Inside: Discover dual crafts in one post: Learn to create a chic denim hanging vase styled like a mason jar, followed by a tutorial on crafting delicate crepe paper daisies to adorn it.

I love mashups and used to be a bit of a Glee fan. I would say that my taste in mashups extends to my home. My interior style is a bit Boho, mid-century, with a hint of rustic farmhouse. This denim mason jar vase is a mashup of crafts and upcycling.

There is the upcycled element of the old jeans and floorboards combined with a mason jar craft and a bit of paper mache. Then there are the DIY paper flowers which you could argue are a bit Boho.

These denim wall vases go well with the Boho jeans pillows I made last year and my denim rug on the floor. The paper flowers give the hanging vases a colourful spring feel.

Upcycled Jeans Mason Jar Wall Vase

As with most of my crafts, these hanging mason jar vases cost almost nothing as they were made from repurposed materials. The only cost was for the glue and the crepe paper to make the flowers.

(There is a printable how-to card for this craft at the end of the post.)

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What you need to make a hanging mason jar vase

• Scraps from old jeans, including some seams and labels.
• Mason Jar – to use as a mould. You could use any old jar as long as it’s the size you would like your wall vase to be.
• An old piece of wood – I used a cut bit of floorboard.
• Old newspaper and wallpaper paste.
• Gorilla glue contact adhesive clear
• Fabric Mod Podge
• Four small nails, cling film and a couple of elastic bands.

How to make the hanging mason jar vase

Step 1: The first thing to do is to make the paper mache mason jar. Start by covering the mason jar in cling film (saran wrap). Then cut the newspaper into small strips.

Step 2: Next, using wallpaper paste, stick the newspaper strips to the mason jar. over just half of the jar.

I use wallpaper paste rather than diluted glue for paper mache as it is less messy. The paste is more gel-like and not runny like glue. I find it creates lots of a mess and dries quicker.

Step 3: You will need two layers of newspaper on the jar. Let the first layer dry before papering the second layer. Also, whilst the paper is drying, hold the paper at the top in place with elastic bands. This will ensure that you get the contours at the top of the jar in the paper.

Step 4: When both layers of the newspaper have dried, carefully remove it and the elastic bands from the Mason jar mould. Using scissors, carefully trim the paper mache into shape. It should look like a Mason jar cut in half lengthways.

Adding the denim o the Mason jars

Step 5: Cut the old denim pieces to fit the jar. You will need one plain denim piece for the main body of the jar and another basic half-circle shape for the base. Cut two pieces of denim seam to fit around the rim of the jar.

Step 6: Using t fabric glue, stick the denim pieces to the paper half Mason jar vase. To add interest, I also like to attach a label from the old jeans to the front of the jar. Use pegs to hold the denim in place as the glue dries, especially around the rim.

Making a hanger for the denim Mason Jar

Step 7: Cut the old piece of wood you will use for the backing o the mason jar vase. I used an old pine floorboard as it was just the correct width. The wood also had a lovely aged look to it. You could use a piece of pal et wood if you don’t have any old floorboards.

Next, cut a piece of denim seam or hem about 30 cm long. Nail one end to the side of the wood and the other end to the other side. This denim seem is to be used to hang the mason jar vase.

Step 8: To finish the Mason Jar vase, glue it to the wooden board using contact adhesive.

Once the glue is dried, the vase is ready to hang. You only need to slip the seam over a hook or nail.

I was so pleased with how this handing denim Mason jar turned out that I made another out of my husband’s old Levis.

The vase is not waterproof, so it is unsuitable for real flowers. However, it is perfect for faux or paper flowers. I love crepe paper flowers, so I made some for the mason jar vases.

How to Make Paper Daisies

I love making crepe paper flowers. I will show you how I made the giant daisies. If you want to make other crepe paper flowers, check out my paper flower wall decoration. Also, sites like Lia Griffith have many paper flower tutorials.

These paper daisies are a fun and easy spring craft.

What you need

• White and yellow Italian crepe paper 180g. Italian crepe paper is thick crepe paper that holds its shape when stretched and bent.
• Floristry stem wire
• Floristry tape
• Hot glue gun

Daisy Petal Template

Step 1: Cut out seven small and slightly large petals from the white crepe paper. Use the template below.

Step 2: Wrap the green floristry wire around one green wire stem.

Step 3: Cut a piece of yellow crepe paper approximately 3cm wide and 20cm long. Fold it half lengthways and cut 5-7mm slits about 3mm apart along the old.

Step 4: To form the centre of the daisy, glue one end of the folded cut yellow c pe paper to the top of the wire stem. Wrap it around the stem and secure it with hot glue.

Step 5: Using the hot glue gun, glue the small white petals to the yellow centre one by one. Space out the petals evenly.

Step 6: Once all the small petals have been stuck down. Repeat with the larger petals sticking them between the small layer of petals. Finish off by wrapping more green tape around the base of the daisy.

All that is left to do now is to put the paper daises in the denim hanging Mason jar vases.

If you prefer other types of paper flowers in the vases, there are tutorials for several with the pineapple flower wall art I made and some giant boho flowers with the upcycled leather vase.

These vases could also be used as a handy hanging storage pouch for the craft room, like the hanging denim pocket ones I made.

For another vase Mason jar combination, check out the tutorial for these beautiful paper vases and mason jar sleeves. Also, check out these other upcycled vases & DIY bud vases.

Yield: Denim Wall Vase

Hanging Denim Mason Jar Vase

Print

Upcycled denim wall hanging mason jar vases. Simple and cheap craft a great way to display faux flowers.

Prep Time 1 hour

Active Time 30 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Difficulty Easy

Materials

• Denim scraps from old jeans
• Mason jar to use as a mold
• Newspaper
• Scrap wood
• Glue

Tools

• Sander
• Hammer

Instructions

1. Paper mache a half Mason jar shape. Use an existing Mason jar as a mold.
2. Decoupage paper mache Mason jar with denim
3. Make a hanger out of a jeans seem by nailing it to a piece of wood.
4. Glue the denim Mason jar to the wood.
5. Fill with paper flowers

Notes

There are instructions for the paper daises on the blog.

The denim vases featured in the A to Z of jeans crafts.

If you liked this post, you might also want to check out these.

• Faux fabric flowers
• Hand-Painted Glass bud vases
• Recycled Jean Planter
• Fabric decoupage vase

For more DIY vase ideas, visit favecrafts.com