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55+ Best Mason Jar Crafts and Home Decor Ideas

Mason jars have long been an item that crafters like to work with. There are so many reasons for this.

Why make mason jar crafts?

Versatility: Mason jars come in different sizes and shapes, making them versatile for a wide range of projects. Mason jar projects include storage, decoration, or even functional projects like glasses or candle holders. They are the perfect way to make excellent gifts of layered ingredients for desserts, cookies, and soups.

Accessibility: A plain mason jar is easy to find and fairly inexpensive which makes them very accessible for crafters. You can also find them at thrift stores and yard sales.

Sustainability: Repurposing mason jars for crafts gives the old jars a new purpose instead of ending up in landfills.

Home Decor: Mason jars can be decorative and functional, adding a lovely touch to practically any space. Mason jar centerpieces look nice for the holidays as well.

Gift Ideas: Mason jar crafts make thoughtful and personalized gifts for any special occasion, such as teacher gifts, party favors, birthday gifts, holidays (check out the snowman, Santa, shamrock, and patriotic articles below), and even housewarming gifts.

The mason jar crafts and mason jar ideas below provide many possibilities.

I love the herb garden articles since I want to make a cute and functional herb garden this spring. Of course, like most crafters, I love mason jars, and I think the finished product will look amazing.

Don’t miss the variety of links to articles and mason jar tutorials showing how to make a soap dispenser with a mason jar. A colored jar would be so cute! Look for the green and the blue jars for a great way to make these fancy!

It’s impossible to go wrong with any creative mason jar crafts below. There are over fifty-five mason jar craft ideas, so get scrolling!

55+ Best Mason Jar Crafts and Home Decor Ideas

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Apple Mason Jar Pencil Holder

Delight your kid's teachers with this darling apple mason jar pencil holders. Tilly's Nest

Candy Corn Mason Jar Luminaries

The iconic striped candy is what inspired these candy corn mason jar lights. Make and Takes

Chalk Paint Mason Jars

Chalk Paint Mason Jars

Learn how to make chalk paint mason jars and then plant with succulents for the perfect home decor for a kitchen windowsill. Mod Podge Rocks Blog

Compensation Book Mason Jar Pencil Holder

This desk organizer idea for school supplies using a mason jar painted with black acrylic paint to look like a school composition is an excellent back-to-school or teacher gift idea. Mason Jar Crafts Love

Cute Painted Mason Jars

Cute Painted Mason Jars

These farmhouse-look painted mason jars are decorated for the Christmas season with cute bobbles on the mason jar lids. Mommy Made That

DIY Mason Jar Graduation Hat

DIY Mason Jar Graduation Hat

These DIY mason jar graduation hats make a pretty fun decoration or they are also perfect for holding a graduation gift! Julie Measures

DIY Snow Globe

DIY Snow Globe

Learn how to make this easy DIY snow globe from a mason jar for some winter-themed fun. Repurpose and Upcycle

Easter Mason Jar Gifts

Easter Mason Jar Gifts

These easy and cute Easter mason jars are the perfect little Easter “basket” for teachers, friends and neighbors! Handmade in the Heartland

Easy Mason Jar Soap Dispenser

This easy DIY Mason Jar Soap Pump adds the perfect amount of rustic charm to your kitchen or bathroom. The Gracious Wife

Fairy House

Learn how to use air-dry clay and a mason jar to make a light-up fairy garden mason jar. The Decorated Cookie

Foaming Hand Soap Pump

Foaming Hand Soap Pump

This DIY foaming hand soap pump is made from a mason jar and is very handy. Creative Green Living

Galaxy Jar

A gorgeous craft for kids, teens or even adults will love to create - a galaxy in a jar. Bit & Giggles

Glass Gem Lantern

Glass Gem Lantern

In this tutorial, Craft Invaders will show you how to make beautiful glass gem lanterns that are perfect to hold a candle or LED lights. Craft Invaders

Lace Mason Jars

Lace Mason Jars

Decorate mason jars with lace for spring. The lid of the jar is decorated with flowers or spring birds. Mod Podge Rocks Blog

Marbelized Mason Jars

A way to decorate a mason jar or any other jar. FDC - Factory Direct Craft

Mason Jar

Mason Jar

Here is a fun way to use mason jars in home decor, a stenciled mason jar. Albion Gould

Mason Jar Aquarium

This adorable little mason jar aquarium is perfect to kids to make with the help from an adult. Hello Wonderful

Mason Jar Aquarium Tutorial

Kids can create their own make-believe fish aquarium using this tutorial and a plastic mason jar. Crafts by Amanda

Mason Jar Bank

Mason Jar Bank

Learn how to make a unique mason jar bank that is very simple and, excluding drying time, takes about an hour to make. Pillar Box Blue

Mason Jar Bathroom Storage Idea

Mason Jar Bathroom Storage Idea

Dress up your bathroom and give you a little bit more storage room with this free tutorial. Confessions of an Over Worked Mom

Mason Jar Bird Feeder

Mason Jar Bird Feeder

Your feathered friends will love this DIY mason jar bird feeder. The Country Chic Cottage

Mason Jar Bottle Opener

This DIY hanging bottle opener is easy to make and makes a perfect gift. Creating A Simpler Life

Mason Jar Flower Caddy

Mason Jar Flower Caddy

Learn how to make this unique flower caddy. Girl, Just DIY

Mason Jar Lamp

Make a mason jar lamp and add your own personal style as the lamp base. This easy craft only takes a few minutes and a few dollars to make. Domestically Speaking

Mason Jar Picture Frame Vase

Upcycle a mason jar into an affordable and thoughtful gift using supplies already on hand with this tutorial. Home Stories A to Z

Mason Jar Pumpkin Decor

Read this post to learn how to turn your mason jars into sweet and savory pumpkin decors. Sustain My Craft Habit

Mason Jar Snowman

Mason Jar Snowman

Learn how to yarn wrap a mason jar into a cute snowman decoration. Albion Gould

Mason Jar Snowman

Mason Jar Snowman

With this tutorial, make a mason jar snowman using simple craft store supplies. Mod Podge Rocks Blog

Mason Jar Soap Dispenser Tutorail

Give your kitchen some style by making a Mason Jar Soap Dispenser using this free tutorial. Love Grows Wild

Mason Jar Terrarium

Mason Jar Terrarium

A step-by-step guide for making mason jar terrariums. The Kim Six Fix

Mason Jar Terrarium Tutorial

Make a simple and easy DIY mason jar terrarium in just a few minutes! Barley and Birch

Mason Jar Utensil Caddy

Mason Jar Utensil Caddy

This utensil caddy is perfect for picnics, barbeques and outdoor parties. Girl, Just DIY

Mason Jar Wind Chime

Mason Jar Wind Chime

Create your own mason jar wind chime using beautiful strung colorful glass beads. Crafts by Amanda

Mosaic Mason Jar

Learn how to make a unique mason jar with mosaic tiles. Mason Jar Crafts Love

Music Sheet Mason Jar

Music Sheet Mason Jar

This sweet little DIY mason jar centerpiece is made with sheet music, twine, and flower. Mod Podge Rocks Blog

Paint Mason Jars

Paint Mason Jars

Learn how to paint mason jars with these tips and tricks! Mod Podge Rocks Blog

Patriotic Mason Jar Vases

Create festive and patriotic mason jars with a little paint, this tutorial and a little creativity. Yesterday On Tuesday

Patriotic Star Jar

Patriotic Star Jar

Dress up clear mason jars in red, white, and blue for your Fourth of July or Memorial Day gathering. Use as utensils and silverware holders during the day, and add a tea light for luminaries at night. Crafts by Amanda

Patriotic Yarn Wrapped Mason Jar

Patriotic Yarn Wrapped Mason Jar

Perfect for a summer night. Celebrate with red, white, and blue yarn-wrapped jars using this tutorial. Albion Gould

Pressed Flowers Luminaries

Add some romance to your space with pretty DIY mason jar luminaries made simply with pressed hydrangea blooms. Sustain My Craft Habit

Rainbow Jar

Bring a rainbow craft into your home with this rainbow jar craft. Mom Dot

Santa Mason Jar

Santa Mason Jar

A Santa mason jar makes a perfect Christmas gift or holiday season decor that can be made with basic supplies from the craft store. Mod Podge Rocks Blog

Shamrock Mason Jar

Shamrock Mason Jar

Add a touch of shamrock luck to your farmhouse décor with this simple DIY Painted Shamrock Mason Jar. Dollar Crafter

Sheet Music Mason Jar Vases

Sheet Music Mason Jar Vases

This lovely sheet music mason jar vase is perfect for any room in your house. They are an easy craft and perfect for homemade gift ideas. Girl, Just DIY

Silhouette Candle Jars

With just a few stickers and a quick coat of spray paint, these plain mason jars became super cute silhouette candle holders. Practically Functional

Snowman Jar Craft

Snowman Jar Craft

This easy craft makes a cute glass snowman jar that is perfect for winter decor or holiday gift giving. Two Kids and A Coupon

Snowman Mason Jar Craft

Snowman Mason Jar Craft

If you are looking for a fun, easy-to-make winter craft, this simple step-by-step Snowman Mason jar tutorial is perfect. Ann's Entitled Life

Snowy Pinecone Candle Jars

You can make pretty winter luminaries that appear to be covered with freshly fallen snow by following this tutorial. Crafts by Amanda

Soap Dispenser

Soap Dispenser

Grab your mason jar and make a soap dispenser for your home with this tutorial. The Country Chic Cottage

Soap Pump

Soap Pump

Learn how to make this DIY Mason Jar Soap Dispenser by following these step-by-step instructions. Creative Green Living

Soy Candle

Soy Candle

Easily and inexpensively make your own Homemade Mason Jar Candles using Soy and this tutorial Ann's Entitled Life

Stained Glass Mason Jar

Stained Glass Mason Jar

Stained Glass Mason Jars are made with DIY paints and other readily-available materials, they are a stunning addition to your home decor at an affordable price. The Melrose Family

Tissue Holder

Tissue Holder

A mason jar tissue holder is perfect for your home’s decor but it also makes a great gift for something like Mother’s Day. Learn how to make one here. The Country Chic Cottage

Twine Dispenser

How to make a twine dispenser using a mason jar. Lifehacker

Unicorn Mason Jar Succulent Planter

Unicorn Mason Jar Succulent Planter

This project is easy to make in an afternoon and a fun craft for tweens and teens. Creative Green Living

White Christmas Mason Jar Luminaries

Read this post to learn how to make DIY winter luminaries. Ginger Snap Crafts





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