32 Best Valentine's Day Mason Jar Ideas to Brighten Your Home This February
We're in love with these crafts.
Sure, it's technically a "made up" holiday, but how can you not adore a day dedicated to love? Yep, February 14 is a special one, whether you're celebrating romance with your S.O., or honoring cherished relationships with friends and family. It's also a great time to make DIY Valentine's Day mason jar crafts, because so many of the season's traditional gifts come in containers. So why not jazz up that bouquet of posies or box of candy by placing the goodies in a mason jar you've decorated yourself? After all, no present says "I care" quite like something handmade.
But we didn't stop with ideas for Valentine's Day vases and vessels for sweets. We've also collected mason jar centerpiece and candle crafts themed around February 14, and even a hilarious ValenSlime project perfect for the kids. There are also kits to make wintry favorites like s'mores and hot chocolate that cleverly come in mason jars, too. They're all a great way to not only save cash (and who doesn't want to do that just six weeks after Christmas?), but also give them a gift they'll truly appreciate.
Dot Heart Mason Jar Mugs
The sweet tea drinker in your life will be reminded of your love for them every time they use this inexpensive DIY Valentine's mug. Get the kids to help make these for grandparents.
To make: Use paint pens to draw dots into the shape of a heart on the outside of a glass mug. Allow to dry completely.
DIY Mason Jar Flower Vase
Make a pretty one-of-a-kind vase for yourself or close friend! Pair the fabric of your choice with an arrangement of flowers, and a complementary ribbon.
To make: Cut flower patterned fabric (duckadilly.com) into 1/2-inch strips. Adhere to the inside of a 16-ounce, regular-mouth mason jar with Mod Podge.
Cookie Mix Mason Jars
Add a fun project to your list of things before Valentine's Day. Give your loved ones an edible package with this adorable jar of nearly-ready-to-bake cookies.
To make: Assemble your custom cookie mixture or grab a boxed cookie blend, add it to a mason jar, and seal with the lid. Next, loop a ribbon or rustic twine around the the neck of the jar. Complete the gift by adding a tag that includes baking instructions.
DIY Potpourri Mason Jars
If you're an everyday alchemist, consider using dry flowers and essentials oils to create a custom potpourri blend to enjoy at home. or shop online for a variety of scented options.
To make: Add your potpourri to a mason jar of your choice and seal the lid before placing it in your selected space. Add a gift tag or bow if you're planning to give it to a friend.
DIY Valentine's Candy Jar
Transform a plain mason jar into a spectacular candy jar that is guaranteed to spark joy.
To make: Write loving words and draw decorations on a mason jar with acrylic markers. To make the collar: cut a long, 1-inch-wide strip of seasonally appropriate fabric. Using a needle and thread, sew a long, loose running stitch along one edge of the fabric, leaving lengths of thread at either end. Pull thread and fabric to create a ruffle. Use extra thread to tie the ruffle around the top of the jar.
Painted Lantern Mason Jar
Give the gift of light and love with this simply decorated glass jar. Make up a batch for teachers or friends.
To make: Paint stripes on the inside of a mason or other glass jar with acrylic paint. Once dry, place a battery-operated tea light in the jar. Screw on lid and embellish with a piece of colorful twine or ribbon.
SHOP JARS
Heart Jars
Cast a romantic glow with these glowing votives.
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Marbled Painted Jars
The marbling look is still all the rage, so why not use it on your Valentine's Day jars? You'll need little more than acrylic paint and contact paper for this easy craft.
Get the tutorial at Mason Jar Crafts Love.
Thumbprint Hearts Mason Jar
Adding thumbprints to red and white mason jars turns them into a timeless gift. Kids will love helping out with this craft, too!
Get the tutorial at It All Started With Paint.
Jar of Hearts
Add an extra dimension to a mason jar full of candy by crafting an arrow made of a bamboo skewer and cardstock.
Get the tutorial at Polkadot Chair.
Love Birds Jar
Tweet, tweet! It's the season of love.
Get the tutorial at Infarrantly Creative.
Hot Chocolate in a Jar
Share something sweet on February 14 with a mason jar chock full of hot chocolate ingredients. Switch out the tag for a great teacher or hostess gift.
Get the tutorial at The Country Chic Cottage.
Mason Jar Hearts Art
This festive 30-minute craft lets you combine your love of Valentine's Day and mason jars into art perfect for decorating your home with come February.
Get the tutorial at Crafts by Amanda.
Date in a Jar
Fill a mason jar with gloves, hot chocolate mix, lip balm, and chocolate, and present it to a loved one as an "Ice Skating Date" in a jar.
Get the tutorial at The Gunny Sack.
Doily Flowers Mason Jar Craft
These mason jars not only make an adorbs centerpiece for Valentine's Day, they'll also take you happily back to your grade school days crafting with doilies.
Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.
"Hogs and Kisses' Mason Jar
These Mason jar pigs are the cutest way to decorate for Valentine's Day.
52 Things a Year in a Mason Jar
"I love Valentine's Day because I think it is a great reminder for us to really think about those we love," blogger Tonia Larson writes on her site, The Gunny Sack. "But I don't like that it lasts only one day…because love lasts the whole year!" To make her Valentine's Day last longer, Tonia gifted her husband with a jar filled with 52 reasons why she loves him, one to open for every week of the year.
Get the tutorial at The Gunny Sack.
DIY Heart Mason Jar
Small heart stickers and glossy white paint are all you need to turn a jar into an adorable pencil holder or vase (perfect for teachers!).
Get the tutorial at Decor Chick.
Valentine Cookie Mix in a Jar
This mason jar makes a perfect gift for friends, neighbors, and coworkers. Add an adorable recipe card as a finishing touch.
Get the tutorial at The Happier Homemaker.
Mason Jar Votives
Use Minwax Fast-Drying Polyurethane, glitter, and vinyl hearts to create a romantic, glowing vignette.
Get the tutorial at Tatertots and Jello.
Erin Cavoto is the Editorial Assistant at ThePioneerWoman.com, covering food, holidays, home decor, and more.
Janece Maze is Associate Editor at Country Living, where she covers DIY projects, gardening, and travel. When she’s not in the kitchen creating a new recipe with farm fresh ingredients, you can find her on the road heading to a music festival or browsing a local consignment shop.
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