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DIY Plant Markers

Learn how to make these cute garden markers with mason jar lids and Mod Podge! I have a free printable for you, too.
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time2 hours
Dry Time2 hours
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Yield: 6 markers
Cost: $3

Equipment

Materials

  • Presentation paper 180 gsm min, or white cardstock to print on
  • Garden marker lid template
  • Mod Podge Outdoor
  • Mason jar lids one for each marker
  • Floral picks

Instructions

  • Print out your free garden marker printable on thick paper. Cut into strips and use the 2-inch hole punch to punch the labels of your choice right inside the lines.
    Punch out paper using a 2 inch punch
  • Place a medium layer of Outdoor Mod Podge on the mason jar lids using the paintbrush.
    Painting Mod Podge Outdoor on top of a mason jar lid
  • Press the labels down into the Mod Podge. Smooth and wipe away the excess that comes out the sides. Let dry for 15 – 20 minutes.
    Apply labels to the tops of the lids and smooth
  • Give all of the labels a top coat of decoupage medium and let them dry. Then give at least two more coats.
    Drying mason jar lids with the labels attached with Mod Podge
  • Use the power punch or hole punch to put a small hole at the top of the plant label. Use the wire from the top of the plant picks to attach the lid to the pick. If the plant picks didn't come with wire, cut a length of wire and wrap to finish.
    Stringing wire through the hole in the mason jar

Notes

TIP: If you don’t have a punch, you can also use a hammer and nail to make the hole! It won’t be as clean as with a punch, but it will work just fine. Just make sure to put a board under the lid before you punch the hole so that the nail has something to go in to.
TIP #2: You can use small wood dowel rods and thin jewelry wire to get the same effect for your garden markers.