There's one item that has recently gotten a lot of attention in the craft world, especially with the upcoming holiday season. And what is this wonderful item? Well that would be the fabulous and versatile mason jar! It's perfect for craft ideas because it can do and be so many different things. Simple changes to the jar can leave a room with a whole new feel. You can use mason jars for a number of simple crafts that can easily be done with children. Glitter glue, a paint brush and a candle can turn a mason jar into a glowing glittering centerpiece for the dining room table. You can make mason jars into industrial styled lights. A board and a hose clamp can make the jars into wall art. You can use them to hold pens and markers.You can make them into planting pots. You can paint them into colorful vases. You can use them for weddings or premixed recipe holders to give to friends and families. Mason jars are just that awesome! They can do anything! They are also inexpensive and come in many different styles and shapes to fit what ever craft ideas you have in mind. Mason jars can be found at most craft stores and you can even by them in bulk at some large grocery stores. Check out the slideshow for some ideas, and then hit up Google for more ideas! And then to the craft store to really inspire your craftier side.
Here are some mason jar ideas for the holiday season:
http://www.freshpreserving.com/tools/crafts/winter-crafts.aspx
http://putitinajar.com/crafts/
http://christmas.organizedhome.com/crafts/gifts-in-a-jar/recipe-index
