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This easy & adorable glass pumpkin jar is a wonderful fall craft idea. Decorating for fall can be so much fun! I love this pumpkin because it’s super sweet and has a rustic farmhouse feel to it. You can make several of these and use different sized jars to make a centerpiece or decorate your mantle. Plus, you can use it as a decoration for Thanksgiving too, so it’s super versatile.
Adorable Glass Pumpkin Jar
Break out those crafting supplies because you are going to love making this glass pumpkin jar. This is an easy project that kids can make too. The best part? You can really get creative with this one, check out below with a few creative ideas we suggested.
How To Make Mason Jar Pumpkin Craft
Okay, let’s get started making this mason jar pumpkin craft! First, you will want to gather your supplies.
Supplies Needed:
- Small glass jar (a pint mason jar is ideal)
- Orange twine or ribbon (2-3 feet depending on the size of jar)
- Hot glue or craft glue
- Craft stick
- Green pipe cleaner
Directions:
- Clean glass jar and remove any labels or residue if reusing a condiment jar.
- Starting just below the rim of the jar, use craft or hot glue to secure twine circling around the jar continuously until completely covered.
- Cut the pipe cleaner in half and twist each piece into a stem as shown.
- Secure pipe cleaners to craft stick and place inside the jar.
Mason Jar Pumpkin Options
You can go wild when you make this pumpkin mason jar! Try all sorts of things and varieties because there are no wrong answers. Try a few of these ideas out:
- Use a metallic or glitter twine or ribbon to make it sparkly. This would be good if you want to make it more of a Halloween pumpkin.
- Paint the craft stick brown to add a cute look to it.
- Instead of using twine to cover the jar, paint it with acrylic paint. It’s adorable!!
- Grab some black craft foam and cut out eyes, nose, and a mouth to make it a jack o’ lantern!
- Use green, yellow, or even brown twine to create more colored pumpkins!
What Can I Use These DIY Pumpkins For?
Obviously, they make wonderful decorations for yourself, but you can use them for other things as well. Take a look at these ideas:
- Fall Wedding Decorations – If you are having a wedding in the fall, they would make adorable centerpieces.
- Teacher Gifts – Giving your child’s teacher, a thoughtful gift is always appreciated. Besides, it’s better than an apple!
- Neighbor Gifts – Stop by and visit a neighbor or friend and give them this thoughtful present.
- Name Place Setting – Put a name on a tag and stick it to the jar. Then you can place one for each person.
Glass Pumpkin Jar
This easy to make adorable Glass Pumpkin jar makes the perfect centerpiece, gift, or to place on your shelf.
Materials
- Small glass jar (a pint mason jar is ideal)
- Orange twine or ribbon (2-3 feet depending on the size of jar)
- Craft stick
- Green pipe cleaner
- Hot glue or craft glue
Tools
- Glue Gun
Instructions
- Clean glass jar and remove any labels or residue if reusing a condiment jar.
- Starting just below the rim of the jar, use craft or hot glue to secure twine circling around the jar continuously until completely covered.
- Cut the pipe cleaner in half and twist each piece into a stem as shown.
- Secure pipe cleaners to craft stick and place inside the jar.
