This year for Mother’s Day I created a simple, easy gift that could easily be used for a birthday, holiday, get well, or thinking of you gift, as well. I made some adorable mason jar flower planters. Mason jars are so popular right now and for good reason – they are so versatile!
Mason Jar Flower Planter
Supplies Needed (contains affiliate links):
- Pint Mason Jar
- Decorative stones
- Potting Soil
- Small flower or plant
Step One: Clean your mason jar really well with soap and water. You could also use any clean, glass jar for this project. This is a great way to upcycle those old pickle and olive jars!
Fill the bottom with a handful of decorative stones. This will allow for adequate drainage when watering your finished planter.
Step Two: Fill your mason jar about halfway full with potting soil.
Step Three: Add your plant.
Step Four: Add more potting soil to fill in around your plant.
Step Five: Decorate with twine or ribbon and a pretty tag. (I found these tags at my local Dollar General store.)
To make a quick and easy Mother’s Day gift for my stepmom, mother-in-law and grandmother-in-law, I added text saying ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ to a picture and had it printed out. (You can easily do this with a free photo editing software like PicMonkey.com). I placed it in a frame and along with my cute mason jar planter, we had a thoughtful gift for the moms.
Alynne says
How do these hold up over time?
Laura Silva says
I gave these as gifts so I am not entirely sure. I figure they would hold up the same as any other small potted plant. Since I planted marigolds and they are annuals, they might not last as long as planting some type of house plant or flower! The main tip I can give you is to be sure to use rocks in the bottom, since there is no drainage hole in the jar. Hope that helps! xo, Laura
Veronica Lee says
Love the idea! These would make such lovely gifts!
Laura Silva says
Thank you! All the moms really loved them. Have a great week!