It isn't quite canning season but I have all these jars so I was wondering what else I could do with them while I wait for the berries and stone fruits to ripen up. And lo, this post was born. 10 things you can do with Mason Jars:
1. Make Butter
Since my friend Veronica posted recently about making butter in Mason jars, I've been wanting to make some at home. When I was a kid we would do this with my mom. It is surprisingly easy, and makes really really good butter. I also found some flavored butter recipes that I'd like to try.
2. Candle holders for the garden
Here is a how-to for a straightforward hanging candle holder made from a Mason Jar. This version, all in a row, is lovely, but I can't figure out how it was assembed and there are no instructions.
Or stick a face on it and it becomes a jack'o'jar.
3. Wired Light or a Wired Chandelier
For those of you who are a bit more handy, here is a DesignSponge DIY for making a wired fixture using jars for the bulb shades.
I also really like this version, which was inspired by a pottery barn fixture.
4. Pack a Salad for Lunch
This one is entirely new to me - making a layered salad in a jar. What a good idea!
5. Premade Drinks for a Party
I love this idea for a fancy garden party. You could go beyond lemonade, too. How about herb-flavored iced tea, or sangria? So very Martha Stewart!
6. Wall Organizers
I've seen a few different versions of this idea on Pinterest.
8. Wall Planter
Take the wall organizer a step further and you have a sweet herb planter.
9. Reusable Storage Containers
Change up the jar lids and you have reusable pourable jars and pumpable jars.
10. Sewing Kit
I saved the real Martha Stewart link until last. Add a bit of fabric and padding to the lid and store your sewing notions inside. Use a tiny jam jar to make a travel kit!
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