Mason jars have become hugely popular over recent years – and with good reason. Whether you want to fill an old jar with a muffin mix for your coworker or transform it into a magical Christmas scene or even make a luminary to incorporate into your festive decorating – the list of possibilities is endless. Take inspiration from these DIY Mason Jar Ideas which you can use in any area of your life.
1. Mason Jar Snow Globe
Add some festive magic with a DIY snow globe made with a jar.
Supplies
- Jar with lid
- Small figurines
- Hot glue gun
- Faux snow
- Water
- Glycerin (optional, to slow the glitter movement)
Directions
- Clean the jar and allow to dry.
- Attach the figurines inside to the jar lid with a hot glue gun.
- Next, fill the jar with water
- Sprinkle some glitter or fake snow into the water.
- Finally, screw the lid tightly onto the jar and turn it over to see the snow fall.
2. Snowman Soup
Perfect for friends, neighbors, or teachers – these snowman soup jars are an adorable addiction to your gift list.
Supplies
- Mason jar
- Hot chocolate pack
- Mini marshmallows
- Mini candy canes
- Ribbon or string
- Gift tags
Directions
Place all the supplies into the jar and add the gift tag with a ribbon.
3. Mason Jar Christmas Centerpiece
Make a stunning Christmas centerpiece with a few jars and some fairy lights.
Supplies
- Several Mason jars
- Fairy lights
- Evergreen branches, holly, or berries
- Pinecones or small ornaments
Directions
Put the fairy lights inside the jars and add evergreen branches, holly, or berries around the bottom of the jars. To make it even more festive, add pinecones or small Christmas ornaments.
4. Minibar in a Jar
Make a minibar in a jar for friends and family who enjoy the odd tipple.
Supplies
- A big jar with a lid (big enough to hold a few small bottles)
- 5-7 small bottles of alcohol
- Gift ribbon
- Minbar in a Jar Gift Tag
5. Christmas Mason Jar Luminaries
Create a magical glow with Christmas mason jar luminaries. These are perfect for illuminating walkways, windowsills, or mantles during the holiday season.
Supplies
- Mason jars
- White or colored tissue paper
- Mod Podge or glue
- Paintbrush
- Battery-operated tea lights
- Scissors
- Stencils (for holiday shapes like stars, trees, etc.)
Directions
Make holiday shapes from tissue paper or use stencils to make designs on a jar.
Put a thin layer of Mod Podge on the outside of the jar and press the tissue paper shapes on top.
Add another layer of Mod Podge to seal the designs.
Wait for it to dry and then put a battery-operated tea light inside the jar.
6. Rudolph Spares
Make a fun gift by filling jars with red candy and adding a label that says “Rudolph Spares“.
7. For Your Mistltetoes
Add everything you need for the perfect manicure including nail polish, nail files and polish remover.
Supplies
- Mason jar with lid
- Nail polish, nail files and polish remover
- Festive Ribbon
- For Your Mistle Toes Sticker for Nail Gifts
8. Secret Santa Gift
If you need a quick last minute gift for a coworker or neighbor then this idea is perfect.
Supplies
- Mason jar with lid
- Red and green foil wrapped candy
- Festive Ribbon
- Secret Santa Sticker
