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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 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: DIY Projects
Yield: 1 Tissue Holder
Author: Patti Estep
Cost: $3-$5

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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