16 Creative Uses For Mason Jars

Since mason jars are airtight, they are really great for storing preserves or pickling produce. The tight lid keeps the contents fresh and prevents bacteria from entering.

If you're looking for a planter, opt for a mason jar instead of opaque pots. It's cool to actually see the soil, and it'll give your home an earthy vibe. You can DIY your own planter or buy this cute option for $25.

Of course, there is always the good ol' change jar. To switch things up a little, replace loose change with $5 bills. You'll be able to accumulate money more quickly that way.

Terrariums are cheap to make, and they're a nice way to add some green to the home or even the office. Using a mason jar to store the plant arrangement is a nice twist on the traditional terrarium holders.

Here's a guide on how to make a terrarium. No time to make one? No problem — check out this moss terrarium ($45) on Etsy.

Instead of a cup, drink from a mason jar. They're really cool to serve your homemade mixed drinks in when guests come over.

Spray-paint a mason jar, and it'll be a colorful addition to your desk as a pen holder. We love these turquoise mason jars ($21).

You can bake cakes in mason jars and give them away as party favors or gifts. These cake jars are also great for portion control. Here's a good tutorial on how to bake rainbow-colored cakes. If you would like to purchase one yourself, this birthday cake jar ($9) is a fun option.

You can even bake pizzas or pies in jars.

Mason jars make the perfect container for odds and ends of herbs and citrus fruits to create pretty scented floating candles that also help keep bugs away. Check out the easy DIY.

With a bit of work, you can make chandeliers out of mason jars. For an easier DIY route, use candles instead of electrical lighting. Use this gorgeous Etsy chandelier ($150-$170) as inspiration.

Nowhere to put your beautiful blooms? Use mason jars! You can choose to spray-paint them or cover the jar with lace or some other material, but personally, I think it's the most beautiful as a vase when it's in its original, translucent form.

Use a mason jar instead of a regular lunch box, and it'll keep your lunch fresh! It's perfect for soup, salad, pasta, and more.

With LED lights and craft moss from the dollar store, easily create mood lighting for weddings or fun gatherings. Here's how to make one.

You'll love how these pretty jars brighten your space. And they're seriously easy to make.

Make a soap dispenser out of your mason jar by drilling a hole in the lid and inserting and gluing the top of an old soap bottle to the hole. We were totally inspired by this fun Etsy option ($25).

Repurpose the tops of salt and seasoning shakers with the help of mason jars with this helpful DIY.

Upcycle jars with the help of stickers and gold spray paint for stunning containers for holding just about anything. Here's how to make them!