Did you know mason jars are more than just storage containers? They offer endless possibilities for creative, functional DIY projects. Transform your plain home into a stylish space with mason jar crafts, such as rustic candle holders and chic storage solutions. These versatile jars help break creative boundaries without breaking the bank. Ready to up your craft game? We’ve got the perfect ideas to help you repurpose and recycle those unused jars!
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You may already know that one of the most popular ways to use a mason jar is for organizing. But have you ever thought about how to take it to the next level? Transforming a simple glass jar and giving it a special treatment? You can add paint, simple decorations, or let your imagination run wild! You can create decorations suitable for any season or holiday. Just imagine your friends walking into your home and being greeted by your beautiful creations. The thought of making something like that is so exciting!
If we haven’t sparked your creativity yet, get ready as we introduce 61 brilliant ideas for decorating your mason jars. We include a wide variety to ensure you’ll find the perfect one. Keep reading to find a basic FAQ section that covers everything you need to know about these glass jars. Enough talking from us – what are you waiting for? Let’s learn how to make some affordable and decorative jars!
FAQs about Crafting With Mason Jars
1. How do I properly sterilize and clean a mason jar?
We wouldn’t want to display a dirty jar, would we… Making sure they are clean and sterile is important not only for their aesthetics but also to ensure they are safe for us. If it is not cleaned correctly, it poses serious health issues, which we wouldn’t want. Here are two ways to clean and sterilize them:
Wash with warm, soapy water, rinse thoroughly, and sterilize by boiling for 10 minutes in a large pot.
Or put them in a dishwasher with a sanitized setting.
2. What are some of the best paints for painting a mason jar?
A highly recommended type of paint is acrylic paint. It is easily available and versatile. It is a popular choice among crafters for decorating or painting their jars due to its ease of application.
3. How do I make my jars more durable?
One thing in every crafter’s mind is the longevity of a craft. Being able to reuse a craft for the coming seasons or holidays is such a win! Not only will you save money on resources, but it saves time. Here are some tips to enhance the durability of your jars:
Use high-quality materials
Use proper sealing techniques
Apply clear, waterproof sealants over painted designs
Use Mod Podge or a similar protective coating to ensure the longevity of outdoor jars
4. Are there any safety precautions when dealing with mason jars?
Yes! When making a craft, we, too, have to consider the safety hazards surrounding it. We certainly do not want our precious creations to harm anyone. Be on the lookout for sharp edges from broken pieces of glass. This can pose a serious threat to younger kids if you are working with them. Not to mention poor ventilation if/ when using hot-glue guns/ spray paints.
What’s Next?
- Pick out the mason jars you love the most and get crafting! Remember to share your artwork on Facebook and/ or Instagram by tagging us @craftpassion. We want to acknowledge your masterpiece!
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- If you had an enjoyable time making these jars, check out these Simple and Fun Dollar Tree Crafts, or these Rock Painting Projects!
61 Unique Mason Jar Crafts You’ll Want to Try Today
Let’s get crafting and wielding. Sift through our list as experts from trusted sources let you know their secrets to make the perfect jars. Find different ways of decorating them, like snowglobe and jar painting ideas. The choice is yours! Time to have some fun!
Fishnet Wrapped Mason Jar
We love how the blue color pops out making a good contrast between the brown fishnet and the jar! This would go perfectly as a summer decoration. You can take it the next level by placing some sand around it too.
Composition Book Mason Jar decor
Make these for yourself or as a gift for Teacher's Day. Show your appreciation to hardworking teachers by creating pencil holders that make their tableside so pretty. It is simple and easy so follow along!
Spring Break Mason Jars
Prepare for spring by making some jars. Now that flowers can bloom plant some flowers into your jar and watch them flourish. This makes a good spring break activity to engage your kids in. Give them a go!
Christmas Tree Mason Jars
These Christmasy but fun jars will make a suitable decor for this coming winter season. Make different jars to represent the 25 days of Christmas. How cute is that? Learn more in the tutorial below!
Dinosaur Terrarium Nightlight
Roar! Do you or your kids love dinosaurs? These mason jars are perfect for bringing their roaring dreams into reality. Teach them about dinosaurs and how they roamed the earth as you craft these. Try it!
travel map Mason Jar Bank
Store money or view the countries of the world, the choice is yours! This dual-function craft serves its purpose of being fashionable wherever you put it and storing money. Secure your money safely with this craft!
mason jar fairy house
Magical or mystical? Find out by learning the steps to make this jar. With steps to show you how to make a wonderful wonderland. If you are in love with fairy tales, start your very own fairy tale today!
lavender mason jar candle
It smells so good here! Thanks to Patti from Hearth and Vine teaching us the steps to press a lavender into a mason jar ultimately preserving it. Let the sweet scents waft through the air as you light them up.
DIY Galaxy mason jar
Learn how to make a starry night for your kids. They can admire this at their tableside as they fall asleep making it the perfect craft. It is suitable for kids, pre-teens, and adults who love a blend of colors!
DIY Frosted Jar Tealight Stand
Need some Christmas decor ideas? A mason jar will do just fine! Transform it into a chilly wonderland just right for the 25th of December. Follow the tutorial below to learn the steps as we teach you!
DIY Spring Mason Jars and Free Tags
What is better than winter? Spring, of course, its where the flowers bloom and plants come to life. So why not bring this jar to life as Jamielyn from The Inspiration Board teaches us the steps.
Pretty Pressed Flower Mason Jar Luminaries
Do you want to light up your home in a fashionable way? This craft is perfect for you, pressing flowers into a jar with some candles. They make beautiful decor while serving their purpose of lighting up your home.
DIY Mason Jar Pencil Holders
We at Craft Passion love it when crafts serve a practical purpose. These jars are perfect for your kid as they help to hold their pencils, pens, or whatever they want to put inside. It makes the perfect back to school item!
Galaxy Jars DIY
This Galaxy Jar shows us the spectacle of our universe while making the perfect use of Dollar Tree mason jars. With vibrant colors and swirling patterns reminiscent of distant galaxies, it transforms an ordinary container into a captivating work of art that sparks imagination and wonder.
Mosaic Mason Jar decor
A mosaic is a pattern or image made from small regular or irregular pieces of colored stones, glass, or ceramic. It makes for a unique pristine look on any craft making it suitable for a craft like this!
Mondrian Mason Jars
How about adding a splash of color to your jars with some fun, Piet Mondrian-inspired crafts? As one of the coolest artists of the 20th century, Mondrian's style is perfect for transforming your everyday items into something special. Give it a go, and we’d love to hear how it turns out!
Superhero Banks
What superhero does your kid admire? Learn to make it for them to inspire them to be just like their favorite superhero! This craft teaches us the steps to do that and in turn, they protect our money. How cool!
Mason Jar Aquarium
Whether you have a pet fish or not, we all can agree this jar is adorable. It makes the perfect tableside decoration for your kids/pre-teens. Plus points if you can use it as a real aquarium, but we doubt they would survive...
DIY Scarecrow Mason Jar
Boo! Whether it's Halloween or not, this cute scarecrow is suitable for all occasions! The added sunflower gives the craft a touch of nature, making it realistic. We love how you can reuse it for Halloween as well!
Mason Jar Lemon Meringue Pies
Did someone say pie? Want to try out this yummy craft? It acts as decor and a treat at the same time, giving off a very bright vibe with the yellow. Just make sure not to leave it for a few days as it will go bad!
Ombre Mason Jars
What is ombre you may ask? Its when you blend shades of one color hue into another usually moving light tints to dark tints. It gives a nice progression of color and design to your jars especially if you make multiple and line them up.
DIY Mason Jar Organizer
Life can get messy sometimes... Lets buckle up and learn to organize with this craft. Place your things in order while maintaining some uniqueness in them. These organizers make good decorations in toilets, kitchens, you name it!
Mason Jar Night Light
Did you know you can make crafts like these while still saving money? This dollar tree craft is cheap and easy. Your kids/preteens will love these helping to keep the dark out of their room. Give it a go!
Doily Luminaries jars
Another hit when it comes to jar crafts. Amanda from Crafts By Amanda lets us in on her secrets to make these rustic jars that serve as a light source. They make it suitable for any intimate setting.
Herb Garden with Personalized Tin
Lets practice eating healthy by growing some of your herbs in your garden. Use jars that you have laying around and get planting! They look pretty while produce healthy alternatives.
Mason Jar Table Lamp
Do you want cheap dollar tree alternatives to expensive lamps that still look good? Follow the tutorial below to make amazing tableside table lamps. They have an interchangeable function to produce different colored glows.
Mason Jar Chimes
Try this DIY craft which is cheap and easy. Use any colored jar with some pretty crystals or any minerals you want to decorate your jar with. The next step is easy, just follow along the tutorial and hear the clinks and clatters!
Mason Jar Wall Sconces
A sconce is a decorative wall light that is mounted on the wall. It is usually used in olden times with historical links. Take it out from the past and into the present with another craft from Amanda. It is sturdy and durable so don't worry about it falling!
Patchwork Paper Covered Jar
Use recycled paper, construction paper, printer paper, newspaper, or any paper. Cut them up however you like and paste pasting them to form the perfect mess- that is, this beautiful jar!
Faux Terrarium
Want to learn how to make a cozy home for your succulent greens? Create a unique and moist environment for your greens to flourish. Place them on the side of your table or anywhere you would like.
Mason Jar Tissue Holder
More stylish than your regular tissue box, these guys hold the perfect look around your home. Inscribe funny and corny jokes onto the jar and paint them with different colors. They also make the perfect gift for your friends or family.
Fabric Jars
We have another craft by Amanda from Crafts By Amanda. If you have any unwanted fabric and some jars that are lying around repurpose them. Amanda will show you how to transform them so get going!
Farmhouse Spring Mason Jar decor Planter
Freshen up your home by adding some farmhouse elements to your home. Add elements of nature and some rustic vibes to it. It is the ideal way to introduce some spring life!
Denim Look Mason Jar
Interestingly enough, jars can wear pants now! Just kidding... Dyed with precision and expertise these jars will fool you. Using rit dye and some smart minds, craft this jar that is interesting with 7 different designs.
Solar Jar Light
Combine some Mod Podge with splashes of food coloring to make jars that are beautifully dyed. They make good bodies to hold solar lights, lighting up your surroundings. Whether you put them outside or inside, they are durable so don't worry about them breaking!
Pink Vintage-Look Mason Jars
Here is another dyed jar craft that uses Mod Podge. It is cheap and affordable making it the perfect dollar tree craft. It will ensure your surrounding is perfectly decorated while protecting your wallet!
DIY Mason Jar Vanity Light
Vanity light? What is that? Well, they are a subset of lightings that are mounted on top of bathroom vanities hence the name. Who knew that they could be used for such a thing? Not to mention it gives such a vintage vibe to it. Welcome back to the 80s!
Easy DIY Mason Jar Lanterns with Maps
They say a trail will always lead to treasure. Then what is better than a trail leading to treasure? A glowing trail leading to treasure! Try it out for yourself.
DIY House Number Sign with a Wood Slice
This craft may be a bit tricky for some or maybe even challenging, but we guarantee you it is worthwhile! Revamp the idea of house signs and show your neighbors why yours stands out!
DIY Lace Mason Jars
Running short on time but still want to make a decoration that will 'Wow' your friends and family? Try these Lace Jars out with beautiful patterns on their midnight black bodies. Add flowers of a different color to create an amazing contrast!
Beach Mason Jar decor
We are already missing the warm weather with the sun shining brightly in the sky. To make us feel somewhat better, try out this Beach Jar that radiates warmth and heat! Just be careful when handling the broken pieces.
Mason Jar Bird Feeder
Have feathery friends that like to perch on top of your fences? Want to feed them and keep them full but don't know how? Use this tutorial to your advantage as we teach you how to make a dollar tree craft that is so cheap!
DIY Air Freshener Decoration
This craft is so cool! Not only does the tutorial teach us how to make a pretty-looking jar, but, an air freshener! Who doesn't love scented-smelling air filling the environment?
Easy Sand Art for July 4th in a jar
No one can change our minds about sand art. It is beautiful and satisfying at the same time! Watching it sink to the bottom as they stack ontop of each other. Display some patriotism with this craft!
Autumn Lanterns
No Wooden Spoons is here to educate us on their tips and tricks on how to make gleaming Autumn Lanterns. With some autumn leaves inside the jar, it makes it even more realistic. Try it out for free to get ready for the Fall season.
Waterless Snow Globes
Check out these adorable snow globes! By flipping some mason jars upside down, you can make the perfect body for a snow globe. As the name suggests, it uses no water, so it saves the hassle!
Mason Jar Lid Snowman
Two Christmas crafts in a row? It must be you guys lucky day! Amanda is once again letting us in on her secrets (she has shared quite a few now). Take notes and become a master crafter in this field of jars and decorations!
Chinese New Year Lanterns
Gong Xi Fa Cai! Welcome the New Year with New Year's resolutions and new decorations to spice up your home! It isn't New Year's if the old decoration goes away and the new one replaces it!
DIY Mason Jar Toothbrush Holder
Here's another dollar tree craft that is so cheap you can do it yourself! Your kids won't have an excuse not to brush their teeth anymore. Keep your toilet and your kids' teeth clean with this easy, simple, and fun craft!
Chalk Paint Mini Mason Jar Planters
Ever dabbled with chalk paint? Try it out for the first time if you haven't with this tutorial! Learn as Shelly Hickox teaches us how to make one with an unwanted jar. Not to mention the cute little birdy on top!
Magnetic Jars Storage Shelf Tutorial
Amy from Mom Spark gives us the steps to make this organizer. If you ever find your house always in a mess then we think its time for you to try this. Just be careful not to knock them.
DIY Salt and Pepper Shakers
Can't have a meal without your salt and pepper shakers? Don't worry as we ensure you will never lose them! The size of these are enormous making sure you will never run out of salt or pepper.
Chalkboard Spice Jars
If you want a unique way to store your spices, then you have found the right tutorial! Label them with cute words and patterns to make your spices even spicier! Take organizing to the next level!
Cupcake Liner Storage
Still, on the theme of organizing, do you bake a lot? If you do (especially muffins/ cupcakes) then you would need a place to store the cupcake liners right? Why not turn an unwanted jar into a perfect way to store them!
Party Condiment Jars
Are you hosting a party soon and want to serve looks? Use this tutorial to make cute little jars that store all kinds of treats. This takes organizing to the next level, making it look appealing, too!
Spring Banner Lampshade
This is a great craft for you to try this spring. Get materials like the jar or the lamp at a nearby dollar tree. This craft is cheap and affordable, and it will add a twist to your plain old boring spring. Get going!
Travel Time Capsules
All those travel tickets, concert tickets, and God knows what else... What do we do with them? Why not turn them into walking memories by using some jars and making time capsules out of them!
Redneck Wine Glasses
We hate how fragile wine glasses are. One wrong move, and they are broken! Why not make more durable and sturdy wine glasses that are also way more fashionable? Long-lasting and trendy, what a trade-off!
DIY Tiki Torches
Kill mosquitos in the most adorable way with these Tiki torches. They serve to light up your surroundings as well. While they may look intimidating we would argue that 99% of people find it cute. Try it!
Easy Strawberry Lemon Angel Food Trifle In A Jar
Two in one craft? Its your lucky day! This is indeed a sweet-tasting craft with a recipe to show you how to make it! Just remember to eat it!
DIY Jar Chandelier
Another good use of unwanted jars by taking them from zero to hero! They give an antique feeling while making sure it fulfills the checklist of cheap and easy to make. Give it a go and let us know!