We all know that Mother’s Day is approaching quickly. And if you’re anything like me, you might just be wondering what to get the mom in your life. Chances are pretty good that you’ve got some amazing pictures of her with you or with your kids laying around and the perfect solution is to turn them into an adorable gift that she’s sure to treasure for years to come. Now, I know you could just frame a picture for her. Or even grab some flowers. But when you combine the two in a Mason Jar Picture Frame Vase, you’ve got a gift that any mom is sure to love.
What You Will Need:
Mason Jars
Favorite Pictures
Vinyl Stickers (Or Cut Your Own)
Spray Paint
Acrylic Paint and Brush
Mod Podge (for Sealing)
How to Make It:
This Mason Jar Picture Frame Vase is actually super simple to make! To start put a square piece of vinyl sticker that is cut to the size you want your image to be in the middle of your mason jar.
Then spray paint it using your favorite Spring colors! A great suggestion is to use you mom’s favorite colors or those that match the decor of the inside of her home.
*Tip: Use a few coats of paint to achieve an even texture that you can’t see through.* Once your spray paint is dry (and I do mean completely dry and not tacky at all to the touch), add your boarder sticker to your mason jar.
Next use your acrylic paint and a brush to paint on the frame. Don’t worry if the sticker messes up your spray paint a little as you’ll distress the whole vase later.
Once your frame is dry, gently remove your sticker.
Now you’re ready to distress your frame. Using some fine sand paper, gently rub it over different places on your vase until the clear vase almost shows through. Once you’ve got the look you want, cut your image to the exact size of the opening and use Mod Podge to secure it well.
Now, all that’s left to do is seal your vase and you can do this one of two ways. You guys know I’m the Mod Podge queen so I like to put a thick coat of Mod Podge over the top of my vase to keep everything in place. Alternately you can use clear spray enamel to keep everything in place BUT with the image on the outside, I highly recommend the Mod Podge.
Once your Mod Podge is dry, your vase is done and I promise you it’s a gift mom will love for years to come! Pick up a few flowers to complete you’re look and you’ve got the perfect Mother’s Day gift!
Tell me, who do you know that would love to receive this special Mason Jar Picture Frame Vase?
Now this is an adorable Mother’s Day Gift idea. I am totally going to have the kids help me make this for my Mother-in-law. I know she would cherish it for years
Oh wow what a lovely idea - I adore that you can use it as a flower vase as well it would make such a lovely focal point. x
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This is such a cute idea. I have so many mason jars that I could do this with.
what a thoughtful DIY project for mothers day! I love to give handmade gifts to people makes it much more special!
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Such a fun spring craft idea! Love the colors of paint you used for the jar! Compliments the flowers perfectly!
That is so cute. I love the picture you use for this one. The color is really pretty too.
This a great idea! I’ve seen mason jar vases before but never one with a photo. This is so personal and sweet! Awesome Mother’s Day idea.
That is a gorgeous vase! I would seriously love one with an updated family photo on it! I just love how easy it is to make too! And Mod Podge, oh how I love that stuff!!
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That Mason Jar Picture Frame Vase is so adorable! I LOVE mason jar crafts. I’ve painted a few mason jars but I’ve never thought of making them into picture frames before. I can’t wait to try this out!
Clara says
This is a great crafting idea for Mother’s Day. Your project came out perfectly.
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This is a great idea for a vase. You can personalize one for a gift. i will have to try this on the weekend.
Oh wow what a cute vase. I really like it. That’s a fun craft I could easily make with the kids. I’ll have to try it.
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This is such a wonderful idea! I love it. It looks so simple to make to. I’m all about simple gifts like these. I love them!
I always enjoy your DIY tutorials and recipes! Love this mason jar, it looks so simple to make, great activity for kids too
What a wonderful idea! I love simple crafts my kids can handle!
i see a lot of dyi mason jars but this one is amazing. i love the colors and everything.
What an adorable personalized craft to give for Mother’s Day!
That’s a really cute vase. My daughter would enjoy making these. Love the blue color. We will make these for Mother/Daughter Day.
Now this is a different way to use a mason jar! Its so bright and colorful I love this DIY.
I love this cute idea, I’m always looking for unique gifts and this is certainly one I’d be happy to receive!
OMG this is so freaking cute. I’ve been wanting to do a mason jar craft. I’ve seen a lot of ideas but haven’t made any just yet. My Mom would love one of these from the kids.
Cute idea. Mason jars have so many different uses. Great gift for Mother’s Day.
This is so cute and perfect for mothers day! I would love to make something like this for the kids grandmothers this year.
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