Tuesday, March 13, 2012

The Mason Jar Project

 




Canning our own fruits and vegetable was just a way of life when I was a small girl, this is what I remember my mom using a Mason jar for. Learn more about canning your own food at HomeCanning.com.


Well Mason jars are not just for canning anymore! This last year they have really made a comeback (again), so dig out your moms old jars and have some fun with them.
 




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Vase-in-a-shelf from theUncommonGreen - Buy one here or check out the DIY instructions on Flickr. 




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Hand-drawn jars by Abbey Hendrickson of Aesthetic Outburst - buy them here! 

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DIY candy-colored vases from mason jars by the clever girls at 100 Layer Cake. 
Photo: 100 Layer Cake





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DIY blue / faux-vintage mason jars (or create any color you'd like - see pendant lights below). Tutorial on Tatertots & Jello! 
Photo: Celeste at My Greenbrae Cottage 
































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Colorful pendant lights - color them yourself here then learn how to tun them into lights  video tutorial from MegRuth 
 
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Gift idea from According to Kelly: a cupcake in a jar!  Learn how here. 

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Pie to go,ideas and how-to on Hostess With The Mostess. 
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Hand-embroidered soup in a jar may be the ultimate get-well-soon gift!  Check out the how-to on Make and Takes. 
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Try a die cut lid that acts as a straw holder!  Buy the lids from Candle Soylutions (or make your own).  Idea fromBrides.com.

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How about a terrarium or an herb garden!  Terrariums pictured sold byDoodle Birdie.  For a tutorial on how to create your own herb garden, check outBetter Homes and Gardens. 
Photo: Left - Doodle Birdie / Right - Better Homes and Gardens






Don't forget how cute they can be as part of your table centerpieces at a wedding or other event.
dollies and mason jars
Dollies and lace
 

I love this pin cushion from Andy Rubio. 

 Do you have a Mason Jar Project of your own? One that might inspire others? Post a link in the comments and lets us take a look.

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