Christmas Decorating With Mason Jars

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54 Easy Mason Jar Christmas Crafts That Are Just as Pretty as They Are Fun to Make

They make great gifts too.

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Christmas comes with so many lovely traditions. There's decorating the house inside and out, making holiday cookies, putting up that mischievous Elf on the Shelf, and even watching Yuletide movies. And then there's Christmas crafting with Mason jars, a seasonal pleasure that's becoming more popular with every passing year. After all, whether or not you're a big canner, chances are you have at least a few these handy glass canisters stashed somewhere in your home. You might have even used them before in projects for Halloween, Valentine's Day, Easter or the Fourth of July. But the truth of the matter is, until you've utilized Mason jars for Christmas DIY goodies, you haven't used them to their full potential.

In fact, Christmas might be the ultimate holiday for Mason jar crafts, because you can fill them with so many great presents, including gift cards, spa products and hot chocolate fixings. Or, use them to make seasonal decorations like ornaments, candles and vases. The sky's the limit when working with Mason jars, which are not only versatile but inexpensive as well. Can't wait to get started but aren't sure how to get started? Read on for dozens of the best Christmas Mason jar craft ideas.

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Christmas Angel Mason Jar

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Mason Jar Simmering Pot DIY

Spicy and scrumptious-smelling, this simmering pot blend makes a great gift, or keep it for yourself and fill your whole house with the scent of Christmas!

Get the tutorial at The Cottage Market.

SHOP FRESH CLOVES

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DIY Mason Jar Snow Globe Ornament

Can you ever really have too many Christmas ornaments? No way—especially when the latest is a beautiful snow globe made from a Mason jar!

Get the tutorial at Joyful Derivatives.

SHOP JUTE TWINE

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Christmas Tree Mason Jar Sconce

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Snowy Mason Jar Lid Ornament

Re-create the concept of a snow globe without worrying about it breaking. This tiny scene was made using the lid of a Mason jar.

Get the tutorial at Sugar Bee Crafts.

SHOP WHITE GLITTER

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Orange, Cinnamon and Clove Mason Jar Simmer Pot

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Floating Yuletide Candles

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Homemade Sugar Scrub

The holidays can be a super-busy, stressful time. Help those on your gift list unwind with this exfoliating sugar scrub that smells of cinnamon and vanilla.

Get the tutorial at Tidy Mom.

SHOP LIGHT OLIVE OIL

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Christmas Party Hot Chocolate Mix

Whether you serve them at a party, dish them up to your kids on Christmas Eve or hand them out to carolers, these Mason jars full of homemade hot chocolate are sure to be the hit of the holiday season.

Get the tutorial at Just a Little Creativity.

SHOP POWDERED MILK

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Healthy Mason Jar Gift

Holiday cakes, candies and cookies are a happy splurge for many of us, but we also all have that one friend keeping it healthy during Yuletide. This jar filled with seeds that will grow into nutritious, delicious salad sprouts is the perfect gift for them.

Get the tutorial at Tried and True Creative.

SHOP SPROUTING JAR STRAINER LID

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Spa Pedicure Gift in a Jar

Your gal pals will get such a kick out of this spa pedi in a jar that their tootsies will be tapping with happiness.

Get the tutorial at A Night Owl.

SHOP NAIL POLISH

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Mason Jar Lid Wreath Ornaments

Raid your craft closet to create these undeniably cute wreath ornaments from Mason jar lids and whatever materials you have on hand.

Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.

SHOP WIRE CUTTERS

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Mason Jar Snowman

This snowman is perfect for filling with candy like Hershey's Kisses—particularly with those peek-a-boo eyes that show off the yummies inside.

Get the tutorial at Sustain My Craft Habit.

SHOP SCISSORS

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Mason Jar Lid Holiday Wreath

Not only does this festive holiday project allow you to use those Mason jar lids you have lying around, it also utilizes washi tape, a favorite material of crafters everywhere.

Get the tutorial at Homemade Heather.

SHOP WASHI TAPE

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Leather Mason Jar Sleeve

Surprisingly simple and inexpensive to make, this handsome leather sleeve is a perfect gift for the Mason jar lover who has (almost) everything.

Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.

SHOP LEATHER PUNCHES

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DIY Peppermint Mason Jar Candles

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Winter Wonderland-Inspired Decor

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Christmas Clay Dough

For a present the kiddo will love, mix up your own Christmas "clay dough," fill a small Mason jar with it and tuck it into their stocking. You can even add in holiday cookie cutters to up the fun factor.

Get the tutorial at Mason Jar Crafts Love.

SHOP COOKIE CUTTERS

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Santa Suit Mason Jar Cozy

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French Sheet Music Christmas Candles

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DIY Snowmen Gift Jars

Rather than wrapping small-sized presents like gift cards and jewelry, why not pop them in Frosty-themed jars for a special, handmade touch instead?

Get the tutorial at Crafts Unleashed.

SHOP SHREDDED WHITE PAPER

Jessica Leigh Mattern Web Editor Jessica Leigh Mattern is a web editor and writer who covers home, holiday, DIY, crafts, travel, and more lifestyle topics.

Jill Gleeson Jill Gleeson is a travel journalist and memoirist based in the Appalachian Mountains of western Pennsylvania who has written for websites and publications including Good Housekeeping, Woman's Day, Country Living, Washingtonian, Gothamist, Canadian Traveller, and EDGE Media Network.

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