Brighten up any afternoon with these five mason jar crafts. Perfect for kiddos and adults alike, these crafts are easy to make and beautiful to display.

FLOWER MASON JARS

Materials
■ Mason jar
■ Mod Podge
■ Pressed flowers
■ Paintbrush
■ Twine
■ Tweezers

Directions

  1. Use the paintbrush to apply a thin layer of Mod Podge to a small area of the jar.
  2. With tweezers, gently place the pressed flowers onto the Mod Podge in any pattern you like.
  3. Once the flowers are arranged, carefully brush another layer of Mod Podge over them to seal.
  4. Let it dry completely.
  5. Finish by tying a piece of twine around the top of the jar in a bow.

DIY GLITTER CALM-DOWN JAR

Materials
■ Mason jar
■ Warm water
■ Glitter glue
■ Food coloring
■ Spoon or stick for stirring

Directions

  1. Fill your mason jar about ¾ full with warm water. Warm water helps the glue mix better.
  2. Add clear glitter glue until the jar is nearly full, about ¼ of the jar should be glue.
  3. Add food coloring if you’d like to tint the water.
  4. Stir well until it is fully mixed.
  5. Finally, put the lid on and tighten before shaking to test.

STAINED GLASS MASON JARS

Materials
■ Mason jar
■ Sharpies (variety of colors)

Directions

  1. Use the Sharpies to draw a design directly onto the mason jar. Try creating an intricate pattern, colorful blocks, or even a picture of something that brings you joy. Avoid going over the same area multiple times or overlapping colors, as it may cause smudging.
  2. Once dry, place the jar somewhere sunlight can shine through to reveal the beautiful stained-glass effect.

MASON JAR HERB GARDEN

Materials
■ Mason jars (Blue or Clear)
■ Organic potting soil
■ Starter herbs or seeds
■ Pebble rocks

Directions

  1. Start by adding a layer of pebbles to the bottom of each jar. This helps keep roots healthy and prevents water from pooling.
  2. Fill the jar almost to the top with organic potting soil, leaving about an inch of space for planting.
  3. For seeds, sprinkle them on top and cover lightly with soil so they can germinate. For starter herbs, gently loosen the roots before planting, then pack soil firmly around them for support.
  4. Write on the jar with a chalk marker, so you always know what’s growing.
  5. Place your jars where they’ll get at least six hours of sunlight daily. Keep the soil moist but avoid overwatering.

DIY GLITTER MASON JARS

Materials
■ Mason jars
■ Glitter
■ Modge Podge


Directions

  1. Pour two tablespoons of Mod Podge and glitter into the jar.
  2. Tilt and rotate the jar, letting the Mod Podge and glitter coat the inside of the jar.
  3. Place the jar upside down on a paper plate and allow the excess to drip out. Then, allow the jar to sit upright and dry completely.