How to Decorate With Old Mason Jars – 23 Fresh Ideas

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Looking for some fresh ideas on what to do with mason jars? Here are 23 lovely ideas for using mason jars in your home decor this season.

If you think you’ve seen all there is to mason jar creativity, think again.

I’ve gone through my archives and found 23 fresh and pretty ways I have repurposed these classic jars into lovely decorations for my home.

If you are looking for a quick way to add a little pretty something to your decor, you’ll love these ideas. They might even inspire you to look at mason jars in a whole new light. Dive into my list and find all the endless possibilities that await with just a simple glass jar.

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Simple Repetition

Blue mason jars are so pretty that the repetition of a simple row of blue ball jars with ordinary white flowers makes for a beautiful summertime interior decoration.

More ideas for decorating with blue mason jars here.

Colorful Spring Decor With Mason Jars

Spring has sprung on this colorful table. The clear mini mason jars combine wonderfully with the blue vintage ball jars, and it all looks stunning with some colorful spring flowers.

You can find this pretty table in my post about decorating a hutch for spring.

Ball Jars in a Vintage Crate

A simple arrangement of two large canning jars with white flowers. Placing them together in a vintage crate elevates this flower decor just enough from drab to fab.

Blue Mason Jars And Pink Flowers

Pink and blue is such a great classical combination. Together these three ball jars each filled with a single lush pink flower make a perfect simple mason jar centerpiece.

Mason Jar Fall Decor Idea

Mason jars are wonderful decorating accessories for seasonal decor. Here, green ball jars are combined with pinecones and a painted mini pumpkin. Simple but lovely fall decor with mason jars.

See more of this green fall decor here.

DIY Mason Jar Hanging Vases

Add a little DIY to your mason jar by twisting some metal wire into a hanger and turn a mini jar into lovely little piece of decor to hang on a hook.

Mason Jar Table Setting in Blue

Mason jars make great drinking vessels and add a certain touch of easy-going flair to your table setting. Add blueberries to your drinking water to make an ordinary glass jar look blue and stunning.

Vintage Canning Jar Fall Decoration

Vintage mason jars are not that hard to find. Most flea markets and antique shops have them in abundance. Shop for some old antique jars and group them together with other glassware in the same color for a quick and easy arrangement.

See more of this vintage green glass fall decor here.

Ceramic Mason Jar Decor

How cute is this little ceramic mason jar in baby blue? It forms the perfect combination with the big flower heads of peonies.

Summer Mason Jar Candle Holder

Turn any mason jar into a quick candle holder by adding a candle. Turn it into a lovely summer decoration by first filling the jar with shells and adding a ribbon around the outside.

This little mason jar candle is part of my nautical summer mantel.

Red and White Tablescape with Mason Jars

Coordinate your flower decor with your drinks colors for a lovely tablescape. These mason jars are filled with red berry juice, water and a floating strawberry. In the background you see tall vintage jars filled with red roses. Beautiful combo, don’t you think?

Spring Hutch Decor with Blue and Green Ball Jars

Blue and green mason jars in various shapes and sizes are mixed into the spring decor in this hutch. The colorful glassware stands out beautifully among the white china and the blue accents.

See more of this Spring Hutch Decor Here.

DIY Painted Mason Jars

Old mason jars can be easily spruced up with some paint and twine. Paint your mason jars with ordinary craft paint and wrap twine around them for a lovely homemade vase.

Summer Decorating With Mason Jars

Decorating with mason jars is so easy and it is great to know that many vintage mason jars have lovely stories attached. Read the special provenance story of this mason jar here.

Decorated Christmas Jars

Mason jars work in every season. And Christmas is no exception. These small Christmas jars got their own little wreath decoration with homemade enemal tags. How cute is this?!

Hanging Ball Jar Decor For The Deck

Another easy DIY project featuring mason jars. Hang your ball jars with fishing twine above your deck table and fill them with flowers. Add a bit of ribbon for an extra touch.

Canning Jar Flower Bouquet

Large canning jars are perfect for simple but stunning flower bouquets. The open lid on the jar just adds something to the arrangement that would be sorely missing when using a simple glass vase.

DIY Painted Glass Jars

If you can’t find colored mason jars, just paint ordinary glass jars in your color of choice. There are several ways to paint glass jars and none of them are difficult.

Mason Jars With Lights For Christmas

Add mini string lights, some Christmas decorations and a fun ribbon to a glass jar, and you have instant Holiday decor.

Mini Mason Jar Wall Decor

How fun is this alternative way to hang a mason jar on a wall? You can find these ring clips in any hardware store. And don’t forget to check out how this little mason jar is featured on a pallet wood mantel with lots of hanging jars and bottles.

Mason Jar Flower Bouquets Table Decor

These little white flower bouquets in blue mason jars are the perfect decoration for a homemade wedding. The scattered shells and lanterns turn the arrangement into lovely summer table decor.

Coastal Farmhouse Mason Jar Centerpiece

Vintage mason jars and lots of shells and sea stars combined are an easy way to decorate in coastal farmhouse style.

Kitchen Decorating With Mason Jars

There is always time to add a little decoration to your kitchen window sill if you keep it simple and pretty. Some grocery store flowers in a vintage mason jar is all that it takes to make your kitchen look personal and finished.

If you liked this post, you can do me and yourself a favor by pinning to Pinterest to one of your home decor boards.

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