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July 4th Mason Jars

Filed Under: Budget-Friendly, Crafts, Crafts, Everyday Crafts, Everyday DIY, July 4th Decor, Mason Jar Crafts, Mason Jar Monday, Mason Jars, Party Ideas Tagged With: Centerpieces, July 4th, Mason Jars

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I needed a last minute centerpiece.

But my problem with last-minute centerpieces

is usually – they look just that.

Last minute.

Thrown together.

Desperate.

Sad. 

LOL

I think you get the picture.

I needed a cute centerpiece for the breakfast

room table which is where we will gather our

July 4th Celebration desserts.

So bring out the Mason Jars and bring in the sand.

Yes, sand!

{ Easy & Last Minute }

July 4th Flag Mason Jars

 

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July 4th Flag Jars by The Everyday Home

 

I know most of you don’t equate sand with desserts.

But, I had this brainstorm when I recently found

a sand-filled jar my son made about

twenty-five years ago at a local, County fair.

The best part of this project is that it literally

only took me a few minutes to make.

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July 4th Flag Jars by The Everyday Home

If you can pour sand, you can make this project. 

I used large Quart-sized jars, but you could use any size.

It took two bags per color of sand to fill three jars.

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I started by adding a layer of white sand,

about 1/2″ to the bottom, then layered the red sand,

about the same thickness.  Pour a little at a time,

and give the jar a little shake to settle down the

sand level.  Work with the two jars side-by-side so

you can keep the lines somewhat uniform.

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The lines don’t have to be perfect.

In fact, I think the swaying lines replicate a

swaying flag.

Next, fill the remaining jar with the blue sand.

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July 4th Flag Jars by The Everyday Home

I thought about adding some white stars to the insides

of the blue jar, but decided I liked it plain. 

Once I had all three jars filled, they looked like this.

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Now it was time to put them on my

breakfast room table.

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When I bought the sand at Michael’s, I spied these

cute patriotic-print daisies.  I don’t normally care

for printed flowers such as these, but I loved the

pop of red, white and blue – and since they were

66% off + another 10% off coupon –

I wouldn’t be out much if they didn’t look good.

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July 4th Flag Jars by The Everyday Home

I centered all three jars on a long, rustic wood tray,

then filled around the jars with white shells.

I tucked in a few of patriotic daisies and

some vintage, book paper stars.

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July 4th Flag Jars by The Everyday Home

This centerpiece was exactly what I was looking for.

Simple.  Inexpensive.  And, most of all – quick to make!

I had a bushel of sweet corn to put up in the freezer!

I had to get moving!

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I can’t wait to see the multitude of desserts that will

soon surround these July 4th Flag Mason Jars.

I will be making my Cheesecake Bites…

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I had a very special helper, and I am 

glad to report these jars are

“Boo-Boo Bunny Approved.”

😀

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I know that July 4th is this Saturday, and most of

you are hurrying around getting ready for cookouts

and celebrations with family and friends.

You’re running out of time.

But, trust me…

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July 4th Flag Jars by The Everyday Home

 

You still have time to make this simple centerpiece.

Just don’t serve them with your other desserts.

😀

Have a safe and happy celebration,

my friends.

God Bless America !!!

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Comments

  1. Michele says

    July 2, 2015 at 9:25 PM

    Well done – your centerpiece is awesome for this special patriotic weekend.

    Have a super fun – and super safe- weekend!

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  2. Nina Lewis says

    July 3, 2015 at 8:36 AM

    I’m dropping by from the Home Matters link party. What a fabulous idea!! I like easy crafts and this is a perfect one for me. I’m definitely going to do this!!

    I have a link party that I’m trying to grow. I invite you to share this idea (and a couple of others) at my Grandma Ideas Sharing Time link party at http://grandmaideas.com. My readers would LOVE this idea, too! The party goes from Wednesday through Friday at midnight so it ends tonight. I hope you can drop by and add your link before it ends. If not, you can participate in next week’s link party.

    All the best,
    Nina

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  3. Connie says

    July 3, 2015 at 12:44 PM

    What a simple idea but such an impact. I love the finishing touches that go into a holiday. This is super creative.

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  4. chris aka monkey says

    July 3, 2015 at 1:54 PM

    wow these are brilliant and look fabulous too great job pinned xx

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  5. Alayna @AlaynasCreations says

    July 3, 2015 at 4:38 PM

    Adorabe, easy, and inexpensive – my favorite kind of project!
    Thanks for joining at the #HomeMattersParty And now I’m off to look up your recipe for the incredible looking Cheesecake bites… 😉

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  6. Faith says

    July 5, 2015 at 5:28 PM

    I love it when an old craft comes back around (it always does, doesn’t it?)! When I was in college many years ago, my girlfriends and I were all about colored sand creations. I didn’t know they even sold it anymore. Thanks for renewing fun memories. Your centerpiece looks beautiful!

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    • Barb says

      July 5, 2015 at 8:14 PM

      Hi Faith- honestly I didn’t know either. I went to buy regular sand (or hoping they had it anyway) at the craft store and lo and behold there was colored sand. 🙂 Glad you stopped by. ~Barb

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  7. Shirley Wood says

    June 26, 2016 at 7:53 PM

    Grown ups enjoy playing with sand too! This is a nice unique craft and I love it. So glad you shared with us at Merry Monday. I shared in a Round up and Pinned. Thanks.

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  8. Crystal@WhatTreasuresAwait says

    June 28, 2016 at 10:59 PM

    This may have been last minute, but it sure turned out great!! Thanks for sharing at Welcome Home Wednesdays…Pinning!

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