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41 Easy Things To Do With Mason Jars

Whether you're decorating, organizing, or preparing gifts, there are a myriad of adorable ways to use leftover jars. You'll want to throw a backyard party just to take advantage of these lighting and centerpiece ideas.

1. Make an Oil Lamp

2. Match Holder

3. Fill with String Lights

4. Sewing Kit

5. Wall-Hung Bathroom Storage

6. Wall Planters

7. Children's Craft Storage

8. Yarn Dispensers

9. Ribbon Dispensers

10. Pizza in a Jar

11. Magnetic Spice Rack Using Mini Mason Jars

12. Button Storage

13. Painted Vases

14. Hanging Tea Light Holder

15. Candle Holders

16. Cupcake in a Jar

17. Make a Terrarium

18. Store Salads for a Picnic or Quick Lunch

19. Label with a Hot Glue Gun

20. Use Them as Picture Frames

21. "Fireflies in a Jar" Night Lantern

22. Make a Soap Dispenser

23. Replace a Busted Blender Jar

24. S'mores in a Jar

25. Create a Chandelier

26. Easy Place Settings

27. Single-Serving Pie in a Jar

28. Sippy Cup

29. Update a Wall Sconce

30. Add a Salt Spout for Easy Pouring Capabilities

31. Add a Cuppow to Turn Your Jar into a Travel Mug

32. Glue Jars Together to Create an Office Supply Organizer

33. Decorate with a Rope Container

34. Pre-Make Cocktails for a Party

35. Use a Stencil and Chalkboard Paint to Customize Mason Jars

36. Make a Table Lamp

37. Serve Oysters on Ice in Mini Mason Jars

38. Create a Snow Globe

39. Make an Air Freshener

40. Make Overnight, No-Cook Refrigerator Oatmeal

41. Make an Ice Cream Kit

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