28 Clever Ways To Repurpose Mason Jars

Sure, you could recycle old canning jars, but there are so many clever ways to upcycle them instead. From rustic home decor to crafty gifts, kitchen storage solutions and more, read on to see all the best ways to reuse these handy jars all around your home.

One of the easiest ways to give new life to an old Mason jar: Turn it into a casual vessel for foraged flowers. This rustic bunch of freshly cut Queen Anne's lace turns a simple outdoor meal into a special alfresco dining experience.

When Southern-chic became a nationwide trend, the humble Mason jar was elevated to an oh-so-clever drinking glass at farm-to-table restaurants and front porch gatherings. Now you can turn that classic Mason jar into a sippy cup or commuter mug with this easy-to-use stainless steel lid.

Make your own utensil case by turning a few Mason jars on their sides and gluing them together. Each jar can hold a different type of writing utensil so you don't have to search through a messy drawer for your favorite highlighter.

Turn a Mason jar into a beautiful centerpiece for any occasion — from a weekend brunch to a wedding.

Under-cabinet storage is a simple and handy solution for your most reached-for, shelf-stable ingredients. Strong magnet rings can be found at most home improvement stores and attached under cabinets with extra-strength super glue. The metal Mason jar lids will stick to the magnets.

Delight your loved ones (and their noses) with homemade potpourri sealed in a Mason jar. You can use any dried aromatics you love, but some of our favorites are orange slices, cinnamon sticks and cloves.

A simple Mason jar was repurposed as a soap dispenser by drilling a hole into the lid, then inserting a pump from a discarded plastic soap container.

Casey Finn of DIY Playbook discovered a way to use Mason jars to store stuff in style. This mason-jar organizer helps corral the bathroom clutter and doubles as rustic decor.

Your friends will find you artsy and resourceful when you create a simple flower arrangement using a Mason jar. To make this arrangement extra colorful, the jar was painted on the inside with a mixture of acrylic paint and non-acetone nail polish remover, then baked in the oven to set.

Grow a mini garden inside a canning jar to liven up windowsills, counters and tabletops.

Shower your wedding guests with seeds of love. Have your guests take home these wildflower seed favors made from Mason jars.

If you have a signature spread, like homemade apple butter or berry jam, use mini sealing jars to create individual servings. Whether it's a relaxed weekend brunch or a holiday gathering, you can send guests home with these little goodies.

Take an old jar and turn it into something spectacular and noteworthy. These upcycled Easter terrariums brighten up any spring arrangement long after the festivities have ended.

Add rustic ambience to your home this holiday with DIY lighting made from mason jars, basic lumber and tree trimmings

Bring the outdoors in by displaying your favorite bits of the winter world in charming Mason jars.

Snow globes are often a treasured souvenir from world travels. Now you can help the kids create a handmade version with their favorite figurines or personal mementos.

Perfect for a relaxed outdoor bash, using Mason jars as drinking glasses will make your beverage station more festive and fun. Cheers to that!

Create a simple, farmhouse-inspired window treatment with glass Mason jars and twine. Then fill the jars with fresh flowers. Voila!

Use Mason jars to set the mood for a romantic evening outdoors. The jars are half-filled with sand, a votive candle is set in the center, then each one is hung up using string wrapped around the jar's wire closure. Design by Joanne Palmisano.

Serve strawberry shortcake in small mason jars and top each concoction with a fresh strawberry and whipped cream.

Turn old jars into decorative vases for the holidays. This project costs just a few dollars and takes very little time to make.

These simple decorations will create a warm glow and amazing aromas for your home. They make great housewarming gifts, too.

Lemonade served in Mason jars is the perfect refreshing drink to accompany an afternoon picnic lunch. Charming flower lids, bright paper straws and grosgrain bows make the beverage jars cute as can be.

Add pizzazz to a summer patio with hanging Mason jar lanterns. Suspended from shepherd's hooks, these easy, inexpensive candleholders will add sparkle to the garden by day and illuminate a pathway by night.

Turn a one of your old jars into a new home for plants, like this adorable succulent.