I found a bunch of ball jars with no lids a few years ago and use mine mostly as vases, like the one I’ve filled below with odds and ends of blooming things from my garden. I’m going to get some lids for them so I can try some of these ideas!
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Mason jars can be used for more than food storage! Here are 15 creative ways to use those jars (or any empty glass jar really). A few of these ideas would make great Christmas gifts, too. Check out 15 Creative Things To Do With A Mason Jar. Whether it be organizing, crafting, or decorating, all the ideas are interesting and creative.
15 Creative Things To Do With A Mason Jar
- Organize. The possibilities are endless as to what you can use mason jars to organize, so paint it, stencil it, or tie a ribbon on it and use them as a storage container.
- Cooking and Drinking. Mason jars are made for the kitchen. Not only are they useful for canning but also for storing dried goods, leftovers, cups for drinking, and even baking.
- Home Decor. Whether you are using jars for votives, vases, centerpieces, gifts, or even lights, enjoy transforming it into a charming piece for your home or office.
1. DIY Painted Mason Jar Bathroom Organizer
Are you looking for a way to freshen up your bathroom? Choose a few mason jars and give them a fresh coat of paint to give your bathroom a new set of organizers that can be found at A Cultivated Nest.
2. Chalk Holder
She’s using it for chalk as she hung it next to a chalkboard (The Created Home), but I think it would be great for flowers. Doesn’t take up a lot of room!
3. Apron In A Jar
This is such a cute gift idea for someone who sews or wants to sew. I know I’d love it if someone gave me the makings of a cute apron! This is Bee In My Bonnet’s 1 yard apron material with pattern. I wonder if an already sewn apron would fit inside a canning jar? Then, you can attach a recipe of some sort on the outside. That would be a great cook’s gift that you can give any time gift!
4. Mason Jar Christmas Decor
How about some cheery Christmas mason jars from Not2Crafty. Love these!
5. Money Jar Gift
I think this is a lovely idea. An Anonymous Holiday Money Jar.
6. Mason Jar Candles with Lavender
Sustain My Craft Habit has me looking forward to spring and how amazing this will smell and look in my guest bathroom.
7. DIY House Number Sign
DIY Candy brings us a rustic idea for a DIY House Number Sign. How cute would this look on the outside of a cabin?
8. Easy Back to School Mason Jars
What a perfect idea for your teachers when students go back to school. Simply clean the jars and find some cute paper or fabric to cover them from Mason Jar Crafts Love.
9. Mason Jar Pumpkin Bread
I think it would be so cute to serve these pumpkin bread mason jars at a fall dinner for our women’s group from Mad In Crafts.
10. Hanging Mason Jars
Hanging mason jars from Crafts By Amanda could be filled with anything that fits your style and decor, as well as being so easy to recreate and use to decorate.
11. Big Fluff Arrangement with Pampas Grass and Mason Jars.
I love this idea, and with the colors, it could be used in any room in my home! Salvaged Living uses neutral colors to create a stunning centerpiece.
12. How to Make a Mason Jar Planter from an Old Frame
Craftivity Designs constructed a charming mason jar planter from a few jars and a thrifted frame.
13. DIY Mason Jar Pendant Light Tutorial
A mason jar pendant light would look impressive if you are looking to replace a recessed light and would only cost about $20.00. The tutorial can be found at Craftaholics Anonymous.
14. Ball Blue Heritage Mason Jars
Sarah Hearts gives us lovey colorful vases that can be put together in a variety of flower, but this display is simply spectacular!
15. Mason Jar Aquarium
Make an aquarium in a Mason jar! My grandkids are going to love this! Check out the steps at Crafts By Amanda.
Hope you’ve found some inspiration here and have had a wonderful weekend so far!
Do you have mason jars that would look amazing in your home?
Very cute ideas! Love the sewing kit in a jar and the one for chalk. I agree would be great as a hanging flower vase too. Have a great day!
Thanks Lisa! I like the sewing kit in a jar too and think that would make a cute gift. Really I would be happy to receive any of these ideas!
I love the different holiday ideas, Manuela. The snow scenes one is very pretty, as is the one with the white lights.
Thanks for sharing these ideas Manuela. I have always thought that Mason Jars were neat! When I moved I got rid of a lot of mine…now I wish I had them back again! (:>)
Linda
Lots of cute ideas! Thanks for sharing them with us. My daughter claimed most of mine – think I may have a couple of small ones left.
I love the mason jar..so simple. I especially love the little snowglobes…they are so charming…thanks for sharing these lovely photos.
I like jars too, my maiden name is Kerr so I have always looked for Kerr brand jars over the Ball or Mason brand.
that jar sewing kit would be a great gift idea for a newly wed or someone just getting out on their own.
Great ideas, I am gonna try the pin cushion and Christmas scene:). Have a blessed Sunday. Hugs
Beautiful ideas! I saw the snow globe ones last year at Christmas time and they would be fun to try. I use mine with sand in the bottom and a tealight on top of the sand. It works great indoors and out. Have a great week!
Oh Manuela, I see a couple of ideas I would love to try. I guess it is time to start thinking about Christmas, isn’t it?
All such wonderful ideas! I especially love the holiday mantle.
Brenda
I like them all! The presentation for an apron is cool and the money jar is, too.
Manuela,
These are all fabulous ideas, thanks so much for doing this! I have pinned it so I can go back and look at it again.
Have a good week, Cindy
What cute ideas! I especially like the sewing kit and snow globes…they would make really cute gifts. I usually fill my canning jars with food, and can them…how unoriginal 🙂
I have a couple of jars that have been chipped, but I hated to throw them away…so they would be great for the snow globes!
Those are some really cute ideas for the Mason jars!! Thanks for sharing them with us.
Judy
Great ideas Manuela!
I especially love the idea of tucking an apron and a recipe into one!
I love mason jars and these are wonderful ideas. I love the Christmas jars especially and those sewing jars are very cute. Thank you for sharing these with us and have a beautiful day.
Blessings,
Sandi
My favorites are the sewing kits (really practical!!) and the Christmas ones. I’d like to try to copy them all.