16 DIY Mason Jar Crafts For Mother’s Day
DIY Mason Jar Gifts for Mom: Personalized and Meaningful Presents
If you’re looking for a creative and personalized gift idea for your mom, these 16 DIY Mason Jar Crafts For Mother’s Day are great picks to get started.
Mason jars are versatile, affordable, and easy to find, making them the perfect base for a wide range of crafts.
One unique and thoughtful gift idea is a Mason jar flower vase. It’s one of the most common ways to repurpose Mason jars, and they’re fun to customize.
You can fill a jar with your mom’s favorite flowers, either fresh or faux, and add a ribbon or twine to decorate the outside. You can also use spray paint to give the jar a more colorful and personalized touch.
Your mom will love having a beautiful vase to display on her kitchen counter or dining table.
Mason jar kits are another fantastic, easy DIY projects to create on Mother’s Day.
You can fill the jar with many items your mom would love, then add a handmade label or tag to make it even more special.
From candles and luminaries to centerpieces and storage, there are truly endless possibilities with Mason jar crafts!
With a little bit of creativity and some basic supplies, you can turn a simple Mason jar into a personalized gift that will show your mom just how much you care!
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Check Out The Unique And Heartfelt Mother’s Day Mason Jar Gift Ideas Below
If you’re looking for creative and thoughtful gift ideas for Mother’s Day, then you don’t want to miss out on the DIY Mason Jar Crafts for Mother’s Day below.
From flower vases to hobby kits, these Mason jar crafts offer a unique and personalized touch that your mom will love.
Whether you’re on a tight budget or want to try something homemade, making these DIY Mason jar crafts is an ideal way to celebrate mom’s special day.
Each project varies in difficulty, so crafters of all skill levels can find a craft that fits their skill level.
These awesome tutorials are thanks to the talent and hard work of the featured designers and crafters below.
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Mason Jar Vase
Crafters of all ages can enjoy making this mason jar vase. As long as your kids are old enough to handle mason jars, you can do this fantastic craft with them. It’s a great gift for Mother’s Day as well as Grandparents’ day!
Designer: Lisa O’Driscoll of Fun Money Mom
Materials Used:
- Mason jar (any size works)
- Mod Podge
- Twine
- Tissue Paper
- Foam Paint Brush
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun (optional)
Completion Time: 30 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Golden Pampering Mason Jar Gift
True to its name, this DIY mason jar gift offers your mom the ultimate pampering experience. You can make the original one below or modify it a bit by switching some spa essentials to your mom’s preferred items.
Designer: Tonia Larson of The Gunny Sack
Materials Used:
- Glitter Kerr Quart Mason Jar
- Two Glittering Bath Bombs (recipe available inside the tutorial)
- Gold Dust Foot Soak (recipe available inside the tutorial)
- Shimming Brown Sugar Scrub (recipe available inside the tutorial)
- 2 Gold Glitter Tea Light LED Candles
- Gold Revlon Nail Clippers
- Gold Revlon Tweezers
- True Blue Shea Cashmere 1 oz. size
- 3 White Chocolate Lindor Truffles
Completion Time: 1 to 2 days (drying time included)
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Flower Garden In A Jar
This easy Flower Garden In A Jar is the perfect present for moms who loves flowers and gardening. The craft’s process is straightforward and can be done in less than an hour!
Designer: Kellie of Nest of Posies
Materials Used:
- Garden gnomes (from local craft stores)
- Hot glue
- Mason jars
- Spray Paints
- Flower Bulbs, and Seeds
- Chalkboard gift tag
Completion Time: 20 to 30 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
DIY Mason Jar Pin Cushion
If sewing is your mom’s favorite hobby, then no mason jar kit would be better than this one! All you have to do is gather all the sewing notions your mother needs in a jar, make the pin cushion lid, and design the jar however you’d like.
Designer: Cindy of Skip To My Lou
Materials Used:
- 1 Mason jar
- fiberfill
- fabric, circle 1 inch larger than the jar lid
- hot glue
- ribbon
- printable gift tag (available inside the tutorial)
- sewing notions to fill the jar, of course, you will need a measuring tape
Completion Time: 15 to 20 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
DIY Photo Mason Jar
This photo mason jar offers a beautiful home decor item that will elevate your space and showcase your sweet family pictures or photographs with mom. It’s a simple and meaningful craft you can also do with the kids.
Designer: Angie Holden of The Country Chic Cottage
Materials Used:
- Mason jar (with smooth sides)
- Spray paint (the designer used white)
- Printed photos
Completion Time: 3 to 4 days (drying time included)
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written + Video
Floral Mason Jar Oil Lamps
Add some ambient lighting to your mom’s space with these DIY oil lamps. You can customize the materials inside the jar easily and adjust the design to your mother’s preference.
Designer: Patti of Hearth and Vine
Materials Used:
- Mason Jar
- Water
- 2 tablespoons of Olive oil (or enough to cover the top)
- Floating wick
- Artificial Materials (like craft store-bought rock, shells, and faux flowers)
Completion Time: 15 to 20 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Salt And Pepper Shakers
Many moms love to be around the kitchen and cook. If your mom is the same, these DIY salt and pepper shakers will likely be much-appreciated Mother’s Day gifts!
Designer: Landee Anderson of Landeelu
Materials Used:
- 2 6oz mason jars and lids
- “S” and “P” letter stickers or vinyl letters
- 2″ circles of scrapbook paper
- Mod Podge
- Paint (chalk paint or regular craft acrylic paint works)
- Foam paint brush
- Hammer & nail
- Rough sand paper
- Painter’s tape or masking tape
Completion Time: 1 hour
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
DIY Floral Mason Jar Vase
You might think that this stunning floral mason jar vase requires expert-level painting skills, but no. It involves a very handy craft technique you can easily do!
Designer: Ellen of Bellewood Cottage
Materials Used:
- Quart-size glass jar/mason jar (or recycle glass jars from food products)
- Chalk Paint
- Patterned Paper Napkins
- Mod Podge Matte
- Sharp Scissors
- Paintbrushes
- Clear Matte Spray Paint (optional)
Completion Time: 2 hours and 35 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Pretty Pressed Flower Mason Jar Luminaries
Another fantastic floral-themed Mother’s day gift idea is this Pressed Flower Mason Jar Luminaries. It’s an understated décor piece that’s easy to do and would look good anywhere in the house.
Designer: Jane and Sonja of Sustain My Craft Habit
Materials Used:
- Mason Jars in assorted sizes, smooth, with lids
- Mod Podge in glossy finish
- Paint brush, ½” angled
- Acrylic paints in soft purple (or coordinating hydrangea color)
- Paint brush, 2” angled
- Pressed hydrangeas
- Twine or natural decorative ribbon
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
DIY Bless You Mason Jar Tissue Dispenser
Isn’t it annoying when painted mason jars chip? In this Bless You Mason Jar Tissue Dispenser tutorial, you’ll learn an awesome technique to make painted jars look better and unlikely to chip.
Designer: Kim of Day to Day Adventures
Materials Used:
- Smooth-sided quart Mason Jars or a jar about that size (like spaghetti sauce jars)
- Spray paint or chalk paint
- Newspaper or cardboard to protect your surface
- Foam Brush
- Spouncer or sponge makeup wedge
- Waterbased clear matte Polycrylic
- Silhouette or Cricut cutting machine
- Transfer Tape
- Oracal 651 vinyl
- Glue gun
- Craft Felt
- OLFA Rotary Circle Cutter
- Kleenex Facial Tissues Perfect Fit
- Bless You Decal OR Bless You digital SVG cutting file to use on your Cricut or Silhouette.
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written + Video
Garden Treasure Jars
These Garden Treasure Jars are a must-try project if you’d like to surprise mom and give her garden a mini makeover. These colorful, sparkly DIY luminaries are a creative way to add a touch of whimsy to any garden.
Designer: Melissa J. Will of Empress of Dirt
Materials Used:
- Used glass jars with lids
- Flat-bottom marbles (A 4-inch tall jar needs approximately 75 half-inch flat-bottom marbles)
- GE II Silicone Sealant
- Solar tealight votive candles
- If you want to stand them in the garden—Wooden post or dowel and ¼” wood screw (or copper pipe and end cap)
Completion Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Mason Jar Soap Dispensers
This Mason Jar Soap Dispenser is a no-frill project you can make in no time. The original craft below is a nice plain clear dispenser, but you can get more creative and personalize the jar’s design.
Designer: Liz Fourez of Love Grows Wild
Materials Used:
- Mason jar
- Soap bottle with pump
- Glue (you’ll need epoxy or a water-resistant adhesive)
- Spray paint (if you wish to paint the lid)
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
DIY Air Plant Hangers In A Mason Jar
These handmade air plant hangers are ideal last-minute Mother’s Day gifts, especially if you’re mom has an indoor plant collection. This mason jar craft only takes less than five minutes to complete, bringing a quick chic minimalistic vibe to the house.
Designer: Angie Holden of The Country Chic Cottage
Materials Used:
- Pint mason jars
- Air plants
- Small rocks
- Twine
- Wood beads
- Scissors
- Hot glue and a glue gun
Completion Time: Less than 5 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written + Video
Mason Jar Cozies Bathroom Storage
These Mason Jar Cozies can instantly transform your mom’s bathroom storage into elegant, classy décor pieces.
Designer: Linda of It All Started With Paint
Materials Used:
- Ball Pint Size Regular Mouth Mason Jars
- Gray & White Fabric
- Measuring Tape
- Thread
- Pins
- Sewing Machine
- Iron
- Metallic Gold Spray Paint
- Clear Multi-Surface Glue
- Crystal Knobs
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Mason Jar Fairy Gardens
If you wish to impress your mom and improve your creativity at the same time, these delightful Mason Jar Fairy Gardens will do the trick. You can play around as much as you’d like with the miniature garden’s landscape and even make a tiny replica of your mom’s garden!
Designer: Kristyn Merkley of Let’s DIY It All
Materials Used:
- Mason Jars (make sure to check the size of your items to see how they’ll look in your jar)
- Assorted Fairy Garden Supplies (doors, tables, little houses, and more)
- Rocks
- Moss (loose and moss balls)
- Sheet Moss
- Hot Glue
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
DIY Mason Jar Candles
These mason jar candles are versatile handmade gifts you can make in under 20 minutes! They are adorable and practical presents you can use for Mother’s Day and other special holidays like Valentine’s Day and Christmas.
Designer: Heidi Kundin of Happiness is Handmade
Materials Used:
- Stove or Hot Plate
- Soy Wax Flakes (approx 4 cups or 1 lb. per candle)
- Candle Making Pitcher
- Pint-Sized Mason Jars
- 8″ Candle Wicks
- Wick Holders (optional, but helpful)
- Wax Colorant
- Fragrance Oil of Choice
- Downloadable Heart SVG file (available inside the tutorial)
Completion Time: 15 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
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