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  4. 15 Ways to Use Mason Jars

15 Ways to Use Mason Jars

Updated January 27, 2021
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Mason jar lights above outdoor dining area

Use simple, sturdy Mason jars at the dinner table, as storage organizers, for party favors, to show off flowers and more.

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Mason jar lights above outdoor dining area

Tea lights set in sand inside Mason jars add light and charm to an outdoor patio. The carefully hung lights dangle above a dining table and seating area. To make your own, use twine and s hooks to hang the jars from thier handles. 

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Sunny display

Sunny display

Floating a single blossom in a jar with a little water makes a charming display. A bow of raffia tops it with flourish.

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Take root

Take root

When used as a container for forcing blubs, Mason jars mean you get twice the beauty: tendrils of roots and towering bulb.

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Single servings

Single servings

Before guests arrive, dish servings into Mason jars to simplify serving time at a buffet. 

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Convenience at hand

Convenience at hand

Adding a simple pump to the jar puts your dish or hand soap on display in a sturdy source.

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Clearly stored

Clearly stored

Attaching bright paper labeled with IDs transforms jars into clear storage.

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Growing favors

Growing favors

A little dirt at the bottom of a jar hints at the contents of this thoughtful favor. Raffia holds pretty gardening gloves on the jar filled with a seed packet and plant ID stake.

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Windowsill herbs

Windowsill herbs

Vintage mason jars make great containers for a kitchen herbarium. Almost any herb can be started from seed in a mason jar. Chive, thyme and rosemary are excellent choices. When they outgrow their space, cut herbs as needed, or transplant them into a larger container or into the garden.

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Red Velvet Sundae Jars

Red Velvet Sundae Jars

These sundaes are more than just another excuse to ride the Mason jar wave. There's genius under that screw-top, thanks to inspiration from Silver Lining Creamery in Rapid City. Bake the cake batter in the jars; pile ice cream, fudge and nuts on top; then stash them in the freezer. They're perfect for serving at parties or any special occasion.Red Velvet Sundae Jars 

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Night lights

Night lights

Like fireflies winking in the dusk, a row of jars strung with lights hangs from rafters. Pendant light kits found at local hardware stores make the conversion simple.

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Handy service

Handy service

Service for one, all in one. Napkin and silverware look great tucked into a jar meant to be the drinking vessel. If you don't have enough jars for each person, just organize silverware in jars.

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Organized system

Organized system

A row of jars puts tall items at your fingertips. Separate by type, color or function. 

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Sweet storage

Sweet storage

Corral tiny notions in a jar topped with a felt pincushion. Thread, needle cases, pins, buttons. They'll all benefit from a secure spot.

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No-stress sippers

No-stress sippers

Insert a straw into lids with holes (or punch a hole in a lid) to create homemade sippy cups. No spills. Grown-up and tyke-approved. 

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Tall refresher

Tall refresher

Pour lemonade or sangria into these jars for containers guests don't have to worry about breaking. 

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Delicious display

Delicious display

Cookies on sticks or candy-coated pretzel sticks-anything tall and gooey looks great in a jar. 

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