In 1858, he invented and patented John Landis Mason the Mason Jars we know today. The Ball Corporation , a company that focused very early and successfully on the production of glass cans, is responsible for the fact that today we also like to talk about Ball Mason Jars The Ball Mason Jars have a Thread on which a metal ring This metal ring presses a separate, disc-shaped steel lid against the edge of the glass. A integrated rubber ring on the underside of the lid ensures a hermetic seal . Since nothing can penetrate or escape, the Mason Jars are perfect for Preserving food .
But the Mason Jars can not just for preserving We will show you 16 impressive do-it-yourself decoration ideas for your home – whether for the kitchen, bathroom, living room or office.
Mason Jars in the bathroom – useful and stylish
Especially in bathroom The Ball Mason Jars prove to be particularly useful . Moreover, they are guaranteed to become a real Eye-catcher – because honestly, who can say that they have a Mason Jar Soap Dispenser We will show you below how you can decorate your bathroom with the help of Mason Jars spice up Your guests will be amazed!
#1 Handkerchiefs from the stylish Mason Jar
The classic tissue box in the bathroom, as it is probably found in many of us, is in most cases not a feast for the eyes . But with just a few simple steps and the help of the Mason Ball Jars you can within a very short time To change your individual tissue box To create, all you need is a Ball Mason Jar, scissors, a knife, a thin piece of cardboard and – of course – tissues.
Draw the Outline of the metal lid with a pen on the Cardboard and cut it out. In the middle of the cardboard lid, cut a large X – this will be the opening for the tissues. Fill the tissues into the Ball Mason Jar and fix the lid using the metal ring. If you want, you can of course colorfully paint . Detailed instructions for the Ball Mason Jar tissue box can be found here .
#2 Original toothbrush holder
If you no longer want to keep your toothbrush in Toothbrush cup want to keep, you can contact the Ball Mason Jars – quite simply – a own toothbrush holder All you need is a Mason Jar (we recommend “Wide Mouth” , i.e. wide opening), chicken wire (or rabbit wire) and a wire cutter – alternatively you can also use multi-purpose scissors.
Cut the wire with scissors or wire cutters in the Size of the metal lid You should use the lid as template so that the cut-out wire will fit later. Now you can place the wire over the opening of the Ball Mason Jar and use the metal ring and the Now you can put the toothbrush (s) into the Mason Jar glass – the DIY toothbrush holder! Detailed instructions for the Mason Jar toothbrush holder can be found here .
#3 More space in the bathroom with Mason Jars
The bathroom usually has a Quantity of cosmetic products such as cotton swabs, cosmetic sponges or cotton pads. These are usually in the closet or on any filing and take there unnecessary space away . With a wooden board, a few Mason Jar glasses, pipe clamps and picture hooks you can create your own DIY wall mount assemble.
Take the picture hooks and fix the wooden board on the wall. Then attach the Pipe clamps with a screw on the wooden board. Instead of a pipe, put the Ball Mason Jars through the clamp – and your own wall mount ! Detailed instructions (including pictures) can be found here .
Mason Jars in the kitchen – useful little helpers
Also for the Kitchen We have compiled some original ideas for you. This will help you create a unusual way a little more space – and the best part? It’s not just useful rather sees also looks great !
#4 Magnetic Ball Mason Jar Holder for Spices
A magnetic spice rack is definitely a real eye-catcher and moreover really practical . All you need is a magnetic surface on the wall (for example, you can use a thin plate stainless steel to the wall), Mason Jar glasses, glue and some Neodymium magnets .
Once you have attached the stainless steel plate to the wall, you can place the neodymium magnets on the Top of the lid the Ball Mason Jar glasses stick. With the magnets and the stainless steel plate you can child's play “Stick” to the wall and if necessary simply remove . Now you just have to fill the Ball Mason Jars with your Favorite spices Fill in! For more information, see here .
#5 Salt and pepper shakers made from Ball Mason Jars
If you prefer to use a small DIY project If you want to start, we recommend you salt and pepper shakers from Mason Jars. For this you will need two Mason Jar glasses (one each for salt and pepper), a thin nail and a Hammer . Now use the hammer and nail to knock carefully make small holes in the metal lid of the Mason Jar. Make sure that the holes are not too big! Then fill salt and pepper into your homemade salt and pepper shakers and you are ready to Mini DIY project complete.
These can be perfectly used for picnic or similar. To do this, simply replace the metal lid with a without holes replace – so nothing gets spilled during transport. Detailed instructions can be found here .
#6 Ball Mason Jars as drinking vessels
Admittedly, this point is not a real DIY project – nevertheless, we have included this point in the list because it is the Diversity of Ball Mason Jars wonderfully reflected. With a custom-made lid turn the canning jar into a real adorable drinking vessel .
In our Shop you will find different colored lids that are suitable for both sizes (Regular Mouth & Wide Mouth).
Beautify your living room with Mason Jars
Most, active time we spend in Living room . Reason enough that we are feel good Therefore, we would like to some ideas present how you can decorate your living room with the Mason Jars decorate can.
#7 Personalized vases – just as you like
Especially with smaller cut flowers Ball Mason Jars are ideal as Vase . You can decorate this as you wish design and decorate . Paint the glasses with your Favorite color or decorate them with colorful bows – there are no limits to your imagination.
We particularly liked the idea from mymirrorwrld.com , where the Ball Mason Jars were sprayed in a single color – definitely a Eye-catcher and easy to copy!
#8 Ball Mason Jar Mini Aquarium
The Mini aquarium is one of our very personal decoration highlights . You will need a Mason Jar glass, some blue Food coloring , water, small plastic figures or a toy fish, Plastic plants and small stones for the aquarium. First, tip the stones into the Mason Jar and then fill it with water. Now you can place the plastic figures and the plastic plants in the jar. Add some blue food coloring until you get the Color of the water satisfied are.
If you want, you can add a few drops glycerin The glycerin ensures that the water is slightly thicker and the figures move a little slower in the water. Finally, close the Ball Mason Jar with the corresponding lid and the screw thread – your own Mini aquarium . Detailed instructions can be found here .
#9 The DIY matchbox for home
you find extraordinary things interesting? Then this matchbox might be the right thing for you. For the DIY matchbox You will need a Mason Jar, Cowboy Matches (strike anywhere matches), a knife, scissors and sandpaper.
Use scissors to cut the sandpaper in the Lid size of the Mason Jar. Then take the knife and cut a small hole into the new sandpaper lid. This allows you to easily from the Ball Mason Jar without having to remove the lid every time Now you can fill the universal matches into the glass and cover it with the sandpaper lid and the Metal ring using the screw thread Close tightly – your extraordinary DIY matchbox is ready!
#10 Exceptional “picture frames” with oil in vintage style
If you like unusual pictures in Vintage look stand, then watch out! For the picture frame you will need a Mason Jar glass, a cut-out picture (ideally in Black and white ), vegetable oil and optionally dried flowers.
Put the picture in the Mason Jar glass and pour in enough vegetable oil until the picture completely covered If you want, you can now dried flower on the opposite side of the picture, i.e. in the middle of the glass. Finally, fix the Lid using the The oil gives the picture a vintage effect – it becomes slightly transparent and gets a slightly yellowed stitch , so that it looks like a really old picture from the past. Detailed instructions can be found here .
Pimp up your office – Mason jars in the office
Anyone who thinks that Mason Jars are only suitable for the kitchen, bathroom and living room is mistaken. Office prove to be the American glasses extremely useful. We have for you some possible uses the Mason Jars summarized.
#11 Mason Jars as Money Boxes
At the DIY money box you can fantasy In the simplest version of the money box, you only have to a slot cut centrally into the metal lid – large enough for coins . Alternatively, you can replace the metal lid with a cut piece of cardboard substitute.
The best part: at the Design You can use your new Mason Jar money box really creative become. Pillar Box Blue , for example, created a "Travel Bench" that we think is incredibly great. Do you have any other ideas or designs?
#12 Store your sewing kit safely with Mason Jars
Paper clips, needles, thread, scissors, a thimble, measuring tape and pins – all of this belongs in a well-stocked sewing box . The modern version with a Mason Jar glass is for us not only a welcome change to the conventional sewing box but also Really practical . The integrated pincushion on the lid allows pins to be safely stored and easily removed when needed.
The Mason Jars, as well as the useful You can find pincushions in our shop!
#13 Trendy pencil holder – just the way you like it
You are looking for a extraordinary pencil holder ? The DIY pencil holders made from Mason Jar Glasses provide relief! All you need is a Mason Jar glass, in which you can Remove metal lid After that, it all depends on Your creativity Design the Mason Jar glass completely individually according to your wishes .
On the website A Pumpkin and a Princess can be found some inspirations on how to decorate the Mason Jar glasses using Glitter paint to a real Eye-catcher We like it – and you?
#14 Mason Jar Pencil Sharpener
Really practical and guaranteed to be a real eye-catcher : the Mason Jar Pencil sharpener . All you need is a Mason Jar glass, a drill, a small pencil sharpener and a strong liquid adhesive. Use the drill to drill center a hole (the size of the opening of the pencil sharpener) in the metal lid of the Mason Jar. On the underside of the lid, glue the pencil sharpener firmly and let the glue dry overnight .
The next day you can use the prepared lid to Fix metal ring and screw it tight. Your DIY pencil sharpener that catches the sharpened pencil bits directly. Pretty handy, isn't it? Detailed instructions (including pictures) can be found here. here .
