Create The Most Adorable Mason Jar Wreath With A Budget-Friendly DIY

Wreaths are mainly used as home décor today, but they have a long and interesting history of being used for symbolism. The wreath was once an important piece of décor for funerals, advents, victory, and harvests. Now, they are used as decorations for all sorts of occasions, from seasons and holidays to plain day-to-day life. Whether you have a holly wreath for the winter or a fresh wreath of flowers for spring, there are many types of gorgeous wreath alternatives that will bring charm to your front door or home. There are even some sweet summer ones that make use of the round shape while leaving out the greenery.

If you love wreaths but think of them as winter décor, then this summery project is a perfect way to change your mind. With budget-friendly materials, you can create the most adorable Mason jar wreath, banishing thoughts of cold weather and helping your home feel celebratory of summer. This DIY is primarily made of burlap and features a wood Mason jar in the center where you can add some words. Throw on some additional decorative items, and you will be ready to embrace the warm weather with your wreath. 

To make this wreath, you will need some budget-friendly materials. You can purchase nearly everything you need at a dollar store if you have some basic DIY supplies already. First, you need two hula hoops of different sizes. The larger will be the circumference of the wreath and the smaller will be the center. You also need zip ties, hot glue, burlap, a thin wooden sign, a saw, paint, paintbrushes, and some twine.

YouTuber Little Bit of Calm and Crazy demonstrates this DIY. The first step of this project is to form the frame of the wreath. Place the smaller hula hoop inside the larger one and zip tie the two together at two opposite points on the circles. Do not pull the zip ties too tight. You should have some space between the hoops, and the circles should not be deformed. Add more zip ties at even intervals around the hoops until it feels secure. Next, wrap burlap around the two hoops, leaving the center open. If you do not like the look of burlap, you can add faux greenery or ribbon to keep the versatility while changing the style. 

Once the plain wreath is done, create a Mason jar shape from a thin piece of wood. Printing an image of a Mason jar and tracing it will help you achieve the right shape. After cutting it out, sand the edges smooth and paint the jar a color of your choice before adding details to make it look like a Mason jar. Be sure to use a color that is different from your front door or wall for the main part of the Mason jar so that it stands out. When dry, write a sweet and welcoming message on your jar, and use twine or another string to suspend the Mason jar in the center of the wreath. Your wreath is complete, and you now have a wreath that is one of many summer décor ideas that can easily be swapped out after the season.

Your wreath can feature stars, lemons, flip flops, or shells for summer, and, when the season changes, switch to berries, pinecones, and greenery for the winter. To make your little décor pieces easy to swap out, one option is to glue them to pipe cleaners. Alternatively, if you plan to place things in the same spots, you can glue Velcro pieces to the wreath and the décor pieces. Both options will allow you to change your décor as you please. It is also easy to wrap some string lights around the wreath to bring it to the next level and make it more visible at night. One final customization to consider is to paint the Mason jar with chalkboard paint so that you can write with liquid chalk markers and easily change your written message with the seasons, too. Liquid chalk paint markers can be used outdoors, and they are more smudge-resistant than regular chalk. 

With these modifications, your Mason jar wreath will be usable all year round. However, you do need to bring it inside during severe weather. Because it is made of hula hoops and other lightweight materials, strong winds can easily blow it away. Plus, the wood sign and pieces of décor may be damaged by water from rain. If you want more summer wreath ideas for other doors or spaces in your home, learn how to turn leftover ribbon into a gorgeous summer wreath with an easy DIY.