Painted Mason Jars: 75+ Easy to Make Ideas!

Learn how to paint distressed, chalky mason jars with a matte finish! This is a perfect project for farmhouse or rustic decor.

Learn how to make DIY sea glass lanterns with glass paint and mason jars. These are really easy and make a big impact.

It couldn't be easier to make the tiny flowers on these bright and cheerful jars. I love the idea of filling them with flowers for decorating or gifts.

Upcycle a mason jar into an affordable and thoughtful vase using supplies you most likely have on hand! This makes a great DIY gift!

Jen shares a super easy technique to achieve a distressed chalkboard mason jar look – which would add the perfect rustic look to your spring or wedding decor!

I'm not sure that life is complete without a little glitter and a little bit of leopard print. These are perfect for a bathroom or makeup table . . . but I can imagine them in a safari themed nursery as well.

What if I said that to make these, all you have to do is spray paint jars white and then apply some vinyl letters? You'd be in, right? Well, that's all you have to do to make these awesome utensil holders.

I love poppies, especially painted, because they're such an easy flower to reproduce. I love the colors and simplicity of this pretty jar.

Use a sea glass and marbelizing spray to make the most unique effect. The number of color combinations you can put together is infinite!

Send guests home with a jar full of treats after the shower, whether it be flowers, candy, or other goodies. It's very easy to paint several of these at once.

Use a regular mason jar but add some felt to the lid to make this unique dispenser. What's cool is that there are even special Kleenex you can buy to fit these jars. Great gift idea.

I have a brother that is Superman obsessed, but he's a Batman fan as well. This is great for comic book and superhero fans, young and old!

Nothing says happy summer days quite like fresh fruit! I love Amy's cutie fruit mason jar centerpieces that turn into sweet treats to send home with friends after a party.

These faux speckled egg jars will be cute to have around for spring. Filled with candy, I might be able to bring one as a hostess gift to Easter brunch.

These Harry Potter mason jars are the easiest craft for any age kiddo. Perfect for school supplies, and a very cute teacher appreciation gift, I’d say that this Harry Potter craft idea for back to school is a win.

Paint your jars with chalk paint and then add the coolest transfers to them! Beautiful farmhouse design that you don't need a lot of skill for.

Use smaller mason jars to make these cute salt and pepper shakers. All you need is a nail and a hammer to make the holes in the lid.

Add some organization and a touch of coastal style to the bathroom with these DIY painted mason jars. Includes a video tutorial.

You don't need any painting skill to make these simple jars. You'll be spouncing and flicking paint, which is pretty fun! Add a little glow in the dark paint for a cool effect.

Which of these cute faces is your favorite? It's hard for me to choose, but I think I like the little guy with his moustache. Such a fun rainbow of characters!

As far as I'm concerned, the denim look is always in style. You can make these as light or dark as you like (depending on your denim preference). There's also a large room for error since distressing is the name of the game!

This tutorial will walk you through the steps to create a painted buffalo check pattern on mason jars. This black and white look goes with any decor. So fun and trendy!

It doesn't matter if you're saving for Disney or just a rainy day. These are cute jars, especially for a kids' room. The ears are made out of a favorite material: craft foam.

You can organize in regular ceramic containers, but I love the thought of using distressed mason jars with chalkboard labels to store goodies in the kitchen.

My neighbor has an awesome lavender bush and I just love pulling off some of the plants for the scent (with permission of course). You'll love how easy it is to paint this great smelling plant.

This narwhal mason jar might be the cutest thing I've ever seen - just like the animal itself. Make the horns and fins out of polymer clay.

If you've never used looking glass spray paint, now is the time to try! It's way easier to apply than you might think, and the results are beautiful.

Bright paint colors give you the exact effect you're looking for in this unique project! Get the tie dye affect without any painting skill whatsoever.

What could be easier than dripping paint onto a jar? Nothing! Grab your favorite colors and protect your work surface. I like the idea of doing these in team colors or for holidays.

Turn mason jars into a set of fairy-tale lanterns with silhouettes of fairies and unicorns! Very easy to make using spray paint and a cutting machine.

These are the most UN-prickly cacti that you're ever going to meet! Jessica painted these on the inside with the spikes on the outside. Just be careful when you touch them . . . 😀

Transform glass canning jars into trendy and decorative home decor with Donna Dewberry. You'll be painting a happy little bluebird on the side of distressed surface.

If you think you can't paint roses, think again! Linda will show you the easiest way to paint these sweet buds, and the results make great gifts.

With very minimal painting skills, you can turn a plain mason jar into an adorable PLAY BALL gift jar. Then fill with baseball-themed treats or game tickets and the gift is ready to give! 

You'll love drinking out of mason jars with the cutest lids ever! The glitter painted scalloped base is not too shabby either.

I love that the topper of this darling pineapple is a faux succulent! And the see-through window of this glass jar gift totally floats my boat.

I love adhesive stencils because of the delightfully clean lines! You don't have to cover the entire jar; use paint colors with stencils to get a very cool effect.

Add painted roses on the top of chalk paint using the One Stroke technique. It's way easier than you think and the results are so pretty.

Doodling is something fun we all remember from childhood (or from being in boring business meetings now . . . ). Do it on the side of black painted jar with some paint markers and see what results.

Pets love treats no matter the container; but that doesn't mean you can paint your mason jar to be as cute as possible! I theorize it makes the treats taste better. We'll never know for sure . . .

You're actually going to do the dripping with glue and then add glitter on top. Prepare your work surface for a little bit of glitter and then prepare to have some fun!

Grab some glass paint and do some dotting to make this cool polka dot effect that resembles stained glass. If you can dot, you can make these.

It wasn't until I saw these jars that I was reminded you can make the cutest heart shapes with fingerprints! Kids will love helping decorate these to make Valentine's Day gifts.

If you don't have a die cutter, it's okay . . . you can cut out stickers from adhesive vinyl anyway. The peek through heart windows of this Valentine's Day lantern can be adapted to any holiday.

Decorate mason jars and fill them with sweets for your sweetie. What do I want to see through those heart windows? Sweet Tart hearts . . . but that's just a personal preference!

I definitely think St. Patrick's Day doesn't get enough attention! If you're celebrating, I highly recommend this jar trio - super fun, and super festive!

These little fabric and felt bunny mason jar vases are so simple to make and they are a perfect project to add a little spring to your decor!

Grab a little spray paint and some adhesive vinyl and make the sweetest little spring jars. Perfect for gift giving or holding candy.

Turning mason jars into trophies for the Run for the Roses? I absolutely love this idea - and the jars can be given out as gifts to those who pick the right thoroughbred to win.

These patriotic mason jar lanterns are perfect for Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day! Adapt them to the flag colors of your choice.

What do I love about these 4th of July lanterns? You definitely need to make a trio to get the full effect! Such a cute idea, and I like how the star jar is a little bigger than the others.

Help your child's teacher get organized for the year with this fun decorated mason jar gift! The apple idea takes two colors. Add leaves and a card for a great gift.

Paint a pencil mason jar and fill it to give to the teacher. Your child’s teacher will love you if you show up with pre-sharpened pencils, trust me! You could also fill the jar with flowers, gum, candy, or even a Starbucks gift card.

This reminds me of my English notebooks back in the day! I love these cute little jars and they go so well with the pencil one above. I want to make one of each.

With the right brushes and technique, you’ll find yourself painting sunflowers on any surface. Add in some fun fall foliage for the perfect accent to your autumn decor. Paint several and use them as a centerpiece on your table.

These fall mason jars combine burlap and pretty fall flowers to make a statement centerpiece for your fall dinner party or Thanksgiving table.

The crisp, warm colors of fall are so inviting. Why not incorporate them into fall decor with the cutest leaf mason jar ever? So pretty with a tealight!

Do I love buffalo plaid? Yes. Do I love the color blue? Double yes. These jars check all the boxes, and the addition of the clay leaf makes them perfect.

Learn how to make lace mason jars with a stunning black and white theme! Perfect for party or wedding - or even a vintage Halloween.

These pumpkin jars will make the cutest gifts and they are also perfect for centerpieces for Thanksgiving. I love that Desiree figured out how to make the stems out of painted wood pieces. Genius!

You can make these Halloween luminaries on a budget, in three steps! Kids will love these mummy mason jars too.

I show you how to make the gauze version above - but if you're more into spray paint, here's another way to achieve that Halloween mummy look.

Gather your mason jars and paper mache boxes for a fun fall evening of painting jack-o-lanterns. Give your autumn decor a little extra touch of orange with this adorable pumpkin craft.

Any time I get to use googly eyes is fine by me! I think they're so cute and fun, and they certain make these white jars perfect ghosts for Halloween.

All you need for these cuties are three paint colors and some empty jars! Add a little accent around the rim and you have the perfect decoration for fall and Halloween.

I love Halloween so much that I added a ton of Halloween jars to this list. I just can't help it - and these BOO painted jars with stripes and polka dots are too cute not to share.

Learn how to make a mason jar Christmas vase by painting on glass! This is way easier than you think – and we’ve included a free pattern too.

Painted mason jars are a fun and inexpensive way to wrap up a little gift for a friend. Add our easy gift tag to the top and you’re good to go!

Not only does this jar trio pay homage to the three cuties of Christmas, but they’re so whimsical and all homemade. Make Santa, a snowman, and a reindeer part of your holiday crafting schedule.

I love the simplicity of these painted jars, and the toppers are a great idea. Not only can you give them for gifts, but you can use them for some pretty decor.

I'm not sure what the cutest part of this painted snowman mason jar is - the cute little nose, the scarf, or the dainty buttons! I need an entire family of these for my winter decor.

Decorate your mantel or table with these farmhouse-inspired mason jars using bright Christmas colors and stencils! Create a simple and festive holiday decor theme with this unique craft. 

This snowflake mason jar craft gift idea is super fun and easy – you’ll want to make bunches for all your friends and neighbors! I love the shades of blue . . . so so pretty!

There's buffalo plaid and then there's buffalo plaid - and this is the kind that reminds me of Christmas. Grab your paints and make these . . . you'll bring them out for your decor every year.

These Christmas painted mason jars are a perfect quick holiday craft idea! Fill them up with pretty greenery and you have a simple centerpiece that will look perfect with your farmhouse table.

While these jars weren't made expressly for New Years, that's what the colors remind me of! Either NYE or some very fun party that I want to attend. They're so fun and easy to make.