50 Genius Ways to Use Mason Jars

This beloved country staple is good for so, so much.

Wendell T. Webber

Canning

We'd be remiss not to start off by mentioning possibly the best and most popular way to use Mason jars — canning! Haven't tried it before? Check out this beginner's guide to preserving your own foods.

Courtesy of It All Started With Paint

Sewing Kit

Keep your sewing supplies at the ready inside a Mason jar equipped with a DIY pincushion lid.

Get the tutorial at It All Started With Paint.

Courtesy of Things I Should Do

Candy Jars

Take the candy bar at your next party to a new level with this DIY project. All you need are some Mason jars, plastic toy animals, and paint.

Get the tutorial on Things I Should Do.

Yesterday on Tuesday

Store Coffee Essentials

As fate would have it, Coffeemate lids fit perfectly onto mason jars. This blogger dressed up her coffee corner by storing the powdered creamer inside cute jars, but you can also use this trick to store and pour coffee, sugar, or grains.

Get the tutorial at Yesterday on Tuesday.

Courtesy of A Casarella

Twine Dispenser

Mason jars can help keep your craft room tidy by storing everything from washi tape to buttons, but we really love this DIY project that makes it super easy to organize and dispense twine.

Get the tutorial at A Casarella.

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Poured Candle

Making your own candles is easier than you think — and a Mason jar makes the perfect vessel. Bonus: Add a custom "thank you" lid, and you've got a great gift on your hands.

Get the tutorial at Something Turquoise.

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Bathroom Organizer

Mason jars attached to a wooden pallet make a farmhouse-chic bathroom storage option that keeps items like Q-tips and cotton balls off the counter.

Get the tutorial from Skinny Meg.

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Salt and Pepper Shakers

These salt and pepper shakers could possibly be the easiest DIY project to pull off ever.

Get the tutorial at The 36th Avenue.

Kate Mathis

Soap Dispenser

Repurpose the classic Mason jar as a soap or lotion dispenser in your bathroom.

Step 1: First, measure and mark the center of the jar's lid.



Step 2:Using a 1/2" high-speed steel drill bit (about $$; local hardware store), drill a hole to fit the width of a soap dispenser pump. (Hint: Use the pumps from old lotion bottles.)

Step 3: Fill the jar with liquid soap, screw the lid back on, and insert the pump. You may need to trim the bottom of the pump to fit your jar.

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String Lights

Is there anything better than a long evening spent on a back porch with twinkling Mason jar lights? We think not. With this craft from blogger Kristina Booher, galvanized cable and tea light candles lend their talents to a rustic, easy-to-make backyard accessory.

Get the tutorial at Simply Bold.

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Photo Frame

Switch up the way you display family photos with this Mason jar craft that uses, yes, vegetable oil.

Get the tutorial on August and After.

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Matchbox

Throw your standard matchbox in the recycling bin, and opt for this adorable option instead. If you're feeling especially crafty, create a small hole in the striking lid for easier access to your matches.

Get the tutorial on The Burlap Bag.

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Moss Terrarium

This kid-friendly craft project is the perfect activity for a rainy afternoon indoors.

Get the tutorial at Parent Pretty.

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Canning Jar Drink Tumbler

Mason jars + iced coffee = our idea of a perfect morning. Plus, this one fits into cup holders for extra-easy travel.

($$$$$, themasonbarcompany.etsy.com)

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Spice Holder

Ditch the hundreds of miscellaneous spice containers in your kitchen cabinet and opt for this organized way to store your spices. Chalkboard tops make it easy to find what you're looking for.

Get the tutorial on Raising Up Rubies.

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Air Freshener

These all-natural scents will transform your home into the freshest home on the block. Blogger KariAnne Wood opted to make hers with lemons, rosemary, and vanilla, but she also suggests trying mint, lime, ginger, or oranges.

Get the tutorial at Thistlewood Farms.

Courtesy of Food and Other Stuff

Mason Jar Salad

Confession: These salads in a jar are making us hungry. Want more Mason jar salad recipes? There's an entire book filled with easy, on-the-go salad recipes written by blogger Julia Mirabella.

Get the recipe at Food and Other Stuff.

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Speaker

This Mason jar speaker kit includes everything you need to build your very own smartphone speaker.

($$, trashamps.com)

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Gilded Vase

Upgrade your picnic table with gilded DIY vases and votives. Use a foam brush to apply adhesive to the outside of a Mason jar in small, irregular patches. When the sticky substance turns clear — in about 30 minutes — press on sheets of gold leaf. Then, rub away excess flecks with a paper towel for a lovely weathered patina.

(Speedball gold-leaf kit with leaf and adhesive, $$.97; dickblick.com)

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Pendant Light Fixture

What would look better hanging over your farmhouse table than a cluster of Mason jar lights? Design*Sponge has a DIY tutorial if you're up for a crafting challenge, or you can buy one from Boots N Gus on Etsy.

(From $$$; bootsngus.etsy.com)

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Cupcake Liner Storage

Have a ton of leftover cupcake liners lying around? Fun fact: Mason jars are the PERFECT size for keeping them organized.

Get the tutorial at Texas Joy.

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Edible Party Favors

Dole out individual servings of everything from ice cream to oysters during cocktail hour at your next party.

See more ideas at Southern Weddings.

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Tealight Lantern

Steal this easy nighttime lighting idea! To make, take old bailing wire and a Mason jar, then wrap the wire, then some pretty ribbon, around the neck. Place a basic votive candle inside, and hang in the trees surrounding your porch.

Courtesy of <a href="http://dottieangel.blogspot.com/2010/10/book-week-day-one.html">Dottie Angel</a>

Knitting Needle Jar Cover

Store your knitting or crochet needles in a jar adorned with your own knitwork, of course! Your newly covered Mason jar will look super adorable sitting on the shelf in your craft room.

Get the tutorial on page 20-21 of Covet Garden (via Dottie Angel).

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Baking Dish

This one's for all the carb-lovers out there: You'll love this recipe for perfectly portioned dinner rolls.

Get the recipe at Simple Bites.

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Beach-in-Jar Terrarium

Bring a little bit of the beach into your home with this creative and inexpensive DIY. The terrarium makes for the perfect summer accessory when placed on a mantel or used as a table centerpiece.

Get the tutorial on Making Home Base.

Courtesy of Living Sew Beautiful via Etsy

Desk Caddy

Say goodbye to cluttered desks. This handmade, rotating caddy lets you easily organize your work space.

($$9, livingsewbeautiful.etsy.com)

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Leftover Paint Containers

No need to let clunky paint cans take up space in your garage anymore. Instead, pour leftover paint in labeled jars for easy storage and even easier identification for when you need a touchup.

Get the tutorial at Goodbye, House! Hello, Home!.

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Lamp Base

Get your DIY juices flowing with this simple lamp DIY that will leave you beaming with pride. The best thing about this project: you can add your own personal flair to the lamp shade or jar.

Get the tutorial at Redberry Barn.

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Monogram Marquee Light Display

Featured on BuzzFeed's Craft Wars, this DIY home decor idea combines monograms and Mason jars — what could be better?!

Get the tutorial on Oleander and Palm.

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