The Best Mason Jar Ideas For Your Kitchen
The possibilities for using mason jars in the kitchen are virtually endless, especially if you’re looking to get more organized! In this post, you’ll find tons of great mason jar ideas for kitchens, from organizing your morning coffee supplies, storing spices, cleaning, cooking, and so much more!
Below, you’ll find a list of 17 kitchen mason jar tips from past OGT posts and elsewhere around the web. I’ve recently been working on some kitchen organization projects of my own, and I’m always amazed at the difference that even the smallest effort (or smallest mason jar) can make!
17 Brilliant Ways To Use Mason Jars In The Kitchen
1. Mason Jar Lid Labels
Storing food in mason jars eliminates bulky packaging and makes it look a little nicer on your shelf, but sometimes it can be hard to tell what’s in a jar just by looking at it. An easy way to solve this issue is to turn the original packaging into a label for the top of your jar!
Simply trace the shape of the canning ring onto the product name on the box, then use scissors to cut it out and place it on top of the jar lid. Secure it in place with a canning ring, and voila — a simple and effective label that will clear up any confusion!
You can do this with all of your coffee fixings (like creamer, sugar, cinnamon, etc.) and make a cute coffee station on your countertop.
Related: These DIY Labels Will Make Organizing More Affordable
2. Soap Dispenser
Mason jars make the cutest soap dispensers, in my opinion. :-) You can always buy a mason jar soap dispenser online, but you can also save a few bucks by making one right at home! Get the full instructions for making your own mason jar soap dispenser at the link below.
Related: Make A Simple Mason Jar Soap Dispenser
3. Kitchen Wipes
A mason jar is the perfect place to store homemade kitchen cleaning wipes! The jar keeps the wipes nice and moist, but still looks cute enough to be kept right on your kitchen counter. Get the instructions for making homemade kitchen wipes below.
Related: How To Make A Never-Ending Supply Of Cleaning Wipes In Minutes
4. Meat Marinades
You can make a marinade easily by shaking it up in a mason jar. After shaking, just put your meat in the jar for an easy, no-mess marinade experience! Get some of my favorite marinade recipes at the link below.
Related: How To Make And Use A Mason Jar Marinade
5. Kitchen Tools
There are so many great mason jar accessories out there these days. Some of my very favorite ones turn a mason jar into a handy kitchen tool! Check out the link below to see over a dozen brilliant mason jar accessories that won’t break the bank.
Related: 15 Simple & Useful Ways To Transform A Mason Jar
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6. Marvelous Meals
Mason jar meals are a hot topic online right now. (Don’t believe me? Just search “mason jar meals” on Pinterest and see how many results you get!) And it’s no wonder, because mason jar meals are typically quick and convenient! Get some great recipes and ideas at the link below.
Related: 21 Marvelous Mason Jar Meals You Need To Try
7. Cupcake Liners
A small mason jar is the perfect size to hold your cupcake liner collection. Not only does it look nice, but it helps you see all your options to make it easier to pick one. And it keeps the liners nice and dry!
Related: 11 Of The Best Ways To Use Cupcake Liners
8. Fresh Food Storage
You can use mason jars to help keep your refrigerated food fresh. Check out the post at the link below to learn what you should store in mason jars and why it works.
Related: 36 Easy Tips That Will Keep Your Food Fresh And Save You Money
9. Dry Goods & Spices
I use mason jars to store my homemade spice mixes. They’re so much more flavorful compared to the store-bought versions, and they’re so simple to make! In fact, you can make 10 different homemade spice mixes in under one hour. Just click the link below for all the recipes, plus a very handy shopping list!
Related: Everything You Need To Make 10 Homemade Spice Mixes In Under An Hour
10. Flower Vase
Is there anything with more rustic charm than a mason jar full of flowers? (Definitely not!) And you can make your mason jar vases even more charming by giving them a vintage look with some paint. Not only is it simple, but the results are simply gorgeous!
Related: DIY “Vintage” Mason Jars
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11. Mason Jar Tumbler
from Pretty Providence
Turn a mason jar into a cute drinking tumbler! This etched glass masterpiece is sure to keep you plenty hydrated.
12. Utensil Caddy
from The Happy Farmhouse
With just a few wide-mouth mason jars and a small planter box, you can make a custom utensil caddy! Your utensils will always be close at hand, and they’ll look great too.
Related: 11 Home Organization Hacks That Will Make You Feel Like Macgyver
13. Spice Organizer
from The Country Chic Cottage
Got a lot of little mason jars just sitting around? Use them to store and organize your spices in a drawer! They also made a useful liner for the bottom of the drawer that shows where each jar is supposed to go.
14. Silverware Caddy
from Houseful of Handmade
Use mason jars to make a cute and useful utensil caddy for your outdoor barbecues. Not only is it convenient, but it makes it easier to carry utensils and other items outside when it’s time to eat.
15. Salt & Pepper Shakers
from Landeelu
Use a pair of mason jars to make a cute set of salt and pepper shakers! I love how these ones are painted and distressed to look vintage. It looks like they came straight from the shelves of a boutique shop!
16. Toothpick Dispenser
from Domestically Blissful
Turn a small mason jar into a toothpick dispenser. Keep it at your dining table (or at least nearby) so you and your guests can access it when you need it.
17. Jar Chandelier
from Brandi Sawyer
If you’re feeling confident and ambitious, you can turn a few mason jars into a gorgeous custom light fixture! A chandelier like this could easily cost you hundreds of dollars, but making it yourself could be a more affordable option.
More Marvelous Mason Jar Ideas
- How To Make A Beautiful Mason Jar Water Candle
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- 11 Creative Organizing Tips For People Who Love Mason Jars
- 10 Bathroom Jar Ideas That Look Great And Keep Things Organized
- The Most Useful Mason Jar Accessory Is Surprisingly Easy To Make
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How do you use mason jars in the kitchen?
I have a wide mouth 1/2G Mason jar. When I buy a head of lettuce it is what I store it in. I put a paper towel, (select a size 1 panel); at the bottom. Cut the head of lettuce into 4 pieces. Remove any part you won’t use. Shove the quarters in 1 at a time. Put another paper towel on the top. I use the white plastic lids you can buy at Walmart with the inside canning lid screwed on, put in fridge.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My last head of lettuce is now 6 weeks in having been used a bit here & there. At 5.5 weeks just a few edges were getting ugly.
This has saved me a lot of money over the past years. I also do this with bought shredded or salad mix. Doesn’t keep near as long as the head but they do stay usable longer.
What a wonderful idea, Chris. Thanks for sharing this with us. :-)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Another good thing my dad taught me was to knot the packages from toilet paper or dry cleaning or the like BEFORE tossing them into the waste can, especially the small cans in bathrooms or bedrooms. Tying them really reduces the size a lot!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I also save any directions I might need inside the lid or taped to back of any of my storage containers such as the ones for rice or pancake mix
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I actually made the cleaning wipes . The problem is I had saved an empty pasta sauce jar and my Mason jar lids wouldn’t fit the top of the jar.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.The top of a Morton salt carton fits a wide mouth jar and has a pour spout. That’s how I store salt in my kitchen.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Speaking of jars, may I add a tip about a bottle? I made my friend some of your fabulous Coconut Oil Body Wash, but I didn’t have a bottle to put it in. Amazon wanted $5 a bottle for the perfect squirt bottle & I decided that was too much, tho’ they are nice bottles :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.So, I went to the $ store and found a few bottles that would work, but then discovered dish soap bottles that come in several different sizes! I even bought one for me, so I’m really tickled with my dish soap bottles! They have a pop cap to keep the liquid contained and will probably last a good long time. Plus, I have dish soap left for washing cars or whatever. And the $4 savings per bottle!!
I still need to attack the labels on the bottles, so I’ll be trying the tips I’ve read on that subject.
Love you guys! I have begun reading all the comments after an article as avidly as I read your articles, now!
You are amazing. I love, love, love these ideas using mason jars. I have a few blue ones, and believe me, I will be stealing some of your fabulous ideas. Thank you!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Thanks Ivory!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Hi. I’ve tried scrubbing and scrubbing to remove the oil stain left on my garage concrete due to a leak from one of our cars, but to no avail. Does anyone know how I can remove an oil stain scrub-free?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Have you tried a bottle of Coke the soda and maybe some speedy dry or cat litter it may help.Good luck
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Thanks! I will try that.
Use Drano
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I do buy degreaser from Fuller Brush I saw it on Hsn it works on garage floor barque pit and cabinets I’m sold on it
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Cat litter – pour it on, give it time to absorb, then sweet it up. My daughter dropped a gal of milk on the driveway, recently. I even sprayed the litter down with the hose before sweeping it up, as well. And you can always allow it to dry again. We keep a bucket of cat litter in the garage for spills and leaks.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Love Mason jars! I use them for everything! I have some gallon jars for canisters. Some half gallon jars for other food storage. I use them for so many things. Thank you for these ideas.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Hi Jilee,
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My Husband found a set of chairs with a glass table. Love the chairs but they are a bit stained & dirty. They are leather & the color is like a bone-white or very-very light yellow. I would like to make them white. Is there a way I can paint leather? or if I can’t. How can I clean them without ruining the leather?
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Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’ve never tried, but it looks like you definitely can paint the leather! Here’s some more information: https://jillee.co/2LJYbEv :-)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I like to put things in mason jars to save space and keep them fresh, like powdered milk, rice, and oatmeal. Unfortunately, I could never remember the directions for making them, so I cut out the directions section on the box/bag and put it in the jar. Sometimes I cut the directions so they fit snugly inside the lid, and I’ve even been known to tape the directions on the outside of the jar.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I place directions in the jar too and the product name
Please log in or create a free account to comment.on the opposite side inside of the jar