5 Ways to Get Crafty With Mason Jars

There's not much to hate about mason jars, especially if you're a Pinterest junkie. In addition to adding a rustic flair to your home or sealing in food you need to preserve, mason jars lend themselves to great projects for kids, too. If you have a few extra jars around the house, these five crafts will get kids' creativity flowing and teach them the value of recycling!

Mini Garden

Mini Garden

Introduce the little ones to gardening using mason jars. Similar to pots, mason jars can be cared for indoors and don't require as much maintenance as an outdoor garden. Plus, you don't have to wait until the Summer to start this project.

Dessert Jars

Dessert Jars

For your next baking session with the kids, ditch the cupcake tins for mason jars instead. While they are fun to eat from (because you can see the various layers), they also make a great party favor or gift. Follow this tutorial to make rainbow cake.

Decoupage Jars

Decoupage Jars

Aren't these colorful jars cute? Make the most of your old pasta and jam jars by letting little kids go wild with tissue paper and glue (or Mod Podge). Once dry, fill them with craft supplies or a candle!

Animal Toppers

Animal Toppers

If your kiddo is an animal-lover, he'll love making these mason jar tops. Using small animal figurines from his toy box, simply paint and glue them to the jar's top. They are perfect for storage or as a party favor.

Craft Jars

Craft Jars

Get the kids excited about organizing using mason jars. They are not only affordable compared to most organizing compartments, but they also allow kids to easily see where supplies go. If you want to add a pop of color to your craft room, try painting them following this tutorial.