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    Home » DIY Projects

    How to Make Mason Jar Tissue Holders

    April 15, 2020 by Patti Estep 2 Comments

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    Three different mason jar tissue holders

    Learn how to make mason jar tissue holders in a few different decorative styles to use in your home or to make as a gift.

    Three mason jar tissue holders

    If you are looking for an easy gift to make you may love this easy mason jar tissue holder craft. They are super easy to create and today I'm sharing a few different styles to choose from.

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    Mason jar tissue holder supplies

    Making Mason Jar Tissue Holders

    Supplies

    • Quart Mason Jars
    • Chalk Paint/Craft Paint
    • Box of tissues (travel size or small box)
    • Felt, cardstock
    • Jute
    • Burlap Ribbon
    Traced mason lid on felt

    Start by making an opening for the tissues to be pulled through.  One was made with felt by tracing a circle around the mason jar lid insert.

    Scissors cutting slit in felt circle

    Fold the felt circle in half and cut a 1 inch slit. Then fold it in half the other way and cut another slit.

    Felt in mason jar lid with slit

    Then hot glue the felt on the inside of the mason jar ring. Keep or discard the metal insert. You can also do this with a piece of cardstock paper.

    Travel tissue box and lid

    Another option is to use the top of the travel tissue box.

    Travel tissue top in mason lid

    It fits nicely in the mason jar ring.

    Spray painted lid and cardboard with black spray paint

    You can spray paint it to make the two pieces look more cohesive.

    Black paint on mason jar side

    Decorating the Mason Jar Tissue Holders

    I made three different styles. The first is a farmhouse or country look. 

    Start by painting the center of one side black.

    White paint over heart on jar

    Next, cut out a heart or use a sticker, maybe even an initial to mask the black paint.

    Hold it on the black paint or use a bit of double sided tape and brush white paint over top.

    Black heart with white paint on jar

    Remove the cardboard cutout or stick and reveal the black underneath. 

    Tip: If the edges are messy just use a sharpie pen to clean them up.

    Aqua jar with jute wrap on top and bottom

    The second style is a coastal look with pretty aqua paint and jute wrapped around the top and bottom. 

    Using a short bead of hot glue place the jute along the bottom of the jar and slowly keep adding glue and pressing the jute into place. Add as much or as little as you like and continue the same on the top.

    Bright blue jar with burlap ribbon and flower

    This last one has a bright peacock blue color with a burlap ribbon and a flower. You could do this with any ribbon you have.

    The flower is made by cutting three flower shapes. Two the same size and one slightly smaller. 

    Glue a length of ribbon onto the jar first. Then glue the three burlap flower shapes on top of each other followed by a small button.

    Placing tissues folded inward

    When placing the tissues inside, I found that rolling them inward with the top tissue in the middle worked best.

    Trio of mason jar tissue holders

    These are just some inspiring ways to create this fun and easy craft.

    Use your favorite colors, and craft supplies to make one for your office or nightstand.

    Another simple idea for teacher's gifts or a thank you present to anyone in your life.

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    How to Make Mason Jar Tissue Holders

    These adorable DIY mason jar tissue holders are so simple to make and can be painted any color you like. They would also make a great teacher gift idea.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Active Time20 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: DIY Projects
    Yield: 1 Tissue Holder
    Author: Patti Estep
    Cost: $3-$5

    Equipment

    • LaRibbons 3" Wide Burlap Fabric Craft Ribbon 10 Yards, 01 Tan
    • KINGLAKE 328 Feet Natural Jute Twine Best Arts Crafts Gift Twine Christmas Twine Durable Packing String
    • Traveling Tissues Round Cylinder Box Facial Tissues Tubes - 4 Pack, 50 Count Disposable 2 Ply Tissues - Perfect Fit for Car Cup Holder, Travel Bag (Watercolor Variety)
    • Ball Regular Mouth 32-Ounces Quart Mason Jars with Lids and Bands, Set of 3

    Materials

    • Quart Mason Jars
    • Chalk Paint/Craft Paint
    • Box of tissues travel size or small box
    • Felt cardstock
    • Jute
    • Burlap Ribbon

    Instructions

    • Make an opening for the tissues to be pulled through by tracing a circle around the mason jar lid insert.
    • Fold the felt circle in half and cut a 1 inch slit.
    • Fold it in half the other way and cut another slit.
    • Hot glue the felt on the inside of the mason jar ring. 
    • Spray paint it to make the two pieces look more cohesive.
    • Decorate the mason jar however you like.

    • Farmhouse Style
    • Paint the center of one side black.
    • Cut out a heart or use a sticker to mask the black paint.
    • Hold it on the black paint or use a bit of double sided tape to brush white paint over top.
    • Remove the cardboard cutout or sticker and reveal the black underneath.

    • Coastal Style
    • Use a short bead of hot glue to place the jute along the bottom of the jar.
    • Keep adding glue and press the jute in place.
    • Add as much or as little as you like and continue the same on the top.

    • Peacock Blue
    • Make a flower by cutting three flower shapes. Two the same size and one slightly smaller. 
    • Glue a length of ribbon onto the jar first.
    • Glue the three burlap flower shapes on top of each other.
    • Glue a small button.

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    1. Carole West

      April 15, 2020 at 9:32 am

      This project is perfect because with it being allergy season it would be a great fit for the RV. Great way to recycle because I find it very difficult to part with empty jars. So my question is how does the chalk paint hold up on glass? Do you need a clear coat?

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      • Patti Estep

        April 15, 2020 at 9:37 am

        Thanks Carole. So far the chalk paint is holding up great. However, I don't think a coat of poly would be a bad idea at all. Thanks for the suggestion.

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