There’s just something about fall that makes me want to pull out the craft supplies and start making things!
Is that the same for you too?
Once the weather gets cooler and the leaves start changing, I’m all about adding those little cozy fall touches around the house. And one of my favorite things to do is take something I already have and repurpose it into cute decor for the home or even the garden.
Because why buy everything new when you can turn something simple into something fabulous?
And mason jars are perfect for this!
They’re inexpensive, easy to find (you probably already have a few hiding in a cupboard somewhere!), and there are SO many ways you can dress them up for fall.
A little paint, some twine, a few faux leaves or mini pumpkins and suddenly that plain old jar becomes the cutest fall centerpiece, candle holder or little decoration for your porch.
Plus, these are the kinds of crafts you can actually have fun making. Nothing too complicated or requiring a million supplies!
So, if you’re ready to bring some cozy autumn vibes into your home, I rounded up some fabulous fall mason jar decorations you can make this season.
Grab those empty jars and let’s get crafty!
What You Need to Make Fall Mason Jar Crafts
The fun thing about making mason jar decorations is that you really don’t need a huge craft stash to get started.
In fact, take a peek around your home first! I love using leftover ribbon, old jars, scraps of fabric and little seasonal pieces I already have tucked away. You’d be surprised at what you can turn into cute fall decor.
Of course, what you need will depend on the mason jar craft you choose, but here are some handy supplies to have around:
- Mason jars in different sizes
- Acrylic or chalk paint (I LOVE these fall colors)
- Paint brushes or small foam brushes
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Twine, jute or raffia
- Burlap and fall-colored ribbon
- Faux fall leaves
- Mini pumpkins, pinecones and acorns
- Fall flowers like sunflowers and mums
- Battery-operated tea lights or fairy lights
- Mod Podge (I can’t ever get enough of this)
- Scrapbook paper or fall-patterned fabric
- Stencils and letter stickers
- Scissors
- Small wooden tags or signs
And don’t feel like you need everything on this list!
Part of the fun of these fall mason jar crafts is using what you already have and making each decoration your own. That leftover ribbon from another project or those pinecones the kids collected outside? They might be exactly what your mason jar needs!
Now that you have a few supplies ready, let’s get into these fabulous fall mason jar decorating ideas.
DIY Fall Mason Jar Craft Ideas You Can Make
So, let’s see all the chic and festive fall crafts you can make with mason jars this seaosn.
1. Painted Pumpkin Mason Jars
Paint your mason jars orange with acrylic or chalk paint and add little twine bows around the top. You can even glue a small twig to the lid to make it look like a pumpkin stem! Fill them with fall flowers or use them on their own as cute kitchen or mantel decor.
2. Cozy Fall Mason Jar Lanterns
Add faux fall leaves to the outside of a mason jar with Mod Podge, then pop a battery-operated tea light inside. When you turn the light on, the leaves give off such a pretty autumn glow! These would look adorable lining a porch or sitting on a fall table.
3. Rustic Burlap Mason Jar Vases
Wrap burlap around the middle of your jars and finish them with twine or a fall-colored ribbon. Fill them with sunflowers, mums, wheat or other faux fall stems for an easy farmhouse-style centerpiece.
4. Mini Pumpkin Mason Jar Centerpiece
Fill a large mason jar with tiny faux pumpkins, pinecones and acorns. Tie some raffia around the top and you have a super simple fall centerpiece that would look cute on a dining table, entryway or kitchen island.
5. Fall Fairy Light Mason Jars
This one is SO easy! Place a strand of battery-operated fairy lights inside a mason jar and decorate the outside with twine, ribbon and a few faux leaves. Make several and group them together for a cozy little fall display.
6. Mason Jar Scarecrows
Paint your mason jar a warm tan or cream color and give it a cute scarecrow face. Add raffia for the “hair” and tie a piece of fall fabric or ribbon around the top. These would be adorable on a porch, garden table or tucked into your fall decor.
7. Fall Leaf Candle Holders
Use Mod Podge to attach colorful faux leaves around the outside of clear mason jars. Add a little twine around the rim and place battery-operated candles inside. I love this idea for Thanksgiving tables too!
8. Sunflower Mason Jar Vase
Paint a jar white, cream or even a warm mustard color and fill it with big faux sunflowers. Add a burlap bow and a small wooden tag for that cozy rustic look. This is such an easy way to brighten up a kitchen counter or front porch.
9. Acorn and Pinecone Mason Jar Decor
Sometimes the simplest crafts are the cutest! Fill mason jars with pinecones and acorns, then add twine, plaid ribbon or a little wooden fall tag. You could even collect some of the fillers from your own backyard.
10. Fall Mason Jar Garden Lights
Place battery-operated fairy lights inside several mason jars and decorate the rims with raffia and faux leaves. Set them along garden steps, a patio table or your porch for a little autumn glow in the evenings.
11. Plaid Fall Mason Jar Utensil Holders
Wrap mason jars in fall plaid fabric or ribbon and use them to hold utensils, napkins or even straws. They’re perfect if you’re having a fall dinner, Thanksgiving get-together or cozy backyard meal.
12. Thankful Mason Jar
Turn one mason jar into a sweet little fall tradition! Decorate it with burlap, twine and a wooden tag that says Thankful, then have everyone write something they’re grateful for on small pieces of paper and add them to the jar throughout the season. It doubles as fall decor and a lovely family keepsake.
13. Fall Mason Jar Luminaries
Paint little fall shapes like leaves, pumpkins or acorns on your mason jars, leaving some of the glass showing through. Pop a battery-operated tea light inside and you have the prettiest little luminaries for your porch, mantel or fall table.
14. Twine-Wrapped Mason Jar Vase
Cover all or part of a mason jar with jute twine using hot glue. Add a burlap bow and tuck in some faux mums, wheat or colorful leaves. I love how something this simple can instantly give you that cozy farmhouse fall look!
15. Apple Mason Jar Decorations
Instead of pumpkins, turn your mason jars into cute little apples! Paint them red or green, add a small twig for the stem and make a leaf from felt, fabric or scrapbook paper. These would be so cute in the kitchen for early fall.
16. Fall Leaf Mason Jar Flower Arrangement
Fill a clear mason jar with colorful faux leaves before adding your flowers. You can use sunflowers, mums or even branches from your backyard. Finish it with a big plaid ribbon around the top for an easy fall arrangement.
17. Mason Jar Mini Fall Garden
Add small pinecones, acorns, faux leaves, mini pumpkins and a little moss to a wide mason jar to create your own tiny fall scene. You could even add a strand of fairy lights to make your mini garden glow at night.
18. Rustic Mason Jar Hanging Lights
Wrap sturdy twine or jute securely around the tops of mason jars and hang them from garden hooks or along a covered porch. Add battery-operated fairy lights inside and decorate the jars with faux leaves and ribbon for a pretty fall display you can enjoy in the evenings.
Turn Those Old Mason Jars Into Something Fabulous This Fall
See? You really don’t need to spend a lot of money to bring a little fall coziness into your home!
That’s what I love most about mason jar crafts. You can take something you already have sitting in the cupboard and, with a little paint, ribbon, twine or a few fall leaves, turn it into something completely different.
And don’t worry about making everything Pinterest-perfect, either.
Use the colors you love, grab some pinecones from the backyard, let the kids help paint a jar or finally use up those random craft supplies you’ve been saving forever.
So grab a mason jar (or six!), put on something cozy and have fun making a few of these fabulous fall mason jar decorations this season.
Happy fall crafting, mama!
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