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    Home » Gift Ideas

    Mason Jar Gifts Everything In A Jar

    Modified: May 9, 2023 · Published: Oct 10, 2011 by Tonia Larson

    This post may contain affiliate links.

    Mason Jar Gifts are so much fun to assemble you can put Everything In A Jar! Gather together a bunch of small times with a similar theme and color. Put them all in a mason jar, add a free printable label and your handmade gift is ready to go!

    This project has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Elmer’s #gluenglitter #collectivebias #CBias

    Handmade Gifts In A Jar ~ Pampering, Refreshment and Energy
    With just a little over 10 weeks until Christmas, it is already time to start thinking about gifts!

    The more gifts that can be taken care of ahead of time, the easier the holiday season will be.  I came up with a really fun idea that can be customized to pretty much any person or occasion called:

    {Everything} In A Jar Mason Jar Gifts

    Today, I am going to show you the ones I made for teachers!  Teachers spend so much time at school so I tried to think of items that could be used at school.

    When I picked the supplies to stuff the jars, I tried to stick with a color scheme for each jar to make it look cuter. To make the gift jars in this post, I used the large quart sized (32 oz) jars. If you have smaller items, smaller jars could be used.

    Disclaimer: This post contains links to products for making this recipe. If you use those links, I may earn a commission. Learn more here.

    mason jar and snacks

    {energy} in a jar

    Peanuts
    White Chocolate Hot Drink Mix
    Suisse Mocha Latte Mix
    White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Energy Bar
    Milk Chocolate Truffles

    mason jar and spa items

    {pampering} in a jar

    Cozy Socks
    Sunshine Daisy Lotion
    Sunshine Daisy Fragrance Spray
    Moisture Rich Hand Creme
    Soothing Massage Bar Soap
    Eye Treatment Cream
    Facial Scrub
    Lip Balm

    mason jar and refreshment items

    {refreshment} in a jar

    Facial Cleaning Towelettes
    Wrinkle Release Spray
    Disposable Mini Toothbrushes
    Tide To Go Mini Pen
    Peppermint Gum
    Peppermint Altoids
    Mini Brush and Mirror Combo

    using a pencil to help stuff mason jar
    The first step for assembly is to stuff the goodies into the jars.  This takes some planning and coordination.  A long pencil can help with shuffling items around and getting them to fit.
    mason jar labels
    mason jar labels

    I designed some labels to print off and put on the jars.  You can print these labels out, free of charge, if you would like to make your own jars.  The first one is has the wording on the ovals and the second is blank so you can add whatever you want.  I think I made the images large enough that you should just be able to print them from clicking on the image.  My printer just ran out of ink so I can’t test it but if it doesn’t work just let me know and I can add a Google Doc or email you the file.

    ***update December 2011***
    I am amazed at all of the support that has been shown for this post! Thank you everyone!  I’ve heard from several people that they have had issues printing the labels so I am going to explain 2 ways to do it and again, if this doesn’t work for you please contact me and I will email you the file:

    1)  Right click on the image above of the label you want and choose “Open Link In A New Window”.  It should open the labels in a new browser window.  From that browser window, you can right click and choose “Save Image As” to save the labels to your computer.  Then, just print them from your computer.

    2) I have created a Google Doc for each of the label files so you can download and print them from there:

    {Everything} In A Jar Mason Jar Gifts labels

    {Everything} In A Jar Mason Jar Gifts ~ No Words Labels

    Okay, second issue…some people have had questions about how to add their own wording to the blank labels.  Just download the file to your computer and then open it in a photo editing program and add the words.  PicMonkey is a great FREE online photo editing program, if you do not have one to use already.

    gluing label strip on jar

    I cut out the labels and using Elmer’s CraftBond Glue Spots #GlueNGlitter in the thin small style, I attached the long strip to the back of the jar.

    gluing label circle on jar

    Then, using more glue spots, I wrapped the strips around the jar.  The 2 ends don’t meet but that is okay because the oval will cover the opening.

    mason jar with glue spots

    Using more of the glue spots, I attached the oval label.

    mason jar gifts

    My kids like the {refreshment} in a jar the most and keep claiming it as the one they are going to give to their teacher!  I told them we can buy more of the same stuff and make another jar!

    Here are some more fun ideas we came up with for jars:

    {tide me over} in a jar
    Beef Jerky, Nuts, Trail Mix, Granola Bars, Single Serving Drink Mix

    {first aid} in a jar
    Bandaids, Tweezers, Ibuprofen, Ointment, Gauze, Hand Sanitizer,
    Non Latex Gloves, Antiseptic Wipes

    {s’mores} in a jar
    Marshmallows, Chocolate Bars, Graham Crackers

    {relaxation} in a jar
    Mini Candles, Bath Salt, Massage Oil, Eye Mask

    {sewing} in a jar
    Mini Scissors, Thread, Thimble, Buttons, Seam Ripper, Needles

    You get the idea!  This gift can be for teens, moms, kids, friends or anyone else.  Just customized the jar to the recipient’s tastes!  It is fun to try to find mini items that will fit in the jars!

    More free printable labels for mason jar gifts :
    pastel mason jar labels cheerful mason jar labels

    If you love these gifts in a jar, you might also love:
    52 Things I Love About You ~ A Year In A Jar
    Ice Skating Date In A Jar
    Spa In A Jar

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    • Assorted candies and free printable valentine cards for kids on a countertop.
      Printable Valentine Cards For Kids
    • Simmer pot ingredients in a glass jar.
      Simmering Pot Recipes
    • Spiced orange tea mix.
      Spiced Orange Tea
    • Bean Thinking About You Test Tube Valentine
      Valentine’s Day Ideas Test Tubes and Treat Bags

    About Tonia Larson

    Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 14+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.

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    1. Jenni Allen says

      December 8, 2021 at 2:50 pm

      Such a cute and practical idea! Thanks!

      Reply
    2. Pam Taylor says

      January 31, 2021 at 3:05 pm

      I am heading out tomorrow to start gathering some of these items (and the like)…so that when I want to encourage someone I will have it all ready to go! Love little “love gifts”!!!

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        February 1, 2021 at 8:25 am

        Great idea to have everything on hand when you need it!

        Reply
    3. Sandra Sheridan says

      January 7, 2021 at 8:56 am

      What a great idea!! I am going to put some of these together to have on hand to encourage friends when they need a lift!! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
      VersesFromMama.com

      Reply
    4. nasir says

      December 14, 2017 at 11:15 pm

      Hello,What a great idea and you make them look so adorable! Thank you for sharing your great ideas! I just joined your blog, hope you can check out my blog and join as well. Thanks again!

      Reply
    5. Alex Estrella says

      December 8, 2016 at 4:36 am

      Thank you so much for this website!!! Its an awesome idea for my girlfriend! Thank you !

      Reply
    6. Lucy says

      October 26, 2016 at 4:54 am

      Hi!!! I love this idea and I am thinking of making one of these jars for my sisters Christmas present. where do you get the mason jars??
      Thx a lot

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        October 26, 2016 at 9:54 am

        Hi Lucy! They are available in various sizes on Amazon. You can find the 1-quart size here: http://amzn.to/2eRdydc (affiliate link). You can also find them at craft stores such as Michaels or Joann’s, department stores like Target or Walmart, and at second-hand stores and thrift shops. Enjoy! ~Tonia

        Reply
      • Janet says

        April 2, 2017 at 12:28 pm

        Amazon buy it there. Cheaper. Ball and Kerr

        Reply
      • lexie says

        December 1, 2017 at 7:07 pm

        you already buy a lot of foods in them. save them aznd clean them out

        Reply
    7. Peyton Winker says

      December 6, 2015 at 11:32 pm

      LOVE your blog. These mason jar gift ideas are a broke college student’s guide to looking like you’ve got it together. Keep up the great work!

      Reply
    8. Patricia says

      October 12, 2015 at 3:52 pm

      Do u Only do these as Gifts or do u sell them as well ?
      How do u decide how to much to sell the jars for, looking to make some extra cash for Christmas

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        October 14, 2015 at 8:17 am

        I’ve only given them as gifts. If I were to sell them, I would add up the cost of making the jar (mason jar + supplies) and the time it took me to make them and use that to figure out how much to charge. Good luck Patricia! ~Tonia

        Reply
    9. nicola says

      July 17, 2015 at 10:37 am

      I love you site The Mason Jar ideas are totally cite practical & fun. Will be a theme for 2015 xmas gifts. What a creative person you are. As for the food nibbles definitely my next out of home plate to go 🙂

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        July 20, 2015 at 2:26 pm

        Thanks Nicola! I hope you have fun making the jars! ~Tonia

        Reply
    10. Carol says

      July 1, 2015 at 11:36 pm

      What type of paper did you use to print out the labels?

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        July 1, 2015 at 11:50 pm

        I used regular white printer paper. Best of luck! ~Tonia

        Reply
    11. Carol says

      June 29, 2015 at 3:06 pm

      What font did you use for the labels? I love that specific font it adds a bounce to the wording.

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        June 29, 2015 at 3:14 pm

        Hi Carol,
        Unfortunately, I don’t remember! I made these jars in 2011 and I believe I used a scrapbooking program which I no longer can use due to computer updates. Sorry about that!
        ~Tonia

        Reply
    12. Laura at Pregnancy Method says

      June 2, 2015 at 2:42 pm

      So cool! We do something similar for the expecting mothers in our group and call it a “go jar”. When it’s time to have the baby, they grab their overnight bag and their “go jar” and head to the hospital. The jar contains things like chapstick, mascara, mints and a few other things to make the experience a little more comfortable. Definitely found a few ideas in your post that we can use in the future.

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