5 Ways to Use a Mason Jar

The humble mason jar has been having a serious moment. This vessel is everywhere. Mason jars have been transformed into light fixtures, wedding centerpieces and toothbrush holders. They’re being painted, stenciled, bedazzled—you name it Mason jar projects are so popular right now, I’ve even heard the word “overused” associated with them. But, to me, mason jars will never go out of style. How can they? They’re a classic. So, I was super surprised when I realized I haven’t ever written a post on just mason jars. (The shame!) My favorite ways to use mason jars are the ones that stand the test of time. The tried-and-true methods you’ll use over and over. You’ve probably heard of most these mason jar uses before, but I want to keep it simple and just celebrate some fabulous ways to use mason jars, without changing them too much. Here are my favorite ways to use mason jars. 1. Mason jars as votives Outdoors, indoors, doesn’t matter. Stick a tea light in a mason jar and you have an instant votive. Group several mason jars with flickering tea lights together to form an easy—and sparkly—centerpiece or just have one sitting on a table to...

Simple Mason Jar Display

Mason jars just have a certain charm. You can fill them with just about anything—flowers, candles, candy, drinks—and they look good. Yet, I’m also drawn to their simplicity. I like them just as they are. That’s why I decided to decorate the front of my fireplace for spring with just a simple row of Bell mason jars. There’s nothing to it. You can create this simple display yourself in just about any area of your home. Line a few mason jars along a shelf, on a windowsill, along the middle of your dining room table. It’s simple perfection. You could also drop a tea light in each one and light them at night for a pretty glow. Who loves mason jars? Let me know about your favorite ways to use them in the comments… Keep Up With Red Leaf Style! Follow Red Leaf Style author Kirsten Hudson on Twitter @kirsten_hudson, Google+ and Pinterest....