A summer-inspired Mason jar for storage can be both functional and decorative by using a clear glass jar. Decorate the exterior with colorful, waterproof stickers or hand-painted summer motifs like sunflowers, beach balls, or fruits!
Supplies for crafting Fruit Mason Jars
Mason Jars
Acrylic Paint + paint brush
Fruit Erasers (more unique fruit erasers)
Hot Glue
Fruit Pencil Sharpeners (decoration)
How to paint a Mason Jar
I decided to make limes, pineapples and watermelons for this fun craft project. So once you have decided which fruit you would like to create for your centerpiece, you can begin the first coat of paint – I used mint green, a soft but cheerful yellow and a pink and coral red paint color.
Each of the Mason jars took about two coats of paint for a solid clean look.
Create a fruit centerpiece
You can add additional details once the main paint color has dried, for example I added black watermelon seeds, pineapple checks and lime peel details.
Once you have finished painting the jars, you can add the fun eraser fruit to the lids!
Grab your hot glue gun and have fun with creating mini fruit masterpieces!
I used a combination mini fruit erasers to fill the top of my lid and secured with hot glue. It was fun to mix and match all the bright colors.
Once the fruit is all secured to the top of your Mason jars you can setup the remainder of your centerpiece! I loved setting out a few of the fruit pencil sharpeners and leftover erasers on the table for an added festive look!
I filled up the jars with hard candies so after the party is over, the Mason jars could go home with guests and inside they would find tasty little treats!
