you will need:

• Clean mason jars or jelly jars – any size
• 1/2 cup Epsom Salt
• 1 tbl or more of glitter in your choice of color (I chose an icy blue)
• Mod Podge
• Craft brush or foam brush
• Twine
• Decorative floral stems and pine cones
• Hot glue gun and glue sticks
• Acrylic Spray to seal the outside of the jars
• Fairy light strings or tea light candles (wax or battery-operated)

Since I am using leftover jelly jars, my first task was to soak and remove the labels. Some of the glue residue stubbornly refused to come off, so this project is perfect for hiding any leftover glue.

In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup of Epsom salt with a tablespoon or more of glitter.

Next, cover the entire outside of the jars with Mod Podge, then slowly sprinkle the Epsom salt and glitter mixture over the surface. This part will be messy.

I allowed the Mod Podge and Epsom salts to dry for several hours before proceeding to the next step: spraying the outside of the jars with the clear Acrylic Sealant Spray. Using this spray is optional; however, if you want the salt mixture to adhere better to the outside of the jar and last longer, this step is important.

Now the fun part. Once the spray sealant is dry, you can decorate the jars however you like for the winter months. I used some soft green lamb’s-ear stems, white-painted pine cones, and other snowy greenery from my craft stash. I even pulled out a simple wooden house tag and wood beads.

As you can see, I made several of these jars, each with a decorative twine trim around the rim for a rustic winter candle look.

To add sparkly charm from inside of the jar, fairy light strings and small tealight candles work very well.

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These snowy mason jar fairy lights were the best way to get back into the creative vibe for a new year. They are charming accents to scatter around the house and enjoy during the colder months while I start my Spring projects.

You may also enjoy other Mason jar projects like these Painted Mason Jar Hanging Lanterns, Harry Potter themed pencil holders, and these Easter Candy jars.

Now I would like to invite you to visit all of the other talented bloggers who participated in the Creative Craft Hop this month.

Starting with Sara’s project for Crochet Earrings.

Simple DIY Snowy Mason Jars With Fairy Lights (this is mine)

Crochet Earrings

No Sew Zipper Crossbody Bag

Easy Valentine’s Napkin Rings (Zero Cost DIY)

DIY Mossy Heart in 2 Easy Steps

Hugs,

“Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy.” (Psalm 33:3)