Illuminated Hearts DIY Mason Jar Light

Create a beautiful valentine Mason jar this season with the Illuminated Hearts DIY Mason Jar Light. This gorgeous project will make simply lovely tabletop decor for the holiday of love.

In the Designer's Words: "Turn an empty glass jar into a beautiful illuminated jar light for Valentine’s Day, and set a romantic mood without breaking the piggy bank in the process. You can even make a few of these jar lights, as the craft requires basic material and does not take too much time to complete. However you decide to use it, make sure that this romantic recycled craft is part of your celebrations for Valentine’s Day."

Estimated CostUnder $10

Time to CompleteIn an evening

MaterialsGlass, Paint

Primary TechniquePainting

Easy

HolidayValentine's Day

Project TypeMake a Project

Materials List

Any clear glass jar
Sheet of ordinary printer paper
A few strings of raffia
Felt in the following three colors: dark red, red and pink
0.6” wide light pink polymer clay rose
Battery operated string of pure white led fairy lights
Frosted glass sandblast spray paint
Quick-drying gold spray paint
Two to three alcohol pads
2.1” high heart-shaped cookie cutter
Standard scissors
Black pen
Small piece of prestik (or elmer’s poster tack)
Quick-drying craft glue (such as bostik clear)

Instructions

Remove the label, wash the jar and allow to dry upside down overnight. Tip: If necessary, use mineral turpentine to remove any glue residue from where the label was stuck.
Clean the jar on the outside with alcohol pads and allow to dry.
Spray the jar on the outside with the frosted glass sandblast spray paint and allow to dry thoroughly.
Use the cookie cutter to trace three overlapping hearts on the printer paper and cut them out. Remember to cut on the outlines of the design so that the hearts will remain overlapped once cut.
Use small pieces of Prestik to temporary stick the heart design to the front of the jar. Spray the jar with the gold spray paint. Don’t spray so much paint that the paint will run underneath the paper design. Allow to dry thoroughly and then carefully remove the paper design and any Prestik residue from the jar, without damaging the frosted paint layer in the process.
Tie a few strands of raffia around the neck of the jar and make a bow.
Trace and cut three hearts, one each from each color of felt, and glue them to the raffia bow.
Make another small raffia bow that you glue on the hearts, and finish it off with the polymer clay rose.

More Crafty Ideas For You

We have some fantastic craft project ideas for those of you who enjoy making illuminated Mason jar lights! For starters, you might want to consider creating a constellation-themed Mason jar light. Punch small holes in the mason jar in the shape of your favorite constellation, then add string lights inside the jar to create a magical effect. This project is perfect for stargazers or anyone who loves a touch of whimsy in their décor.

If you’re looking for a more personalized project, why not try making a photo transfer Mason jar light? Print out your favorite photos on tissue paper and use Mod Podge to transfer them onto the mason jar. Add a strand of fairy lights inside the jar for a warm, nostalgic glow. This project is perfect for gift-giving, as you can customize the photos to suit the recipient.

For those who love nature-inspired crafts, we recommend creating a botanical Mason jar light. Collect small leaves and flowers from your garden or a nature walk, then use Mod Podge to adhere them to the mason jar. Place a tealight candle inside for a soft, natural ambiance. This project is ideal for any season, as you can use seasonal foliage for a fresh look year-round.

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Marilyn B

Jan 11, 2017

This is a lovely project! I can se changing it up with adding a sewn yo-yo for,a,flower, and embellishing with a button or broach or pin. For winter you could use a snowflake or pine tree, for fall a leaf or pumpkin! Great instructions, thanks for sharing!