I’ve been wanting to make one of these mason jar tissue holders ever since I seen one. I think they are so cute and would make a perfect gift for a teacher or anyone that has a limited amount of space like a desk to place things on.
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How To Make A Mason Jar Tissue Holder
Add two coats of chalk paint and let dry. I didn’t paint the rim because I will be putting the lid back on.
Once throughly dry take some sandpaper and scuff up your mason jar to give it a worn rustic look.
Continue sanding until you get the desired look you are going for.
Add a coat of mod podge for protection.
Trace around the inner part of your mason jar lid onto a piece of cardboard and leather. You are going to replace the inner part of the mason jar lid with cardboard and leather circles.
Cut a cross in the middle of your leather.
Cut out the middle of your cardboard circle. I tried cutting a cross in the cardboard but it wasn’t flexible enough.
Place the leather piece in the lid first, then the cardboard ring.
Take the roll of Kleenex out of the container and drop down in the mason jar. Pull up a tissue end through the leather cross hole of your lid, then screw the lid onto the jar.
Tie a few pieces of raffia around the rim of your Mason jar tissue holder and that’s it.
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Mason Jar Tissue Holder Material List
- Large Wide Mouth Mason Jar
- Chalk paint (old ochre)
- Kleenex in a tube
- Mod Podge
- Cardboard
- Leather
- Scissors
- Exacto knife
- Raffia
- Paint brush
- Acrylic paint to mix with chalk paint to make your desired color (optional)
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I saw these on Facebook the other day and LOVED them. So pretty!
Thank you Carol! I already have another one started.
Yes I love this idea. I saw on Pinterest and decided that’s what I’m making for Christmas gifts . Thanks for posting!!
Thank you Joanna, I am sure the receivers will be pleased with their Christmas gifts. Who wouldn’t love a handmade tissue holder. 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by!
Can you use spray paint or regular arcrylic paint?
I used acrylic but I guess you could do base coat with spray paint then come back and do the details with acrylic. That is if it will stick to the spray paint.
What a cute idea for tissues! thanks for sharing
Thank you Renee! Thanks for sharing!
I hereby pronounce you…(trumpets and drumroll) “Queen…of…the…Mason…Jar…crafts!” Linda…that tissue holder is so charming and, even better, very handy and useful. I’m thinking that the exact one you made would look great in one of my bathrooms! I see a project looming!
Thanks for sharing your brilliance.
Hugs, Lynn
Thank you Lynn! I love reusing mason jars and cans, there free. I have another one started for the guest bath to match the animal print decor!
What a wonderful idea. Sounds easy to make. Stumbling.
#WAYWOW.
Thank you Joy! It is really easy and there so cute!
It’s easier to pry off the top of the round tissues as it fits perfectly in the mason jar lid. No need to make a cover.
Thanks for that tips Gina!
Where do you get the round tissues?
You can find them at Walmart, or click on the link in the post to purchase online.
Oh wow!! LOVE this idea! So pretty and rustic! I could definitely see it in a basket full of goodies as a “get well soon” or something of this nature gift. 🙂
Thank you LZ! That’s a great idea, this would be great in a get well basket.
Linda, I love rustic and cool. This is both! A mason jar is so charming, it would look great in any room, and for a teacher this would be a great gift! You are so thoughtful in your repurposing! And I am becoming a huge fan of chalk paint. I am amazed at how many items you have used it on!
Thanks Nikki! I love repurposing mason jars, there’s so many fun projects to make, and I Love Love chalk paint. You can use it on just about anything.
Linda this is a really cute repurpose. I love the color you chose it is nice and warm and earthy. Happy Earth day!
Thank you Mary! I’m really happy how it turned out. Now I need to get one made for my guest bath.
Linda, I love the blue you chose. And the leather is a great idea. At first I assumed it was felt. The leather would be much sturdier. This is a great idea!
Thank you Kathryn! When I first started I was going to use cardboard, but then I decided on the leather because it’s more flexible and will last forever unlike the cardboard.
Cute, cute, cute Linda. I love the color…it’s one of my favorite…but then again, so are mason jar crafts! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Erin! I love Mason jar crafts too! There fun easy crafts, and so many cute things you can make.
I’ve never seen this idea with a mason jar before! Brilliant!
Thanks Emily! I love mason jar crafts, and this one had been on my to do list for quit a while. Love how it turned out, now I need to make more.
This is such a great idea. Thanks for sharing with us all. Have a wonderful week!
Thank you Charlene! Hope you have a great week as well!
I love this idea! It would be great if you would share it at the DIY party!
http://www.pleasuresofthenw.com/diy-party-2/
Thank you Helen! Thanks for stopping by and the invite. Have a great day!
What a great idea! I have never seen a mason jar used for tissues before but I love it. It takes up so much less room on my counters than a box and it looks much prettier too! Your tutorial is very clear too…thanks! I’m glad you linked it up to Dishing It! & Digging It! this week!
Thank you Jennifer! It does take up less room so that makes for a great gift idea for a teacher or someone that doesn’t have a lot of room. Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!
I made this but used craft foam for the top. I bought a small sheet of white adhesive craft foam and applied a piece of leftover contact paper to the adhesive side. I cut this in a circle and made an X in the center. It is perfect in place of the leather, much cheaper and I was able to customize the color and pattern. I tied a piece of Aqua twine around the top, tied it in a bow and attached 2 pretty ocean themed charms to each end of the twine.
Sounds like a good idea. I had some scrap leather on hand, but next time I will try the craft foam and contact paper. Thanks for stopping by!
How cute & clever & what a great gift this would make. Stopping by to let you know you are being featured on Friday’s P3 Party post! Have a great week! Thanks for pinning!
Best,
Kim
Thanks Kim! This would make a great gift and it’s easy to make as well.
The lid of the tube of Kleenex fits on the wide mouth canning jar. It makes it easier then trying to make a different one.
Hi Sally, I did start to use the tube lid, but it had gotten somewhat bend up, so I decided to just make my own.
Hi, great idea btw! I just had a question. After you paint the jar with chalk paint, then you add a locals of Mod Podge all over the jar. Does that not change the texture of the chalk paint? I’m an amateur crafter so please bare with me lol
Hi Stephanie! Yes the Mod Podge will change the texture of the paint making it smooth. It is not necessary to add the Mod Podge, I guess I just did it out of habit. But it will be find without! If you have any other questions feel free to ask 🙂 Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to share if you decide to make a tissue holder jar.
Love it!
Thank you Mayra!
Hello, what a cute idea, so why leather and what type of tissue box? I used the long short ones and every time I try to pull through the tissue it rips…..
Hi Brooke! I used leather because that is what I had on hand that I thought would work for what I needed. I used the kleenex in a tube, it fits nicely in the jar. Thanks so much for stopping by!
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Hello, you said you used tube Kleenex. Do you have a photo?not sure what tube Kleenex is. Not sure how everyone else got it to work except me, because you didn’t show how to do Kleenex, please help.
THANK YOU!
Hi Brooke! There is a picture of the kleenex tube in the second picture of the post, just left of the jar. You just remove the kleenex from the tube, and slide them down into the jar. Hope this helps!
I’ve never seen Kleenex in a tube! The cardboard you used was black. Where did you find it?
Hi Debi! I found the kleenex at Walmart, but I’m sure any grocery store probably sells it in the tube as well. There is also a link in the post. For the top I used cardboard and a piece of black leather because that is what I had on hand. You could use any color of cardstock, or just a piece of plain cardboard and felt. I hope this help! Thanks for stopping by, and I would love to see your tissue holder once you get done.
This is a super cute idea! Love it!
Thank you Heather! 🙂
I can’t get the tissues to come out. What’s the secret.
That’s strange! I don’t have any problem getting them out. Did you use the round kleenex canister type?
What is the measurements of the bless you on the jar
Hi Valorie! My Mason jar tissue holder doesn’t have bless you on it. But I would start by writing it on paper until I got the size and font I wanted then transfer it with graph paper.
Where do you find the tissues on a roll?
Hi Bev! I bought mine at Walmart. 🙂
Such a wonderful and yet another creative way of using mason jars,thank you so much for sharing this great idea. I will definitely be making some of these for this coming Christmas.
Thank you Rita! I’m glad you enjoyed this project. I do love upcycling glass jars and these would make a great gift for Christmas. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Love making these. I am making them for Christmas gifts. Can they be wiped off with a damp rag?
Hi Lisa! These would make perfect Christmas gifts. Yes if you give it a coat of Mod Podge then it can be wiped off with a damp rag.
Great! Thank you! I have made 10 so far for Christmas gifts!
Oh that’s great, and I’m glad I could be helpful. I need to get some more jars and get some more made for Christmas.
Will waverly chalk pain work?
Hi Lacy! Most of the chalk paint that I use is the Waverly brand. So yes it will work. Just make sure each coat dries thoroughly before adding the second coat. Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks so much for the instructions! I am making them for Christmas presents. I thought that would be appropriate for this year. Where did you find the tissues in a roll like that ?
Hi Tammie! I am so happy that you enjoyed the project. I’m sure they will be big hits for Christmas.
I found the rolls at Walmart, but you should be able to find them at any supermarket. They sell in sets of three.
I made one. I used the top of the cylinder tissue container for the top of the jar. It fits perfectly.
Hi Linda! Thanks for the tip, great idea! Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks for the feature!