18 Best Mason Jar Ideas – Crafts, Food, and More!
Marilyn Bradham 
Have you ever considered making your own mason jars? Now that the weather is finally starting to warm up, they are the perfect home decor and food ideas.
Mason jars are super versatile and practical. Whether you are cooking your favorite meal or adding a few drops of essential oil to a room for a fresh scent, the jar is just the thing you need. You can use it in many ways such as storing food, filling it with flowers or keeping it in your kitchen for all those daily uses. If you are a craftsy person, there are so many ideas you can experiment with to create beautiful things with this attractive product.
There are so many ways to use mason jars. From storing leftovers in the fridge to creating crafts and decorating your home, these jars are versatile—and once you learn a few simple tricks, they’ll become essential.
I’m going to make a provocative claim: Do you want to hear it?
It’s here. Love is a lot like a mason jar, and vice versa.
I realize that sounds ridiculous (and definitely not romantic), but stay with me for a moment.
True love is clear, transparent, and solid, like a mason jar. It can take in a lot and keep life’s necessities fresh and secure. The only thing to be cautious about is irresponsibility, since neither the human heart nor the mason jar can withstand being dropped and broken.
Mason jars, like love, may also be lovely. And when I say beautiful, I mean it!
Mason jars may be used to create a variety of decorations, art projects, and even highly useful home products in addition to being excellent for food storage. Their basic simplicity invites them to be used in a variety of applications.
Mason jars have a long and illustrious history.
The Mason jar is named after its creator, John Landis Mason (1832–1902), a quiet genius and tinsmith from New Jersey. Although glass jars had been around for a while, John L. Mason invented a screw-threaded glass jar in 1857, making them much more practical. They are now available in a wide range of forms, sizes, and cap styles.
After 27 years, in 1884, they purchased a license for Mason’s design and started producing home-canning jars. These jars cemented Ball’s reputation as a household name. The Ball Mason jar is one of the most well-known home items ever created.
Crafters like them because of their simplicity and cursive business name, which gave their mason jar crafts a warm, nostalgic, and homely vibe.
Do you want to be a part of one of these incredible projects? There are a lot of them on the internet, which is why it’s so difficult to select the best ones.
But don’t worry, we’re here to assist you!
Mason Jar Projects And Ideas
Let’s have a look at the 18 most creative Mason Jar ideas. We’ll look at not just the craft projects, but also a variety of practical mason jar ideas that you may not have considered.
Let’s get started (just don’t damage everything!)
Crafts Using Mason Jars
Pincushions in Mason Jars + Sewing Storage
doodlecraft is to thank for this.
One thing about traditional pins that has always annoyed me is how light they are. Smaller ones may easily tip over and fall someplace – and you don’t want to drop and lose a needle-filled item anywhere in your home!
You’ll end up with an extremely useful pincushion placed on a mason jar if you follow Doodlecraft’s step-by-step guide. Because of the jar’s solidity, the cushion will not move, and you can use it to keep all of your other sewing supplies securely and transparently.
Difficulty: Simple
Cozy Drinks in Mason Jars
JHMasters deserves credit.
You’re undoubtedly aware that jars are a fashionable, zero-waste alternative to traditional drinking glasses. They have become extremely popular as a component of retro-chic outdoor parties and other settings since they look cool.
Although the appealing images often show cold beverages, you may also offer hot drinks in jars if you can protect your hand. This is where cozies come into play.
JHMasters’ Mason Jar Cozy tutorial demonstrates how to crochet a sweet feminine mason jar cozy, but you may alter the yarn colors and leave off the flower for a more neutral appearance.
This is a beginner-friendly craft since the stitch is easy. The stitching density ensures that you won’t burn a portion of your finger by mistake.
Difficulty: Simple
Mason Jar Cover-slash-Cozy Crocheted
https://yarnandchai.com/ is to be credited.
Little Monkeys Crochet’s mason jar cozy instruction is more beautiful, but also more complex, than the previous cozy creation.
Also, this cover was designed for house decorating rather than pouring beverages. “I wanted to create something attractive during the day that, with the addition of a tea light, would throw a gorgeous patterned shadow around it at night for those summer campfire evenings,” the author writes.
Patterns may also be downloaded from the website.
Medium Difficulty
Toothbrush Holder in a Mason Jar
ANGIE HOLDEN is to be commended.
Do you mind if your family uses the same toothbrush holder? Do you mind if they touch each other? I’m not especially afraid of germs, but since the COVID-19 coronavirus has been circulating, we’ve all been a little more wary of things like this.
Angie Holden demonstrates how to build a simple and attractive toothbrush holder out of expensive chicken wire and a mason jar, particularly wide-mouth quart jars. The combination of chicken wire and jar lid works well as a toothbrush separation. The holder can be sanitized better than any plastic toothbrush holder since it is made entirely of metal and glass.
Difficulty: Simple
Mason Jar Light Decorations for the Fourth of July
https://www.apieceofrainbow.com/ is to be credited.
Originally created to commemorate the 4th of July, A Piece of Rainbow’s mason jar light decoration is a fun holiday activity for the entire family. It’s simple enough for youngsters to engage in, yet engaging enough for adults to enjoy.
Of course, if you’re not from the United States, you may use any flag as the primary theme – just make sure the paper decorations are created for the appropriate half-transparent paper.
Note: The guide instructs you to print the flag on any kind of printable paper. While it is possible, it is preferable to reuse some flag-themed prints made from thinner ornamental paper.
Difficulty: Simple
Easy Mason Jar Pencil Holder for Back to School
LINDA is to be commended.
If you’re looking for a quick and easy present for your kids (or their teacher) for the first day of school, this Mason Jar Pencil Holder is a great option. Because it is so modest, it might easily be a student’s present to the instructor.
Have you ever noticed how well-designed mason jars elevate even the most basic craft item to a level of luxury?
Get a mason jar, some beautiful School-Themed Craft or Scrapbook Paper, ornamental ribbon or baker’s twine, and some tape for this craft. Measure, cut, and assemble according to the directions, and you’re done!
Pro Tip #1: Try fitting the ornamental paper in and fastening it on the interior of the jar to make it more long-lasting and stain-proof.
Pro Tip #2: Always put your Mason Jar Pencil Holder towards the table’s center edge, never on the corner edge. I think the reasons are self-evident… *the sound of glass shattering* Whoops!
Difficulty: (Extremely) Simple
Mason Jar Chime (DIY)
Saved by Love deserves credit.
Here’s a concept for a beautiful and unique wind chime that I’m sure makes great noises. The form of the “jar bell” adds to the overall acoustics.
Bob Villa’s DIY Mason Jar Chime mixes beads, charms, faux crystals, and genuine crystals with a traditional Ball jar shape — only half-cut.
Yes, you read it correctly: you will need to cut the jar for this project. This is the only way to do this project since you’ll need expertise with sophisticated equipment like the bolt cutter, as cutting a glass jar in half and piercing the holes may be difficult. You may also hire a nice (and competent) soul to do it for you.
Advanced Difficulty
Wipe Holders in Mason Jars
https://www.landeeseelandeedo.com/ is must be credited.
Paper tissues and wipes are very helpful and necessary in many areas of the home, including the kitchen, bedroom, and infant room. However, the cardboard or plastic packaging in which they are delivered is not very robust and is often impractical. This is particularly true if someone in the home is ill and often reaches for the tissue box – traditional packaging cannot be cleaned effectively.
Creative craftsmen and mason jars, of course, come to the rescue!
Landee’s Mason Jar Tissue Holder is simple, functional, and elegant, so you won’t have to worry about it ruining your decor. You’ll also get free advise on which tissues work best in the jar holders.
Difficulty: Simple
Mason Jar Lanterns with Glitter
JOHNNIE COLLIER deserves credit for this.
Glass jars are excellent for creating lanterns since they are clear and fire-resistant. You’ve already seen a simple 4th of July lantern, and now it’s time for something a little more challenging.
Saved By Love also makes Patriotic Mason Jar Lanterns in celebration of the 4th of July, but you may pick any color for any event or daily usage. The objective is that they are sparkly and feature a translucent decorative emblem in the center. Mod Podge is also used in this craft, so make sure you have some on hand.
Medium Difficulty
Mason Jar with Gothic Lace
WANDA SIMONE is to be credited.
We’re still in the domain of the luminaire. This project was designed for Halloween, but if you like gothic aesthetics, it may also be used as a daily decoration. The lace-draped candle-holding mason jar will not only look lovely on its own, but it will also create intriguing shadows.
The one word of warning I have is that most lace is combustible, so make sure you’re using deep jars, low-burning candles, and no lace gets into the jar itself.
Difficulty: Simple
Food in Mason Jars
A mason jar is the best food storage ally you can have. Glass, unlike plastic, will not leak hazardous chemicals and will keep your stored products airtight, fresh, and pest-free.
Here are some suggestions for using mason jars in your kitchen and for storage.
Organizing spices
http://www.dwellingsbydevore.com/ is credited.
The first mason jar kitchen organizing idea I’ll discuss is a no-brainer – except that it includes some subtle improvements to the mason jars that will make your storage seem a lot nicer.
For keeping your spice collection, smaller jars make sense. Spices will stay fresh and powerful for longer since the containers are well-sealed and non-porous.
However, since all containers seem to be the same when seen from above, it may be difficult to tell which is which. This is particularly troublesome when you’re in a rush to add a certain spice at the perfect time.
This is where Dwellings By Devore’s brilliant concept comes in. Write the name of the spice on the top of the jar using black chalk paint. Simply wipe off the label and write a new one if the kind of spice you’re keeping in one jar changes.
Herb Garden in a Mason Jar
clairezinnecker is to be credited.
We’re still in the spice world. One of the greatest ways to enhance the flavor of your home-cooked meals is to grow fresh herbs in your yard. However, live herbs are not always simple to accommodate in a typical kitchen. The pots may take up a lot of room on a countertop, and finding a location with adequate natural light can be challenging.
The good news is that mason jars and a little creativity can fix that as well (don’t act shocked)!
Camille Styles’ project calls for four mason jars to act as herb pots, an old wooden board, and some rustic pipe clamps to secure the jars to the board (this is the foundation; the instructions has a complete list of required supplies). This vertical kitchen can save a lot of room on your kitchen surfaces by using wall space, and it will provide optimum sunshine to your plants if you place it near to a window.
Because the jars have no drainage, take cautious not to overwater the plants. To improve drainage, fill the bottom corner of the jar with gritty pebbles and, of course, use a well-draining substrate.
Jars with Hand-Painted Utensils
Megan Duesterhaus deserves credit for this.
Are you fed up with having your utensil drawer stuck all of the time? Use mason jars to organize and store your cooking equipment as a solution. While you may use simple jars, painting them can greatly improve the look of your kitchen.
The Painted Utensil Jars lesson from ForRent.com is one of my favorites since it shows you how to paint mason jars such that the color lasts.
One of the potential problems with painting jars is that it may be difficult to find a painting method that will keep the color vibrant for a long time. The lesson demonstrates how to paint the jars from the inside out and protect them with a polyurethane finish.
Sauerkraut in a Mason Jar Sandor Katz contributed to this article.
We’ve moved on from kitchen storage to meal preparation. Mason jars were created and sold for the purpose of preserving food. Despite the fact that they have been around for 150 years, there is still no replacement for them. The best way to store pickled foods is in mason jars.
Sandor Katz is a genuine prodigy when it comes to fermentation and pickling. Sauerkraut is included in this category. The fantastic news is that cabbage can be fermented right in the jars.
Sandor demonstrates how to correctly fill the mason jar with cabbage deliciousness in this video (but make sure to watch other parts of the tutorial to get the entire process).
And here’s how to make it:
Easy/Medium Difficulty
Sauce Shaker in a Mason Jar
Ree Drummond deserves credit for this.
This is more of a hack than a project, but it’s still a good concept. A smaller mason jar may be transformed into a quick sauce shaker, blending marinades and salad dressings to perfection. This technique is also used by Ree Drummond of The Pioneer Woman fame to combine the components for sauces in her delectable dishes.
Some dressing components are renowned for being difficult to combine. We all know that oil and water don’t mix, and oil and vinegar are no exception. If you add salt, mustard, honey, or molasses to that mix, you’ll end up with a jumble of layers that won’t join together, making a mix like this famously tough to combine with a spoon.
A shaker comes very useful in this situation. Why is it that a mason jar works so well as a sauce shaker? It’s airtight, so liquids won’t leak out, and it’s simple to clean with hot water and dish soap. It’s also transparent, so you can see what’s going on within.
No Effort Difficulty!
Projects using Mason Jar Lids
Mason jars will shatter from time to time – it’s virtually unavoidable. But what to deal with the lids that are left over? Don’t toss them out; here are some excellent ideas for repurposing them.
Coasters made from the lids of Mason jars
Mason jar lid coasters are great because if your drink spills a little, it won’t end up on your table, even if the amount is a little more than a standard coaster can handle.
You’ll need to make one change: you’ll need to glue circle-shaped cork to the inside of the lid to keep the surface from becoming slippery. How do you go about doing it? Amanda Formaro’s video lesson walks you through the whole procedure.
Difficulty: Simple
Wreath with Mason Jar Lids for the Holidays
Heather Painchaud is to be commended.
So, you’ve got a lot of jar lids on hand and are sick of the traditional Christmas wreaths? Here’s a brilliant concept for combining the two worlds. Although it may seem odd at first, mason jar lids may be used to create extremely beautiful and unique Christmas wreaths. It’s also extremely easy to do.
Homemade Heather’s guide will teach you all you need to know, as well as provide you with a lovely design to use as inspiration. Heather decorated the lids with Christmas-themed washi tape, but you can use whatever patterns and color schemes you want — there are so many different washi tapes to choose from.
You could also go for a rustic, shabby-chic look without the washi tape, but the lids would have to be worn and somewhat rusted.
Easy/Medium Difficulty
Plant Label for Mason Jar Lid
https://theprudentgarden.com/ is must be credited.
Unless you have appropriate plant labels, one of the most common gardening blunders is mixing up where you’ve planted the seeds in your garden. These are simple to create at home using a variety of materials, but using mason jar lids, plant prints, and outdoor Mod-Podge will make them more sturdy and attractive.
Difficulty: Simple
Conclusion
I hope you’ve come up with some new ways to utilize the world’s most adaptable container – the mason jar. Mason jars may be used for anything from crafts to storage and even food preparation, and they look great doing it. Simply handle with care, and your mason jar treats will last for years.
Of course, there are many more options available; don’t be afraid to experiment. Also, why not try coming up with your own mason jar design from scratch?
Do you have a favorite mason jar craft or usage that I haven’t mentioned? Let us know in the comments so we can strengthen the Mason Jar cult!
Mason jars have been used for many years to store a wide array of ingredients, but they’re not just for storing food. They can also be used to store homemade cleaners , canning supplies , and even decorative items like yarn and embroidery floss . Some of these ideas are more practical than others, but all are useful.. Read more about creative ideas for glass jars and let us know what you think.
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