Oh my goodness! I am craving spring BIG TIME, aren't you? So I created this quick and easy centerpiece for our table using the brand new, just released Ball Heritage spring green jars. Ahhhh, it was just the fix I needed!
With the bitter cold, ice, and snow that we just had, we could all use some spring green in our lives right now. So I'm going to show you how to put this together very quickly.
First, you are going to need some of these pretty green jars. They come in pint and quart sizes, and I ordered mine from Cooking.com because I get emails from them and that's how I found out the green Heritage Collection jars were available.
I am just smitten with these pretty green jars that are just perfect for some springtime decorating. Last year I purchased some of the blue Heritage Collection jars, but I prefer these green ones!
Since I wanted to make a quick and easy casual centerpiece, I pulled out some twine that I had.
I put a dab of hot glue on the back of the jars and wound twine around each jar 14 times. I hated to cover some of the pretty embossing on the jars, but it will be easy to remove the hot glue later when I want to use the jars for another purpose.
Here you can see how much twine I put on each jar.
I had planned to add some green and white checked ribbon to the jars, but then I didn't want to drive 12 miles to get it so I rummaged around in my stash of things and found this vintage green rick rack. See the price? That's how you know how old it must be!
Since I wanted to treat the jars as one centerpiece, I wrapped the rick rack around all 3 jars to bind them together.
I popped some very inexpensive baby's breath into the jars.
Oh my! Love it, love it, love it!
And how pretty the green jars look on top of this white cake stand! Can't wait to create a table setting around this centerpiece!
Sometimes the simplest things really are the best!
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Good article! Excellent work. I read all comments. I agree with all of you. It's so nice and amazing. I have never seen this. That's a great idea. thanks for sharing this blog.
Atta Girl Amy
Gorgeous, Jane. I have to get my hands on some of those green jars. Clicking over to Cooking.com now! 🙂 Hope it's an affiliate link for you!
Chrystal @ YUMeating
I am glad I found you through a few link parties this morning. I love green and with March right around the corner I think this would be perfect for my food photography and table settings. Hopefully I can get a few green jars. I've also looked into using some of my old jars and painting them green. Yours are so pretty, they have such a vintage feel. Pinned to save! Thank you for sharing.
Bonnie Morgan
Jane, Your green jars with baby's breath are so creative and clever. What makes it so impressive is your idea is easy but has lots of wow factor. Perfect for the coming of spring and St. Patrick's Day.
I am sure it will have many pins on Pinterest.
Kimberly
Jane
This will definitely look great with a tablescape! I could see them later in the Spring with a bunny or two and some eggs as a vignette too.
Angela
This is so gorgeous!! I would love for you to share this at my linky party going on NOW!
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Stacey
How pretty! They picked just the perfect green for the jars. I love baby's breath. 🙂
Cynthia
Jane I love what you did with these jars. I just got a batch myself and can't wait to use them in the house. I love green and we are praying this weather behaves soon so we can get moving on the build again!!
Cynthia
Denise at Forest Manor
Jane, I love, love this idea!!! I didn't know the Ball jars came in green; this is great to know! The white Baby's Breath looks so cheerful and the green rick rack is the perfect finishing touch. You know, this would make a really pretty centerpiece for St. Patrick's Day because the jars are such a perfect shade of green. 🙂
Thanks for sharing your creation with us and have a good day!
Denise
Tina
I am in love with the color of these jars...so pretty...it really does make your centerpiece pop.
Laurie@ Vin'yet Etc.
This is adorable! I love the colour, it's very spring... I can't wait for spring either. xo
Pam @ House of Hawthornes
Very cute project, Jane. I love that new color. I'll have to find those!
Mary
Love your pretty spring green bouquet jars Jane, bring on the green! I just ordered a set from Amazon. I had to chuckle at Leo's comment 🙂
Gayle
I love this idea. Very "springy" and creative.
Janelle
Sooooo cute! I saw the jars somewhere on the internet but they color looked more olive green (which I do not remember fondly from my childhood) and I wasn't interested. But they look like a gorgeous spring green in your pics. Love your centerpiece!
Gwen
Had not heard of green yet. I love it. May have to order enough for free shipping. I see they still have one kind of blue too which I never purchased. I'm inspired!! I still look rather wintery in my decor!! Though blossoms are out and birds are making nests. I'd better get with it!!
karen
What a pretty, understated centerpiece.
Jenna
I have serious ball jar love, now I'm going to need green 🙂 I love what you have created!
AnnMarie
Very cute! Gotta look into getting those green jars!
Susan Fisher
Hi Jane. What a cute idea. Since I have no creative talent I keep looking for something that looks like a million dollars and so easy to make. This is something I can actually make and not screw it up. Thank you so much. Susan
Donnamae
That is so pretty...and very Springlike! We all need Spring....great idea! 😉
tonia conner
This is so cute and easy, that's my style. I am so doing this.
Latter this spring I will being making this and put it on my blog, being sure to list your blog as my inspiration. If that is a problem please e-mail me and I will adhere to your wishes. But it is still going in my kitchen.
Blessings,
Tonia Conner
http://AllThingzSewn.blogspot.com
Shirley@Housepitality Designs
So love it Jane...and love how you added the twine and the fantastic rick-rack...brings me back to the days when we used rick rack so much in our sewing projects!...Can't wait for Spring too!
Susan Fisher
Hi Shirley. Back in the 50's my mom made me a white gauze skirt and she sewed rows and rows of rick rack different colors and different width's around it. It was quite colorful.
Mary Ann
Love this simple centerpiece... we are soon moving to a place where it will be easy for me to have a focal point on our new dining room table... i love this easy idea for spring!
Robyn
Just perfect to help "warm" us up from our frigid week last week! I think I'm going to try this!!! Happy Monday!
priscilla
So pretty Jane ! I need those jars 🙂 Love the idea of the baby's breath !
Cindy
I love this type of project, simple yet makes a nice statement!
Kim
Those are really cute, Jane and such a pretty shade of green.
Linda@Coastal Charm
Very pretty Jane...luv how you used the vintage rick rack.
Blessings,
Linda
Pam
Beautiful! I love the new colors!
Pam
Ann
I love this. LOVE. I ordered some of these green jars for my daughter because she is obsessed with green. They are taking forever to come though. Can't wait to get them. Your rick rack is perfect!
Leo@cottageatthecrossroads
I was looking for that twine today. I just found it.