50 things to do with Mason Jars

50 Ways to Re-purpose and Reuse Glass Jars {Saturday Inspiration & Ideas}

Whenever I come across an empty glass jar it is so hard for me to toss it in the recycling bin. {I know my craft room looks like {this} but I promise I'm not a pack rat} I just feel compelled to hold onto these versatile treasures - no matter what shape or size. {and yes I have bought the x-large jar of pickles a few times just so I could keep the cool jar}

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This weeks Saturday Inspiration post is packed with 50 different ways to reuse and re-purpose glass jars - I'm pretty sure that alone justifies keeping my hands on any jar that may come my way.

If you follow along on facebook I shared a couple of these ideas I wanted to try a few weeks ago. Are you anempty jar collector?


Vacation Memory Jars
{Source: Martha Stewart}


Glass Jar Photo Frames
{Source: Photojojo}


Crochet Jar Covers
{Source: Freshly Found} 


Crochet and Doily Jar Covers
{Source: Dottie Angel}


Recycled Jar Terrariums
{Source: Our Big Earth}


Twine Wrapped Jar Vases
{Source: Vickie Howell}


Fabric Wrapped Jar Vases
{Source: Martha Stewart}


Painted Bottle Vases
{Source: Martha Stewart}


Twig Wrapped Recycled Jar Vase
{Source: Garden Mama}


Color Pencil Wrapped Jar Vase
{Source: Country Living}


Hanging Baby Jar Vases
{Source: Good Housekeeping}


{Source: Pottery Barn}


Mixed Jar Centerpiece
{Source: Martha Stewart via Whole Living}


String Light Illuminating Jars
{Source: Country Living}


Decorative Jar Lids
{Source: Martha Stewart}


See Through Storage
{Source: Whole Living}


Stacked Jar Storage Center
{Source: Homemade Simple}


Chalkboard Label Storage Jars
{Source: Bradens Grace Wall Art}


Painted Storage Jars
{Source: Kootut Murut}


Wall Attached Jar Organizers
{Source: Homemade Simple}


Space Saving Storage Shelf
{Source: Country Living}


Under Shelf Jar Storage
{Source: Homemade Simple}


Baby Food Jar Organizer
{Source: Ehow}


Sewing Kit in a Jar
{Source: Martha Stewart}


Re-purposed Jar Button Storage
{Source: The Quilted Turtle}


Recycled Jar Yarn Holder
{Source: Homemade Simple}


Chalkboard Lid Craft Storage Jars
{Source: Homemade Simple}


Use Jars to Store Paint for Quick Touch Ups
{Source: Real Simple}


Recycled Jar Hardware Holders
{Source: Homemade Simple}


Re-purposed Jar into an Oil Lamp
{Source: Raised in Cotton}


Mason Jar Centerpieces
{Source: Apartment Therapy}


Recycled Jar Candle Holders
{Source: Martha Stewart}


Fabric Covered Baby Jar Votives
{Source: Prudent Baby}


Hanging Mason Jars
{Source: Pottery Barn}


Baby Jar Chandelier
{Source: HGTV}


Jam Jar Candle Chandelier
{Source: Martha Stewart}


Hanging Lanterns
{Source: Disney Family Fun}


Mod Podge and Food Coloring Painted Jar Lanterns
{Source: Gingerbread Snowflakes}


Make Your Own Jelly Jar Candles
{Source: Martha Stewart}


Recycled Jar Fish Bowl
{Source: Country Living}


DIY Jar 'Snow Globe'
{Source: Disney Family Fun}


Bug Catching Jar
{Source: Oriental Trading}


Play Goldfish Jar
{Source: Disney Family Fun}


Kids Summer Job Jar
{Source: Martha Stewart}


Recycled Glass Candy Jars
{Source: Reebert}


Etched Glass Storage Jars
{Source: Martha Stewart}


Jar Mugs
{Source: Pottery Barn}

I have used some of my re-purposed jars on the following projects; how about you?

Make Your Own Lemon Sugar Hand Scrub
{Found Here}


Faux Glow in the Dark Firefly Jar
{Found Here}


Lazy Susan Under Cabinet Jar Storage Organizer
{Found Here}