10 Jar Gifts to Get You Through the Holidays

November 9, 2016 by FaveCrafts 2 Comments

Whenever the holidays come around, I sometimes feel a sense of dread washing over me when I think about the many Christmas gifts I’ll need to get. People with big families know what I’m talking about. The thought of buying so many gifts can be slightly unnerving. That’s why I’m a big proponent of jar gifts. Gifts in a jar are the best strategy when you want to give something creative and special to everyone in your family (extended family included). Jar gifts are beautiful, easy to make, and very inexpensive. You can dress up each jar pretty easily, too. Add a ribbon here. Glue on some holly there. When you’re deep into decorating Christmas jar gifts, the task becomes mechanical at some point, and you can crank out a whole crate full of jar gifts in no time. I often turn on a favorite holiday movie in the background, too.

If I’m being honest, the hardest and most time-consuming part in coming up with the perfect jar gift is the idea. Great homemade gifts require thinking, and as Christmas gets closer and closer, time to think becomes less and less available. We all have so much to do! Whether we’re baking cookies or putting up Christmas decorations, there is never a dull moment in holiday preparation. This is why I LOVE lists. Did I make Christmas Cookie Gifts in a Jar last year? If so, then I’ll just gladly mosey on down to another item on the list. Making a list is quick. It’s convenient, and it lets you jump right in and tackle all of those gifts you still need to make.

10 Jar Gift Ideas Your Family Will Love

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I’ve told you my secret. How do you prepare for the holidays?

13 Mason Jar Crafts To Make Now (And Later)

December 11, 2014 by FaveCrafts 2 Comments

Mason jars are my absolute favorite craft supply. They aren’t intimidating, they don’t cost much and they’re infinitely adaptable – what’s not to like? Since Christmas is just around the corner and I haven’t started shopping for gifts yet, I’m feeling a twinge of last-minute anxiety. Since I don’t have a ton of time to look for gifts, I’m considering creating a few of these Mason jar crafts and giving them to my friends. My favorite idea is decorating the outside of a Mason jar and filling it with candy. I must say, though, I love unexpected Mason jar crafts, like vases.

Before you head to the mall or a fancy boutique, consider making one of these Mason jar crafts. If you’ve already completed your holiday shopping, save this list for another day. You never know when you’ll need a quick and easy gift or fun decorative craft, and these projects definitely fit the bill.

Mason Jar Christmas Crafts

Snowman Belly Jars – Simply draw a belly on these jars to create headless snowman. While this may seem a little morbid, it’s actually super cute. Use fun colors that really stick out and make each jar a little different. Fill them with cotton balls and you have a non-melting Santa for all season.

Easy Rustic Mason Jar Decorations – With this Mason jar craft tutorial, you get two projects for the price of one. The contrasting colors make these a true standout. Group a bunch of these jars together and place them on a mantel or kitchen table. These will look great on a table during Christmas brunch.

Winter Wonderland Candle Jars – How cool is this frosty Mason jar? You don’t need actual snow to create this pretty decorative piece, so if you’re in the mood for a winter treat in six months, this is the perfect project. The simple, rustic look evokes a country feel.

Frosted Luminaries – Evoke the look of frosted glass for this super simple Mason jar craft project. Line your Mason jar on a mantel and fill them with tea lights. The colors will make your room sparkle and glow.

Mason Jar Craft Ideas

Simple Stained Mason Jars – It doesn’t matter what you use your jars for as long as they look good. That’s the philosophy behind this kid-friendly craft project. You won’t believe how easy it is to change the look of these Mason jars.

Altered Art Mason Jars – Store spices, treats and more inside these Mason jars. Create your own labels and organize all of your essentials – it’s easier than you think.

Pretty Pink Mason Jar Cups – If you’re planning a baby shower or birthday party, you’ll want to make this project. This is not only a great way to serve food or drinks, but also a fabulous party favor idea.

Affordable Jar Party Lanterns -Cover jars in paint, wait for it to dry and add a stripe with Mod Podge. That’s all you have to do if you want to complete this craft project. Kids will love pitching in and painting the jars, so be sure to have them help out.

3D Memory Jars – Capture your favorite moments with this delightful project. This is a great gift or favor idea, so keep it in mind for your next celebration.

Mason Jar Gift Ideas

Gold Tipped Mason Jar Vases – Combine a Mason jar and candle stick to create your own vases. Paint helps turn these jars into fancy home decor items. Place these in the center of a table for a class look.

Mason Jar Vase – Use a candlestick or a candlestick to add height to your vase and include some trim and embellishments to make each piece unique. Once you’ve completed these two steps, you’ll be well on your way to creating a memorable Mason jar.

Colorful Bead Jar – Store all of your beads in these handy jars. This is a great way to organize supplies and clean up your craft room. If you don’t have a ton of beads, you can opt for a baby food jar rather than a Mason jar.

Craft Room in a Jar – Who wouldn’t want to carry their craft room with them wherever they go? Throw your favorite supplies in a jar and give it as a gift. You can also use this project to clean up your space and get organized.

What’s your favorite use for Mason jars?

21 Summer-Inspired Mason Jar Crafts

June 13, 2014 by FaveCrafts 1 Comment

There’s nothing that screams summer quite like a Mason jar. Whether you use it as a glass, a vase, a decoration, or a time capsule, a Mason jar opens the window for a whole assortment of fun crafty projects that are great for children and adults alike.

If you’re getting ready to host a summer party or wedding, you just have to check out some of these DIY Mason jar craft ideas. With 21 awesome crafts to choose from, there’s bound to be something for everyone in this collection! Those hosting a 4th of July BBQ might love this Americana Mason Jar. Great for using as a centerpiece or as a container to hold utensils, this fun Mason jar would be the perfect addition to any party. You could even use it to hold sparklers or fill it with sand and use them to hold down a stubborn tablecloth or picnic blanket.

You can also use tinted spray paint to add a lovely shade of color to your glass jars. Projects like the Brightly Colored Tinted Jars are perfect for summer decorating and entertaining…and are made using a simple paint technique. There are all kinds of ways you can add color to glass jars, and…as luck would have it…we happen to be giving away a set of 10 Design Master TintIT Multi-Use Spray Paints. Scroll on down for more information on how you can be the lucky winner of this amazing spray paint collection!

21 Summer-Inspired Mason Jar Crafts

What is your favorite way to craft with mason jars?

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10 Mason Jar Crafts and Handmade Gifts in a Jar

April 26, 2014 by AllFreeHolidayCrafts Leave a Comment

Whether a glass jar once held peaches or pickles, there are tons of ways to make it new again. 10 Mason Jar Crafts: DIY Home Decor and Handmade Gifts in a Jar shows you how to raid your recycling bin and turn glass jars into great gifts or decorative accents for your home. No matter what holiday you’re celebrating, there’s a Mason jar craft to commemorate the occasion. From the middle of summer to the depths of winter, there are Mason jar crafts and homemade gifts in a jar that will get you into the spirit of the season. Let 10 Mason Jar Crafts: DIY Home Decor and Handmade Gifts in a Jar teach you how to turn trash into treasure with these cute and clever projects.

Brimming with Mason jar crafts for all occasions, 10 Mason Jar Crafts: DIY Home Decor and Handmade Gifts in a Jar is your manual for crafting your way through the recycle bin. Short on time? No worries! For a last-minute present this holiday season, you can’t go wrong with a Mason jar gift. You can pull together portable party favors, too. What you use to fill each jar gift is up to you. Put lotion, emery boards, and nail polish in a jar to make an instant spa kit for your girlfriend. You can opt for a sweeter spin on a Mason jar craft and layer the dry ingredients for a batch of cookies in a glass jar. No matter what you choose, friends and family will appreciate your unique gift.

Once these beautifully-decorated jars have been emptied, people can use them for storage or decoration. Mason jar crafts combine fun and functionality. Show your gratitude to a hostess, teacher, or neighbor without breaking the bank. A budget-friendly gift in a jar is an effortless and affordable way to express how much you appreciate the people in your life. You can also treat yourself with some of the home décor crafts in this eBook. Make votives that give your living room or backyard a warm, festive glow, or dress up your dining room table with one of these pretty Mason jar ideas. When it comes to crafting with glass jars, the possibilities are endless. Check out 10 Mason Jar Crafts: DIY Home Decor and Handmade Gifts in a Jar and get ready to impress your friends and family with your creativity all year long.

What’s your favorite way to re-purpose Mason Jars?

Link Love: Crafty Uses for a Mason Jar

February 19, 2014 by FaveCrafts 6 Comments

Mason jars truly are a crafter’s best friend. If you are simply using them to store food or other items, you’re missing out on great DIY opportunities. And no, you don’t need power tools or heavy machinery to alter these glass jars. In fact, you can use fabric, paper, paint and so much more to create a pretty decor item for your home. But wait, there’s more! Did you know that you can also decorate a mason jar from the inside out? Turn a simple glass receptacle into an aquarium or a snow globe with only a few easy-to-find supplies. Mason jar projects are perfect for frugal living enthusiasts and eco-friendly crafts. We can all cut a few corners, especially when it comes to the cost of craft supplies, so why not save big and reuse your glass jars?

We here at FaveCrafts love mason jars just as much as the next crafter. That’s not true – we’re actually obsessed with mason jars and love finding new, inventive ways to use them in craft projects. One reader-favorite DIY idea is Mason Jar Vases, which only requires four supplies. These look great as a centerpiece on a picnic table or in a dining room – you can even add more feminine touches and use them as wedding decorations. Girly Pink Collaged Mason Jars make great candleholders or catchalls for jewelry. Since spring cleaning season is just around the corner, it’s important to remember that you can use mason jars for organizing your craft or office supplies. Our roundup of 5 Mason Jar Ideas to Keep You Organized will help you take control of your space and clear your clutter once and for all.

It’s time to join in on the trend that’s taking over the craft community. Save up those mason jars or buy them in bulk at your local home goods store – they serve so many important purposes and can be customized to fit anyone’s home decor. As long as you have Pinterest and FaveCrafts at your disposal, you’ll never run out of crafty ideas for mason jars – we promise!

Memory Jar from Bespoke Bride
Etched Mason Jar Glasses from Sometimes Homemade
Simple Painted Glass Jars from Just a Girl and Her Blog
Glitter Mason Jars from Cassandra Monroe
Hanging Mason Jar Planter from The Three R’s
Mason Jars With A Blue Patina from Surbuble
Gumball Jar from We Made That
Mason Jar Aquarium from Hello Wonderful
Gilded Mason Vases from Mom Makes Things

Remember, if you enjoyed these organizational mason jar crafts, then you’re going to love what’s in store for you inside our free eBook, 20 Crafts with Mason Jars: Wedding Ideas, Centerpieces, Decor, and More! Download your own free copy today!

Link Love: Holiday Gifts in a Jar

November 14, 2013 by FaveCrafts 6 Comments

Believe it or not, it’s time to start preparing for the holidays. It’s almost time to string up those Christmas lights and decorate the tree, all while sipping on hot apple cider and eating delicious Christmas cookies. It’s also time to start brainstorming ideas for Christmas gifts. Every year, I end up stressed out about what to buy my friends and family members for the holidays. Of course, I want my gift to be completely unique and unexpected. That said, I also want the gift to resonate with the recipient (and not end up in a drawer or corner). This year, I plan to recycle old mason and baby food jars and fill them with everything from food to DIY body scrub.

Gifts in a jar are a quick, easy and inexpensive Christmas idea for anyone that loves to craft. The holiday season can wreak havoc on your skin (hello wind and sub-zero temperatures!) and cause redness and irritation. Hand and body scrubs are a luxurious option that anyone can appreciate and best of all, you can make your own versions at home! Gardener’s Hand Scrub smells good and looks even better. Another fun DIY scrub is the Amazing and Edible Chocolate Body Scrub. Talk about delicious – you’ll want to save a generous amount for yourself after taking one whiff. Looking for edible options? Nothing says winter like hot chocolate, so give someone the yummiest gift of all with a Hot Cocoa Jar.

This year, skip the fancy gift wrap and give a gift in a jar. Whether you choose to include edible ingredients or a luxurious scrub, your thoughtfulness and creativity is sure to get noticed.

Caramel Apple In A Jar from The Gunny Sack
Homemade Whipped Shea Butter Body Scrub from Adventured of a Gluten Free Mom
Pumpkin Spice Latte Sugar Scrub from Bargain Briana
Hearts in Jars from It’s Very KT
Lemon Rosemary Bath Salts from A Pumpkin Princess
Mason Jar Sewing Kit from Juliette Laura
DIY Sewing Kit Gift from Bless This Mess Please
Apron in a Jar from My Own Labels
Gingerbread Cookie Mix from A Baker’s House

Canned Goods: 11 Mason Jar Crafts for Christmas

November 5, 2013 by AllFreeChristmasCrafts 1 Comment

Mason jars are not just for canning anymore! There are so many fun uses for these versatile containers. Really, is there anything you can’t use mason jars for these days? Surely you have seen them around. People use them as luminaries, candles, vases, and even lamps for weddings or home decor. They can also be used as gift containers, particularly for soup and hot chocolate mixes.

Christmas is a great time to try out crafting with mason jars. We here at AllFreeChristmasCrafts love mason jar crafts, and we hope you will too. We have some great DIY holiday crafts for you to try out this Christmas. From candles to gifts to holiday decorations, these jars have so many uses, especially around the holiday season. This list of 11 mason jar crafts for Christmas is sure to meet your crafting needs!

DIY Christmas Gifts

Choosing mason jars as gift containers is one of the best ways to use these versatile containers during the Christmas season. You can focus on decorating the jar itself using examples like a Decorated Mason Jar Teacher Idea or this Gorgeous Poinsettia Christmas Jar, and then fill the jar with candy or chocolates. You can also pay special attention to the contents of the jar and create a thoughtful, easy gift like a “We Love You” Jar that is filled with little slips of paper describing the reasons you care about the person you are giving the gift to. Either way, decorated DIY mason jars make simple, but classy gifts.

Homemade Christmas Ornament Crafts

While many mason jar crafts make great gifts, you can also use these jars to add to your collection of homemade holiday decorations. Make ornaments out of the jars themselves like this Mason Jar Greenery Ornament, and with just a couple leafy additions, you’ll have some beautiful pieces to add to your tree. Remember, you can also use the mason jar lids in your crafting. Check out these cute Mason Jar Lid Ornaments for an adorable way to incorporate all parts of the mason jar into your crafting.

DIY Christmas Decorations

Aside from ornaments, mason jars can be used in many other parts of your collection of holiday decorations. You can go the sensible route and choose a practical craft like Mason Jar Snow Globe Soap Dispensers. A more classic way to use mason jars is to make them into candle holders or luminaries. Use mod podge to make beautiful winter mantel decor, like Snowflake Jar Votive Holders, or fun, festive holiday clear jars, like Junkmail Snowflake Luminaries. Need more sparkle? Then these Light Up The Night Glitter Mason Jars are definitely for you. You even make the jars themselves into decorations like this Glittery Santa’s Belly Jar. Add some sparkle and shine to your home this holiday season with these homemade Christmas decorations.

There are certainly a lot of ways to use mason jars, especially around the holidays. We hope you have found the mason jar craft for you this Christmas season!

Still want more jar craft ideas? AllFreeChristmasCrafts has a list for you!

Here are 16 Jar Craft Projects for Christmas Jars Year Round.

What do you use mason jars for?

AllFreeChristmasCrafts Giveaway: Ball Heritage Collection Pint Jars

September 30, 2013 by AllFreeChristmasCrafts 8 Comments

If you’ve never made a mason jar craft before, then let me be the first to tell you that you are missing out! Mason jar crafts are only increasing in popularity, and there are so many wonderful Christmas projects that involve mason jars. One easy idea is to use them for gift-giving: just fill the jar with treats and wrap it up, like with this Christmas Treat Jar project or the “We Love You” Jar. If you’re looking for decorating ideas instead, maybe you’d like to make the Gorgeous Poinsettia Christmas Jar or the Junkmail Snowflake Luminaries. These mason jar crafts look absolutely lovely on a fireplace mantel or an entryway tabletop. And if you love snow globes, then boy do we have snow globes. From the Beautiful Sparkling Snow Globe to the Twinkly Waterless Snow Globe to the Winter Wonderland Snow Globe and more, you are sure to find your Christmas crafting inspiration in mason jars.

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Mason Mania: 22 Mason Jar Crafts

August 23, 2013 by AllFreeKidsCrafts 1 Comment

There’s something about those little, glass jars that sparks the crafting spirit in us all. The artsy world is at your fingertips when you hold a mason jar in your palm and begin to imagine what it can become. (Or perhaps you stare at those adorable containers and wonder how in the world people come up with such brilliant ideas.) No matter which camp you’re in, you’ll adore this collection of other people’s clever visions because it’s your chance to bring them to life and make them your own. Put a smile on someone’s face, transform ordinary into rustic extraordinary, and turn chaos into chic calm all with one recycled canister. WAIT! Before you throw away the lid to craft with the glorious bottom portion, set it aside because there are some equally awesome ideas for crafting with the tops. Nothing goes to waste with AllFreeKidsCrafts.

The coolest part about these mason jar crafts is that they’re swank enough to be displayed, but easy enough to be created by a kid. There’s no arguing the win-win in that!

Let’s get started, shall we? I like making people smile, and I’m certain you do too, so that seems like the perfect place to start.

Homemade Gifts

Kids, parents, teachers, pets…everyone loves receiving gifts, and most people love giving them as well. Since you love crafting with mason jars, make yourself and the special people in your life happy by crafting gifts for everyone! Here are some unique ideas to inspire you:

DIY Organization

And if you didn’t love mason jars enough, they can help turn any space into tidy town. They’re clear for easy viewing, cute enough to be displayed, and inexpensive for a simple storage solution. Is it obvious yet how much I love me some mason jar crafts?

Decorative Crafts

Honestly, you could just line up mason jars on your mantle and it would look adorable, but these mason jar ideas go above and beyond to give you exquisite home decor. Be sure to pay special attention to the Halloween mason jar crafts. For some reason, the spooky holiday and the vintage canisters go beautifully together, creating some of the most fun Halloween decorations I’ve ever seen.

Craft with the Lid

Don’t you dare let the lid go to waste! These fun mason jar ideas make sure that those tops serve as much purpose as their supposed better half. Help them prove themselves.

What is your favorite way to reuse mason jars?

Mason Jar Lighting with Angie Holden

August 17, 2013 by AllFreeHolidayCrafts 4 Comments

My name is Angie and I love jars. Okay, I may be addicted to jars. Okay I might just need a support group. So addicted I even started a blog dedicated to them called Crafts with Jars. My favorite jar crafts are those that use jars in an unexpected manner. Maybe you think of jars as being for storage or holding candles. But some people think way outside the box and really take jars to an entirely new level.

When you are sprucing up your home this fall, try thinking of jars in a whole new light. Yes light. Lights for your home using jars? Here are some of my favorite ways you can use jars as lighting for your home, you can always find more at my blog!

First up is a Mason Jar Chandelier from Marty’s Musings. What a great way to add some character to any old chandelier in your home.

Ball Jar Pendant Light

Don’t want an entire chandelier of jars? Let The DIY Village show you how to make a mason jar into a pendant light. Do you all know that the best part of a mason jar is that it is basically the exact size needed for lighting projects like these? That makes DIY projects like these super simple to do.

Mason Jar Light Fixtures

Some of my personal favorite jar lights just use the existing fixtures and add jars to those. You would be surprised how many light fixtures can use jars instead of globes. The Stories of A to Z added jars with numbers to her light fixtures. The addition of the numbers gives the jars a modern graphic feel.Would you use numbers? Maybe letters?

Numbered Light Fixtures

Mason Jar Pendant Lights

You can also add blue mason jars to an existing pendant light like Tirzah Photography. I must say that my favorite jar lighting projects use the blue mason jars rather then the clear. I love that classic blue vintage tint that these Blue Mason jar Pendant Lights have. Plus Ball is making these blue jars again as a heritage collection so you don’t even have to scour your thrift store to find them anymore.

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