I currently have an obsession with Mason jars. They are relatively inexpensive, easy to find, entirely practical and yet decorative, too! I am amazed by how many uses there are for Mason jars! I recently finished a Teacher Appreciation gift using Mason Jars as Manicure Kits AND Lanterns.
Originally invented in 1858 by John Landis Mason, these jars are also referred to as Ball jars (after the manufacturer), fruit jars or glass canning jars. While originally intended to preserve food during the home canning process, today, Mason jars are widely used for crafts, storage and other decorative purposes.
Here are 22 of my favorite stylish, creative and decorative uses for Mason jars.
Vases
1. Clear Glass Vases
I love the simplicity of this beautiful flower display
To create the look of Casual Elegance shown above, pair a rustic mason jar with a formal flower arrangement
A beautiful use of lemons as a vase filler for a pop of color!
2. Painted Vases
Simple flowers in a painted jar give a bit of pop to the vase for added interest. Click the image above for a DIY tutorial on painting Mason jars.
Displays
3. Collections
A beautiful way to organize and display small collections
Decorative Storage
4. Pantry
A great way to organize dry goods to keep them fresh. See below for a link to FREE printable labels.
5. Bathroom
Whether hanging on the wall or sitting on the counter, Mason jars are great for storing bathing supplies such as soaps, cotton balls, toothbrushes and swabs.
6. Office Supplies
Decoratively organize pens, pencils, rubber bands and more!
7. Crafts
Keep track of craft supplies in Mason jars with chalk painted lids for easy labeling
8. Flatware
Use Mason jars to organize flatware for a party or picnic
Antique flatware on display
A casual elegant centerpiece created with vintage flatware, roses and linen.
Gifts
9. Food
Make ahead recipes using mason jars
10. Gift Sets
A manicure kit AND lantern all in one! Click here to learn how to make this gift set.
A self-contained sewing kit
11. Drinking Glasses
Paired with paper striped straws, Mason jars make beautiful drinking glasses.
I LOVE vintage French bottle drying racks, and here, one is used at a wedding to hold Mason jar drinking glasses for guests.
12. Soap Dispensers
Click the image above for a DIY tutorial on making your own Mason jar soap dispenser.
Plants
13. Herb Gardens
A wall-mounted herb garden display
14. Terrarium
Terrariums are quite popular right now and can be made with even the simplest of containers!
Lighting
15. Candle Holders
A simple way to use tealights, votives or other small candles
16. Single Light
17. Chandelier
18. Frames
Paint the lids and use them as frames for small photos!
Parties & Weddings
19. Candy Display
Mason jars make cute displays for candy at parties
20. Wedding Bubbles
Fill them with bubble solution and use them at weddings.
Memory Keepsakes
21. Photos
A beautiful photo memory keepsake
22. Memory Jar
Although I used a jar from Ikea, you can use a Mason jar to create a Memory Jar. Click here for a tutorial on creating your very own Memory Jar.
I love it when I find simple items with decorative uses! If you have a favorite use for a Mason jar not listed above, leave me a comment and let me know!
PS – Here are links to two of my favorite FREE printable mason jar labels.
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I like how you use these jars, thank you! I will try yo make it
Nice Post. Thanks for lot of information
Where can I find quart blue mason jars for centerpieces for wedding shower tables?
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I can’t find the link for Mason jar labels
love your ideas
wow I need to try some of these. Thanks for sharing!!
I too am obsessed with mason jars. I collected the vintage green and blue ball jars, and now I found the purple ones! How great would those lilacs look in a purple mason jar? thanks for all the great ideas.
I stumbled across this while looking for ideas for a BBQ themed party, the lemonade and even the lights are perfect! It in nice because some of the crafts can be reused for a Country Western or Rustic themed event as well. There are always extra mason jars in the house after we buy pasta sauce and salsa, so we wouldn’t even have to buy too many (which is always a plus)!
Maybe my boys (hubbies & 16yr old son) will appreciate being more organized-lol
wow wonderful idea and decoration. today I learned a lots of things and I do it myself right way. thank you so much.
Thanks so much for including my painted jars :)
Hi Kelly – Of course! They’re beautiful!
Love, love, love the pantry labels, how do I order a set?
Hi Monica – The labels are super cute, aren’t they?! Worldlabel.com provides them as a downloadable PDF here: http://blog.worldlabel.com/pdf/chalkboardPantryLabels/ChalkboardPantryLabelKit.pdf
What awesome ideas. Thanks for sharing and for providing the links
So glad you enjoyed this post!! :) Kim
Hey my name is Laura and I Blog about tips for displaying printed Instagram photos. I just want to let you know I love the idea of the photo in the jar! Such a neat idea!