As Christmas approaches, homemakers especially, are looking for creative ways to decorate their homes or workspace to set the tone for the holiday. Among the various pieces that can be used for decoration, round or square jars and big or small glass bottles with caps are considered the most versatile containers as their usage is not limited only to the festive season.
Aside from being used as storage containers, they can also be used for gardening, and restyled for other festivities or events. This article shares 13 DIY creative ideas for transforming your empty glass jars and bottles into Christmas decor.
DIY Ways to Style or Decorate Glass Square Jars & Bottles for Christmas
#1 Santa Square Jars Design
A festive Santa-themed decoration is one of the easiest DIY Christmas decorations to make with either bonta, mason or square jars. All you need to create this decoration is to paint inside the jar red with craft paint, cover the mouth with a small felt Christmas hat that fits, and wrap a black ribbon with white felt to make a buckle, around the lower part of the jar to form a belt, and add two white buttons horizontally above the best. Voila! You have made a Santa in an instant.
#2 Christmas-themed lace Bottle Centrepiece
Your empty small glass bottles with caps shouldn’t go to the trash. You can wrap them with white lace using hot glue to secure them and tie Christmas-themed ribbons around the centre of the lace or the bottle’s neck. You can fill them with pine sprigs, mini baubles or faux snow and use them as centrepiece.
#3 Mini Pine Tree Glass Jar Decor
You can also create a mini Christmas tree with your round, square or hexagonal jars. All you need are paint (optional), tiny pines, fake snow, glitter, and a star. If you want, you can paint the glass jar white or leave it transparent. Place the tine pines inside the jar add a sprinkle of fake snow to give it a snowy effect, sprinkle the glitter on the pines and place a star on the top. This makes a perfect countertop decoration or bookshelf accent.
#4 Christmas Snow Globe in Glass Square Jars
You can make Christmas snow globes in glass jars to achieve a festive-themed decor that can be placed anywhere in your home or workspace. Use hot glue to attach mini Christmas holiday figurines to the inner part of the glass jar’s lid. Fill the jar halfway with water and glitter. Seal the jar and shake. There you have it! A ready-to-use snow globe that can be used as a centrepiece.
#5 Floating Christmas Candles in Jars
Since it is winter, you can create a warm yet inviting glow for holiday dinners using floating candles in glass jars. To create this, fill the glass jar halfway with water. Add rosemary sprigs first, cranberries above, and lastly a floating candle. The kind of jar you can use for this purpose must be heat-resistance glass jars to prevent cracking due to high temperature. Please get in touch with us to help you ensure you are getting heat-proof jars for your decor.
#6 Christmas Angel Glass Jar or Bottle
One of the easiest Christmas-themed decorations you can create with glass jars or small glass bottles with caps. To create this, paint inside the jar white, or fill it with white pearls, or any white-coloured ornaments or candy of your choice. If you use a bottle, fill it with white ornaments or paint it white. Use a gold lid for the jar, and a cap for the bottle.
Draw two feathers and attach them to the jar or bottle then create a halo with cotton or feather and place it on the lid to make an angel that can be placed on shelves, countertops or windowsills.
#7 Christmas Vase Glass Jars and Bottles
A Christmas-themed vase can be made in an instant and used as a centrepiece or bookshelf accent. Fill the glass jars or bottles with Christmas seasonal flowers like holly, poinsettias, Mistletoe, and Amaryllis. Wrap the jars or bottles with ribbons or burlap.
#8 Christmas Jar Hanging Wall Art
If you want to extend your decor beyond countertops and floors to the walls, you should consider hanging Christmas wall art. To create this, attach your square jars to a wooden plank using wires or clamps, fill the jars with Christmas or Holiday ornaments, glitter, fairy lights, or Christmas flowers, and hang them on the wall.
#9 Family Photos Centerpiece in Jars or Bottles
Another beautiful yet memorable Christmas decor you can create for your home or workspace is a family or workplace photo gallery using glass jars and big or small glass bottles with caps. To create this, place rolled-up photos in glass jars or bottles and add glitter, faux snow, or confetti to give it that holiday feeling.
#10 Collaged Christmas Glass Bottles & Jars
To create Christmas collage glass bottles, use Mod Podge to attach Christmas-themed stickers, magazine clippings, cutouts, glitter, and ribbons to mall glass bottles with caps or glass jars with lids.
#11 Glass Jar Christmas Reindeer
What are all these Christmas DIY decoration ideas without that of a Reindeer? To create a glass jar of Christmas Reindeer, paint inside the jar brown, or fill them with brown cookies or ornaments. Draw googly eyes and use a clue to attach them to the jar. Attach a red circled paper to form the nose, and brown coloured pipe cleaners as the antlers.
#12 Outdoor Christmas Lighting
Glass jars and big or small glass bottles with caps are not limited to indoor Christmas decor. They can also be used as outdoor Lighting along your walkway or porch. To create one, fill the glass jars or bottles with fairy lights or pillar candles and place them around your porch or line them along your walkway.
#13 Glass Jar Snowman
Snowman is on this list! You can easily create a snowman by painting white inside the glass jar. Add two black buttons side by side to form the eyes and add a carrot-shaped nose. Under the nose, attach a small black fabric around the jar to form a scarf. It is often advised to use a black lid on the jar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I use glass jars or glass bottles for Christmas decorations?
Glass jars and glass bottles with caps are versatile, reusable, and eco-friendly. Their transparency allows you to showcase vibrant colours and textures, which makes them perfect for festive DIY projects.
Where can I find glass jars and small glass bottles?
You can find them online and in-store by Suppliers like Southern Jar Company specialises in glass jars and bottle supplies and offers a variety of pots, glass bottles, lids and closures.
Can I repurpose these glass jars and bottles after Christmas?
Yes, you can repurpose these glass jars and bottles after Christmas. You can use them as storage jars, candle holders, or vases. Their versatility means they are useful all year round.