DIY A Bright Lemon Mason Jar Centerpiece With A Few Affordable Supplies

If you're looking for an easy, affordable way to brighten up your home this summer, this lemon mason jar centerpiece is the perfect DIY: Think rustic charm with a citrusy twist. It adds a fresh, cheerful vibe to your kitchen, dining table, or patio. Plus, you can make it for a fraction of what you'd spend on a store-bought arrangement. To get started, you'll only need a few basic supplies: a full-sized mason jar, bamboo skewers, artificial or real lemons, greenery or wildflowers of your choice, a few shades of acrylic paint, paintbrushes, a sanding sponge, ribbon, and Mod Podge.

This craft is equal parts fun and functional. It's a great way to repurpose jars you already have, use up leftover paint, and create something cute that feels like summer in a jar. The best part is, you can customize it to fit your vibe and using the supplies you already have on hand. Whether you're decorating for a garden party or just want to liven up your space, this DIY is fresh, creative, and totally doable for under $10 per jar. If you want even more affordable centerpiece ideas, try some of these Dollar Tree DIYs to create a stunning centerpiece for any occasion.

To begin this DIY, remove the lids from your mason jars, and clean them thoroughly. Once they are dry, paint them with acrylic paint in a summery shade, like pastel yellow, mint green, sky blue, or blush pink. You can also add acrylic paint or food coloring to Mod Podge if you want to make your mason jar look vintage. Once the jar is painted, you can apply a coat of Mod Podge to seal the color and prevent scratches. To give your centerpiece a rustic, weathered feel, dab white acrylic paint onto a sanding sponge and lightly tap it over the front of the jar.

Next, grab your bamboo skewers to make lemon stems. Paint them green and let them dry. Once everything is dry, add ribbon, raffia, or twine as a bow around the mouth of the jar. Fill each jar with greenery or wildflowers, and insert a skewer into each lemon before arranging them into the jars. You can add as many stems of greenery, flowers, and lemon as you want to create a bouquet you love.

Or, if you want to switch up the aesthetic even more, swap lemons for mini pumpkins in fall, ornaments in winter, or dyed or yarn-wrapped foam eggs in spring. You can even skip the rustic look and go sleek with metallic paint in black, white, or silver. However you personalize it, this DIY centerpiece is a fun, flexible way to add affordable seasonal charm to your space. If you have any leftover mason jars, check out this easy DIY that turns them into the cutest craft room storage solution.