5 Easy Mason Jar Gift Ideas They’ll Love This Christmas

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These Christmas Mason jar crafts are creative, clever, and cost-effective!

This potpourri in a jar is one of the many diy mason jar christmas gift ideas

Mason jars to the Christmas rescue!

With the holiday season among us, there are so many gift ideas to consider. After rounding up a few of our best Mason jar crafts, we couldn’t think of a more thoughtful way to show someone how much you appreciate them.

Not to mention, they’re so stinkin’ cute, and pretty much anyone can put together these gifts. So sit back at your workstation, get some hot chocolate, turn on some Christmas music, and get to DIY-ing!


Here are our favorite mason jar crafts for Christmas!


1. Want to gift something sweet? Bake this Banana Bread In a Jar!

banana bread in jars

Nothing beats receiving a baked good on Christmas, so if you love to bake, you have to try giving out some banana bread in a jar this holiday season! Since you’ll be baking these delicious treats directly in the oven, Lina used these quality 8-ounce jam jars as they need to be sturdy enough to handle the heat.

jar of banana bread as a gift

Finish off this treat by decorating jars to fit your liking, which happens to be my favorite part of all these ideas! 🤩


2. Know someone in need of some me-time? Give a mani in a jar!

manicure mason jar gift idea

Give the gift of self-care by putting together this stunning manicure in a jar! Although we mentioned this as a Mother’s Day gift, it’s perfect for any occasion.

Pick some gorgeous colors, press on nails, a nail filer, hand cream, and tools to remove the polish, and now you’re giving the gift of beautiful nails!


3. Does someone on your list love apples? Gift something fresh with this Crockpot Apple Butter!

apple butter on toast sitting on a plate

Using the slow cooker, we have the most delicious apple butter recipe around. 😍 You can use this spread on your toast, pancakes… pretty much anything!

slow cooker apple butter

All you have to do is chop up some apples, mix in some spices, and let the slow cooker take care of the rest. Add some apple butter into a few small jelly Mason jars, and now you have one delicious gift that can’t be beaten.


4. Gift the scent of Christmas with these Potpourri Christmas Jar Gifts!

holding jar of christmas stove top potpourri

There are so many different methods of getting that homey Christmas scent we all long for each holiday season, but we’re biased toward these Potpourri Christmas Mason Jar Gifts.

adding cloves to jar of potpourri while making one of our easy diy mason jar gift ideas for christmas

These jar crafts are so easy to make. Simply gather a few ingredients including orange, rosemary, cinnamon, clove, and star anise, place them in a mason jar, and attach our FREE printable gift tags that include directions on how to heat up the potpourri on a stovetop. Your recipient will love filling their home with that sought-after Christmas scent we all long for.


5. Giving a gift card? Put it in a DIY Mason Jar Snow Globe!

Mason Jar DIY Snow globes which make great christmas gifts

Gift cards are one of the most convenient gifts to let someone know you’re thinking about them, but instead of giving a gift card by itself, why not go the extra mile and create a DIY Mason jar snow globe?!

Woman holding a diy mason jar snow globe

A wide-mouth Mason jar will work best with a project like this. Putting these jar crafts together is super easy. Head to your local Target and check out their Bullseye Playground section as they have tons of little trees, faux snow, and more! Even Dollar Tree will have great options, too. Stick a mini ornament in there, and you’ve got yourself a DIY snow globe!


Find more fun gift ideas this way!


About the writer:

Kara is a writer and photographer from the Midwest. Her creative work has appeared in various publications over the past decade. With a background in finance, she loves to be money-savvy.


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Comments 9

  1. Karen

    Love these ideas! Thank you!

    • Amber (Hip Sidekick)

      You’re so welcome! I’m loving them too, Karen! đŸ„° Thanks for the sweet feedback!

  2. garry_save

    Cute ideas, thanks!!

    • Amber (Hip Sidekick)

      You bet! đŸ€—

  3. girlwork

    where can I find the little “Target dog”? It’s so cute

    • Amber (Hip Sidekick)

      Hey there! That was actually an ornament from Target. I don’t find it available online now as I search through. DARN!

  4. blessedmommyx4

    My kids always give their teachers jars of assorted Hershey’s Kisses with a tag that says “Merry Kiss-mas”
although once they hit middle school they don’t like doing it anymore bc they say it would be weird (I get that!)! 😉

  5. Katie Sands

    Great ideas. I’m going to go to the store and purchase mason jars and some mason jar ideas for Christmas presents.

    • Jessica (Hip Sidekick)

      So glad you found this post helpful, Katie! Happy shopping and gift-giving! đŸ„°

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