Making DIY gifts in a jar like mason jars is a clever, fun and inexpensive way to put together gifts for your friends or family. If you need to make gifts for numerous people, making a small mason jar gifts is a meaningful way to make a homemade present.
There’s all sorts of ideas for putting together a DIY jar gift, whether it be making food jars, DIY candles, beauty products, a mini terrarium or a unique way to give gift cards, you’ll love our collection of 12 DIY jar gifts.
Here’s a list of my favorite types of jars to use for your DIY jar gifts:
Succulents Jar
Making a mini-terrarium in a mason jar is too cute for words. This fantastic succulents idea by Cambrian will inspire you to put together adorable mini terrariums for your loved ones.
Cocktail Mason Jar Gifts
Assuming that you’re over the age of 21, these adorable cocktail mason jars would definitely be loved by your friends! You, of course, can make an alcohol free variation if you want to keep it PG.
Find the tutorial at Something Turquoise
Manicure in a Jar
This is an adorable girls gift that would be perfect for any occasion, really! Christmas, a birthday, just because, to mom, to a teacher, or as a bridal shower gift.
Find the Project at Weekend Craft
DIY Funfetti Candle
Why not be extra clever and make a candle in your mason jar? How about this adorable funfetti candle? You still get the fun of cake without the calories lol.
Find the tutorial at Beth Cakes
DIY Spa Kit
This adorable homemade spa kit takes the mini mason jars and fills them up with homemade sugar scrub, body butter and foot soak. What a wonderful treat that would be for your favorite females!
Find the tutorials at Pop Sugar
Tea Lover Jar
For the tea lover in your life, how about a cute assortment of aromatic teas, honey, sugar, cookies and a tea infuser? I love how this tea mason jar gift is extra crafty with the wasabi tape accents and bright fillers.
Find the tutorial at Stone Gable Blog
Movie Lover’s Jar
Giving friends a movie ticket with popcorn and candy gift is one of our go to gift ideas. Yesterday on Tuesday totally takes this idea up a notch and not only puts everything in an adorable jar, but also adds crafty movie tags.
Find the tutorial at Yesterday on Tuesday
Orange You Glad It’s Christmas?
Whether it’s near Christmas or anytime of year, I absolutely love this fun and out of the ordinary gift jar by Jillee! You simply take the recipients favorite color and turn that into an entire gift idea. How fun!
Find the tutorial at One Good Thing by Jilliee. Make sure to check out her blog, her post has like 9 different and equally amazing gift jar ideas.
Mason Jar Food Mixes
Layering yummy ingredients for a special cup of hot cocoa gift is an inexpensive way to make an easy DIY gift for friends and loved ones.
Find the Tutorial at Yellow Bliss Road
Cookie Jar Tower
Acasarella takes the meaning of cookie jar to a whole new level! You can simply bake your favorite cookies or treats and layer them in a tall skinny spagetti jar.
Find the tutorial at Acasarella
Crafting Mason Jar
A sewing or crafts mason jar is an adorable gift for a crafty person in your life!
Find the tutorial at It All Started with Paint
Mason Jar Money Gift
How clever is this mason jar money gift! You simply conceal the cash inside a toilet paper or paper towel tube and surround with their favorite treat. This would also work well for gift cards if you don’t want to give your gal pals cash lol.
Source: Find the tutorial at Kreative Kristie’s
Sunshine in a Jar
This cheerful DIY jar gift is filled with small, sunny surprises to brighten someone’s day! With yellow coded candies and goodies, this is perfect for lifting spirits, offering encouragement, or simply spreading joy in a jar of happiness.
Source: Find the tutorial at Crazy Little Projects
Pumpkin Spice Scrub Jar
This Pumpkin Spice Latte Scrub in a Jar is the perfect fall-inspired DIY gift! Pack it into a mason jar, tie it with a festive ribbon, and add a cute label for a seasonal self-care gift that’s perfect for pumpkin spice lovers!
Source: Find the tutorial at Unoriginal Mom
Kisses For You Jar
The Kisses Love Jar is a sweet and simple DIY gift filled with chocolate kisses to show your love and affection. Perfect for anniversaries, birthdays, or just because, this jar is packed with delicious treats and heartfelt meaning
Source: Find the tutorial at Hub Pages
Holiday Ornament Jar
The Holiday Ornament Jar is a delightful DIY gift that brings a festive touch to any Christmas celebration and perfect for a beautiful, easy DIY jar gift.
Source: Find the tutorial at Yournestdesign
Spa in a Jar
Who’s ready for the spa? This Spa in a Jar is a luxurious and thoughtful DIY gift that offers a mini pampering experience! Make it the perfect gift for anyone who deserves a little self-care.
Source: Find the tutorial at Buzzfeed
Thinking Of You Jar
The Thinking of You Jar is a heartwarming DIY gift designed to remind someone just how special they are. Fill the jar with small notes of encouragement, uplifting quotes, treats or anything to show why you appreciate them. Cute and sweet!
Source: Find the tutorial at 30 Days
The “Boring” Jar
This jar idea is a playful DIY gift designed to bring laughs and lighthearted entertainment! It’s actually anything but dull. Fill it with activities or fun things to do for someone needs a little extra entertainment and joy!
Source: Find the tutorial at Women’s Day
Soup Jar
This yummy gift idea is a cozy and practical DIY gift that’s perfect for chilly days! With ingredients layered to make soup, this jar gift is ideal for the holidays, housewarming gifts, or just to brighten someone’s day, tasty treat and a heartfelt gesture!
Source: Find the tutorial at Oh my! Creative
Cute DIY Jar
This cutesy jar project is the perfect DIY gift for a friend. Create a fun jar they can multi-purpose and will good anywhere it goes!
Source: Find the tutorial at Polka Dot Chair
DIY Baked Goods Mini Jar
These adorable jars are perfect for filling with yummy baked goods and gifting to a friend! If you know someone who loves their time in the kitchen this easy DIY jar gift may be the one.
Source: Find the tutorial at Cul de sac cool
Jar of Positivity
More happy thoughts and positivity for your day this adorable and clever DIY jar gift! Write little notes and affirmations and pack them in a jar. This is such a great gift for a friend.
Source: Find the tutorial at Etsy
Open When….Jar
Open the jar when you need the little things! This is so cute and heartwarming and perfect for giving little reminders and positive thoughts to a friend. They will love this DIY jar gift!
Source: Find the tutorial at Hub Pages
Beach Love Memory Jar
This is the cutest gift idea for your spouse! Find your favorite picture/ memory with them, fill a jar with sand and place the picture in the middle with some beach accessories! SO perfect for pretending you’re still at the beach and with your person.
Chill Pills Jar
Ever just need to chill out or tell a friend to? A treat in a jar may be the solution 😉 This is clever, funny and cute for a DIY jar gift idea!
Fall Leaves Jar
This jar makes for the best fall craft and decoration for someone! Find a bunch of colored leaves and press them into the jar from the inside and add a little ribbon or straw at the top, so cute and festive!
Tissue Holder Jar
Bless this jar! Get it? This brilliant DIY jar gift idea is perfect for a bestie or friend Paint or decorate a mason jar and roll up tissues so that it’s just like a tissue holder.
The Happy Jar
Most recommended to gift and feel used when you want to send happy messages and thoughts to someone! A happy note a day keeps the sad vibes away. So cute for a holiday occasion or just because!
Mental Health Fix Jar
Sometimes we need a jar of inspiring and uplifting reminders to keep us going! This is a perfect DIY jar gift for anyone who needs a little mental health kick and smile in their day.
[…] 12 DIY Jar Gifts for your Friends […]