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A Spa In A Jar could be given for many occasions besides Valentine’s Day! My teen saw me making it and said she would love to have it when I was done. If you are making this for a date, be sure to make two jars so that you can each use all the treatments!
I used a large, quart size mason jar to hold everything. I gathered together a face cleansing cream, lip balm, hair strengthening mud mask, lotion, razor, mini pebble candles (from here), nail clippers, nail file, bath bomb and chocolate truffles. I also included the following home spa treatments that I made myself: Lavender Bath Salts, Maple Brown Sugar Scrub, Sugar Hand Scrub and Peppermint Tea Foot Soak. You can click on each one for the recipe and links to the printable labels.
Slowly add the items to the jar with the content labels facing the outside so that the recipient can easily see what is in the jar. It took several attempts to get everything to fit into the jar and I kept adjusting it until it looked right. Once it was all in, I printed the Spa In A Jar label and cut a length of ribbon which I attached to the jar. You can download the free printable here. I printed it by choosing “wallet size” and it was perfect.
Let’s take a little spin around the jar so that you can see it from all sides.
Wondering what else you could put in this jar? How about a face mask, lip scrub, foot scrub, pore strips, massage oil, perfume, hand cream, foot lotion, socks, eye mask and tea light candles. I am going to try to find some mini sized spa items for men so that I can assemble a jar that is specifically for men. Not that any of these items are too flowery or girly but I’m sure a guy would appreciate receiving products with scents geared toward men.
A fluffy bathrobe and cozy slippers would be the perfect things to give along with the Spa In A Jar!
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Hello, I'm Tonia. Welcome to The Gunny Sack, my online place to inspire others through recipes, crafts and tutorials.
This is a really cute idea. Did you make the scrubs or just repackage them? Either way…
I made the scrubs but you could easily buy them in small packages or even repackage them. I have links to the scrub recipes in the post if you want to try making some. Thanks for stopping by Lisa!
What a great idea. Thank you. Might have to make a knitters love in a jar project for my blog.
Thanks Olof! Be sure to let me know if you do make one. I would love to see it!
spa in a jar? Yes please! The other day I got a new razor and I swear it totally made my day
Isn’t that the best?
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Whoops. Idea great for any occasion!! Love it!!
Thanks Tylene! I want to make one for my cousin who just had a baby!
Your mason jar gift continue to amaze!! I made 15 of your everything jars for Christmas and love this one as well. Where did you get the mini pebble candles–how cute!!
Thanks so very much Dori! I love hearing that people actually make the things I post about! I will add a link to the post for where I got the mini pebble candles.
You are like the Queen of Jar Gifts!! I could totally use this spa in a jar right now. Very cute.
Thanks Jennifer! Now if I could just find my crown…!
Tonia, I think this is a brillant idea. I always look for unique ideas for my three daughters two adult and one teen that don’t include candy. Things they aren’t expecting. I have to do this for them this year. I must check out your other Jar Gifts. I am always looking for unique gifts for birthdays, etc. Great idea!
Thanks Angela! They would love these. My teen sure does!
What a neat idea! I bet my 11 year old would love this as well as she has just gotten into giving herself manicures and such.
Thanks for the idea.
KC
Thanks KC! You could make it all sparkly and bright for a tween! Great idea!
Great idea for many different occasions – mom’s birthday!
~Amy @ Permanent Kisses
Ohhh…good one, Amy Lynn! It could work for Mother’s Day too!
This is such a lovely idea! I have pinned it and love it! Thanks
Thanks for stopping by and for the pin, Rebecca!
This would be a perfect teacher gift!! Love it!
Thanks Kristi! It would be perfect for a teacher. They deserve some relaxation!
How cute! I would love to get something like this! You have inspired me to make some of these for some of my friends!
Jaime from Crafty Scrappy Happy
Thanks Jaime! Maybe your friends will make you a new mom jar!
I discovered you via Tidy Mom. This is brilliant and beautiful. I’d like to make one for my mom with all homemade concoctions.
The best Valentine I ever received? My boyfriend, who I think became my boyfriend that day, came over to my house on Valentine’s Day and cooked an elaborate dinner for me because I was sick. It was so sweet!
Awww…that is so sweet Olivia! See, it doesn’t have to be some big expensive gift! Sounds like a great guy!
I would love to know where you got the smaller, clear jars that you put your scrubs into?
Hi Emilie, I can’t reply via email because that option isn’t enabled in your profile so I hope you see my reply here!
I got the small, clear jars from the Family Dollar. I think they were only $1.00 for a six pack. The lids were bright colors and I spray painted them silver!
You are so creative Tonia! What a truly fantastic idea! Love your blog and seeing all your crafts!
Thanks Melissa! I’m so happy you stopped by!
hello, I love this !! what size mason jar did you use ? for the scrubs etc are these glass mason jars to ( size?)
thanks !
Hi Jessica! I used a large, quart size mason jar to hold everything. The small containers holding the scrub and hand scrub are from the dollar store. About 2 tablespoons fits into them. The foot soak plastic containers are actually for beads so the volume size isn’t written on the package. They are 1 7/8″ tall and 1 1/2″ in diameter. Each jar held 2 tablespoons which is enough for 1 foot soak. Here is a link to what the package looks like: http://www.joann.com/bead-organizer-6-3-x4-8-/zprd_09035874a/
I’m a runner, so the foot soak caught my eye. I made a version of these for my running girlfriends as a “post-race” recovery kit (foot soak, hand scrub, body scrub, lip balm, chocolate). Thanks so much for sharing the recipes!
You are very welcome! Thank you for taking the time to stop back to let me know!