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Snowy Mason Jar

By: Crystal Owens
December 4, 2013

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UPDATE: If you are worried about the salts falling off, apply another coat of Decou-Page on top of the salt after it has dried to the jar or you can purchase a spray sealer as well.

Hi DecoArt readers! It's Crystal from A Pumpkin & A Princess here sharing an easy holiday craft. Can you believe the holidays are almost upon us? The year seems to have flown by and the most wonderful time of the year is right around the corner! I've always enjoyed making my own holiday decor, whether it's a simple candleholder or tree trimmings. There’s something special about creating décor in your home, especially looking back at them over the years. It’s funny how styles and trends change. Well, this mason jar lantern is perfect for any and holiday table.

One of my favorite DecoArt crafting mediums is Decou-Page glue, especially on mason jars. It has a great hold and can help transform something plain into beautiful home decor. Today I’m sharing an Epsom salt covered Mason jar that would make a great addition to your holiday décor or Thanksgiving table.

Items needed:

  • Americana Decou-Page (Glue-Sealer-Finish) 2oz - Americana Decou-Page Matte
  • Epsom Salt
  • Mason Jars
  • Brush
  • Optional: twine, Christmas picks

Instructions:

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Begin by covering the jar with decoupage glue.

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Cover the entire jar with epsom salt. This will make the jar appear like its covered in snow. It also looks beautiful when a candle is lit.

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Tie twine around the mouth of the jar and hot glue mixed berries and picks.

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A simple and easy to make mason jar craft that’s perfect for the holiday season.

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Be sure to visit A Pumpkin and a Princess  for more projects and to learn more about Crystal Owens.

Comments

What a wonderful jar! It will look so pretty with a candle in it or for a small gift!!

Dorothy

October 24, 2014

I love it so simple, and i have everything here now, no trip to craft store.

sharrin

October 30, 2014

Love it. I need to make this Thank you

donna stanley

November 4, 2014

I LOVE these. Just made 5 of them. Quick, easy and so pretty. Hoping to plan a girl's craft night to make these.

Tricia

November 4, 2014

my cousin posted this and I was so thankful, because I do a Ladies Group each month, and I have to come up with a craft, and It has to be a recycled craft to almost free! This will be not only easy but cost effective ! Thank you!! Ann

ann

November 8, 2014

Love this idea definitely going to give it a go

sue wood

November 8, 2014

These are adorable! What size mason jar would you recommend using?

Meghan

November 8, 2014

Great idea I'm using Dr Teals Eucalyptus & Spearmint Epsom Salt to give it a seasonal fragrance also!

Annah

November 8, 2014

This is so pretty, going to try this ASAP

Sandra Harris

November 8, 2014

I think this is so simple looking, it makes it lookso pretty. I love the idea and will be going ut tomorrow to get some jars. Thank you for sharing your idea.

Linda Bechtold

November 9, 2014

This should work on any size or shape jar.

DecoArt

November 10, 2014

I'm going to make these for my after-the-concert treat table.

DoReMi

November 10, 2014

Absolutely love this, can't wait to try it!

Amber Price

November 10, 2014

I love this project and I'm going to make one or two!

Dorothy

November 10, 2014

I love these easy crafts and who knew epsom salt is so icey and beautiful. I cant wait until tomorrow.

Jenine Love

November 11, 2014

Love your ideas going to try the jar project,also going to try tree branches for my office and decorate them

Monica

November 11, 2014

Hi, I was talking to a lady that works at a craft store about this and she was curious if the Epsom salt gets messy after these are made? Her exact question to me was "What if someone picks this up with wet hands, do the salts melt?" Anyone have feedback on that? Thanks so much!

Arleen

November 11, 2014

These are so pretty, going to make them. I would like to know however, does the salt flake off easily and is it safe to put a tea candle in it without the jar breaking or do you recommend a battery operated tea light?

Carol Rinus

November 12, 2014

What a wonderful idea. Been wanting to make a burlap and lace table runner so this would be great down the center. Thanks so much.

Elizabeth

November 12, 2014

how can I keep the Epsom salt flakes from falling off? Clear spray??? Hair spray??? Would like to give these as Christmas gifts, but I want to make sure that the Epsom salt flakes stay on. Thanks

Bobbie

November 12, 2014

These are SO cute and so unique. Reminds me of a little gift one might find in a boutique. I think I'll make 5 or 6 of these as gifts for friends. Thanks!

Judy H.

November 12, 2014

Do you use the battery operated tea lights for this?

lynn

November 14, 2014

Arleen, Carol, Bobbie - thank you for the sweet comments! I recently took the jars out of storage and they're still in great shape. The epsom salt does flake a little but it's not too noticeable. Once the initial application has dried you could use spray adhesive to help keep the salt intact. Another suggestion is to lightly brush another layer of decoupage or acrylic sealer on with a brush (not a foam brush). I hope you enjoy making the jars this holiday season!

Crystal

November 14, 2014

I LOVE this. So does my 14 year old granddaughter. We are planning a craft night and I CAN'T WAIT!!!

Irene Y.

November 14, 2014

having a hard time finding berries and twine can u tell me where i can go to get some and what kind of spray adhesive i can use to keep the salt from falling off thank you

Dawn Lundbohm

November 15, 2014

Crystal, what size jar did you use for the one pictured? I am so excited to make these with my 6 and 9 year old grandchildren. This will be their contribution to our church's bazaar, which is next Saturday. I'm thinking you used either 8 or 16 oz. jars but can't tell which. thanks for your quick response because we're going to be together tomorrow after church and will make them then.

Janet Taber

November 15, 2014

love these and will be making them with my granddaughters, 7 and 4. Thank

Catty creel

November 15, 2014

With humidity does the Epsom salt melt?

Pat

November 15, 2014

Thanks so much for the directions can't wait to make some

Ellie

November 15, 2014

These are adorable and a great gift for the girls at work! What type of candle do you put in it? Tealights? Or do they have to be battery operated? I would love to put a Christmas scented tealight candle...

Lia

November 16, 2014

I am so making these for the holidays. Simple, but stunning. Thank you for sharing.

Dorene weiss

November 16, 2014

Thank you Crystal! I think I'll buy some spray adhesive to firm up the salts. Dawn- I bought twine, berries and 'pine' branches this weekend at Michaels. I bought them in bunches and will cut pieces off to attach to each jar. Everything was 50% off too.

Arleen

November 17, 2014

Hi. Thank you for sharing those beautiful jars. I bought Decou-Page glue and I wonder if it is normal that the epsom salt fall of it. I mean if you touch them. Is there is a way of sealing it ? Thank you K

karine

November 18, 2014

I was lucky that I found some jars at my local dollar store. Along with burlap, ribbon , and berries. This made it so much more economical to make and it will let me make more. I can put some out on my porch on Christmas Eve to welcome guests who come to visit and then have more set around on the inside of the house also.

Denise

November 19, 2014

Has anyone found out about which candles to use yet? I've seen several of you guys ask about battery or tea lights, just wondering. Thanks and everybody have a beautiful holiday season and stay safe..

Carol

November 21, 2014

So beautiful yet simple, I love it definitely making a few this year

Deanna

November 25, 2014

I am going to try them with the larger size baby food jars.

Jo-Ellen

November 28, 2014

Do you remember what brand of Epsom salts you used? So people say their Epsom salt becomes foamy after a few weeks, but yours didn't.

Candice

November 30, 2014

They are mason jars you can use any kind of candle you want...battery or wax. You buy wax candles in glass jars {decorative or mason jars}all the time. And if you want you can use your old jars from used candles just clean them out decorate and pop a fresh candle in them :)

Mary

November 30, 2014

So quick & easy ! Thank you !!! Literally took me 5 minutes , what a pretty idea.

Marie

November 30, 2014

so simple, so beautiful

linda

November 30, 2014

I love this! I tried it also, but I used sparkling sugar crystals instead of Epsom salt, as well as battery powered tea lights instead of real candles. I love how they came out and it was so simple! Check it out: http://www.sunkissedgirl.com/wp/2014/11/30/diy-project-tutorial-christmas-mason-jar-candle-holders-tutorial/ Thanks so much for posting this tutorial! :)

Jessica

November 30, 2014

Thank you so much for sharing your creative mind..so simple and so Beautiful. How can I find your thanksgiving jar for next year? Thanks for making my Christmas table a welcoming setting.

Arlene facundo

November 30, 2014

Beautiful!

MJ

December 2, 2014

Just the thing for my christmas table and gifts for my friends Thank you so mutch i love this

Eileen

December 2, 2014

I was going to get some Epson salts and all I could find was find was salt granules, I'm sure that's not the right spelling, anyways I thought it was Epson flakes that what it looks like on the picture, looks like snow flakes on the picture. could you please tell me where I can get the Epson flakes. I will keep looking, I would like to make a few for Christmas. its such a pretty gift. Thanks so much. Carole

carole

December 4, 2014

Is it okay to use Modge Podge? You can get Epsom Salts and battery operated tea lights at the Dollar Tree, plus an array of Christmas decorations.

Vette

December 5, 2014

This is the first time I am going to try and do a craft and am so excited!!!! Keeping my fingers crossed and hopefully not glued to the jar ;-)

Sandy

December 10, 2014

I made this and instead of putting a candle in it I found some battery-operated disposable candles to put in it.

Carlene Miller

December 11, 2014

Will do ! Merry Christmas to you all, have fun !

Maria

December 11, 2014

I went to the craft store yesterday and got the items I need to make these and I have made 7 of them so far. They are gifts for my wonderful knitting friends. I Love them. I have never done crafts in my life that I can remember anyhow. I am so excited that I am going to continue making about 25 or so more of these for family and friends for Christmas. Thank you so much for the idea.

Tina Mason

December 13, 2014

I bet this would be equally as cute w/ Sand (instead of salt) and a shell (instead of the Christmas pick).

Sue Sunderland

March 14, 2015

I just made one. It did not turn out well. So I did what you said and added another coat of glue and sprinkled it again and it turned out fabulous. I do not know what I did wrong with the first application but after second coat it is really nice. Going to make more. Thank you for your post.

Norma

March 29, 2015

do you spray them with anything to make the salt stick? Thank you. Kristi

Kristi

August 4, 2015

As anyone tried making them with fake snow rather than the salt? I just bought fake snow. Hope it works just as well.

becky

October 5, 2015

Shared! Great idea. I like crafts that don't require 20 thousand different items to buy...I have most of this stuff right at home. Thank you for sharing this.

Jeanne

November 4, 2015

Wow! What a great idea. So cute.

Wendy McCoy

December 1, 2015

Will the epsom salt stop falling off??? every time i pick it up more and more drops off... I want t give as gifts but not if they are going to make a mess for them! I knocked off extra after I put on! Someone HELP!!!!

Brittney

December 2, 2015

These are so pretty and I can't wait to try them. Here's a link to another blogger who made similar luminaries with epsom salts. All the questions posted above are pretty much answered. http://craftsbyamanda.com/epsom-salt-luminaries-some-winter/

Karen

December 3, 2015

great idea! what's the reason why you use epsom salt and not cooking salt? thanks!

elena

December 10, 2015

Hermosos!!! Y tan fáciles de realizar.

Andrea

December 23, 2015

I love this idea and it's so easy and looks so pretty!

angel

October 8, 2016

Savers thrift store is where I go for craft supplies! Always cool bits and pieces since" that pretty holly berry is thirty years old!"

Maryann

October 14, 2016

If you seal the salt well, could you hand wash them?

Clare

October 14, 2016

What can I use to spray the jar with to seal it?

Wendy Rodway

October 29, 2016

Great class idea for my 4th grade Sunday School class for parents gift. thanks for the inspiration.

Saralee

November 21, 2016

As it turns out, I had all the fixin's for this craft, so I made 3 pretty candle holders this afternoon. They are beautiful and they glow like snow when the candle is lit inside them. Cheap and cheerful. Merry Christmas!!!

Karen M.

December 1, 2016

I made these 2 weeks before using them as centerpieces for my daughter's shower. After about a week, the epsom salt turned an ugly white, it no longer looked crystallized. I did some searching & another person who posted this process, said "DO NOT MAKE THESE MORE THAN 1 WEEK BEFORE USING THEM. WHEN THE AIR HITS THE SALT, IT CHANGES TO AN UGLY WHITE". I'm the living proof. I had to redo 30 jars. They did come out beautiful but I think that's an important FYI!

Linda

January 10, 2017

I got some mason jar and mason jar lids as different functions from Jarware, they are BPA Free and made from recycled materials! Dishwasher Safe. https://www.jarware.com/ which is really great quality and easy to clean, highly recommended that mason jar lids.love mason jar, love use them everywhere in my house and different function of the majon jar lids.

Grace

May 30, 2018

What type of greenery did you use? The holly berries I found either came with no leaves or a very cheap plastic looking leaves.

Dawn

September 3, 2018

You can combine separate greenery pieces and holly berries that you like so you get the look you're going for.

DecoArt

September 4, 2018

These are adorable. I just got all my goodies to make these jars. Thanks for a great idea!

Lisa

October 2, 2019

Have always loved these...was never sure how they were made...and then I came across this. I have seen these made with the little jelly jars...I will make some Christmas presents for friends...Thank you

Crystalbluediamond

August 9, 2020

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