Fulfill all your Christmas decorating needs with just one jar. Or a couple dozen.
01. Christmas In A Jar
These jars —filled with quintessential Christmas scents, like rosemary, cranberry, and mulling spices—are the perfect gift for your friend that wishes the season lasted all year.
Get the tutorial at Nest of Posies.
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02. Mason Jar Lid Tree Ornaments
Turn an old flannel shirt, Mason jar lids, and cardstock into these perfectly rustic ornaments.
Get the tutorial at Suburble.
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03. Gratitude Jar
Use one of Lil’ Luna‘s free printables to make this giftable “gratitude” jar.
Get the tutorial at Lil’ Luna.
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04. Snowy Scene
These tiny jars can double as the cutest Christmas nightlight for your little ones.
Get the tutorial at Bitz & Giggles.
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05. Mason Jar Lid Christmas Tree Wreath
We’ve never seen Mason jar lids look quite so adorable!
Get the tutorial at Funky Junk Interiors.
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06. Frosty Mason Jar Lanterns
Add some class to your Christmas party by hanging these frosty votives on doorknobs.
Get the tutorial at Stone Gable.
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07. Anthropologie-Inspired Snow Globes
Who needs store-bought snow globes when you can craft your own?
Get the tutorial at Simple Craves and Olive Oil.
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08. Stairway Luminaries
Because your staircase deserves some Christmas decor, too.
Get the tutorial at Maison de Pax.
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09. Shelving Decor
Use a distressed-white Mason jar, bits of evergreen, and some rope to add visual interest to a kitchen shelf.
See more at Love Grows Wild.
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10. Christmas Tablescape
Painted Mason jar luminaries are an easy way to add Christmas cheer to your dining table.
Get the tutorial at The Frugal Homemaker.
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11. Snow Globe Cookie Jar
Skip the same-old tin and give cookies in a festive (airtight!) jar instead.
Step 1: Use a fine-tipped brush to paint small white dots on the outside of a glass jar (1.6-quart Hermetic Storage Jar, $7;containerstore.com).
Step 2: Fill bottom of jar with snowball cookies (for the recipe, click here). Place small plastic trinkets inside for a snow globe-inspired vignette.
Step 3: Tie gift tag to jar with ribbon.
David Hillegas
12. Mason Jar Christmas Tree
This idea’s perfect for a mantel or entry table. Fill six like-sized canning jars with ornaments, tinsel, greenery, you name it. Assemble the jars in a pyramid, then wrap it with a shiny garland and top with a star. Done!
13. Berries And Twine
Align several of these handmade votives—tied with berries and twine—in the center of your dining table to create an elegant centerpiece.
Get the tutorial at DecoArt.
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14. Magical Christmas Lanterns
Kids will be totally enchanted by these magical Christmas scenes.
Get the tutorial at Adventure in a Box.
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15. Simple Centerpieces
Mason jars + cranberries + ribbons + evergreens = one gorgeous centerpiece.
Get the tutorial at A Pretty Life.
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16. White And Gold Distressed Mason Jars
Use gold spray-paint, gold wax, and white chalk paint on your Mason jars to create a shining centerpiece you can use year after year.
Get the tutorial at The Happy Housie.
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17. Gingerbread Terrariums
Let Mason jars house these adorable edible terrariums, filled with ground pretzels, shredded coconut, marzipan (for trees), and chocolate “mud.”
Get the recipe at My Name is Yeh.
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18. Painted Deer Jars
Create a Christmas-themed vase by adding a deer or reindeer silhouette to your jar with a little bit of spray-paint and shipping label paper.
Get the tutorial at Please Note.
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19. Woodland Decor
Give Mason jars a farmhouse-chic makeover by filling them with mini trees and snow, then placing them on your mantel.
Anna Williams
20. Jars With Jackets
Cozy up an entryway table by covering jars in crocheted yarn and lace. Place flameless candles inside to cast a warm glow.
Get the tutorial at Dottie Angel.
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21. Snowy Pinecone Candles
Crafter Amanda Formaro recommends lining the pathway to your front door with these elegant lace-and-pinecone candles.
Get the tutorial at Crafts by Amanda.
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22. Snowman Luminary
Rather than decorating the inside of a Mason jar, this craft calls for adhering Frosty Snow, buttons, and a nose made of air-dry clay to the outside. The earmuffs are made with a pipe cleaner and pom poms.
Get the tutorial at Club Chica Circle.
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23. Snowy Town Candle
Blogger Kerryanne English set a snowy scene in her home by illuminating a stencil she glued to the outside of jar lit up with a tea light candle.
Get the tutorial at Shabby Art Boutique.
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24. Reindeer Mason Jar Hot Chocolate Mix
You might not know by looking at it, but this reindeer jar is filled with hot chocolate mix, turning it into a sweet gift and cute decor.
Get the tutorial at Two More Minutes.
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25. Peppermint Pampering
For an easy-to-make Christmas gift, blogger Tonia made peppermint-themed presents by filling Mason jars with handmade peppermint spa products, like body butter, sugar scrub, and foot soak.
Get the tutorial at The Gunny Sack.
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26. Nutcracker Jar Toppers
Having a Christmas party? Set these treat-filled jars out around your home for a festive snack that also doubles as decor. To make them, blogger Lexy Ward snagged some mini nutcrackers on at Hobby Lobby, spray-painted them, then glued them to the tops of her Mason jars.
Get the tutorial at The Proper Pinwheel.
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27. Salt And Pepper Shaker Snowglobes
A Dollar Tree lamppost and mini trees from Michaels add a cozy scene to the inside of these salt shakers.
Get the tutorial at Crafts by Courtney.
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28. Candy Jar
Gift a Mason jar filled with licorice bites (and wrapped with a faux belt buckle!) to a hostess, teacher, or neighbor for Christmas.
Get the tutorial at Polka Dot Chair.
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29. Fairy Lights
Blogger Carrie Higgins simply added clusters of LED lights inside her Mason jars to create an illuminating display, complete with pinecones and some greenery.
Get the tutorial at Making Lemonade.
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30. Snow Globe Kit
Too busy to pick up crafting supplies at the store? Snag this snow globe kit from Etsy to easily create your own vignette.
($26,dropclothdesignco.etsy.com)
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31. Festive Settings
A perfect decoration for a mantel or shelf, these little winter settings can be made with a few bottlebrush trees, molding clay, and tiny figurines.
Get the tutorial at Mason Jar Crafts Love.
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32. Poinsettia Arrangement
Keep this classic Christmas flower on display by adding a frog lid insert to the top of a Mason jar to help keep the flower upright.
Get the tutorial at Mason Jar Crafts Love.
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33. Painted Santa Jar
Red paint, black burlap, and Styrofoam balls transform a plain Mason jar into a cute Santa outfit.
Get the tutorial at Debbie Doo’s.
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34. Gift Card Snow Globe
Trade in the traditional card for a more creative gift card holder this year. Blogger Bree Hester used a Mason jar filled with water to create a snowglobe that doubles as a gift card holder.
Get the tutorial at The Creative Mama.
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35. Shabby Salt Shaker Ornaments
Use bottlebush trees, Epsom salt, and a bit of ribbon to turn salt shakers into delicate little ornaments.
Get the tutorial at Mason Jar Crafts Love.
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36. Snowy Lid Ornament
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