16 Awesome and Easy DIY Mason Jar Projects

Whether for storage or decoration, there are number of great ways to use leftover jars. For example, you can turn them into a chandelier, use them as flower vases or soap dispensers, and even display your favorite photos inside a mason jar. Here are 16 fun and simple mason jar projects that anyone can do with little to nothing cost out of your pocket.

1. Mason Jar Utensil Caddy

Make this easy DIY mason jar utensil caddy in just a few minutes. Great to use for parties, picnics or every day use. (Tutorial via Small Home Soul)

2. Hanging Pendant Lights

Make these hanging pendant lights to add a homespun charm to any space. (Tutorial via Woon blog)

3. DIY Glowing Mason Jars

Use glow-in-the-dark paint to fill mason jars with fairy lights. (Tutorial via CraftFoxes)

4. Mason Jar Wall Planter

Create an adorable indoor or outdoor wall planter using mason jars, an old board and pipe clamps. (Tutorial via Not Just a Housewife)

5. Mason Jar Citronella Torches

Turn mason jars into citronella torches to keep mosquitoes at bay. (Tutorial via Dream a Little Bigger)

6. Mason Jar Lamp

Replace your old lamp base with a mason jar filled with seashells. (Tutorial via Melissa’s Greetings)

7. Turn A Mason Jar Into A Soap Dispenser

Perfect for soap, lotion, or hand sanitizer. (Tutorial via Love Grows Wild)

8. Mason Jar Picture Frame

Everyone loves pictures, and the clear glass walls of mason jars make a really cool photo frames. (Tutorial via August and After)

9. Mason Jar Pin Cushion

A simple and inexpensive project that doesn’t require any fancy equipment or special skills. And it makes a great gift. (Tutorial via The Seasoned Homemaker)

10. Mason Jar Apothecary Jars

Transform mason jars into stylish apothecary jars glued to a candlestick base. Use these in the bathroom for q-tips, soap and cotton balls. (Tutorial via Thrifty and Chic)

11. DIY Painted Mason Jar Vases

These painted mason jar vases will add a perfectly delightful pop of color to your home. (Tutorial via Little Miss Momma)

12. Mason Jar Toothbrush Holder

This cute mason jar toothbrush holder is great for keeping your toothbrushes in order while still keeping your bathroom chic. (Tutorial via The Country Chic Cottage)

13. DIY Mason Jar Light Fixture

Update your light fixture on the cheap by swapping out the dated glass globes with mason jars. (Tutorial via Two It Yourself)

14. Mason Jar Match Dispenser

Keep matches in a mason jar using sandpaper as the lid so you can light the matches. (Tutorial via The Burlap Bag)

15. Mason Jar Pencil Sharpener

Collect your pencil shavings in style with this sharpener jar! (Tutorial via DIY Huntress)

16. Hanging Mason Jar Flower Chandelier

Attach empty jars to a repurposed wire basket to create this amazing chandelier that you can suspend on tree branches. (Tutorial via All Things Heart and Home)