Sunday, April 12, 2015

A Mason Jar Banner Project

 
Would you like to make a new banner/bunting?  With the popularity of the Mason Jars, I made one which is very simple and quick to finish.
 
 
First, find an image of the jar and trace onto a fusible interfacing.  I use this one (below) because it is very heavy and stable.
 
 
I traced six jars onto the fusible interfacing and then bonded them to six pieces of fabric in the pink and green families.
 
 
Now, this sounds crazy, but it was the only way I could get the corrugated look I wanted.  Take a piece of cardboard and tear off one of the outer layers to reveal the corrugated cardboard.  It's not hard and you can scrape all of the little bits and pieces off.
 
 
Then, cut out your jars that are bonded and cut the corrugated cardboard into lids for the jars.
 
Hot glue the lids to the jars and the jars to a twill tape which is what I used.  You could use ribbon, yard, baker's twine, etc.
 
 
And there you have your garland.
 
 
I tried to use fabrics that kind of looked like something you would see in a canning jar.  Don't you think the green looks like pickles - maybe???
 
Enjoy!
 
Judy
 
 
 
 
 
 


36 comments:

  1. very cute! paper crafters could use a rectangle, round the edges and use the cardboard like you did or use a corrugater made for paper.

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  2. Super Cute Judy. You come up with the cutest and most creative ideas for banners. Have a great Sunday and great beginning to the new week.
    Kris

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  3. Does look like pickles. Very ingenious to think of the corrugated lids.
    Brenda

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  4. What a great idea Judy. The corrugated lids looks just right. Sweet times with the littles.
    Hugs,
    Joy

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  5. Love it!! Especially the corrugated lids!!

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  6. That banner is just too darn cute! Love it.

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  7. So cute...I love anything Mason Jar!!
    ~Cindy

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  8. What a great and simple project, Judy! Love it! Blessings, Cindy

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  9. The lid solution is one of the most creative things I have seen lately. Very cute!

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  10. Cute! I was thinking you can use paper or cloth with prints on like corn, pickles, etc. Of course, even the colors would be close enough.
    Deb

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  11. Judy, how adorable. I love what you've created and the colors are so bright and cheery. Beautiful!!

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  12. So cute! And good job with the lids...very clever!

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  13. What a cute idea, Judy. SO creative. xo Laura

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  14. You are so clever, Judy. I just love that banner. Every once in a while I get on a banner making kick. Love this one with the mason jars...and clever idea for the covers, too. xo Diana

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  15. You are so creative! A lovely and cheery banner, my friend.

    xo
    Claudia

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  16. Adorable! Today at Michael's I saw one done out of cupcakes, so cute!

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  17. That is truly adorable...and very creative. I'm a big fan of banners...would have them everywhere if I could...lol.

    Jen

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  18. What a fun idea! Banners do cheer up a room.
    Amalia
    xo

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  19. I love this banner! Thank you for sharing the tutorial.

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  20. Great idea Judy, I love it.
    Meredith

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  21. That is SO cute! I like how you used the corrugated box material for the lids.

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  22. TOO cute, Judy! They're all pretty, and the one you think looks like pickles, reminds me of laurel leaves!

    Poppy

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  23. Absolutely pretty Judy!!!!! Love the colors and pattern!

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  24. Absolutely pretty Judy!!!!! Love the colors and pattern!

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  25. That is precious:) Have a blessed evening and rest of the week, HUGS!

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  26. What a great idea...I love your banner! Yes, the green jar looks like pickles...definitely!
    Helen xox

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  27. You are so creative! This is cute as can be! :)

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  28. You are so creative! This is cute as can be! :)

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  29. What a sweet banner! I love how the fabrics give the looked of actual canned goods.
    Hope you are enjoying these long awaited spring days.

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  30. Hi Judy! Your are truly the most creative one. l just love this and the cardboard just makes it! :) Thank you so much for popping in to see me.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  31. This garland is just darling! A perfect way to use up leftover scraps. It would be such fun to hang at a tea party.

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  32. This is such a clever project, Judy...thanks for sharing the tutorial!

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