Mason Jar Christmas Tree

Do you love mason jars? Do you check Pinterest for ideas to use mason jars? I have a unique idea for a mason jar Christmas tree, and it’s easy.

I know this is strange. But I create different and unique. When challenged I create strangely.

So…ta da! A Mason Jar Christmas Tree!

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I admit I’m not actively posting on Junkmarket Style lately. I will do better next year. Junkmarket Style is a fun group of junk-minded people with creative ideas and encouraging comments.

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Why a mason jar tree??

I’m not sure how or why I came up with making a mason jar tree. Maybe it was seeing the jars filling in my little workshop. Or finding a box of these colorful ornaments in the “Christmas” closet upstairs. Or possibly the sticks outside after the windy storm came through last weekend. But whatever it was, I pretty sure it’s the only mason jar tree!

The Supplies

One case of small wide-mouth pint mason jars with rings and seals
One piece of wood 3 1/2 inches wide by 12 inches long
10 Plastic ornaments
2 Sticks
Decorators putty or my favorite double-sided tape.
Hot glue gun and sticks

The Steps

I placed one ornament in 10 jars.

In two other jars, I added some of those sticks from outside.

I grabbed a piece of wood from the workshop that happened to be a perfect size. See this mason jar tree was meant to be!

I used a bit of sticky putty to secure things up a bit. You can find this in most hardware stores. I find it works better with a little water.

Now a disclaimer…this will not hold the entire tree upright. I placed the tree on the mantel in our bedroom back in the corner. If you wanted you could use a hot glue gun to secure the tree. The hot glue will pick off when you’re ready to take the tree down.

Now I stacked the jars forming a tree. Just like on the “regular” Christmas tree, I made sure to spread the colors around. Notice the jar with the star is on top

…as it should be!