Lace and Burlap Mason Jar Centerpieces
Complement your down-home theme with rustic wedding centerpieces that are delicate, inexpensive, and gorgeous. Lace and Burlap Mason Jar Centerpieces are classic beauties that will have your guests talking. They will take you only minutes to complete, but the memories of their stunning effect will last a lifetime. Their simplicity adds a subtle romanticism to the overall look, but they will by no means make a small impression. Pick flowers with light hues that fit your wedding color scheme to tie the whole event together and to create a magical setup that won't be forgotten.
Photograph by Jennifer Bagwell via Wedding Chicks
Estimated Cost$21-$30
Time to CompleteIn an evening
Primary TechniqueFlorals/Wreaths
Materials List
- Mason jar
- Burlap
- Lace, scalloped -2 1/2" thick
- Hot glue gun
- White Roses
- Baby's Breath
- White Hydrangeas
- Pale Pink Sweet Peas or Sonnet Pink Snapdragons
- Dusty Miller Leaves
- Water
Instructions
1.) Cut a strip of burlap, about 3" thick and long enough to go around the mason jar with a 1/2" overlap.
2.) Hot glue the burlap to the mason jar.
3.) Cut a strip of lace long enough to go around the mason jar with a 1/4" overlap.
4.) Hot glue the lace around the burlap.
5.) Add water to the mason jar.
6.) Arrange the flowers and leaves as shown. Cut off the stems to increase longevity, and ensure that there are no leaves below the water line.
Did You Know?
Mason jars seem to be just about everywhere now, from your grandmother's kitchen cabinets to these darling wedding centerpieces. Have you ever wondered how Mason jars got their start, though? In 1858, John Landis Mason, a tinsmith from Philadelphia invented and patented a screw-finish glass jar. This is why, no matter the brand, these screw-top glass jars are referred to overwhelmingly as "Mason" jars. He was only 26 years old at the time!
Before the invention of the Mason jar, wax sealers were widely used to secure the tin lids. Because the process of wax sealing was complicated, the use of Mason jars with screw-on lids took over the home canning industry. There have also only been a few minor tweaks to the original jar design in the last 150 years. Today, the jars are used for a variety of purposes (besides canning) including short-term food storage, decoration, and baking!