Cute Decoupage Easter Bunny Mason Jars
There’s no better way to decorate your home for the spring than with a few mason jar crafts! These simple DIY projects are a great way to add a farmhouse look for every season — especially during the spring! Whether you’re hosting an Easter party or just want to add some spring colors to your home decor, creating Easter Bunny mason jars is a great idea! And the best part about this easy project is that you only need a mason jar and three other craft supplies to make it!
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My favorite part about this easy farmhouse craft is that you can get the supplies you need at Dollar General (or even Dollar Tree). That means it’s not only simple to make, but also super cheap!
Easter Bunny Mason Jars
To make your own Easter mason jars, you’ll need just a few simple supplies. I had almost everything I needed to make this craft at home, except the most important part — the Easter Bunny!
Here’s what you’ll need to make your own decoupage Easter mason jars:
- Paper napkins: To quickly and easily add a spring look to your mason jars, use paper napkins! I found these adorable Easter Bunny napkins on Amazon.
- Paint: To make the rest of the jar match the background of the Easter napkins, I used white chalk paint to coat the outside of the jar. You can use any paint color you want to match the design on your napkins.
- Mason jars: The size of the design will help you determine what size of jar you need for this patriotic craft. Since the napkins I used were pretty large, I decided a quart jar would be the best option.
- Mod Podge: The key to getting your napkin to stick to the jar is Mod Podge. You can find this handy craft glue pretty much anywhere — even the craft aisle at Dollar Tree!
- Ribbon: While this craft supply is essential to the project, tying a bow around the top of the jar adds a nice finishing touch to the craft. I got my pastel plaid ribbon at Dollar Tree.
- Jar filler: After you finish decorating your spring mason jars, you can fill them with whatever you want. I added some spring flowers from Dollar Tree to my jar, but keep reading to see some other fun ideas you could use to fill your finished Easter mason jars.
How to Make Easter Bunny Mason Jars
Once you see how simple it is to decorate your mason jars with paper napkins, you’re going to want to make a new jar for every occasion! This easy farmhouse craft is one my favorite ways to give plain glass jars a festive look for any holiday.
Before you can glue the napkin to the jar, I suggest giving the glass a few coats of paint. This will help the napkin blend more naturally with the jar, making it look like the napkin’s design is painted on.
I used chalk paint to decorate the outside of my mason jar. But you can use a variety of paints to add color to your glass. Learn how to paint mason jars to get the best finish on your DIY project.
While the paint dries on your jar, you can start getting your napkin ready. Aren’t these floral Easter Bunny napkins from Amazon so cute? If you can’t find something similar at your store, try checking the seasonal section of Dollar Tree or Wal-Mart to find some fun Easter napkins for your project instead.
Once you’ve found a cute Easter design to add to your jars, you’ll need to do a little bit of work to your napkins to get them ready for decoupage. Start by cutting the napkin around the design you want to use on your jar.
Then, carefully pull the top layer of the napkin (with the design on it) away from the remaining layers.
These napkins were three-ply napkins, meaning they were made up of three layers, which means you’ll need to remove two layers from the back of the layer with the design.
Next, brush a thick layer of Mod Podge over the area of the jar where you want your napkin to stick. Then, carefully lay the napkin on top of the glue and lightly press it into place. As you’re pressing, move the napkin around slowly to help remove wrinkles and air bubbles.
You’ll need to work carefully during this step because the napkin can easily rip!
Now that you have the napkin in the spot you want it to go, allow the Mod Podge underneath to dry. Then, brush a thin layer of Mod Podge over the top of the napkin to finish the decoupage process. After the first layer of Mod Podge dries completely, you can add one more layer to fully seal the jar.
Give your decoupage mason jar plenty of time to dry. I suggest letting it sit overnight. Then, you can decorate the top of the jar with some ribbon if you want. I found this cute plaid ribbon at Dollar Tree and knew it would be perfect for this Easter craft!
Easter Bunny Jar Decorating Ideas
Now that your spring mason jars are finished, you’re going to need find ways to use them around your house! With the help of these decorating ideas, you’ll have plenty of inspiration to add a rustic touch to your home this Easter.
Now that your jars are decorated, you can finish crafting by adding accents to it to decorate your dining room table or the table at your next spring get-together. Try adding these elements to your Easter Bunny jars to display them:
- Flowers: My favorite thing to add to a decorated jar is flowers. Use pastel spring faux flowers to give your centerpiece an Easter-inspired look. Or make the most of the spring weather and cut some fresh flowers to add to your mason jars.
- Easter sprays: Instead of flowers, give your centerpiece a festive look with Easter sprays. You can stick some twigs with Easter eggs or cute Easter bunny picks into the jar to decorate it.
- Tableware: Make your decorated mason jars do double duty by using the jars to hold the tableware at all your Easter dinner. You can place silverware, napkins, and straws in the jars and tray to create a cute display for all your dinner necessities.
- Treats: Turn your decorated jars into a cute gift container for all your Easter treats. Simply fill the jar with your homemade goodies or favorite Easter candy and give them to your friends and neighbors this spring.
Easter Bunny Mason Jar Craft
Use paper napkins to decorate jars for the spring with this simple Easter Bunny mason jar craft.
Materials
- Paint
- Mod Podge
- Easter bunny paper napkins
- Quart or pint sized mason jar
- Ribbon
Tools
- Paintbrush
Instructions
- Paint the jar white (or any color you choose) and allow the paint to dry.
- Cut out the part of the napkin with the design you want to use, then separate the top layer of the napkin from the bottom layers.
- Spread a layer of Mod Podge over the jar in the spot you want the napkin to go.
- Carefully lay the napkin on the glue and lightly press to remove wrinkles and bubbles.
- Allow the Mod Podge to dry, then brush a layer of Mod Podge over the top of the napkin, carefully coating the entire napkin with glue. Add additional layers of Mod Podge, as needed, until the napkin is sealed.
More Fun Spring Decor Ideas:
Easy Dollar Tree Easter Egg Tree
Easter Basket Dollar Tree Bunny Craft
Painted Wood Slice Easter Eggs
Emily is a midwestern mom of two boys. She loves all things DIY — from home renovations to kids birthday party planning. Whether she’s making a new farmhouse craft for her home or helping her kids with a cool activity, you can bet she’s in the middle of some kind of DIY project (or three) right now!
That is lovely!
Oh I love these little jars!! They look so cute and perfect for springtime