The classic mason jar is my ideal crafting supply for a whole world of DIY projects. These jars are just for packing grandma’s jam! They have been used as planters, picture holders and chandeliers to name a few, and can be decorated and embellished in multiple ways.

Pictured (shoddily) above is my quirky take on the snow globe tutorial I found a couple years ago. I swapped out the suggested wintry tree with white snow for a zombie businessman figurine with red, bloody glitter. These make great gifts, as this undead globe was my boyfriend’s birthday present.

I found the snow globe tutorial through Ready Made Magazine, but can’t find the exact link anymore. Luckily, mason jar snow globes are widely made throughout the crafting world, so I was able to find the same basic instructions.

Let’s get crafty!


This mason jar snow globe is the jolly version of my zombie cryogenic chamber.


Flick glow-in-the-dark paint inside mason jars and set aside to dry. Marvelous results, simplest steps.


Colored mason jars can add so much vibrancy to any room.

Make your own shakers for your spices to give your kitchen a homespun touch.

ERMAHGERD. SAND ART. Revisiting summer camp as I type!
I hold on to plenty of useless crap, so storage presentation is key if I don’t want to look crazy. The chalkboard labeled mason jars above are sold on Etsy, but you can find easy instruction here.
Are you a mason jar maven? What do you think of these projects?

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