The average American household goes through over 600 baby food jars during baby’s first year. That’s a lot of empty glass baby food jars! Personally, I’ve always hated throwing away small jars. Every time I am washing one out in the sink I think to myself, “There must be something else I can do with this, right?” Baby food jars are especially adorable and begging to be upcycled. I mean, there are just so freaking many of them.
But don’t worry, mamas—help is here. The world is full of crafters, and I’ve found some of the most genius baby food jar crafts out there. Seriously, these baby food jar crafts are completely epic, and completely doable. Check them out in the slideshow and get crafting.
Which baby food jar craft is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below.
More Upcycled Craft Projects:
Baby Food Jar Crafts
-
Make Your Own Magic 8 Ball
This fun craft will keep the kids entertained for hours.
Get the DIY tutorial at The Green Beagle.
-
Small Sewing Kit
This DIY baby food jar sewing kit is small enough to fit in your travel bag or can easily be kept in a drawer for quick mending.
Get the DIY tutorial at Momtastic.
-
Make Fridge Magnets
The lids off baby food jars make awesome magnets. Design your own original collage, then seal and add magnetic backing.
Image via Laura Hartrich on Flickr.
-
Epsom Salt Luminaries
These frosted baby food jars make the most magical luminaries. They're an elegant and beautiful addition to your home at wintertime.
Get the DIY tutorial at Crafts by Amanda.
-
Give Your Friends a Spa Day
Who doesn't love a little DIY beauty? A simple lemon sugar scrub and an empty baby food jar is all you need to make these gifts your friends will love.
Get the DIY tutorial at Momtastic.
-
Terrariums
Baby food jars make the cutest terrariums. This is a fun and easy craft project that allows for plenty of creativity and whimsy. (And it's a great project for the kiddos, too!)
Get the DIY tutorial at West Coast Crafty.
-
Rainbow Salt Jars
This is a super fun and colorful craft project for the kiddos. Warning: they're not edible, but they make for great centerpieces.
Get the DIY tutorial at Flax & Twine.
-
Rock Candy Maracas
These rock candy maracas are the cutest thing ever. Baby food jars make dazzling musical instruments that are fun to play (but difficult for toddler hands to unscrew).
Get the DIY tutorial at The Outlaw Mom.
-
Watercolor Paint Holders
This Waldorf-inspired watercolor paint holder is a great way to use baby food jars. Use a Dremel to drill holes in a scrap of wood, and you've got yourself a mini paint studio.
Idea and photo via Coronita on Flickr.
-
Magnetic Craft Organizer
Running our of wall and counter space? Try turning the underside of a cabinet into a magnetic board to display your buttons and other small baubles.
Get the DIY tutorial at Buttons & Butterflies.
-
Frosted Candle Holders
Baby food jars and candle holders go hand in hand, it's true. And these frosted ones look positively angelic. This is the perfect DIY project if you happen to have a vibrating tumbler and some sand.
Idea and photo via Lisa Jordan on Flickr.
-
Apple Pie in a Jar
This delicious recipe looks completely adorable as individual servings in baby food jars, and it's super easy to make, too!
Get the recipe at Momtastic.
-
Dip Them in Paint
Store-bought bud vases can be costly and flimsy—make your own on the cheap with this mod tutorial from Apples & Onions.
-
Spice Organization
Have an empty drawer? Spray the lids of empty jars with chalkboard spray paint to make each spice easily identifiable. It's a DIY and space-saver, all in one.
Get the DIY tutorial at Shelterness.
-
Anthropologie Inspired Spice Jars
Love a more vintage look? These Anthropologie inspired spice jars add the perfect mix of nostalgia and rustic-feel. At the Picket Fence will show you how.
-
Cute Apple Jars
These apple jars are the perfect DIY gift for your favorite school teacher. Fill them up with candy for a sweet gift to end the school year.
Get the DIY tutorial at The 36th Avenue.
-
DIY Votive Holders
Who doesn't love a bit of mood lighting? Spray paint old baby food jars to upcycle them into cute DIY votive holders.
Image via juletty on Flickr.
-
Party Favors for Your Baby Shower
Getting rid of recyclables while showing off your DIY prowess? Pure genius. Paint the lids and embellish the tops of your jars for a shabby chic look your friends will fawn over. Pick candy that coordinates (but doesn't match) for a truly Pinterest-worthy party.
Get the DIY tutorial at The Diva Dish.
-
DIY Snow Globes
Snow globes are the perfect DIY gift for friends and family. But skip the store—you won't believe how easy it is to make these at home.
Get the DIY tutorial at Craftaholics Anonymous.
-
Make a Hanging Planter
If you're handy with a hammer, this baby food jar craft is just for you. Learn how to make it on Make Life Lovely.
-
Make a DIY Nail Polish Remover Jar
This spill-proof jar is the perfect DIY for all your #manimonday needs. These bad boys can cost up to $4 at the local drugstore, but see how easy it is to make one at home.
Get the tutorial here.
-
Make Funny Hair Jars
Think old school Chia Pets, but way cheaper. Doodle them up with the kiddos, add soil, and wait for them to grow! It's a genius craft that's also educational. Your kids will LOVE seeing the roots grow through the glass.
Get the DIY tutorial at Mom vs The Boys.
-
Organize Your Kiddos' Craft Supplies
Turn old baby food jars in to DIY storage units for all your kids' craft and art supplies.
Get the DIY tutorial at Monkey See, Monkey Do.
-
No-Bake Cheesecakes in a Jar
The best kind of crafts are ones you can eat. These cheesecakes are super portable, personalizable, AND pretty. Arrange a dessert table with fresh fruit compotes and let your guests dress them to taste. Best of all? No baking needed.
Get the recipe at I Am Baker.
-
Craft These DIY Topiaries
Have a baby shower coming up? These DIY felt topiaries are the perfect addition for a little bit of nostalgia and wonder.
Get the DIY tutorial at Sugar Tot Designs.
-
Make Your Own Candles
Have old candles laying around? Melt and re-fashion them to give them new life.
Get the DIY tutorial at Dear Beautiful You.
-
DIY Salt and Pepper Shakers
Toss those bulky store shakers and make your own instead. Who knew baby jars could look so chic?
Get the DIY tutorial at Dream a Little Bigger.
-
Make Fun Glitter Slime Jars
For your little divas nothing less than this glittery goop will do. Make some for your kiddos and some to give away!
Get the DIY tutorial at The 36th Avenue,
-
DIY Hummingbird Feeder
Old school hummingbird feeders are so over. Make your own that's as chic as you with this tutorial from Birds & Blooms.
-
A Night Light for Your Kiddos
This no-flame nightlight uses a cheapie LED to brighten your kiddos' rooms!
Get the DIY tutorial at Nothing but Country.
-
Lego Head Pencil Holder
Legos are awesome—until you step on one. Here's a Lego that (hopefully) won't be left underfoot.
Get the DIY tutorial at Handmade Charlotte.
