I love Mod Podge, Mason Jars, and all things patriotic, so one of my projects for the Patriot’s Palooza party was to DIY this patriotic Hero Mason Jar. It can be used for Memorial Day, the 4th of July, a service member’s return from deployment, military retirement party, or any other patriotic occasion.
Supplies
The supplies were very basic:
- Mason Jar
- Mod Podge
- Picture cut-outs from magazines
- Brush
- Scissors
The first step was to organize the pictures to ensure they would fit around the Mason Jar.
I used Mod Podge on the front and back of the pictures, let it dry, and then added a patriotic ribbon around the top.
This is the view of the other side.
The third side view. I took the pictures from a bunch of old American Legion and other history-related magazines that Hubby subscribes to.
And finally the last side view. I positioned the ribbon to just the right spot so it wouldn’t hide any of the pictures.
It’s a Mason Jar, so it can be filled with anything – flowers, utensils, straws, or even better – flags.
I’m so excited to use this DIY Hero Mason Jar as one of the centerpieces for our party.
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I love this! I think I’ll be doing something like this for July 4th. I’ll put a couple up in a few stores I know would let me & collect money for the foundation.
Hi Leslie – What a wonderful idea – thanks for supporting our troops! Hugs, Holly
I can’t think of a better way to honor the veteran in your life! Super DIY gift, and I am so glad that I found it. Pinned it! 🙂
Hi Brandi – Thank you for visiting and for pinning! Hugs, Holly
What a great way to honor a Hero. I might do this in the near future for some heros I know.
Hi Toye – It was a lot of fun to make. Thanks so much for visiting. Hugs, Holly
Holly, Ms. Mod Podge girl! Your patriotic jar turned out great! It would work well to hold flowers on a loved one’s grave for Memorial Day, too.
Hi Susan – You have me totally addicted to Mod Podge! And I can finally spell it correctly too LOL! What a perfect idea for this project, thank you for sharing. Hugs, Holly
This is awesome Holly! What a terrific idea! Just brilliant!
Hi Jenna – Wow, thank you for your very kind compliment. I look forward to displaying it proudly at our Patriot’s Palooza party. Hugs, Holly
I love this jar. I can see it begin something that would be displayed on a regular basis. I am thinking I will make one using copies of photos of my dad and grandfather from their military days. Thanks for a great idea!
Hi Cynthia – What a great idea to honor those you love! Hugs, Holly
What a great idea for Memorial Day. Such a beautiful craft to honor our heroes. Thanks for sharing this with Hump Day Happenings.
Hi Jenna – Thanks so much and thank you for hosting. Hugs, Holly
I LOVE this!!! I also love patriotic crafts (mine are crochet, plastic canvas and wreaths) and an Army wife, so I am so happy to come across this. Beautiful work!
Hi Kelly – It can be customized in any way to honor your Hubby or anyone else. Be sure to stop by our Patriot’s Palooza party going on this week to honor our Military heroes for Memorial Day. Hugs, Holly
This should go viral..how impressive is this! Thanks for making it and honoring our veterans..It is so beautiful and so moving just looking at the pictures you chose.
Hi Betty – Oh you are too kind, thank you so much. I had a lot more pictures, and it was hard to choose which ones to use. Hugs, Holly
Loving this idea to honor our heroes! Pinning IFound you on the SITS link up.
Hi Raquel – Thanks for visiting and for pinning! Hugs, Holly
This is so neat, Holly. I’m not a craft-oriented person so far as being able to make stuff, but I surely admire those who can! This would be wonderful for a Welcome Home party or perhaps to send in a Care package to a person in the military. No doubt it would be fantastic as favors for a patriotic-themed celebration!!!
Thanks to you and your cohorts for hosting this party! It’s wonderful for our men & women in the military and their families to be thought of and supported in every way possible!
Hi Alycia – I’m not blessed with the crafty gene, but cutting out pictures from a magazine and using a little Mod Podge I can certainly handle. Hope to see you this week at the Patriot’s Palooza party! Hugs, Holly
I love this! Thanks so much for sharing and for being a part of the Monday Funday Link Party!
Hi Pauline – Thanks so much! Happy Memorial Day! Hugs, Holly
Oh I love this idea, such a perfect project for the 4th. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me
Hi Marty – Thank you for your kind words and for hosting. Hugs, Holly
Wonderful! Pinned and shared. Happy Memorial Day!
Hi Michele – Thank you for stopping by and thank you for sharing! Hugs, Holly
What a great way to honor our heros! A nice little craft. Thanks for sharing it with us on Snickerdoodle Sunday!
Hi K&M – It was a very special craft to make this year. Hugs, Holly
I love this project. So inspiring. Thanks for linking up to BOTW party. This post was the most viewed link. Hope to see you at the party again. Thanks, Nichi
Hi Nichi – Oh wow, quite the honor, thanks so much! Hugs, Holly
What a sweet project!!! LOVE
Thanks for linking up to #wasternotwednesday
Thanks so much Deborah! Hugs, Holly