How many of you have Mason Jars in your home right now? Living in the South, they are pretty much a staple around here. And while I’ve been using them for a variety of reasons for many years, Mason jars are all the rage right now for tons of reasons! They are so very useful for a variety of things and provide a great reusable storage source. And the best part? Instead of buying pricy containers, they can often times be found at resale shops, thrift stores, and even in your own kitchen since there are many foods that come in mason jars. A simple scrub to get the label off and you’ve got the perfect little jar!
But once your jar is ready, what are you going to do with it? Try some of these ideas to use your jars and be inspired.
Store your noodles
Mason jars are a great way to store your noodles and pasta. They make it easy to see in the cupboard without having to move around boxes and bags. You could also store things like beans and dehydrated fruits and veggies. Just think of all the odds and ends in your pantry that could be organized to the max with the help of mason jars!
Vases
If someone brought over some flowers but you couldn’t seem to find one of the fifteen vases that you know you have somewhere in the house, you might just use a mason jar. You can even do this as a décor element in your home. Paint a few jars in colors that match your décor, and use them to put fake flowers and arrangements in.
Storage
If your desk space seems to be one big mess (yes, I’m totally raising my hand here), update it with jars! Baby food jars work especially well for storing paper clips and other small desk items, and larger jars work perfect for markers, pens and pencil storage. You can custom paint them to add a new flair to your work space.
Create an herb garden
If you would like to start an herb garden, but can’t seem to find the space, use a few mason jars. They are easy to move around and easy to clean out after you transfer the plants (if you even take them out). They will work well for other types of plants as well should you need to replant things or would like a new look.
Bathroom organization
Bobby pins and hair ties and q-tips oh my! Small mason jars work great for all of these things. They allow you to see what’s inside of them for easy storage in drawers and cupboards and they have covers to keep their contents in without spilling. Plus, you can simply search Pinterest for some amazing decor ideas that will really turn your plain old mason jars into a work of art!
So what are you waiting for? With all these fun ideas, grab those mason jars, get creative and turn what you may have seen as trash into a true treasure!
Tell me, what are some of your unique uses for mason jars?
I love mason jars! I have one that I keep my make up brushes in, and use them all the time for layered granola/yoghurt/fruit breakfasts!
I have a collection of mason jars from various craft projects. I need to put them to use & try out your ideas.
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I do too! So many of them. I just need to sit down one day and do something with them all!
I am a tad obsessed with mason jars in my house. They are so cute and can add function to a space which makes my husband happy. He is more of a minimalist than I am.
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Those are some great uses. I love mason jars and I collect them.
You have some awesome ideas here. I use them as vases all the time.
I have a ton of mason jars laying around. These are great tips! And easy for craft time in the summer.
I think to myself, I love those Mason Jar crafts…. Think I’ll do them, buy some Mason Jars and then they just sit there, no crafts done, then I throw them away… and the cycle starts over lol
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Don’t throw them away! Send them to me!
I use mason jars for a lot of things. i just used some to make snacks i. and put in a pretty basket for father’s day. they just have so many used and you can buy a lot of different lids for them at Michaels. my son uses one with a slit in the top for his piggy bank.
I LOVE mason jars! the possibilities are endless with these little jars.
When we moved into the house we are in now, there was a cupboard full of mason jars! I was SO happy! I will have to try some of these suggestions! Thank you.
There are some great ideas here. I never thought to use mason jars for an herb garden and I love the idea of using them for bathroom storage!!
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I tend to acquire a bunch of these every year. I always like little diy projects that use them!
Brilliant idea. I think I am going to get some to use for bathroom storage myself.
There are so many great things you can do with Mason jars. I love that you can even paint them for some fun color.
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I would have never thought of using them as garden planters but that does seem like a great use. I’ll have to try this. I wish I had a unique use but you’ve more than covered them all.
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I love mason jars in any size and color!
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That blue jar is just too cute! Love it!
Great idea , i love mason jars that blue and pink has too cute
We LOVE mason jars and use them for as many things as we can… All my dried nuts are stored in them and my little ones loves them for all her tiny dolls and accessories… perfect for crayon bits, beads… all that fun stuff that needs a simple home 🙂
Great ideas I love my mason jars too! I spray painted some with silver glitter paint for vases for a bridal shower, they were perfect!
I used them to save uncooked maccaroni. Now, I need to get some twine and paint to use them as vases! Great ideas.
Great ideas! If I could keep someone from using them to drink out of!
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