15 Salad Recipes in a Jar

Serve up your lunch salads in a jar with these fun recipes.  These are also great ideas for picnics and parties.  If you want a way to serve up your salad in a jar and keep the dressing separate, be sure to check out this mason jar salad container idea.  

• Buffalo Chicken Mason Jar Salad from Organize Yourself Skinny
• Salad in a Jar from Bless this Mess Please
• Mason Jar Salads from Must Have Mom
• Ranch Rotini Mason Jar Salad from Key Ingredient
• Greek Chicken Mason Jar Salad from Organize Yourself Skinny
• Chopped Taco Mason Jar Salad from Organize Yourself Skinny
• Fresh Mozzarella Tomato Pasta from Organize Yourself Skinny
• 5 Mason Jar Lunches from Recipe Corner
• Spinach Blueberry Salad from Garden Therapy
• Strawberry Poppyseed Mason Jar Salad from Ya Gotta Have a Hobby
• Greek Mason Jar Salad from A Beach Cottage
• Fruit Salad in a Jar from Cravings of a Lunatic
• Southwestern Black Bean Corn Salad from Ya Gotta Have a Hobby
• Lunch Salad Idea from Eating Bird Food
• Lemon Strawberry Salad from Get Busy Living

Journal Jar for Kids

Give the love of writing in a journal to your kids with this fun journal jar.  Fill a jar with writing prompts that will have their creative minds turning.  Get the instructions for this jar as well as free writing prompts that you can print.  Click here to get the tutorial from 733 blog.

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Vacation Memory Jar

Did you have a fabulous beach vacation this summer?  Be sure to capture those memories in a vacation memory jar.  Fill a jar with all of your mementos.  Even add an embellishment like this one from Mason Jar Crafts Love.  Click here to see more about how to make this fabulous jar that will have you dreaming of sun and sand.

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Back To School Teacher Gift

 It is almost time to head back to school y'all.  Grab a few supplies and make a fun back to school teacher gift.  Rebecca with The Crafted Sparrow also has some fun printable tags for your gift as well.  Click here to see more about this gift and print those chalkboard tags.  Your teacher will love you for it!   

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Birthday Gifts in a Jar under $5

Do you need an inexpensive birthday gift for someone on your list?  Try one of these birthday gifts in a jar that are all under $5 each.  A jar filled with something sweet is the perfect (inexpensive) way to show someone you care.  A ton of these have free printable tags as well so be sure to print those for a customized gift the recipient will love.

• Blue Ball Jar Gift with Tag from The Country Chic Cottage
• Hair Tie Birthday Gift from Wait til your Father Gets Home
• Chicken Spice Rub from Over the Big Moon
• Lemon Bath Salts from See Vanessa Craft
• Birthday Gift in a Jar from Here Comes the Sun 
• Rainbow Inspired Jar Gift from Thirty Handmade Days
• Blueberry Apricot Jam from Happiness is Homemade
• Happy Birthday Jar from Kiki Comin
• Mason Jar Vase from R and R Workshop
• Polka Dot Mason Jar Vase from The Cards We Drew
• Ah Mason Birthday Gift from Lolly Jane
• Birthday Candy Jar from Inside Bru Crew Life
• Citrus Whipped Honey Butter from Sand and Sisal
• Cookie Monster Gift from I'm Topsy Turvy
• Root Beer Float Cake in Jar from Giggles Galore
• Birthday Jar with Tag from A Pumpkin and a Princess
• Manicure in a Jar from That's What Che Said
• Gift in a Jar with Tag from No Biggie
• Chocolate Face Mask from Tidy Mom
• DIY Bath Salts from Unskinny Boppy

Make Your Own Peanut Butter

Learn how to make your own peanut butter with these 5 recipes from Saving with Shellie.  I had no idea that making your own peanut butter was so easy!  Just 5 minutes and you can have your own peanutty delight!  Be sure to try more than one variation with these instructions.

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Canning Lid Art

You can make this adorable canning lid art in just minutes with these instructions from Country Woman Magazine.  Don't throw out those lids once you are done crafting with your jars!  You can make a variety of craft projects with the lids as well. 

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Flickering Fireflies Frame

 Add a paper jar to any frame and a few lights to make your own flickering fireflies frame.  Get the full instructions for this amazing frame from Crafts Unleashed.  This is one of my favorite mason jar crafts yet!  Y'all be sure to click over and see the animated picture of this frame in action...you won't be able to resist making it then!

   

 

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Mason Jar Wedding Favor Ideas

 Hosting or having a wedding soon?  Check out these mason jar wedding favor ideas for the ultimate celebration.  Give each guest a gift in a mason jar with these fun ideas.

 

 

• Printable Labels for Mason Jar Wedding Favors from The Country Chic Cottage
• How to make Custom Wedding Labels from The Country Chic Cottage
• Four Jar Wedding Favors from Yesterday on Tuesday
• Family Recipe Wedding Favor from Rustic Wedding Chic
• Homemade Love Spice Favor from Something Turquoise
• Candy Jars with Washi Tape from Something Turquoise
• Chocolate Tasting Favor Jars from Something Turquoise
• DIY Wedding Favors from The Frugal Girls
• Cake in a Jar Wedding Favor from Oh Sweet Joy
• DIY Wedding Favor Mason Jars from Savvy Style
• Mason Jar Candle from Ever Mine
• Honey Jar Wedding Favor from I Heart Home and Family
• Spice Jar Wedding Favor from Home and Away with Lisa
• Banana Bread in a Jar from Intimate Weddings
• Coffee Bean Favor from Something Turquoise

Firefly Twinkle Lights

This is a brilliant craft to let the kids help with. They will love watching these water jewels grow then adding in their very own light. Plus these firefly twinkle lights will make an amazing night light after your craft is complete.  This is a brilliant crClick here to head to She Knows for the full instructions on how to make your own.

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Summer Mason Jars

These too cute summer mason jars from Pink When will bring a smile to your face no matter where you use them.  They are super easy to make as well.  Click here to get the full instructions for making these awesome jars.

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Mason Jar Ring Bearer Box

I love the idea of using a little mason jar for a ring bearer box.  Gina from The Shabby Creek Cottage has this idea and more in her $100 wedding plan.  You can throw an amazing wedding no matter what the budget or timeline....Gina did!

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15 Ways to Use Jars in the Kitchen

Are you as crazy about jars as I am?  I try to find ways to use them in every room of my home.  One room where it is easy to use jars is in your kitchen.  Grab a few jars and try one or more of these 15 ways to use jars in the kitchen.  You will be glad you did! 

• Chalkboard Label Cookie Jar from The Country Chic Cottage
• Mason Jar Trivet from The Country Chic Cottage
• DIY Dipped Containers from This Little Street
• Mason Jar Salt and Pepper Shakers from The 36th Avenue
• Painted Utensil Jars from For Rent
• Mason Jar Spice Organizer from Darice
• DIY Spice Rack from Crafts Unleashed
• Chalkboard Glass Jars from Happy Clippings
• Jars with Decorative Lids from Releve Design
• DIY Kitchen Canisters from A Girl Who Makes
• Wire Hanging Spice Jars from Freckled Laundry
• Anthropologie Knock Off Jars from Sarah Hearts
• Etched Glass Jars for Kitchen from Brit.co
• Pantry Jar Labels from The Farm Chicks
• Organizing your Pantry with Jars from Creative Green Living

Simple Peach Syrup

 While peaches are in season, be sure to make some of this simple peach syrup from The Grant Life.  And of course put it in a mason jar!  I would love to try some of this right this second!  Click here to get the full instructions and recipe. 

 

   

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Upcycled Leather Lantern

Turn old belts or leather into a creative upcycled leather lantern with the instructions from North Story.  I love this idea for old or clearance find belts.  Y'all head to the Goodwill and find some leather.  Either way be sure to make one of more of these lanterns by clicking here for the instructions.

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Nautical Mason Jar Lanterns

These nautical mason jar lanterns are a quick and easy project from Surburble.  Grab your jars, cute lids, and cut out vinyl for some fun additions to your outdoors or home decor.  Click here to get the full instructions for making your own version from Suburble.

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15 Ways to Use Jars at a Barbeque

Get your grilling hats on and grab your mason jars.  I have collected below 15 great ideas for your backyard summer barbeques.  From drinks to decor to food -- you can use mason jars in every aspect of your party.  A fun way to add some farmhouse to any party -- big or small!

   

 

• Chipotle Pumpkin BBQ Sauce from The Country Chic Cottage
• Mason Jar BBQ Party Favors from The Country Chic Cottage
• Watermelon Green Tea Recipe from The Country Chic Cottage
• Mason Jar Matchbox from It All Started with Paint
• Serving BBQ in a Jar from Giver's Log
• Magic BBQ Rub from Stone Gable Blog
• BBQ Sauce in a Jar from Shaken Together Life
• Floating Candles in a Jar from Nest of Posies
• Frosted Jar Picnic Caddy from Clean and Scentsible
• Picnic Party Ideas from I'm Topsy Turvy
• Picnic to Go from Collect and Carry
• Ice Cream in a Jar from The Inspired Room
• Margaritas in a Jar from Blue Bonnets and Brownies
• Cake in a Jar from Somewhat Simple
• Sunshine Smores Jar from Atta Girl Says
  

Printable Map Labels for Jars

 I love jars.  I really do.  But maps may be my second love.  Combine those two and well....you are guaranteed a feature around here.  Click here to see these printable map labels for jars from Craft Dictator.  I love this idea and these labels.  Be sure to print yours today.

 

 

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Picnic Ant Cupcakes in a Jar

I personally love themed cupcakes.  Put them in a jar and I must feature them!  These picnic ant cupcakes from Hoosier Homemade are the perfect summertime treat.  Liz even shows you how to get that picnic blanket icing in her tutorial here.  Make one or a few dozen of these fun treats in a jar.

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