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February 20, 2013 73 Comments

A Glimpse of Spring and an Embellished Mason Jar Vase

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Over the weekend, it felt like SPRING here in Southern California! It was gorgeous, sunny and even in the high 70s. My mom was in town and we spent part of Sunday morning at my favorite farmer’s market. The farmer’s market, the warmer weather, and the beautiful sunshine really had me thinking of Spring. I hadn’t been to the farmer’s market in months even though it’s open year round here. So I haven’t had fresh cut flowers in some time either. And since it was just a lovely day I decided to pick up a small bouquet of flowers. One thing I love about the farmer’s market is that I can get fresh cut flowers for super cheap! I means $3, CHEAP! I love that!

Embellished Mason Jar Vase for Spring When  I got home I put them in a mason jar and called it good. But it was looking a little plain so I decided to whip up a little DIY Embellished Mason Jar Vase.

It’s kind of funny the way this mason jar came together. Sort of embarrassing, really. All of these items were laying on my dining room table because I still had craft supplies out from some old projects, and the key was in the Michaels bag that I had sitting on my table from a shopping trip the day before. My dining table is full of craft stuff and a complete mess.

Embellished Mason Jar Vase for Spring

So, here’s another project where I had all the supplies on hand. I grabbed a mason jar, but any jar that you may have lying around. I wrapped it with a strip of burlap I had leftover from another project, then wrapped some jute on top of the burlap. The key is a fake skeleton key I picked up in the $1 bin of Michaels. They had tons of different looking ones. Really fun! To attach it onto the jar, I wrapped the jute around two or three times then strung on the key and continued wrapping. That’s all that took.

Embellished Mason Jar Vase for Spring

I really love how easy it is to dress up a mason jar. They are really so versatile. And this embellished mason jar vase is so lovely. The jute and the skeleton key give it a vintage feel, that I love.
Embellished Mason Jar Vase for Spring

 

It’s such a simple way to dress up a vase. I love it. And it’s perfect for Spring! Now, if only that gorgeous Spring weather would return!

Linking up to some of these great parties and to The Shabby Creek Cottage, Fox Hollow Cottage, The DIY Showoff, 6 Days of Spring Link Party

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Chelsea Coulston is the resident decorator, baker, and pillow hoarder around these parts. A wife to an active duty Sailor and mom of two girls, Chelsea's got a knack for decorating even the most challenging spaces (just see her military base house!) She's inspired by cool beach tones and warm natural elements that remind you of a day at the beach. After living in a half dozen rentals, she's enjoyed spending the last few years in a cute ranch style home that she and her husband have almost completely renovated themselves. Chelsea lives in sunny Jacksonville, Florida with her husband and two daughters.

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  1. Sherry says

    February 20, 2013 at 8:17 am

    That is sooo pretty.

    Reply
  2. Rachel says

    February 20, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    It’s so lovely!! Reminds me of spring. Those flowers are so pretty. And I just love what you did with the jar.

    Reply
  3. Jodi Stuber says

    February 20, 2013 at 8:25 pm

    !t!Boy do I wish I could say it was warm here… just cold with crazy snowy, icy, rainy weather . Thanks for sharing you glimpse of spring 🙂

    Reply
  4. Bethany says

    February 20, 2013 at 11:00 pm

    So cute! Love it 🙂

    Reply
  5. Laura / The Shed blog by Pet Scribbles says

    February 21, 2013 at 4:05 am

    I absolutely LOVE the way you decorated this mason jar! I’m pinning this one for inspiration!

    Reply
  6. Inspire Me Heather says

    February 21, 2013 at 4:13 am

    Your little vase turned out so pretty – love the skeleton key in there!

    Reply
  7. ro says

    February 21, 2013 at 6:10 am

    Love your creative mason jar and you make it so easy to do for a wannabe crafter like me. Thank you.

    Reply
  8. Beckie says

    February 21, 2013 at 6:53 am

    Cute spring inspiration! Thanks for sharing this project! Happy crafting 🙂

    Reply
  9. Accidentally Wonderful says

    February 21, 2013 at 7:46 am

    I randomly have ONE mason jar at my house. Not sure where it came from, but I know what I’m going to do with it!

    Reply
  10. Kelly says

    February 21, 2013 at 11:04 am

    So lovely and yet so easy to do! Thanks so much for sharing at the party 🙂 xo

    Reply
  11. [email protected] says

    February 21, 2013 at 6:18 pm

    Pinning!

    Reply
  12. Shane Curtis says

    February 21, 2013 at 6:58 pm

    I could not imagine that a simple jar would turned out like that.
    So pretty. I love the key.

    Reply
  13. [email protected] Home Style Report says

    February 21, 2013 at 7:13 pm

    That’s it. Second time I’ve clicked over from LMB and I love another project. I must follow you!

    Reply
  14. Debbie says

    February 22, 2013 at 7:23 am

    Chelsea, it looks great! You are SO creative. I love the burlap, love the jute (so popular right now) and love the skeleton key. Mostly, I love how you put it all together. Well done! Enjoy your weekend!

    Debbie

    Reply
  15. Jen @ Noting Grace says

    February 22, 2013 at 9:24 am

    This is so, so cute!!! I’m going to have to copy this. Wonderful idea – pinned it!!
    Thanks for the inspiration!
    Jen @ Noting Grace

    Reply
  16. poppi linn says

    February 22, 2013 at 4:51 pm

    Very pretty! Sounds like a you had a perfect weekend.

    Reply
  17. melissa says

    February 22, 2013 at 5:23 pm

    What a precious, simple project! Life to the full, Melissa

    Reply
  18. Shannon Fox says

    February 23, 2013 at 3:42 pm

    Love. Adore. So cute!!
    I have the perfect board to pin it to 😉
    Happy weekend!

    Reply
  19. Lisa says

    February 23, 2013 at 7:32 pm

    Love the key on burlap. So creative ! come visit me sometime! Love your blog!

    Reply
  20. TidyMom says

    February 24, 2013 at 9:21 am

    what a great simple idea!! i love it!
    Thanks for much for linking up this week! I featured your post in my wrap up http://tidymom.net/2013/great-diy-projects/

    Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  21. Amy @ A Blossoming Life says

    February 24, 2013 at 2:12 pm

    This is super adorable! I love the farm and vintage feel it has! Beautiful! I would love if you would share this over at my blog hop http://www.ablossominglife.com/2013/02/frugal-crafty-home-blog-hop-12.html

    Reply
  22. DesignedByBH says

    February 25, 2013 at 11:22 am

    I love this! One of my besties is getting married in June and she wants to use mason jars/burlap as part of her centerpieces. I’m definitely sending her this idea. Thanks for sharing! 🙂

    Reply
  23. Cynthia Banessa says

    February 25, 2013 at 5:40 pm

    This is absolutely adorable…I will be creating this!

    Reply
  24. Val @ Home Made Modern says

    February 25, 2013 at 6:06 pm

    This is awesome for its simplicity and beauty…plus you recycled! Totally pinning.

    Reply
  25. Ruth says

    February 25, 2013 at 6:28 pm

    I love mason jars and this looks fabulous all “dressed” up.
    Ruth

    Reply
  26. Heather says

    February 25, 2013 at 8:35 pm

    I have an antique key just like that! What a pretty vase for spring! I love all the layering of texture you gave it! Thanks so much for linking up to Project Inspired – you made my day 😀

    Reply
  27. Kristen B says

    February 26, 2013 at 6:27 am

    Very rustic. I love it. Pinned.

    Reply
  28. Marie says

    February 26, 2013 at 7:58 am

    Wow, I love this! Such a cute idea. Would love to have you link up to my party this week.
    http://www.bloominghomestead.com/2013/02/crafty-tuesday-22513.html
    -Marie

    Reply
  29. Denise... On A Whim says

    February 26, 2013 at 8:08 am

    This is so clean and simple. Just beautiful. 🙂

    Reply
  30. Beverly says

    February 26, 2013 at 12:14 pm

    Wow, what a clever way to dress up a mason jar or any other kind of jar. Cute idea.
    Bev

    Reply
  31. Meredith @ Wait Til Your Father Gets Home says

    February 26, 2013 at 1:24 pm

    Gorgeous! I’m such a sucker for mason jars 🙂

    Reply
  32. DesignedByBH says

    February 26, 2013 at 3:43 pm

    Did you use any kind of glue or adhesive to attach the burlap to the jar? How do you get it to stay in place? Thanks in advance!!!

    Reply
    • JC says

      April 29, 2014 at 4:11 pm

      Did you get an answer to this? I was wondering the same thing! Thanks!

      Reply
  33. Condo Blues says

    February 26, 2013 at 4:20 pm

    So simple, yet elegent.

    Reply
  34. Jen @ Four Marrs & One Venus says

    February 26, 2013 at 5:41 pm

    Simply Gorgeous Girl!

    Reply
  35. Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. says

    February 26, 2013 at 5:41 pm

    Super cute! Love the burlap and the twine!

    Reply
  36. Jeanette says

    February 27, 2013 at 10:23 am

    Very simple and pretty!
    Homa style is having an Inspire Me link party that just started!
    I would love it if you linked up:)
    Here’s the link
    http://homastyle.com/wp/2013/02/27/inspire-me-link-party/

    I do my best to help market all the inspiring projects through my social media sites.

    Reply
  37. Amy says

    February 28, 2013 at 7:42 pm

    So nice to meet you and find your lovely blog. Your mason jars been “prettied up” so well. I love simple projects like this that add such a nice touch of charm.

    Thanks for sharing and God bless. Amy

    Reply
  38. Heather says

    March 4, 2013 at 6:16 am

    Hi Chelsea – I featured you lovely Mason jar vase today! http://www.settingforfour.com/2013/03/project-inspired-week-2-linky-party.html Hope to see more of your amzing creativity at Project Inspired tonight at 8 pm EST!! Your talent blows me away 😀

    Reply
  39. Nancy @ A Joyful Cottage says

    March 4, 2013 at 1:15 pm

    This is such a neat idea. Love the vintage look and that it’s easy to do. I have a couple of mason jars just waiting to be dressed up like this. Thanks for posting.

    Reply
  40. Chrissy says

    March 5, 2013 at 11:39 am

    Super cute. love it.

    Reply
  41. Laurie says

    April 2, 2013 at 7:59 pm

    I love how simple, but sweet, this is! The mason jar, burlap and twine are such a fabulous trio, but I really love the added skeleton key!

    Reply
  42. Marge Goh says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:54 pm

    Wow! This is so lovely; thanks for sharing this idea. Simple thing makes beautiful thing. Have a good day.

    Reply
  43. Val @ Home Made Modern says

    April 29, 2013 at 5:56 am

    Your mason jar is my craft of the week!
    http://homemademodern.blogspot.com/2013/04/craft-of-week-jute-wrapped-mason-jar.html

    Reply
  44. Danielle says

    June 5, 2013 at 11:03 am

    Now this is just too cute! I love how you included the key and burlap together!

    Tomorrow I’m hosting a crafting link party and the featured supply this week is mason jars. This project would fit in perfectly! I’d love for you to link it up here.

    Danielle at Framed Frosting

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