11. Upcycled Mason Jar and Leather Sleeve Vases

Simple glass jars transform into rugged decorative vessels when wrapped in fitted leather harnesses, making them ideal containers for wildflowers or dried pampas grass.

  • How to Make It: Measure the circumference and height of standard quart-sized mason jars. Cut a precise band of thick, soft leather to fit snugly around the glass body. Punch holes along the vertical side edges of the leather piece and lace them together tightly using thin leather cord, creating a corset-like wrap that slips securely over the jar.
  • Tips & Variations: Emboss your leather sleeve with custom initials or geometric southwest stamping tools before wrapping the glass vessel.