52 Mason Jar Gifts for Christmas and Holiday Craft Ideas
Mason jars have come a long way since they were first patented in 1858. The versatile, vintage-looking glass containers are just the thing for holding a special memory, lunch, tasty treat, or gift for a loved one during the holidays. Thanks to several creative bloggers and DIY experts, you can transform a jar into a fun, festive personalized holiday gift.
From delicious recipes (we’ve got homemade Cracker Jack, s’mores, and sugar cookie kits galore) to sweet-scented candles that will light up the room, these mason jar Christmas gift ideas will inspire you to be a crafty little elf and customize the perfect present. Check out our top picks of 49 (!) different ways to gift a mason jar for the holidays and learn how to decorate mason jars for Christmas gifts.
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S'More Mason Jar
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Nothing beats making s’mores with loved ones around an open fire. Help bring it together with these s’more mason jars from Yellow Bliss Road. With all the materials to craft the ultimate s’more, you’ll be giving the perfect gift—and a sweet treat—all in one.
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Golden Pampering Mason Jar
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This golden pampering mason jar present from The Gunny Sack is ideal for the ultimate indulgence package. With bath bombs, a foot soak, a sugar scrub, chocolates, and more, this kit promotes blissful relaxation.
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Chocolate Mint Mason Jar
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Is your pal in love with Girl Scout cookies? Give the Thin Mint lover in your life this chocolate mint mason jar from The Gunny Sack. Fill it with chocolate-and mint-inspired treats and products to make an adorable themed jar.
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Homemade Coffee Liqueur Mason Jar
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Keep your most caffeinated friend energized with a mason jar full of homemade coffee liqueur. You can find the full recipe for this homemade Kahlua at Bell’Alimento.
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Floating Candles
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These beautiful DIY floating candles from Bell’Alimento will get your friends and family in the holiday spirit. And because they’re so cute and easy to construct, you’ll want to save a few jars for yourself!
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Cookie Cutter Set Mason Jar
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Make the holidays even sweeter for your favorite baker (young or old!) by copying this cookie cutter set mason jar from Kristin Mamrack, creator of Yellow Bliss Road.
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Flower Pot Mason Jar
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Pick up a few poinsettias and put them in a handcrafted jar, like this washi tape mason jar vase from Yellow Bliss Road. Kristin Mamrack’s easy idea will jazz up your jar for the perfect holiday bouquet.
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Santa, Reindeer, and Elf Mason Jars
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Gift loved ones with two holiday staples: icons and sugar. These Christmas mason jar gift ideas from Chelsea’s Messy Apron will inspire you to craft your very own Santa, reindeer, and more.
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Santa's Sugar Cookie Jar
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Santa just might steal this gift. Design your own Santa’s sugar cookie jar, like this one from Chelsea’s Messy Apron.
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