Mason Jar Ideas & Weekly Link Party

There is so much that you can do with mason jars! The molded glass jars with their metal rings and disc-shaped lids were invented in the mid 1800's and originally used for canning and preserving food. In more recent times, their uses have branched out to crafts, storage, organization, and even home decor.

Sure! You can still use them for canning like in the homemade jam recipe shared below. BUT there are so many other fun uses for glass mason jars! In this post, you'll find other creative ideas including some crafts inspired by the simple and timeless jars. Oh, and each one of these makes an ideal gift for family, friends, and neighbors. Whether for yourself or as a gift, enjoy these fun mason jar ideas!

Do you have a creative use for mason jars? Share it with us! We'd love to hear about it in the comments below. Oh, and don't forget to link up your own crafts, recipes, and family-friendly posts at this week's link party.

1. Mason Jar Planter Box / Abbotts at Home
This Mason Jar Planter Box would make the perfect centerpiece for a table! The flowers could be changed seasonally for a decor piece that could be kept out all year long. So cute!

2. Scripture Cookies in a Jar / Gluesticks
Here's a fun idea that you can get the kids involved with! Be sure to click on over for all the details and the fun printable to go with it.

3. Mason Jar String Art / Find It, Make It, Love It
Take string art to a new level with these creative sting art mason jars! Slip artificial flowers through the top of string-drawn jars and they're sure to add a touch of whimsy to your home! Oh, and don't sweat this being too challenging. The ladies over at Find It, Make It, Love It have a printable template for you--making it a super easy craft to try.

4. Mason Jar Garden Flag / The Country Chic Cottage
Welcome all your guests with this adorable flag! I love that it says, "Welcome, y'all!" because that's exactly how we say it here in the South.

5. Homemade Strawberry Jam / The Life of Jennifer Dawn
Made from scratch and canned in mason jars, this jam is simple and easy to mix up for your family. Oh, and don't forget to make a few extra jars to share with others!

Now it's time for...

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Are you ready to share your own posts and projects? We can't wait to see what you've been crafting, creating, decorating, mixing, and posting!

If you were featured this week, feel free to grab a button...

Party time! A Little Bird Told Me that you've been doing some amazing things! I'd love for you to share! Link up a recipe, craft, home decor project, home school post, activity/craft for kids, or any other post you're proud of! Your post will be shown on each host's blog where we will individually pick features each week. We're teaming up to bring you an even bigger and better party!

Follow each host, grab a button, link up, visit others, and be sure to leave some comment love on each other's posts!  That same little birdie told me that we all love comments! If you don't have anything to link up, that's okay! Sit back, get comfy, and glean inspiration from the amazing posts shared below...

Remember that you must link back in order to be featured.  If your link does get featured, I have a special Pinterest board to further showcase your tremendous talent! Just a few more things... This party is not for giveaways or other link parties. Be sure to link to the specific post and not your blog's homepage. By linking up, you are giving us permission to feature your post. All features will be given credit and a link to its source.

Here we go! I can't wait to see what you're sharing this week!

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