Whether you are decorating, organizing, cleaning, eating or making a gift for a friend, there are a million things you can do with mason jars. Instead of tossing out your empty jars, you can repurpose them into candles, lamps, soap pumps and even a toothbrush holder. Take a look at these brilliant things you can do with mason jars, from the blogger community at Porch.com.
Tissue holder
Ditch the cardboard tissue boxes and DIY this cute tissue holder! Try mixing and matching different paint colors and patterns, and then pop in a few tissues to make these cute tissue holders.
Tiki torches
DIY these outdoor mason jar tiki torches for your next backyard party in just five minutes! You can make your own with a mason jar, oil and a wick.
Lid coasters
Spruce up your patio with these cute mason jar lid coasters! Follow this easy step-by-step tutorial to find out how to transform mason jar lids into coasters.
Glitter night light
Light up the night with a glitter mason jar night light! The perfect project to do with your kids, you can DIY this night light with spray craft adhesive, glitter and battery-operated LED string lights.
Soap pump
Add a touch of rustic charm to your kitchen or bathroom with these mason jar soap pumps! You can DIY these soap pumps in just five easy steps.
Lamp
Turn a standard mason jar into a lamp for a unique way to light up your home! All you need for this DIY project is a mason jar, drill, and a lamp-lighting kit. You can even fill the mason jar with decorative items, like seashells, buttons or colorful paint.
Salt and pepper shakers
Can’t find the right set of salt and pepper shakers for your home? DIY these adorable chalk-painted mini mason jar shakers.
Bug repellent luminaries
Ward off the bugs by turning your mason jars into bug repellent summer luminaries! With a few jars, essential oils, lemons, limes and other ingredients, these easy DIY luminaries are a great alternative to using chemicals.
Match storage
Whether you’re going camping or lighting candles, this idea of storing matches in a mason jar is perfect! You can easily DIY this project by using sandpaper as the lid and creating a hole in the lid for the matches to slide out.
Toothbrush holder
Looking for a cute (and clean) way to store your toothbrushes? DIY this mason jar toothbrush holder! All you need for this quick-and-easy DIY project is a mason jar and chicken wire.
Bird feeder
For under $10, you can turn a mason jar into a bird feeder in just a few minutes with this creative mason jar bird feeder tutorial.
Toothpick dispenser
Keep your toothpicks organized by storing them in mason jars. With a few holes poked in the lid and a gentle shake, your toothpicks will easily dispense!
Utensil caddy
Great for backyard parties and picnics, DIY this mason jar utensil caddy for storing all your forks, knives, straws and more.
What’s your favorite way to use mason jars? Let us know in the comments below!
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