🎨 Thrifted Treasures & DIY Creations🌞 Monday, August 3, 2026✨ Craft of the Day🫙 DIY Vintage Mason Jar Herb Garden

Sarah Skaggs
Aug 3
2 min read

✨ Craft of the Day

🫙 DIY Vintage Mason Jar Herb Garden

🌿 Let's kick off the week with a project that's beautiful, practical, and perfect for every home!

Today's craft transforms thrifted Mason jars into a charming indoor herb garden. Whether you have a large kitchen or a small apartment, this easy DIY brings fresh greenery, wonderful aromas, and farmhouse charm into your home.

🧺 Supplies You'll Need

🫙 Thrifted Mason jars (clear or blue)

🪨 Small pebbles or gravel

🌱 Potting soil

🌿 Herb plants or seeds

🏷️ Wooden craft sticks or chalkboard labels

🎀 Twine, ribbon, or raffia

🖌️ Chalk paint (optional)

🪵 Wooden crate or tray for display

🌿 Step 1 – Find Your Treasure

Look for Mason jars at:

🛍️ Thrift Stores

🏡 Estate Sales

🚜 Flea Markets

🏚️ Yard Sales

Even mismatched jars create a beautiful cottage-style display!

🌱 Step 2 – Prepare the Jars

Place a layer of small rocks in the bottom for drainage.

Add fresh potting soil, leaving enough room for your herbs.

🌿 Step 3 – Plant Your Herbs

Great choices include:

🌿 Basil

🌿 Parsley

🌿 Chives

🌿 Cilantro

🌿 Mint

🌿 Thyme

🌿 Oregano

These herbs are easy to grow and wonderful for cooking.

🎀 Step 4 – Decorate

Personalize your jars with:

🤍 Twine

🌻 Sunflower ribbon

🏷️ Chalkboard labels

🪵 Wooden tags

💜 Lavender sprigs

Arrange them in a wooden crate or on a vintage tray for a beautiful display.

🏡 Where to Display

☀️ Kitchen windowsill

🍽️ Dining room

☕ Coffee bar

🌿 Sunroom

🪴 Covered porch

Not only will your herb garden look beautiful, but you'll also have fresh herbs ready whenever you cook!

🌟 Bonus Ideas

Your Mason jars can also become:

🕯️ Candle holders

🌸 Flower vases

✏️ Craft supply organizers

🍴 Kitchen utensil holders

🍬 Candy jars

🎁 Handmade gifts

One simple thrift-store find can be used in countless creative ways!

💜 Thrifted Treasures Inspiration

Sometimes the smallest projects bring the greatest joy. Watching something grow reminds us that God is always at work, even in the little things. A few simple jars, a handful of herbs, and a little care can become a daily reminder of His provision and creativity.

"And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed... to you it shall be for meat."— Genesis 1:29 (KJV)

🌿 Monday Challenge

Plant one herb you've never grown before!

Share a picture of your herb garden in the comments and tell us:

Which herb do you use the most?