Reuse Old Wooden Planks To Make The Cutest Mason Jar Storage Tray

Some of the best DIY projects are made with scrap materials you already have lying around the house. So if you're looking for creative ways to repurpose those leftover floor boards from your recent renovation, then this Mason jar storage tray is perfect. This project comes together quickly using wood scraps, Mason jars, a saw, and a nail gun. Optionally, you can use paint or wood stain to give the scraps a little refresh if they need it, or to coordinate with your decor.

One of the best parts of this DIY is how easily you can tailor it to fit your needs just by changing what the jars are holding. For example, filling them with coffee grounds, sugar, and special syrups will turn this storage tray into a cute coffee bar for your kitchen counter. Alternatively, filling the jars with flowers and candles will create a gorgeous centerpiece for your next special occasion. With so many clever ways to reuse old glass jars around the house, the possibilities for this storage tray DIY are nearly endless.

For this project you will need a wood board that's roughly ½ inch wider than your Mason jars of choice — this will serve as the base of your tray. You will also need four additional planks, cut to size, to make the front, back, and sides of your tray. Start by cutting your base plank to size. The length for your tray will be determined by how many jars you're storing. Next, cut two small sides that are the same width as your base and attach them to the base using a nail gun. Then, cut your front and back panels to match the length of your tray and attach them with the nail gun as well.

Now the tray structure is technically complete, but there are plenty of ways to customize the look. For a rustic aesthetic, try staining the wood then dry brushing with some white chalk paint. You could also leave the wood as is and use stencils or vinyl stickers to add some text. For example, if you're using the storage tray as a wedding centerpiece, you could add the names of the couple to the tray. The real customizations come from what you fill the jars with. You can turn this tray into a candy bar, storage for common laundry supplies, a small terrarium display for your living room, or load them up with your favorite cereals to make a cute breakfast bar. Alternatively, if you have an abundance of jars, this storage tray could just be a cute way to organize and declutter your Mason jar collection.