40+ Wonderfully Creative DIY Mason Jars Christmas Gifts
Do you need some quick, easy, inexpensive, trendy and cute Christmas gifts? We’ve got you covered with these DIY Mason Jar gift ideas! Lots of creative choices- both food and non-food jars! Can’t go wrong! Give these to neighbors, friends, coworkers, teachers – everyone will love them! Grab a free Christmas gift tracker at the end of the post, too!

Gifts in a Jar – The Really Perfect Gift Idea
So let’s talk about mason jar Christmas gifts. There is everything to love about them. I’ll go first.
Theyβre versatile β whatever your recipient loves, it probably fits in a jar.
Theyβre trendy βyour gift doubles as cute decor or a lemonade glass.
Theyβre budget-friendly β buy in bulk and make several for just a few dollars each.
Theyβre eco-friendly β save jars from sauces and spreads to reuse for gifting.
Theyβre easy β no crafting genius required. Perfect for last-minute DIYs!
Theyβre universal β great for coworkers, teachers, neighbors, friendsβanyone!
Let’s check out some fun ideas!
40+ Mason Jar Christmas Gifts for Coworkers, Neighbors & Everyone
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***Note*** The jars in order of food gifts first, and then non-food gifts after.
For food gift jars only, I’ve isolated them (& added some extras) to this post here.
For non-food gift jars only, I’ve isolated them (& added a few extras) to this post here!
I love this idea for a mason jar gift! Chili is the perfect meal for a cozy dinner, and it's super-festive to give it like this! Along the same lines as Chili in a Jar, this is such a sweet idea for someone who is an especially important person to you. A friendship soup says so much, and itβs a nice change from the traditional dessert mason jars! This is such a yummy and EASY trail mix idea! The gift tag really adds that extra touch for a festive gift! There are so many delicious ingredients for these brownies β really puts it over the top compared to your generic box mix! You canβt go wrong with chocolate chip cookies. They are the perfect comfort food and everyone loves to get these! Free printable recipe included! Chocolate and peppermint is the best combination for Christmas flavors β it makes an amazingly festive Christmas cookie mason jar gift! In this post is double chocolate and toffee as well as chocolate peppermint cookies. This is a great idea if you want your gift to spread a little bit of the true meaning of Christmas. This jar tells the Christmas Nativity story through the ingredients included and comes with a free printable! All the best ingredients for a Christmas trail mix or snack trays for a party. Lots of nuts and banana chips included for a healthier option! How adorable is this?!? Super easy but so cute and clever! This is a fun spin on a food (or drink) type mason jar! If you have a tea lover in your life, this gift will definitely be appreciated! Filled with tea, button buddies, tea infuser, tea bagger squeezer β all in this little jar! Not to be outdone by the tea loverβs gift, hereβs one for the coffee lover in your life! Some instant coffee packets, creamers, and flavors β this is one to be enjoyed for a few sittings! You can even include a coffee mug, too! This is perfect for those chilly winter nights! Just mix the ingredients together β 3 Tbs of the mix with 8 oz. of water and itβs a delicious drink! Yum! And if you have some health-conscious cappuccino drinkers in your life, this is a dairy-free, sugar free version you can give as well! What a cozy gift for fall or winter! This yummy spiced apple cider will be truly welcomed for those cold days! A little different than just the cupcake mix β this one has the actual cupcake baked inside with frosting in all. Give with a spoon and youβre all set. Who doesnβt like to eat straight from the jar? If you know someone who is healthy and always on the go, this is the perfect mason jar gift!Β Filled with healthy granola bars, energy mix, and coffee pods, this will be a hit! This is a fabulous idea if your people like to cook! Some homemade, custom seasonings are sure to please and be a useful and appreciated gift! Apple butter has a been a long-time favorite of mine - all the feels of a country store! You can make this in bulk - and this post also has canning instructions! If you like the idea of cookies but don't want to go with the 'cookie mix' idea, this is a fun spin on it, by gifting cookie cutters, with a gorgeous printable recipe attached! That peppermint is the perfect Christmas smell, body scrub is so easy to make. Great way to encourage someone to relax this season! To be honest, this is something I personally love and make during Christmas time. I. LOVE. IT.Β Iβm always looking for clean, non-toxic ways to get my house to smell great. This one is FULL of that cozy Christmas smell. Add water and put right on the stove. Free printable tag with this one! This is a beautiful idea that can be poured in a pot on the stove for amazing fragrance around the house, or you can place a lit tea light in the middle for a beautiful centerpiece as well. It actually looks amazing sealed in the jar for home decor as well! This is another great idea for fragrance jars. Especially for those looking for clean alternatives to keep their homes smelling great, this will definitely be appreciated! While you're filling your jar with pretty things, why not make it an oil lamp? These are easy to make and there are so many beautiful option for fill! Not only is this candle safe, made with beeswax and soy wax, but it looks amazing! Just as pretty to look at as it is to smell! Love this. If you like the idea of a candle in jar but don't want to actually make a candle, try a mason jar luminary! You can fill it with a tea light, fairy lights or votives! This is a great idea for a gardener or a chef! The homegrown herbs will be sure to please either one! This is really adorable! If you want to try another fun spin on gardening, how about gifting the herbs themselves! This is especially appreciated by those who might not have a green thumb! Herbs never go to waste! This is a really fun way to gift some kitchen utensils! Lots of ways you can do this one! These mason jar hand soap dispensers are big sellers in the store. How much will someone love to get it with homemade handsoap inside, along with the jar? Love it! Especially great for your green friends! Right along with the soap dispenser, how cute would this tissue holder be! Love this idea, especially for farmhouse lovers! This is so unique to give as a gift! You create this beautiful jar where someone can write their prayer requests in, and then, at the end of the year, they can see how God has been faithful. Just love this. So much meaning to this one! (This oneβs not in a mason jar, but it could be). This is a beautiful way to give a mason jar! You can use sheet music, book pages, scrapbook paper, old maps, even fabric... a truly nostalgic and beautiful gift! Fill it with flowers or include a votive or tea light to make a luminary! I love chalk painted mason jars! They are lovely to display flowers in - or you can fill it with goodies. Two gifts in one. This is a super-cute way to give the gift of self-care! A pedi is always a treat, and this jar includes all the fixins! Free printable included! Another fun idea for your crunchy | healthy (or stressed-out) friend in your life! They will totally appreciate a detox soak in the tub! We all could probably use this, so keep some for yourself. You can take the pampering idea up a few notches and give a whole spa day in a jar! Surely will be much appreciated! All the moms, raise your hands! Who needs a survival kit?!?Β Filled with hand sanitizer, ibuprofen, chapstick, energy drink mixβ¦ help them moms get through their days! You can also customize the 'survival kit' idea for teachers, new moms, nurses - anyone! Another great option for your crunchy friends. There are so many toxins in regular clothes detergent β this is a great option and will be so appreciated! This is such a fun way to provide encouragement for someone! Filled with inspirational quotes and verses, all they need to pick one out when they need a pick me up! Free printable for quotes and verses included in this one! Do you have a friend who loves to craft? A new stock of pretty supplies will ALWAYS be appreciated! (There are a few more ideas in this post as well!) This is a super-easy gift idea! Upcycle a sweater cozy (or crochet your own - easy enough for beginners like me!) for an adorable mason jar gift! Fill it with Christmas flowers, a faux floral arrangement, or really, any treat you want to put inside!
Three Bean Chili Mix Gift Jar
Friendship Soup In A Jar Gift
S'mores Mason Jar Gifts
Brownie Mix in a Jar
Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix in a Jar
Double Chocolate Cookie Mix in a Jar Gift Idea
Nativity Christmas Story Trail MixΒ
Snack Food Treat JarΒ
Caramel Apple In A Jar
TEA LOVER'S MASON JAR GIFT IDEAΒ
Coffee Lovers Gift in a Mason Jar
Cappuccino Mix in a Jar
Healthier Cappuccino MixΒ
Β Spiced Apple CiderΒ
Cupcake in a Jar
Energy Boost Gift in a Jar
All-Purpose Seasoning Mix in a Jar
Homemade Apple Butter - with canning instructions
DIY Christmas Gift Idea: Cookie Cutter Set & Free Printable
Peppermint Sugar Scrub in a JarΒ
DIY Stovetop Potpourri Mason Jar Gift
Cinnamon and Pine Fragrance Jar
DIY Home Fragrance (like a Williams Sonoma Store)
Magical Mason Jar Oil LampΒ
Evergreen Pressed Herb Candles
Classy DIY Mason Jar Luminaries (Farmhouse Gift Idea)
Herb Kit Gift in a Jar
10 MINUTE MASON JAR HERB GARDEN
Mason Jar Utensil Holders
DIY Hand Soap Gift
Mason Jar Tissue Holder
Prayer Jar
Vintage Mod Podge Mason Jar Vases
Chalk Paint Mason Jars
Pedi in a Jar GiftΒ
Detox Bath in a Jar
Spa In A Jar
Mommy Survival Kit in a Jar
Homemade Laundry Detergent in a Gift Jar
Pick Me Up Jars
Crafters Gift Jar
Mason Jar Cozy (Crochet or Sweater!)
And if you didn’t see what you are looking for, I bet you can come up with a pretty crafty and creative idea yourself.
Basically, if someone has a hobby or has something he or she really loves, you can find some trinkets and mini-sized items to put in a jar. Here are some other themed ideas that would work great for a gift-in-a-jar:
Baby
New Mom
Little Boys
Little Girls
Tweens and Teens
Baker
DIYer
Foodie
Crafter
Artist
Entertainer
Make-Up Lover
Movie Lover
Sewer
Dog Lover
Cat Lover
Teacher
Scrapbooker
Crunchy-Organic Friend
Candy Lover
(Pick one – or more! – of these 50+ homemade Christmas candy gift ideas to put in a jar!)
Also, if you feel like mason jars might be too limiting, you can also create DIY gift baskets using a lot of the same themes!
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This year I am making snow globes out of mason jars! I’m keeping Christmas shopping cheap and personal.
Great idea, Hyla! I love it. I’m definitely all about the DIY gifts this year, too! π
These are WONDERFUL ideas! So creative and these make beautiful gifts. Sharing this on my page ! π
Thanks so much for sharing, Chris! I was super-inspired putting this together. I definitely want to try several of these this year! π Thank you for coming by! π
Great ideas! I am doing this for co-workers Christmas presents.
Oh yay, Angela! I’m so glad you found something useful here! Thank you for coming by and commenting! π
I love all of the ideas, but the links to instructions donβt work. I would love to make some of these as gifts for friends ( I usually make Christmas gifts for a group of friends that I sing with, and they love homemade gifts!)
All of the links should be in working order, Kathy! I’m so sorry you’re having trouble. Sometimes looking on a mobile vs desktop can be the issue. Sometimes it’s the ‘continue reading’ button that can be glitchy. But if you click the title or the image, you should be able to be redirected! Let me know if that works for you!