Valentine's Day Mason Jar Ideas That'll Brighten Your Home This February

A DIY Valentine’s Day card or gift is an easy, thoughtful way to remind your partner or loved ones how much you care and that you are thinking of them on Saint Valentine's Day. That’s why these DIY Valentine’s Day mason jar ideas are a simple, personal way to brighten up anyone’s February 14. Many of these sweet ideas won’t take much time to put together. There are tutorials that include cute print-outs with clever Valentine’s Day puns, such as the candy-filled "S'More Love for You" or "Love You to Pieces" jars. There are also Mason jars that double as love-inspired decorations, such as the glitter votives that sparkle in the candlelight or the thumbprint heart jar that could be displayed all year. You could also make these as a DIY add-on to your Valentine’s Day gifts, or perhaps even as a gift holder if you got the recipient something small or gift them a bouquet of flowers. For anyone who's hoping to flex their creative muscles this February, there are tons of Valentine’s Day crafts that will make great gifts for anyone. These creative Valentine’s Day mason jar ideas are a reliable option for anyone looking for a personal touch without having to spend tons of time on it or money showing your loves, well, how much you really love them.

Give the gift of light and love with this simply decorated glass jar.

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.

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The sweet tea drinker in your life will be reminded of your love for them every time they use this DIY Valentine's mug.

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.

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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.

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These vintage-looking painted jars are perfect for displaying your Valentine's Day roses.

Get the tutorial at Sprinkled & Painted.

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Anyone will appreciate this cute mason jar idea that puts everything you need for a s'more in one spot, along with a sweet message.

Get the tutorial at Creative Ramblings.

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Fill this beautiful gold mason jar with Valentine's Day treats that will make your other half smile.

Get the tutorial at Yesterday on Tuesday.

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Spray paint this pastel pink mason jar vase for a beautiful display of your Valentine's Day flowers.

Get the tutorial at The Country Chic Cottage.

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Use these glittery votives as a decoration around your home for Valentine's Day or a sparkling gift for your friends and family.

Get the tutorial at Mason Jar Crafts Love.

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He'll love this Reese's filled mason jar to pieces!

Get the tutorial at A Pumpkin and a Princess.

Who's making one of these cute patterned jars for us?

Get the tutorial at The 36th Avenue.

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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.

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Cute gift alert! Make a s'mores snack mix of M&M's, marshmallows, and graham cracker Goldfish, then print out blogger Kimberly's cute printable to top it off.

Get the tutorial at A Night Owl.

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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.

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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.

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Glitter addicts, this is the craft for you! Not only is it easy to make, supplies will cost you less than $5.

Get the tutorial at Sewlicious Home Decor.

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Tweet, tweet! It's the season of love.

Get the tutorial at Infarrantly Creative.

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This might be the easiest craft ever: Use a paper doily, cutout heart, and twine to transform a few mason jars into an elegant display for a mantel or entryway.

Get the tutorial at The Pleated Poppy.

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Just admit it: This "love" slat sign is pretty enough to keep up all year long.

Get the tutorial at The Wood Connection.

Fill these metallic jars with M&M's and gift to your neighbors or friends.

Get the tutorial at The 36th Avenue.

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Use blogger Heather's free heart-shaped printables to fill a jar with tons of cute love notes.

Get the tutorial at Whipperberry.

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In 15 minutes, you can turn empty mason jars into adorable, sweet-smelling candles.

Get the tutorial at Damask Love.

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Use Minwax Fast-Drying Polyurethane, glitter, and vinyl hearts to create a romantic, glowing vignette.

Get the tutorial at Tatertots and Jello.

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"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.

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If you have a friend who loves mason jars, we guarantee that he or she will cherish this adorable card.

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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.

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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.

Use cashews, raisins, Tootsie Rolls, and Life cereal to fill each of these clever punny jars.

Get the tutorial at Love Jessica Anne.

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