Load up on inspiration with this HUGE List of Unique Gifts in a Jar Recipes!
On the hunt for some easy Homemade Gifts In Jars Recipes??
Gifts in a Jar Recipes are always fun to make… and we all know Mason Jar Gifts are ALWAYS fun to receive, too!!
Spoil your friends, family, and teachers this year with some sweet Homemade gifts… made with love! Go grab some Mason Jars and let’s get started!
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Gifts in a Jar Recipes
Spa Gifts in a Jar Recipes :
Easy Whipped Body Butter Recipe
Lavender Body Butter Recipe
DIY Jasmine Body Butter Recipe
Peppermint Body Butter Recipe
DIY Orange Sugar Scrub
Coconut Vanilla Sugar Scrub
Pink Grapefruit Sugar Scrub Recipe
Jasmine Coconut Sugar Scrub
Peppermint Sugar Scrub
Lovely Lavender Sugar Scrub
Lemon Coconut Sugar Scrub
Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub
Vanilla Brown Sugar Hand & Foot Scrub
Pamper Yourself Gifts in a Jar!
Pink Grapefruit Bath Salts Recipe
Orange Vanilla Bath Salts Recipe – Creamsicle Swirl
DIY Coconut-Salt Foot and Body Scrub
Homemade Jasmine Bath Salts
DIY Lavender Bath Salts
Vanilla Bath Salts
Peppermint Bath Salts
DIY Lemon Bath Salts
Food Gifts in a Jar Recipes :
Ball Dissolvable Labels
Reese’s Pieces Chocolate Cookie Mix
Heath Toffee Cookie Mix
Lemon White Chocolate Cookie Mix in a Jar!
Triple Chocolate Fudge Cookie Mix in a Jar
Chocolate Peanut Butter M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar
Candy Corn M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar
Butterscotch Chip Cookie Mix in a Jar
Almond Joy Cookie Mix in a Jar
M&M Funfetti Cookie Mix in a Jar!
Triple Chip Cookie Mix
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Mix
Cinnamon Spice Cake Mix Cookies in a Jar
Strawberry Coconut Cookie Mix in a Jar!
Valentine’s Day M&M Gift in a Jar!
Andes Mint Dark Chocolate Cookie Mix in a Jar!
Spring Burst Cookie Mix in a Jar!
Milky Way Cookie Mix in a Jar
Chocolate Coconut M&M Cookie Mix
Christmas M&M Cookie Mix!
Snickerdoodle Cake Mix Cookie Recipe
Peppermint Crunch Dark Chocolate Cookie Mix in a Jar!
Pumpkin Spice M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar
More Gifts in a Jar Mixes + Recipes
Candle Gifts in a Jar :
Easy Homemade Soy Candles
DIY Mason Jar Candle Holders
Fall Mason Jar Candles
Mason Jar Christmas Candles
Mason Jar Candles – Let it Snow!
Valentine’s Day Mason Jar Candles
Easter Mason Jar Candles
4th of July Mason Jar Candle Holders
Lace & Twine Mason Jar Candles
More Delicious Gifts in a Jar :
French Vanilla Cocoa Mix in a Jar
Hot Chocolate Mix in a Jar
Candy Cane Bark Recipe
Red Velvet M&M White Chocolate Bark
Easy Basil Pesto Recipe
Homemade Crockpot Cranberry Sauce
Crockpot Caramel Sauce Recipe
Easy Crockpot Applesauce
Best Homemade Sweet BBQ Sauce Recipe
Homemade Hickory BBQ Sauce Recipe
Easy Homemade Spicy BBQ Sauce Recipe
Cinnamon Brown Sugar Butter Recipe
Best Steak Seasoning Recipe Ever {5 Easy Ingredients}
Burger Seasoning Recipe {Cheeseburger Paradise}
Ultimate Smoked BBQ Rub Recipe
Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
Easy Homemade Fajita Seasoning Recipe
Best Chicken Rub Recipe
Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe
Blender Salsa Recipe
Easy Mango Pineapple Salsa Recipe
Easy Freezer Jam Recipe
Crockpot Peach Butter Recipe
Crockpot Spicy Apple Butter
Gluten-Free Cheerios Snack Mix
S’Mores… in a Jar!
No-Bake Mini Grasshopper Pies
Raspberry Cheesecake in a Jar!
Pistachio Pudding Pie in a Jar
Candy Gifts in a Jar Ideas :
DIY Wedding Favors: Hugs and Kisses!
Mint to Be – Wedding Gift in a Jar
I Love You To Pieces!
Spring Kisses… in a Jar!
Peeps Pops… in a Jar!
Jar ‘o Gumballs! {the gum lover’s dream come true!}
Office Gifts in a Jar :
How to Make a Pretty Flower Pen
Pretty Paper & Book Page Markers…
Flowers in a Jar :
Spaghetti Sauce Jar ~ turned Sweet & Simple Vase!
DIY Painted Jars with Flowers!
Gifts in a Jar for Kids :
DIY Playdough Mix in a Jar!
Save, Give, Spend Mason Jars
Non Food Gifts in a Jar Ideas :
Bridal Survival Kit Gift in a Jar!
DIY Snow Globe Gift Card Holder… in a Jar!
Homemade Survival Kit
Easy DIY Phone Speaker
DIY Painted Mason Jars
Hair Clips in a Jar! {view the Basic Hair Clippie tutorial here} {view the Double Ribbon Hair Bow tutorial here}
Memories in a Jar :
The Blessing Jar {such a sweet way to count your blessings!}
Beach in a Jar!
Gift Jar Toppers :
Using Cupcake Liners for Jar Toppers!
Fun Ideas for Gifts in a Jar Lids
DIY Photo Lids for Gifts in a Jar
Mason Jar Organizers :
Organizing Cupcake Liners… in Mason Jars!
Mason Jar Pencil Holders
DIY Chalkboard Tags for Jars!
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Organizing Buttons with Jars…
Chore Sticks for Kids
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Energy Boost Gift in a Jar
Easter Gifts in a Jar Recipes :
Easter M&M Gift in a Jar
Spring Burst Cookie Mix in a Jar
Easter M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar
A Jelly Bean Prayer
Easter Mason Jar Candles
Fall Gifts in a Jar Recipes :
Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub
Vanilla Brown Sugar Hand & Foot Scrub
Orange Vanilla Bath Salts Recipe – Creamsicle Swirl
Fall Mason Jar Candles
I Love You To Pieces
Chocolate Peanut Butter M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar
Reese’s Pieces Chocolate Cookie Mix!
Butterscotch Chip Cookie Mix in a Jar
Easy Crockpot Applesauce
Pumpkin Spice M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar
Candy Corn M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar
Easy Spice Mug Cake Recipe
Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe
Heath Toffee Cookie Mix
Cinnamon Spice Cake Mix Cookies in a Jar
Christmas Gifts in a Jar Recipes :
Easy Homemade Soy Candles
Almond Joy Cookie Mix in a Jar
Mason Jar Christmas Candles
Snickerdoodle Cake Mix Cookie Recipe
Easy Ginger Snap Recipe
Christmas M&M Cookie Mix
Peppermint Crunch Dark Chocolate Cookie Mix in a Jar
Cranberry White Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
Easy Peanut Brittle Recipe
French Vanilla Cocoa Mix in a Jar
Hot Chocolate Mix in a Jar
Hot Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
Peppermint Bath Salts
Peppermint Sugar Scrub
Candy Cane Bark Recipe
Easy Freezer Jam Recipe
Andes Mint Dark Chocolate Cookie Mix in a Jar
Chocolate Coconut M&M Cookie Mix
Milky Way Cookie Mix in a Jar
Fun Ideas for Gifts in a Jar Lids
Valentine’s Day Gifts in a Jar Recipes :
Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Gift in a Jar
Fun Valentine’s Day Gift in a Jar
Easy Valentine’s Day M&M Gift in a Jar!
Gift in a Jar: M&M’s {something sweet for your Valentine!}
Gift in a Jar: Hugs & Kisses
Valentine’s Day Mason Jar Candles
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LAVADA PLEDGER says
December 23, 2015 at 1:10 pmthanks
Tina says
December 3, 2015 at 11:06 amPlease subscribe me to your web site. I LOVE all the neat n nifty ideas you have!
Heidi says
December 14, 2015 at 11:02 pmAww ~ thank you, Tina! You can sign up for Free Email Updates here:
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Sharon Rhodes says
October 7, 2015 at 1:48 pmWhile looking for little gifts to make and sell at holiday festivals, I stumbled very happily onto your fabulous site. So many wonderful ideas. I had to make a shopping list!!! I have canned 180 jars of jam, jellies and pickles to sell and have jars left over.Thank you so much.
Heidi says
October 7, 2015 at 3:18 pmThanks so much for the sweet comment, Sharon! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the gifts in a jar ideas! 🙂
Nancy James says
August 4, 2015 at 8:30 amLove the ideas! Great gifts to make.
Heidi says
October 7, 2015 at 3:18 pmThanks, Nancy… have fun crafting!
Doreen says
July 24, 2015 at 6:42 amThank you so much for all of your recipes! You have something for everyone. I love the decorations, as well. I put a link to your site from my blog on class mothers gift ideas. I had made these for my children’s teachers years ago- a very rich chocolate chip cookie. The teachers still say how good they were years later. Thank you again.
Heidi says
July 31, 2015 at 7:46 pmAww ~ thanks so much, Doreen! 🙂
Teresa says
November 4, 2014 at 8:47 pmOh my, these all look so wonderful. I am going to give some of these a try. Thanks for this post!
Heidi says
November 4, 2014 at 8:52 pmYou’re very welcome, Teresa! Have fun making your mason jar gifts this year!! 🙂
Suzanne R. says
October 26, 2014 at 10:36 amThis is such a great site! Thank you so much for the tips and tricks.
Heidi says
October 26, 2014 at 10:03 pmAww ~ thanks so much for the sweet comment, Suzanne! 😉
dianne says
October 20, 2014 at 12:51 pmAWESOME IDEAS AND GREAT SUGGESTIONS!
Heidi says
October 26, 2014 at 10:02 pmThanks, Dianne… have FUN making your gifts in a jar! 🙂
Barbara Mays-Stock says
October 5, 2014 at 6:20 amGreat ideas for salts and scrubs! Thank you!
Heidi says
October 26, 2014 at 10:00 pmYou’re very welcome, Barbara… so glad you’re liking the salt and scrub recipes!
Jill Martin says
September 25, 2014 at 7:37 amThis website is awesome…has TONS of good ideas.
Heidi says
October 20, 2014 at 1:07 pmAww ~ thank you, Jill! 😉
susan says
August 10, 2014 at 6:26 amWhat great ideas!! We have a very large family. 3 grown children who have managed to produce 22 grandchildren!!
Thanks for your help!
Heidi says
October 20, 2014 at 1:08 pmYou’re very welcome, Susan… have FUN making your gifts in a jar!
Christy Rivers says
June 15, 2014 at 8:07 pmI love these ideas. I have so many different ideas to do now. Time to get my Craft On!
Heidi says
October 20, 2014 at 1:08 pmSo glad you like the ideas, Christy… have fun crafting!! 🙂
The Well Tended Nest says
April 24, 2014 at 8:03 amGreat ideas! Thanks for sharing!!
Michaela Harvot says
March 28, 2014 at 6:52 amI used the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Mix jar to make for my hostesses for my baby shower. We are having a girl and naming her Reese so I thought this idea was super cute to give to my hostesses. Thanks for the idea!
Heidi says
April 1, 2014 at 4:09 pmOh what a cute idea, Michaela… I love that!! 😉
Crystelle says
October 13, 2013 at 5:46 pmOh my! I’ve never seen soooo many great ideas for gifts in a jar… I love mason jars… 🙂 These ideas are fantastic…!!
Heidi says
October 14, 2013 at 9:45 pmThanks so much for the sweet comment, Crystelle! I sure do LOVE mason jars, too! 😉
Marie says
October 6, 2013 at 6:39 amThis is the best list of gift ideas I have ever seen Thank You for such a great list.
Heidi says
October 6, 2013 at 8:07 pmAww ~ thank you, Marie! I’m so glad you like the fun ideas! 😉
Edie Maynard says
January 29, 2013 at 6:41 pmLove these ideas. I do The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life every year and to raise money for the event, I’m going to sell the candy in the jar for Valentines day. Thank you and know you are helping people to have “less cancer and more Birthdays”
Rebecca says
December 2, 2012 at 12:23 pmWhat a fantastic collection of ideas! I am inspired to create one this week.
Heidi says
December 11, 2012 at 9:23 pmAww ~ thanks, Rebecca! Have FUN making your gifts in a jar!! 😉
~ Heidi
Betsy @ Anna Nimmity says
October 18, 2012 at 7:47 amThis is one of my favorite sections of your blog, Heidi. It seems like there is something new each time I come back. Thanks!
Prachi Goswami says
September 3, 2012 at 3:43 amDear Heidi,
The ideas were great. Many teachers love cards. I had a great teacher’s day idea. We did it at school.
Most teacher love junk jewellery and handbags. Get them. For a smaller budget, by a geometry kinda plastic pouch which can be pulled out or anything of the kind. Put a small artificial rose, red pens, pencil and anything u like in it. The teachers r gonna love it. On the other hand, take a pink coloured handmade sheet, write a msg on it with black bold marker and outline it stylishly with white fluid or whitener pens. The message better be short on the first page. Inside paste a sheet on half side with the teacher’s and class’ pictures. On the side left write a msg or poem. I made one myself. At the back, write her name. You can also take cake and chocolates. Try it once!!!
Deb Stillman says
June 12, 2012 at 6:50 pmLove homemade gifts
marcia s says
January 31, 2012 at 12:46 pmI LOVE this site !!! What excellent ideas !! I can not stand to just throw away jars and interesting bottles into landfills !! Will share your site with all my friends and enjoy our time making these things. Love the recipes !!
amanda says
December 19, 2011 at 10:35 amThank you for sharing the Amish Friendship Bread recipe. My husband just requested it the other day and I could not find my recipe….
I love gifts in a jar, both to give and receive. Thank you for posting these wonderful ideas!
rebecca @ beurrista says
October 23, 2011 at 2:44 amWhat an excellent collection of ideas!
Breck Thennes says
October 11, 2011 at 1:55 amTo Samantha regarding the Amish Friendship Bread — do you have the recipe to start the bread? I’ve never actually started one, but just recieved a bag & passed it along.
Thanks!
Breck Thennes says
October 11, 2011 at 1:58 amNevermind, I found it!
jenny stroup says
October 10, 2011 at 11:31 amI am looking for a recipe for something like this that has powered sugar and some other ingredients in it and you mix it with cream cheese and buttern it also has chocolate chips in it and goes well with graham crackers. I’ve had it but need the recipe for it! Anyone know what I’m talking about??!
Tracy | Screaming Sardine says
October 10, 2011 at 11:20 amWhat an awesome list! Thanks so much for putting it together. 🙂
Pinning and tweeting it out.
Cheers,
Tracy
Melissa S says
October 4, 2011 at 4:24 pmThank you for putting all these great ideas in one place. I am making all Christmas gifts this year.
Lisa says
October 3, 2011 at 11:08 pmI really like the sea shell jar. I lost my recipes for both those&I can’t find them. Also does anyone have the recipe for the friendship bread?it goes into a zip lock bag&you squeeze it everyday&add ingredients on certain days then at some point you can bake it but you can also give starts to people.its been years but I loved that bread.I believe it was a sweet bread recipe
Samantha says
October 4, 2011 at 3:52 amAmish Friendship Bread
by unknown
Do not use any type of metal spoons or bowl for mixing. Do not refrigerate. If air gets into the bag, let it out.
It is normal for the batter to rise, bubble, and ferment.
Day 1: Do nothing. This is the date on which you receive the bag. Squish-squash-mush the bag.
Day 2: Squish-squash-mush the bag
Day 3: Squish-squash-mush the bag
Day 4: Squish-squash-mush the bag
Day 5: Squish-squash-mush the bag
Day 6: Add to the bag 1 C. flour, 1 C. sugar, 1 C. milk. Squish-squash-mush the bag.
Day 7: Squish-squash-mush the bag
Day 8: Squish-squash-mush the bag
Day 9: Squish-squash-mush the bag
Day 10: BAKING DAY! Mix and divide the starter as follows:
Pour entire contents of bag into large non-metal bowl and add: 1½ cup flour, 1½ cup sugar, 1½ cup milk.
Measure out 4 separate batches of the starter batter, 1 cup each, into 4 separate Ziplock bags (one gallon
size). Keep one for yourself and give the other 3 to friends along with a copy of this recipe/instructions.
Pre-heat oven to 325°. To the remaining batter in the bowl, add:
3 eggs
1 cup Canola oil
1 cup milk
1 cup sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp vanilla
1½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
2 cups flour
1 large box instant vanilla pudding
Grease or butter 2 large loaf pans and mix an additional ½ cup sugar and 1½ tsp cinnamon. Dust the
greased pans with half the cinnamon/sugar mixture. Pour batter evenly into the pans and sprinkle the top
with remaining sugar mixture.
Bake for 1 hour. Cool until bread loosens from sides of pan and turn out to serving dish.
If bag isn’t passed on to a friend on the 10th day, be certain to tell recipient which day the bag is at when
given to them. If you keep a starter bag for yourself, you will be baking every 10 days.
PLEASE NOTE
If you give your starters all away, you will have to wait until someone gives you back a starter or you can
google how make your own starter. This is not my recipe – it is a copy of a recipe that was passed on
to me – and now passed on to you.
If you’d like to reprint this recipe, you can downloaded it at TheHappyZombie.com/pdf/amish.pdf
Brenda says
October 17, 2012 at 7:41 pmWha is in the first part that you get from someone else. I might start some and pass it on. It is the holidays coming up.