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13 Mason Jar Lid Crafts
If you've ever wondered what to do with mason jar lids, you'll go head over heels for this clever list!

Mason jars are easily one of the most craft-handy materials out there, but you don’t need to use the entire jar to make something equal parts functional and exquisite. All you need for an afternoon’s convenient craft are a mason jar lid and your artistic spirit!
In this collection of FaveCraft’s best jar lid craft ideas, you’ll find everything you need to turn your home decor from drab to fab all year round! Liven up your wooden surfaces the niftiest way possible with mason jar lid DIY coasters. Brighten up your space with brilliant beams of light with a colorful mason jar lid sun catcher. No matter which craft you choose, your home will get a facelift with these inexpensive upcycling ideas.
If you’re a holiday enthusiast, then you’ll positively adore these mason jar lid crafts for Christmas, too! Glitzy ornaments, rustic wreaths, and kid-friendly mason jar crafts will turn any home into a winter wonderland. These Christmas mason jar lids are guaranteed to bring the snowy spirit to your Christmas tree.
You’ll find lid crafts that are as heartfelt as they are beautiful in this mason jar lid craft collection. Don’t wait a single minute more to transform your home space, Christmas decorations, and DIY upcycling repertoire. Read through this stellar list of mason jar lid craft ideas, and you’ll be inspired to turn all of your mason jars into works of practical art!
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Decorative Mason Jar Lids

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With these jar lid crafts, you’ll learn new, whimsical methods of mason jar recycling that will give your interior design a unique edge, like the Seashell Jar Lid Resin Coasters (shown). Whether you want to protect your coffee table surface with a sleek finish or find a handy place to put your loose jewelry, you’ll find it here!
- Mason Jar Lid Jewelry Dish
Fashionistas and accessorization gurus can rejoice over this unique storage solution. With a chic design and affordable materials, this DIY jewelry dish will make lost jewelry a thing of the past. Leave it on your nightstand or take it on a trip, and you can rest assured your jewelry is in its place.
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Everyone wants to take good care of their furniture, and now doing so can be a breeze! Protect your coffee tables from pesky condensation rings with this DIY coaster. Better yet? The lip of this coaster will keep your drink safely within the confines of the coaster itself.
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You know exactly how to craft with your mason jar lids, but what are you going to do with the rest of the jar? Satisfy your keen crafting curiosity with these clever and cute 17 Easy Crafts with Mason Jars
Jar Lid Art

Both parents and children can rejoice over these stunningly simple mason jar lid crafts. There’s no more need to figure out what to do with used canning lids when you have these cute tutorials on hand.
Turn any lazy Sunday into a crafting extravaganza for the whole family, and you won’t even have to spend money on extra materials!
With just an old mason jar lid, you can make something to brighten up any artist's home. After these tutorials, you won't want to use any other upcycled material. Unlock your inner recycler and your inner artist with these DIY mason jar lid tutorials.
Whether you want to make creepy spiders or vibrant outdoor decorations, like the Mason Jar Lid Suncatcher (shown), you can find a craft that fits your artistic spirit like a glove.
Find out how to make all of these unexpectedly easy crafts and more when you check out this amazing collection.
- Spider Mason Jar Lid
Googly eyes, pipe cleaners, and a mason jar lid are all you need to make this preposterously precious spider craft! Your little ones will adore this rainy day activity, whether it’s during the spooky Halloween season or in the middle of summer. Who doesn’t want a sweet new friend?
Get the Project - Pet Mosaic Plaque
Want to know other ways you can transform lids into works of art? Though this simple craft uses a peanut butter lid instead of a mason jar lid, this lovely, heartfelt hangable project is just as stunning. Turn Fido’s favorite snack into a lasting tribute with this adorable, beaded beauty.
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Mason Jar Lid Wreath

Ring in the holidays by putting an upcycling spin on a traditional decorative form with these unexpectedly jolly mason jar lid craft ideas! From homey yarn to rustic twine to industrial metal wire, you can use any material to make these wreaths uniquely yours. Match any home aesthetic with these Christmassy upcycling designs, like the tutorial on How to Make Canning Jar Lid Wreaths (shown), and you won’t believe how many compliments you’ll receive from your awe-inspired houseguests.
- 5-Minute Peppermint Yarn Wreath Ornament
White and red yarn will make a design as delectable as it is decorative. Deck the halls with your favorite peppermint holiday treat, and Santa is sure to spend extra time at your house. Sweet, simple, and singular, this DIY wreath design is something the whole family can make.
Get the Project - Mini Twine Mason Jar Wreath
Add some rustic country charm to your Christmas decorations with this utterly adorable twine wreath! Any level of crafting skill can make this neutral-colored beauty, and you can even add your own centerpiece flair to the center by adding a glitzy star.
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Just because it may not be Christmas doesn't mean you have to stop getting bang for your holiday buck! Learn how to turn any piece of wintry decor into a year-round piece with these 14 Repurposed Christmas Decorations for After the Holidays
Canning Jar Lid Ornaments

No holiday decor can be complete without adding the trimmings to the tree. The best part about the ornaments you choose, however, is being able to give them a unique, homey twist.
Whether you want to add a spark of light or a gleam of color, this DIY Christmas ornament collection has a design that’s perfect for any decorative style. Classic, glam, and cute whimsy are all represented in this DIY ornament list.
Please the whole family with darling designs, like the Bearded Santa Jar Lid (shown), and no one will be able to resist the rosy-cheeked and fluffy-bearded joy of Christmastime.
- Simple Rhinestone Recycled Ornament
Add some glitzy pizzazz to your holiday decor with this coruscating beauty. Gloss, rhinestones, and ribbon will give classic Hollywood glam to any Christmas tree, making your home look as classy as it is Christmassy.
Get the Project - Winter Wonderland Mason Jar Ornament
Create a 3-D winter wonderland with this shadow box art-inspired ornament craft. Put some small Christmas trees and a deer in a mason jar lid, and you won’t believe just how easy it is to bring the season to life.
Get the Project - Kalideoscope Mason Jar Ornament
Do you go crazy for color? Then look no further than this rainbow-studded, glittering delight. Give an artsy, eclectic feel to your holiday decor with the buttons, gems, and sequins of this radiant piece. Prismatic, precious, and psychedelic, this DIY ornament will make this Christmas the best one yet.
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