Leftover foods and tasty smoothies would be nothing if not for Mason jars, but you might not be aware of their many, many uses outside the kitchen. The versatile vessels have quickly evolved from just a simple canning necessity to an essential wedding decoration, easy craft project base, and overall country home staple. There’s truly no limit when it comes to the amount of creative Mason jar decor ideas and at-home hacks there are out there, all of which will make you question why you never thought of them in the first place. Ever considered a DIY Mason jar matchbox, for example? We thought not—and there’s so much more where that came from, including hanging magnetic jars, clever light fixtures, genius space-saving bathroom storage, and, naturally, gorgeous flower vases. Give your home a rustic touch without breaking the bank thanks to these beautiful Mason jar ideas. You’ll never look at these little guys the same again—and that’s a promise.
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Toothbrush Holder
The Country Chic Cottage
Your kids officially have no more excuses for a messy bathroom countertop with this Mason jar toothbrush holder.
Whether you've put your Mason jar to use as a vase or pencil holder, salvage the lids for a project of their own: drink coasters. Mix and match pieces of fabric, then put them to good use on the coffee table.
We've all been there—you go to pour out a teaspoon of flour or baking soda, and all of a sudden half the can comes out onto your countertop. This kitchen Mason jar craft means you'll always drain just the right amount of whatever cooking supplement you need.
This shabby chic craft may look like a vase, but it's actually full of air freshener beads underneath the artificial flowers. Your home will be sweet smelling in no time with this genius idea!
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 our beginner's guide to preserving your own foods.
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Create Snack Packs
Smart School House
Make brown bagged lunches a little more fun by attaching an old fruit cup container to a Mason jar and packing it with sandwich staples.