In my search for a fun (but easy) St. Patrick’s Day craft idea, I came across this St. Patrick’s Day Pom Pom Vase and for the life of me, I simply can not remember where. I’m nearly positive it was an online craft store, but I’ve searched the big four over and over, and can’t find it again. Sigh.
So if you figure it out, let me know because I’d like to credit them for the inspiration. I did a few things my own way, but still… I was inspired by something… somewhere.
And, isn’t it cute?
St. Patrick’s Day Craft – Pom Pom Flower Vase
What You’ll Need:
Acrylic paint (Irish moss)
1″ foam brushes
6 or 7 (1/4″-diam) wooden dowels
16 oz mason jar with smooth sides (like this)
ModPodge matte formula
Tissue paper in various shades of green
Clover tissue paper confetti
Large Clover pom pom maker
Yarn in 2 or 3 colors (I used dark green, light green and white)
Scissors
7/8″-wide ribbon
Hot glue and glue gun
Directions:
- Using a foam brush, paint the wooden dowels. Easy!
Tip: Poke some holes in an overturned box and pop the dowels in the box holes to dry. Once they’re dry, cut them to varying lengths according to how high you want your “flowers” to stand in the vase.
2. Working in a small area of the mason jar at a time, brush on a layer of Mod Podge and then apply pieces of tissue paper. Overlapping and irregularity is a good thing, so have fun! Smooth Mod Podge over the tissue paper sections as you work. Just be sure you cover the entire jar. Tip: Hold it up to the light, and you’ll be able to see if you missed any spots.
3. Once you’ve covered the jar with tissue paper, add some confetti clovers randomly around the jar.
4. While your jar is drying, make pom poms with the pom pom maker using the different colors of yarn. Vary the sizes and colors however you’d like.
5. Now push a dowel into each of the pom poms. To hold the pom poms on securely, you can hot glue them to the dowels.
6. Now all that’s left is to pop your stemmed flowers into the jar, and tie your ribbon in a pretty bow around the neck of the vase.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
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Alissa Apel says
That turned out to be really cute!
My husband and I had a huge dispute about what’s a craft and what’s an art – where the line is. I write crafts for a company called ParentSavvy. Some are more art projects. He needs ideas for sculpture projects for kids because he’s teaching workshops in an elementary school. When he got to Kindergarten he needed ideas. I said a few things. He’s like, “No that’s a craft.” Well it’s kindergarten. They are just learning. What does it matter? As long as they are creating and having fun!
So is this a craft, or an art piece?
Jenny says
This pom pom vase is so cute & I love decorations with shamrocks. I will be featuring this in my DIY St. Patrick’s Day Ideas in the Merry Monday Party on Sunday at 6pm PST. I hope you can join the party.
Angie ~ ambient wares says
Such a cute idea! Thanks for sharing with us at Funtastic Friday!
Kim says
This is adorable! Love the shamrocks on the jar~Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday! Have a great week!
Kim
Bella B (xoxoBella) says
I really like this vase out of a mason jar. Would look great for everyday with circles or something.
Latoicha says
This is so cute and festive! My kids would love to do this craft!
Sherry Nappa says
This is super cool. I love the pom pom colors and the decorated vase. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday.
Angela Webster | Cosmic Kick says
Ah boo, I missed this and I have so much green wool to use up too!
Tara | C&CO. says
Oh I love this idea and it’s coming on Thursday too!
Kiwi says
This is cute, easy and decorative. This would be fun for the kiddies to make too!
mya.k says
It looks really good when it’s done, I’ll have to do this with my sister.
Cecile says
Cute craft! I really need one of those pom pom makers. I could see making a similar craft for other holidays as well.
rachael says
loving this liz, so crafty and cute. great for keeping the kids quiet for a bit 😀
Mama to 5 BLessings says
That project turned out so adorable! I bet my daughter would love to learn how to make these pom poms.
Miss Kitty Kaos says
This is such a cute craft! I love making pom poms and this looks like a super cute use of them.
CourtneyLynne says
Omg now this has to be the cutest st.pattys day craft ever!!! I totally slacked this year when it came to St.Patty’s anything lol…. I guess I always have next year 😉
mburbage says
Oh this is so crafty and easy! Love how quick it is. My daughters could do this themselves
tauyanm says
so many craft for st patricks day!! love this too! will do it with my daughter
Esther | The Cuteness says
Such a cute DIY! I’m so impressed with people who are able to actually decorate for fun holidays… when my toddler is a little older, I know she’d love this!
Alicia Snow says
So cute and easy! I am the worst about decorating for St. Patty’s but I want to do better!
Stephanie of The TipToe Fairy says
That is just the cutest! I love making pom poms, but I’ve never tried one of these gadgets before. I think I might just need a new gadget!
adriana says
OMG! What a fun simple project! I love this, ill have to try it!
Jenny says
So cute!
Marielle Altenor says
I’m totally jealous. Your pom poms came out so nice. I got a pom pom ring thingy a while back and never could figure it out!
Lisa Rios says
This is really adorable, such a beautiful & creative DIY work & the end result is quiet amazing for sure. Though it looks like a lot of work, I think this is worth a try for its cuteness!
Kristina says
So cute!! I need to make this! Would be cute to make for each holiday and just change the colors! My boys would love doing this craft and I enjoy holiday decor for the home.
Anosa says
These are adorable! I would make these in different colours and have them as decoration in the house!
Stacey says
So cute and such a great way to add a pop of green for St Patricks day!
Roxy says
I’m not very crafty/creative, but this seems like something I could do. This is so cute! I could totally see the kids I baby sit loving this.
Melissa Bernardo says
This is too cute! Perfect for a desk 🙂
Seattle Travel Blogger says
What a cute and creative idea!
This is perfect for St. Patty’s day.
Aisha Kristine Chong says
This is adorable. I love how it matches the theme of the holiday – yet nothing too over the top that it would seem cliche – so wonderful and creatively done!
Tori Gabriel says
This is an awesome craft for St Patrick’s Day! I love St Patrick’s Day crafts. Lots of rainbows and my favourite colour; green.
leslie rossi says
my nieces would love this!
Traveling Blogger says
This is awesome! You don’t see many ideas for St Patty’s day decorations so I love finding a unique one like this.
Jeanine says
Oh how cute is this? Adorable! So fun. I usually don’t decorate or do anything for St Patrick’s day but I think it would be fun for my kiddos if we did! Maybe give this a try!
Cassandra Mayers says
Aww what a Lovely idea! Love the jar 🙂
Ann Bacciaglia says
This is such a cute and creative idea. I love doing crafts with my kids. I will have to try this on the weekend.
Nikki says
This is so fun to do with my kiddos’ i love the creativity and the uniqueness of this Idea. For sure kids would be fun for this.
Jessica says
That PomPom jar looks so pretty. I wish I was more creative and able to make things like this.
Rosey says
That is an easy fun craft to make. It turned out really cute. We need to do something for leprechaun day too. 😉
Jess says
I am a teacher and always on the look out for cute, creative ideas to make with my kids during different holidays. This one for st patty day is PERFECT – thank you for such a great idea!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
How fun is this! It think this is something that my niece would love to make with me too.
Laura H says
Aww this is adorable! I love anything fluffy and pompoms are always a good thing. What a lovely creative idea 🙂
Fashion and Style Police says
This is so creative. I wish I could make this.
Maureen says
So cute and adorable! I bet kids would love making these 🙂
Jeanette says
How cute AND I love how east it is. My son and I love to do projects together! This would be a great project to do together!
Elizabeth says
How adorable is this! So very creative. My kids would love to make something like this!
Heather says
I love that! So fun to do! My six year old would love this craft and we already have the mason jars for it.
Amber NElson says
That is so adorable! I love that vase. I am going to try this with my kids.
Crystal says
How cute! I love Modge Podge and I love yarn and I love mason jars so this is the perfect craft! I could see how these could be easily made for other holidays as well.
Jaime Nicole says
These are so much to make! I love doing the decorating for St Pats Day – so many great ideas, and everything is so fun to try.
Victoria Armijo says
I love these! I will definitely be making these with the kids. I love simple crafts that come out looking so cute!
Sarah H says
All the best craft projects start with Mod Podge and I can’t believe there is such a thing as a pom pom maker?! I had no idea!
Elizabeth O. says
It looks easy enough! That’s perfect as a centerpiece for when you’re celebrating St. Patrick’s! Thanks for the lovely idea, it’s really adorable!
Michelle says
This pom pom flower vase is adorable and looks like fun to make. I don’t have anything special to decorate my home with so I will give this project a try.
Louise says
That’s so cute and uses such beautiful colours too x
Carol Cassara says
Very cute and so festive for this month. I have no St. Paddy’s Day decor, so this might be just the answer for my table. Thanks!
Emma White says
aw this is so cute I remember making these when I was younger I will have to teach the kids
Nayna Kanabar says
What a lovely arty project .I love the way you have made the jar it would look great with a tealight in it.
The London Mum says
Oh my God, it’s a pom pom maker!! I remember spending my evenings threading wool through two cardboard cut out circles as a kid!
Crystal says
When I think about my essential list of craft supplies, Pom pom makers re definitely on there. Even my kids are pros now. Can’t wait to put them to work to make this cute case.
Rachel says
I love this, what a really lovely and very cute idea x
Rhian Westbury says
So crafty, I don’t have the patience to do stuff like this x
Angela Toslma says
I love how you decorated the jar!!
Heather lawrence says
Love the little pom poms! Snagging this idea to make some little treats for my daughter’s cheerleading team. They have a competition just after St.Patricks day so this would be perfect to use as a decoration then re-gift for them.
Angelic Sinova says
That St. Patricks Day Pom Pom Flower Vase is seriously one of the cutest St. Patricks Day crafts I’ve ever seen. I’ll definitely have to make one this weekend <3
Aubrey says
This turned out really cute. I always wondered how to make pom poms.
Jason Nail says
Cute arts and crafts for St. Paddy’s day. I love it. As an art teacher, these are things I can use in my class.
Leanne says
This is such a cute craft idea! I love the pom poms!
candy says
How easy and adorable. Love simple crafts like this.
Missy - Getting Fit to Find Myself says
This is so much fun! I love the jar, I might have to give it a try.
Michelle Rogers says
Love this idea! When I was a kid, we made pom pom crafts a lot. Then it seemed for years we never heard of them. I’m glad to see it’s back!
Cori says
I like the painted mason jar. I use mason jars a lot in my house–functional and decorative uses.
Tonia @TheChattyMomma says
Such a cute craft that’s nice and easy. Perfect for kids
Tonia @TheChattyMomma says
What a fun craft. It’s super easy too. Great for kids.
Travel Blogger says
How creative! I love to make holiday crafts, and my son is close to being old enough to help. I think this would be a great project for us.
Andi says
I admit – I’m one of those people who LOVES looking at the creative ideas for crafts and new meals but I’m not quite adventurous enough to indulge. These are cute. Thank you for sharing this!
Pam says
This is super cute for St. Patrick’s Day! I don’t think I have ever made my own Pompoms before!
Catherine S says
What a cute and creative idea. This would look great on my desk at work.
monica says
So cute and crafty! And super fun for the kiddos to pull out year-after-year. You have me thinking about other fun things to make with homemade pom-poms.
Paula Schuck says
That’s one of the most adorable Saint Patrick’s Day crafts I’ve seen to date. It’s got everything I love in a craft, and it’s just plain cute!
Amy Desrosiers says
These are really cute! I love the way the gold shamrocks accents the look.
Kita says
This is really cute. We don’t celebrate St. Patricks day normally but this year we will do something. I may dress my kids up in green and do a fun photoshoot if nothing else.
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says
Oh this is adorable!! I would give this to my mom because we have an inside joke about yarn balls.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
That is so adorable! I love the look of it, and I love how easy it seems to make. I want to do this with the kids.
Denise says
This is so great, and easy to make. I always forget St. Patrick’s Day crafts, but now I really want to try this one.
Alli says
What a cute St. Patrick’s Day vase! I love the way the jar turned out and those pom poms are so pretty. I love how you added the clovers. So pretty!
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
I think that is the cutest thing ever! I definitely need some more St. Patty’s Day decor around my house.
Sabrina says
What a cute St. Patrick’s Day decoration! I definitely plan to make some St. Patty’s Day crafts with my kids!
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
We made some shamrock soap, but nothing decorative like this. I need to try this, too!
Florentina says
This is jus such a fun craft idea ! So creative and pretty !
William Sweeney says
My daughter has been really into making crafts this year. This looks like one she would make, love how the vase turned out!
Kristi says
What a fun craft idea, I bet my kids would have fun making that for sure.
Ann B says
This is a great craft idea. I will have to give it a try on the weekend.
Kelly Hutchinson says
This is such a cute idea! I love the shamrocks on the case and the pom poms are adorable.
Brandy says
That is seriously adorable! I love St Patrick’s day so I may just have to make this for fun! The boyfriend and I enjoy doing fun crafts occasionally on the kid free weekend .. I so am thinking this may be our next project 😉
janice says
That is adorable! What a fun activity and low cost, too!
christina aliperti says
This is so cute. I think I am going to try it with my little nieces. It would also be great decor in other colors that match certain rooms in the house.
Marcie W. says
The kids would have so much fun making these adorable vases. Since I have three children, we could keep one and give one to both sets of grandparents too!
dawn says
how cool and creative. everything looks so nice and chic.