3 Ways to Reuse Your Mason Jars

How adorable are flowers arranged in mason jars? When these flowers in jars arrived from FTD, I couldn’t wait to set them up on my dining table! The mix of daisies, petite purple flowers and sunflowers is a combination made for this season.

These jars can be kept and re-purposed in a multitude of ways. Here are three creative and summer-focused ways to reuse those adorable jars!

Summer Bucket List

This idea is simple, and ideal for a family with kids, but could also be translated to summer date nights for couples! Come up with a list of activities you want to do with your family during the summer. Using these jars will provide a way to stay organized, and have a jar full of memories by the end of the season. 

Materials:

• 2 Jardin Jars

• Popsicle Sticks or Tongue Depressors

• Paper and Tape

• Permanent Marker

Instructions:

1. Write out your family bucket list.

2. Copy one activity onto each stick.

3. Label the jars with “Do” and “Did.”

4. Place the sticks in the “Do” jar.

5. Choose one and go have a fun day with family or friends.

6. When you return, place that stick in the “Did” jar.

Succulent Garden

Planting succulents in a mason jar is a combination of a modern, trendy plant and a rustic, homemade look. These would be perfect as a centerpiece for outdoor dining. Reusing the mason jars as a succulent garden is easy and inexpensive.

 Materials:

• 3 Jardin Jars

• 3-5 Succulents ($2-4 each at a garden or home improvement store)

• Rocks or Pebbles

• Soil

Instructions:

1. Place 2 layers of rocks in the bottom of each jar.

2. Follow with soil (leave a few inches at the top of the jar).

3. Add 1-2 succulents to each jar.

4. Water lightly.

5. Place in a spot that allows plenty of sunlight.

Summer Essentials Gift Jars

Mason jars are a great vehicle for gifts and organized storage. These Summer Essentials jars can be used for a gift, or simply something to keep handy around the house. One is composed of snacks; one for summer sun protection and beauty; and one for a fun, colorful and summery table decoration. These are perfect for spontaneous trips to the beach or pool, or for a backyard party.

Materials:

• 3 Jardin Jars

• Packaged Snacks (gum, granola bars, nuts, candy, crackers, etc.)

• Sun & Beauty (mini sunscreen, tanning lotion, makeup remover wipes, hair ties, nail polish)

• Summery Table Decoration (lemons, limes, colorful straws, mint)

Instructions:

1. Group the related items together.

2. Place each group into a jar.

3. If using as a gift, tie a bow around the jar, or add a gift tag.

Those mason jars from the Jardin collection can be reused in such a wide variety of ways! Get creative and enjoy them throughout the summer.

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