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Pedicure In A Jar

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A Pedicure In A Jar is a cute mason jar gift filled with a foot soak, sugar scrub, foot lotion, and mini pedicure supplies!

Pedicure in a jar.

Earlier this summer, I went on an annual girlfriend’s getaway weekend. I have been friends with the ladies I went with for most of our lives, and my friends are truly a gift from God.

Life gets so busy, and there were a few years when we didn’t see much of each other. Finally, we decided to plan a yearly getaway for just us girls so that we would be sure to make time to stay connected. We’ve been going on these getaways for 13 years now.

So far, we haven’t gone anywhere that involves an airplane, but we keep promising that it will happen one of these days. I wanted to give my friends a small gift just for fun and decided to make a Pedicure In A Jar.

What You’ll Find In This Post

Bottles, labels and supplies.

Pedicure In A Jar Supplies

The supplies needed to make the mason jar gift are basic:

  • mason jar
  • small containers
  • pedicure tools
  • ribbon
  • labels
  • spa treatments

I used a vintage pint-sized mason jar, Spare Parts plastic storage tubes from Hobby Lobby, nail care tools from Trim, and chevron print burlap ribbon from Hobby Lobby.

Soak, scrub, soften bottles.

Fill Spa Treatment Containers

Fill the three plastic containers with spa treatments. One for soaking feet, one for scrubbing feet, and one for softening feet. You can use treatments that you purchased from the store (a foot soak, a foot scrub, and a good lotion), or you can make your own, which is what I did. Here are the recipes:

Homemade Citrus Foot Soak Recipe

Orange Creamsicle Sugar Scrub

Coconut Body Butter

soak, scrub and soften labels.

Add Labels

Print the labels to whatever size you need for your containers. Download the free printable labels here:

Soak, Scrub, Soften Labels for Pedicure In A Jar

Three mini bottles for a pedicure.

Cut out the labels and glue them to the containers.

Looking in mason jar with pedicure supplies.

Fill the Mason Jar

Remove the nail care set from the package and fill the mason jar with all of the supplies.

Pedicure in a mason jar.

Decorate the Pedicure In A Jar

Add some ribbon to the top of the mason jar, and it is ready to go!

Frequently Asked Questions

What else can I add to a pedicure in a jar?

You can add any pedicure items you want! But depending on how many things you add, you may need a bigger jar.

Where did you find all of these items?

I bought them at various places. Check the beauty section and the travel-size toiletries of your department store to see what they have available.

Do you sell these jars?

No, I only provide the instructions for how you can make them.

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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 12+ 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.

Comments

  1. Diana says

    Hi Tonia,
    I know you posted this pedicure in a jar quite some time ago but I was wondering if you could tell me what size the storage tubes are. I can’t find the brand “Spare Parts” any longer.

    THANK YOU!!!

    Reply

    • Tonia says

      Hi Diana,
      Unfortunately, I no longer have the storage tubes. Measure the length and width of the mason jar you plan to use and then search Amazon, Michaels or Hobby Lobb for test tubes, vials or jars that will fit. Also look under bead storage. Here are a few options to try depending on the size you need:
      https://amzn.to/2MG8DfH
      https://amzn.to/2petiy1
      https://www.hobbylobby.com/Beads-Jewelry/Storage-Organization/Organizers/Glass-Bottles-with-Metal-Lids/p/80809949
      https://www.hobbylobby.com/Scrapbook-Paper-Crafts/Embellishments/Trinkets/Clear-Apothecary-Jars—20mL/p/133880
      https://www.hobbylobby.com/Beads-Jewelry/Storage-Organization/Organizers/3-Clear-Glass-Bottles-with-Cork-Stoppers/p/99386
      http://www.michaels.com/glass-storage-tubes-with-metal-top-by-bead-landing/10473106.html
      http://www.michaels.com/small-glass-bottles-clear-with-cork-tops/D065175S.html
      Best of luck!
      ~Tonia

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  2. Taylor says

    Hi, I was wondering about how many jars the recipee makes? I want to make six pedicure jars but don’t know if I need to double the foot products recipes? Thank you

    Reply

    • Tonia says

      Hi Taylor!
      Do you mean the recipes I linked to in the blog post?
      Coconut Body Butter Recipe = six 8 oz mason jars
      Citrus Foot Soak Recipe = one 8 oz mason jar
      Orange Creamsicle Sugar Scrub Recipe = one 8 oz mason jar
      Best of luck!
      ~Tonia

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  3. Linda says

    Very cute idea! You could also print your labels on sticker sheets instead of glueing the labels on. Thanks for your idea.

    Reply

  4. Niamh says

    Wow, I’m seriously impressed with what I’ve seen here. I decided that I wanted to give some home crafted gifts this year but wasn’t too sure on what to do. After visiting your sit, I am really inspired. Thank you so much for sharing and keep up the great work.

    Reply

    • Tonia says

      Thank you so much for taking the time to leave me such a lovely comment Suzanne! I am delighted that you found your way to my site and I hope you have fun making your own jars! ~Tonia

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    • Tonia says

      Hey Lisa! Thanks so much! The size of the jar you choose will depend on the size of the items you plan to put in it. For the pedicure in a jar, I used the 16 oz (pint) size. For the spa in a jar, I used the 32 oz (quart) size jars. Best of luck! ~Tonia

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  7. Jessi says

    Hi, Tonia. I absolutely love these! I want to try and make the foot scrubs. I was wondering if there was a specific way to store the scrubs. Room temperature or fridge? Thanks!

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  8. Jamila says

    These are wonderful! I’m currently planning a baby shower and these pedicure jars are perfect “games gifts”, with an added pink nail polish to tie in the girl baby theme. If you don’t mind me asking, where did you happen to get the nail grooming kit?? Thanks!!

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  13. kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says

    This would be such a cute hostess gift at a baby shower! So fun and the labels are cute!

    Reply

  22. Anna says

    Tonia,I just checked my Facebook page & one of my nieces & 13 others like the
    Pedicure In A Jar ~ Mason Jar Gift.

    Reply

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