Tuesday, November 6, 2012

My collection of quirky mason jar projects


A collection of Funky Junk's own quirky mason jar projects

I admit to loving mason jars. They are the perfect vintage inspired container for soooo many things.

My preference is to not really crafting them up, but rather keeping them to look like their elegant authentic selves.

Here are a few quirky things I've done with them.




Clothespin and raffia filled mason jar flower vases via Funky Junk Interiors

Take advantage of that see through glass and have fun with filling them up.

Here I've used clothespins and raffia. Why not? :)

Clothespin and raffia filled mason jar flower vases via Funky Junk Interiors

Placing a grouping in a crate not only adds weight to your centrepiece, it can act as a tray to move your arrangement around.

Aqua mason jar flower vases on window sill via Funky Junk Interiors

Aqua mason jars look incredible in front of sun filled windows. They positively illuminate, battery free!

Aqua mason jar flower vases on window sill via Funky Junk Interiors

If flower stems are too short for the jar, tie them up, which also adds extra detail.

Quirky uses for mason jars, via Funky Junk Interiors

Groupings add punch!  Disperse that height and try bright flowers to contrast with bright jars.

Quirky uses for mason jars, via Funky Junk Interiors

They look very pretty as stand alones too.

Quirky uses for mason jars, via Funky Junk Interiors

A group of 3 mason jars inside an antique sewing drawer creates a great base for bright yellow blooms.

Extra quirk - the mini washboard lost it's centre, so it added additional height without losing light.


Here are some candle filled mason jars sitting on a window sill.

Illuminated mason jars on Christmas mantel via Funky Junk Interiors

Illuminated mason jars on Christmas mantel via Funky Junk Interiors


Christmas home tour 2010 HERE

One of my favourite things to do with mason jars is to illuminate them. Once jars are in place, mini lights are hidden behind and under the faux snow, which had all the jars positively glowing.

Pallet wood desk home office via Funky Junk Interiors

Mason jars in home office via Funky Junk Interiors

Even a home office can bonus with a few jars around. Note I placed these in front of sunlight once again.

So that's where I put my glasses... ok then!

Candlelit mason jars on window sill via Funky Junk Interiors

White Trash bedroom reveal

This windowsill looked awesome all lit up with candles inside the jars. And when Christmas arrived, I added abit of faux snow inside.

Aqua mason jar vases with lilacs via Funky Junk Interiors

And just for fun, here's 185 linkups to a mason jar party from the past.

Clear mason jar flower vases inside vintage sewing drawer via Funky Junk Interiors

Is there anything a mason jar CAN'T do?!

How do you like using mason jars?

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27 comments:

  1. Maureen WyattNovember 7, 2012 at 12:48 AM

    I can't get enough of mason jars either. I use them for storage and vases. I'll be trying you idea of lighting them now! ~ Maureen

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  2. KelseyNovember 7, 2012 at 2:35 AM

    Oh how we love mason jars around here! My husband collects those and I collect old soda bottles. There are just so many things you can do with them!!

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  3. Carlene @ Organized ClutterNovember 7, 2012 at 5:12 AM

    I love all of your ideas, Donna.

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  4. Jean @ www.thebackyardbungalow.comNovember 7, 2012 at 5:30 AM

    I love all of your ideas, unfortunatley, I don't have those awesome windowsills that you do. Wahhh!

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  5. missybugNovember 7, 2012 at 5:45 AM

    I am a mason jar lover too... i have them made out of lamps...i have marbles in them...very pretty..and i love to can too:)

    you have lovely ideas! love the mantel, thanks for sharing.

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  6. Jeannie-JBNovember 7, 2012 at 6:09 AM

    I love mason jars too, but recently grabbed a few when I was painting. I'll have to get them really clean now and not use them for painting again. I love the way you paired them with the old bottle in the crate.

    You use 'junk' (treasures to some of us) in the most inspiring ways. That's why we loooove your Funky Junk!

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  7. JoaniNovember 7, 2012 at 6:36 AM

    Love all the mason jars as you have displayed them. I also have some and hope we can do a SNS on mason jars. Have a great week. Hugs.

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  8. UnknownNovember 7, 2012 at 6:47 AM

    Nothing says "down home country living" quite like a mason jar. They really are cultural icons. My husband and I both use them to display old marbles. I use them to display antique buttons, both in the sewing room and the living room. We have the really old ones on display in the kitchen, right next to my grandmother's old pressure cooker. Thanks for sharing! I can't wait to try some of your ideas! (We also collect old bottles!)

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  9. Shari @ turnstylevogue.comNovember 7, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    I'm with you. Love mason jars! I also love how you tied the short stems with the twine floating below. Great picture!

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  10. AnonymousNovember 7, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    We have mason jars all over the house! They sure are having a moment right now. But our most common us is for mason jar soap dispensers. They are next to every sink and have been a popular product that we sell in our shop too! http://circadee.com/2012/10/03/mason-jar-soap-dispensers-for-ms/

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  11. Amy WhiteNovember 7, 2012 at 7:40 AM

    Looking great, loving the pretty flowers!

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  12. EmilouNovember 7, 2012 at 7:40 AM

    Good Morning Donna,
    The light shining thru the mason jars is just so comforting. I also have them scattered throughout my home. Thanks for your ideas. Love your blog. Smiles, Emilou :-)

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  13. FreddyandPetunia.wordpress.comNovember 7, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    Donna--although I'm not really into the bottles and jars, YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY and sense of composition is SO BEAUTIFUL--I can totally see their beauty. If you aren't already, you should sell your photos! My big brother has an incredible eye for landscape photography and has sold some of his for calendars, and to offices and hospitals all over!
    Catherine

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  14. Whim and PearlNovember 7, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    Perfect timing!! I just bought to LARGE jars with lids last weekend!!

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  15. Christy @ MCH PHOTOGRAPHYNovember 7, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    I am addicted to mason jars, I have a collection of them to store sand and seashells from every beach we have visited.

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  16. Suzi @ chores and chandeliersNovember 7, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    Love!!!!!
    Love mason jars!
    I just posted about mason jars today too! Great minds think alike! :)

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  17. Veda LocaNovember 7, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    I serve desserts in smaller ones. Layered ones look best like shortbread, fresh peaches, raspberries w a berry sauce, ice cream and maple vanilla whip cream.

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  18. UnknownNovember 7, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    Your mantel is GORGEOUS! And I love your use of light accents from the mini lights and the sunlight!

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  19. Emma BriggsNovember 7, 2012 at 10:21 PM

    I also have a crush on mason jars, although I do not have any aqua ones. Great collection of quirky Mason jar projects here.

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  20. Hometipster.comNovember 7, 2012 at 11:37 PM

    I never throw away any jars as they are just so useful. I use them for flowers, storing craft nik-naks, nuts, bolts, the list goes on. I even have a few terrariums using jars and these make such a nice addition to my home.

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  21. My Shabby Chic HomeNovember 8, 2012 at 2:40 AM

    Love all your projects!!!!!

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  22. My Shabby Chic HomeNovember 8, 2012 at 2:41 AM

    Love ALL your projects!

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  23. Nelson TalcottNovember 8, 2012 at 3:34 AM

    Very nice photography, where can i find jars like this for my own house.

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  24. AmyNovember 9, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    I must confess to stealing some of my MIL Mason jars collection... but they're just so pretty!

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  25. Cranberry MorningNovember 10, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    You're right, the light shines through those gorgeous blue mason jars. It's beautiful! I use my blue mason jars to hold herbs and peppers from our garden (after I've dried them, of course), so they're sitting in a cluster on my countertop, within easy reach when I need them for my soaps. (or cooking, of course!) :-)

    Did I tell you I love this blog???!

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  26. Tammy KillooughNovember 12, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    I've loved Mason jars for so long...Your creativeness with them and all your projects never cease to amaze me! :) I enjoy your posts more than you'll ever know!~Tammy

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  27. E Cigarette UKNovember 12, 2012 at 11:52 PM

    This is wonderful. I also have a collection of mason jars but I haven’t tried this much of lovely creations. Your designs are very creative and I have got some new ideas from your pictures.

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