How to Decoupage Paper on Mason Jars (Patriotic Highland Cow)

Learn how to decoupage paper printables to transform plain mason jars into works of art with the cutest Highland cows for the 4th of July.

set of 2 decoupage mason jars with Highland cows

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If you follow me on TikTok or Facebook you know I have a slight obsession with mod podge crafts, especially decoupage.

One of the reasons I love it is because it can be used in so many different ways. Be sure to check out my article about 27 creative decoupage craft ideas.

If you are new to decoupage, you can learn more about it in this article all about how to decoupage with mod podge.

fourth of july vignette with paper decoupage on mason jars

Decoupage Paper Printables

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With Fourth of July just around the corner, I decided to make patriotic mason jars using the cutest Highland cow printable.

This is such a simple mod podge craft and the possibilities are truly endless. The printable is from Creative Fabrica.

If you aren’t familiar with them get ready to be amazed! They have a ton of freebies and paid graphics, SVG files and so much more. Take a look around and let me know what you think.

I’ve included a printable craft/DIY card at the bottom of this post to make this craft project even easier for you! But I’ll share a few tips first so you can get started.

Supplies Needed for Decoupage Mason Jars

White Chalk Paint or white spray paint
Foam Brush or Chip Brush
Mason Jars– check thrift stores for mason jars. I found mine for 50 cents each!
Highland Cow Printables – on Creative Fabrica
Pool noodles or craft foam

Tips on Creating Decoupage Planters

Start by painting the mason jars with white paint. You will need 2-3 coats.

Cut out the highland cow image. I chose to cut around the image, however you can cut it into a square with more of the black background showing if you like. It is a matter of preference.

Once the paint is dry, use a brush to cover the front of the planter with mod podge.

Place the paper printable onto the mod podge mason jar and smooth it out to secure it.

Quick tip: use a plastic bag to smooth out any wrinkles. This works much better than using your fingertips. This will help get a smooth finish and not tear the paper.

Once the paper is smooth, add a top coat of mod podge to seal it.

The final step is to let the mod podge fully dry. I usually let it cure overnight, but at least an hour is sufficient.

There are so many different ways you can fill your mason jar. Since these have a patriotic theme I chose to make cute red, white and blue flowers to add to each jar.

These cuties are made with Dollar Tree plastic tablecloths. I’ll share a tutorial for these soon!