Cut an X in the middle of the circle with an exacto knife.
Fold your tissues and put into mason jar.
Feed a center tissue up through your X in your scrapbook paper, and screw on the lid ring. Done!
I decided to paint and distress my mason jar to make it a little more adorable and I gathered up some other mason jars I had around and quickly made a couple more. So easy! You can see how I made that DIY Mercury Glass jar here. And I got that green jar already tinted that way as part of Ball Jar’s heritage collection.
Mason Jar Tissue Holder
So fun, right? I love them! I now have one in my bathroom, family room and kitchen, just like that!
**Update: After having these for a few months now, I would suggest laminating the scrapbook paper before cutting the X. The paper seemed to tear after a while. You could also just use packing tape on one or both sides to strengthen it a little!
You can see my other favorite mason jar craft that I’ve made by clicking the photo below. My Mason Jar Salt and Pepper Shakers!
Lolly Jane says
June 4, 2015 at 9:24 amSmart!! Love it and so much cuter! XO
Jessica says
July 16, 2015 at 1:41 pmI love all things mason jar!! AND I LOVE THESE <3 2 question !. do the tissues self feed when you pull one out does it pull the next one up? 2. Did you have an issue with the paper tearing? I think possibly fabric ma hold up better? ty for sharing!!!
Patti says
February 22, 2016 at 10:26 amVery fun idea! Would also like this question answered before I make one.
Landee Anderson says
February 23, 2016 at 11:17 amThey don’t tip at all! Mason jars are quite stable. Thanks for stopping by!
Sallly says
April 10, 2017 at 5:13 pmI made these the other day, and used a wide mouth canning jar. The lid on the Kleenex canister tissues fits on the top of the wide mouth jar and then I just fed the Kleenex through the existing plastic that is on those lids.
I also bought 3 in wood discs and plan to paint a design on those, and just fed the Kleenex through a 1 inch hole I drilled in the wooden lid.
I am also going to try the frogs for flowers in a canning jar, but I just sent for them, but figure they will work too.
Kathy Elliott says
July 17, 2015 at 8:16 pmwhy promote a specific brand of tissues? well I get you are only looking at convenience. The Kleenex brand does not use sustainable forests to make their tissues. They don’t even replant. They are not being environmentally friendly, and well that matters to a few of us. Just thought you might like to know. Regardless, your idea is very cute. .
Theresa says
September 25, 2016 at 10:01 amREALLY!!! SHE IS SHOWING THOSE WHO WANT A DIFFERENT WAY TO LITERALLY SHOW OFF UR TISSUES, PERIOD! NOT,101 WHICH COMPANIES DON’T REPLANT TREES! BTY,PLZ DO MENTION KIMBERLY CLARK DID COME OUT WITH THE NO ROLL TOLIET PAPER. HOW MANY TREES IS THAT GOING TO SAVE??? I HAVE NO IDEA,BUT I WOULD THINK A WHOLE LOT⚠ SO,MAYBE,MS.SMARTIE PANTS?,YOU CAN LOOK INTO THAT. LEAVE THOSE OF US THAT GET ON PINTEREST TO LEARN COOL WAYS FOR SOME AWESOME IDEAS,AND THEY ARE JUST THAT,IDEAS (U CAN USE WHATEVER TISSUES THAT MAKE U SLEEP AT NITE, DID U THINK OF THAT? )FROM GREAT PINNERS THAT CHOSE TO SHARE THEIR IDEAS WITH THE REST OF US. THANK YOU LANDEELU FOR THIS GREAT IDEA KEEP THEM COMING. PEOPLE LIKE THAT HAVE NO BUSINESS ON PINTEREST,PERIOD!!! SHE CAN MAKE HER OWN BLOG ON GO GREEN IDEAS, AND POST WHATEVER SHE WHATS. THX AGAIN FOR AN AMAZING IDEA,I’LL BE MAKING THAT ASAP, WITH KLEENEX , ???,
SINCERELY,
NOT A HATER, JUST LOOKIN FOR A GREAT POST,PERIOD……..
Roxanne Karr says
November 8, 2016 at 4:57 pmTheresa. You sound like a very angry and self-righteous person. And besides you keep SHOUTING! Maybe Kathy Elliott has gotten off subject but she meant well. Have some tolerance will ya?
Pamela Martin says
November 28, 2016 at 11:22 pmChill pill?
Rita says
October 27, 2016 at 8:40 pmSo very adorable. LOVE IT !!!! Gonna make one right now!
Terrie says
August 25, 2017 at 7:48 amKathy,
Despite what snarky Theresa said, I appreciate knowing this about Kleenex. I’ll do a little more research on my own since I think the tissues in the cylinders would work best. These will make fabulous gifts for teachers, hostess gifts, etc. Personally, I DO thank you for making us aware. Anyone who is a crafter is generally a caring person. It’s important to me to make a positive impact on this world and not help contribute to something that will affect future generations.
Doreen says
May 17, 2018 at 4:18 pmTerri, I agree with you, I’d rather hear a comment like Kathy’s, then one like Theresa’s. So sad some people have to chop people down to make themselves feel taller!!
Terrie says
August 25, 2017 at 8:09 amI did look up the issue and it looks like Kimberly Clark (Kleenex) is now using sustainable methods.
https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2014/sep/08/greenpeace-kimberly-clark-kleenex-tissue-paper-canada-forests-ngo-corporate-collaboration
It never hurts us to have a reminder to be good stewards. Now I’m totally psyched to make a bunch of these. 🙂
Linda says
July 26, 2015 at 4:26 pmLove the tissue holder I’m getting ready to make my first one. Love your ideas.
Nita says
November 6, 2015 at 8:28 pmI can’t get my tissues to come out without tearing. Did you use a pint mason jar?
Thanks
frankie says
July 6, 2016 at 3:54 pmI’m going to laminate my paper to give it a little extra support. I was wondering how in the world I could pull a tissue through the top w/o tearing the paper, too.
Michele says
April 22, 2017 at 9:30 amI think I’m going to take designer duct tape put strips down on card stock then trace and cut the circle out and then cut the
X maybe that will make it sturdy
Pam says
August 4, 2018 at 12:19 pmIf you sew, maybe try making a disk of fabric with some iron on backing to stiffen it and sew a slit to pull the tissues through? I haven’t made a jar, but I did sew a fabric tissue box cover with a tighter slit than the plastic stuff that comes on the tissue box because I got tired of the tissues falling back inside when the tissues get low and the plastic gets stretchy. I made it out of soft flannel type material and it works like a charm. The tissues never tear but they never fall back inside either.
bonnie moore says
January 5, 2016 at 7:53 amAnother use would be moist wipes, lid would need to be done differently of course, seems to me they would stay moist longer in a jar and look much prettier.
Allison says
February 21, 2016 at 7:01 pmDoes it not tip over? Doesn’t seem very stable.
Landee Anderson says
February 23, 2016 at 11:17 amNot at all! Mason jars are quite sturdy. Have fun making one (or several)!
Heather says
February 28, 2016 at 1:50 pmWhat size mason jar did you use? Thanks! So cute!
Landee Anderson says
February 28, 2016 at 5:17 pmJust the regular quart size but I feel like the wide mouth jars work best. Have fun making them!
Vickie Meinen says
August 2, 2016 at 4:32 pmI think perhaps they mean what size jar, pint or quart?
Landee Anderson says
August 3, 2016 at 12:21 amQuart.
Debbie J says
May 23, 2016 at 9:22 amI just checked and I have TWO tall wide mouth jars! Going to make one for my office desk and another for my car. (The regular boxes always get crushed and the cup holders are precious space.)
Also, I used the side of the box for the lid. That’s already sturdy cardboard. Later I might cover it with other paper to make it prettier.
Another bonus, it will be easy to see when I am running low.
Love the idea. Thanks!
Janet Crain says
March 4, 2017 at 11:58 amWhat a great idea to use the side of the box for a lid! I was thinking I would glue the scrapbook paper to a piece of cardboard. Your idea is simpler. Thanks!
JoAnne says
June 5, 2016 at 8:38 amI just made one of these. I used plastic. ! I found a clear box that Christmas ornaments came in and recycled it. I cut a circle out of that and one out of scrapbook paper. I put the plastic one on top and then the paper one, cut the slices with an exacto knife so they are lined up. Works great! Much more sturdy than just paper.
Thanks for this tutorial! They are so functional!
Cheri says
August 2, 2016 at 1:52 pmI liked the idea of fabric for the top. You can get iron on lamination for fabric from Pellon called Matte Vinyl Fuse. I like to do both sides of the fabric . It’s wipe able and sturdier than paper. And you can use any print you want.
Karen says
September 2, 2016 at 1:19 pmI love this idea! Since I have so much fabric, I’m thinking of making a giant buttonhole for the tissue. I like the look with fabric hanging around the outside of the lid like a little skirt. This would be something that could go in the washer to clean. Not everyone has a sewing machine but those that do could try this way.TFS
Landee Anderson says
September 2, 2016 at 9:55 pmLOVE that idea!! Fabric would hold up really well too! Thanks for sharing!
TNeal says
March 5, 2017 at 10:27 amI love the fabric and buttonhole idea. Thanks for sharing!
Holly Sapp says
September 20, 2016 at 3:32 pmLuv the mercury one, going to make it for my vanity.
jenna says
October 7, 2016 at 4:57 amWonderful creation!!!
Mavis Philips says
November 21, 2016 at 5:58 pmI use to use the round tissue boxes for the kitchen, but then I saw your post, I was so excited. I had a wide mouth mason jar and the chalk paint. My sister has a selection of paper that she gave me so I can change for the seasons. I am really not a “crafty” person, but it was so easy. To make the top a little sturdier, I used a cereal box but to size. I then used clear packing tape to keep the two layers together. I absolutely love it!
Brenda says
December 1, 2016 at 3:57 pmGoing to try this. We have the proverbial church mouse, and when people need a tissue, it’s tainted or shredded. Even leaving the tissue box upside down doesn’t work. I’ll let you know.
Denise says
January 19, 2017 at 6:02 pmGreat idea!! I love to use mason jars too! But I make my round lids out of thin plastic cutting mats (those used for food) or thin plastic placemats, the kind that wipe clean and tend to use for kids. They are flexible, sturdy and come in a variety of colors and patterns. (I think the dollar store tends to carry the cutting mats.) I turn my mason jars into drink containers by using a hole punch to make a hole in the lid for a straw. Thanks for all your wonderful ideas!
Landee Anderson says
January 19, 2017 at 10:17 pmGreat idea to use plastic cutting mats/placemats! Thanks for sharing!
ASmith says
June 28, 2017 at 3:38 amYou can also use plastic school folders. They come in lots of great patterns!
Jessica says
February 1, 2017 at 2:21 pmI absolutely love mason jar crafts, and this one is not only cute, it’s easy. Reading through the comments, I like the fabric idea as well. Thanks so much for sharing!
Bonnie Peeling says
February 19, 2017 at 3:52 pmAnother possibility for the lid to be covered with scrapbook paper would be a circle cut from a plastic milk jug or a soda bottle.
Landee Anderson says
February 21, 2017 at 4:35 pmGreat idea Bonnie!
Tamy says
May 15, 2017 at 1:54 amI think that for the lid foam would work best as it is already soft. I bought a large pack of foam pieces and plan to color coordinate using those! Love this idea
Landee Anderson says
May 15, 2017 at 2:24 pmGreat idea! Let us know how it turns out!
Jeri Walker says
May 15, 2018 at 9:41 pmIf you find a plastic strong enough you could buy the plastic shower curtain gourmets and follow the instructions on using it, I used them when I made the fabric covered tissue box covers, they are easy to use.
Sarah says
May 2, 2017 at 6:17 pmWhat size jars do you use?
Landee Anderson says
May 2, 2017 at 7:51 pmI just used the regular pint sized mason jars but you could experiment!
TJ says
February 27, 2018 at 8:57 amEarlier, you said quart size?
tootie fruitie says
August 6, 2017 at 6:40 pmDoes not work at all would not recommend trying it.
Terrie says
August 25, 2017 at 8:17 amLandee,
I know you posted this two years ago but I have to say I’m so excited to find something that is a great gift idea and doesn’t break the bank. Can’t wait to make a whole slew of these. I found the Kleenex on sale at Target too: https://www.target.com/p/kleenex-perfect-fit-tissues-4pk/-/A-16719210
Mavis says
March 7, 2018 at 6:59 amRecently, I had my kitchen renovated and lost my spot where I usually stored the tissue. I saw your mason jar tissue holder and had an “I can do that” moment. I love it. I change the paper top for each season. Right now I have a light green for spring (even though it’s snowing). Thank you.
Landee Anderson says
March 8, 2018 at 8:21 amMavis, I love that! I need to switch out my paper for the seasons too… great idea!