Our Big List of 25 DIY Mason Jar Gifts

I’ve always been a hoarder of mason jars, even before drinks they became all the rage on Pinterest. Can you believe there was actually a time when mason jars weren’t cool? Anyway, I love reusing them, whether it’s for storing this and that or wrapping up a gift in an instant.

25 DIY Mason Jar Gifts

These are some of our favorite ways to use mason jars, all of which would make lovely last-minute gifts:

1. Last-minute food jar gifts

Sauces, jam, condiments and snacks all pack perfectly in mason jars. And these 10 food-in-a-jar ideas make such a kind hostess gift to put together at the very last minute!

2. DIY chai candles

The flavor of the holiday season is neatly packed in a jar with these chai candles. Just add some fresh fir to the lid and it’s perfect for giving!

3. Body scrub

Create a pampering set of holiday-scented sugar scrub for a perfect gift for pretty much any woman on your list.

4. Homemade Chai Spice

I don’t know who doesn’t need help in the kitchen this time of the year! So you can bring the chai spice, but also the ingredients for vegan chai cookies – ready to bake, packed in a jar.

5. Pink mason jar candles

These tinted candles in a jar add a romantic, cozy touch to any home. Pick your favorite color!

6. DIY infused booze

Instead of the classic bottle of wine, how about you bring one of these tasty 9 homemade booze infusions?

7. Lavender calendula healing hand salve

Dry skin is everyone’s problem in winter, so they’ll probably appreciate a healing hand salve you made yourself.

8. Colored DIY votives

Tinted votives are incredibly easy to make, and they make for the perfect candlelit centerpiece.

9. Homemade mulling spice

Who doesn’t need a warm pick-me-up this time of the year? The homemade mulling spice is the perfect homemade gift in a jar.

10. Layered scent holiday candles

These are probably our favorite holiday candles ever – each layer is a different scent!

11. Potpourri with dried fruit and nuts

This dried fruit and nut potpourri is a natural way to make a room smell wonderful and is easy to put together and gift in a large jar.

12. Whipped green tea + coconut oil moisturizer

This green tea-infused moisturizer is amazing on winter skin, so make a big batch and save some for yourself!

13. Vegan Coconut Bacon

Vegan and keto, this coconut bacon recipe is good enough to satisfy the hungry guys on your list. Pack in a jar and add a handwritten recipe to use it on the side.

14. Slow cooker apple butter

Apple butter is so holiday like! Plus it fits perfectly in a mason jar, ready to give away.

15. Hot cocoa mix

With just a few ingredients, put a smile on the face of everyone on your list with hot cocoa in a jar!

16. Homemade Nutella

Chocolate is always a good idea and homemade nutella is even better. We included a tasty pumpkin pie recipe that goes well with this spread!

17. DIY Solid Perfume with Shimmer

Solid perfume is the perfect addition to their purse – or their travel kit! Now, you just need to know their favorite scents.

18. Loose tea

We love giving and receiving tea as a gift. But sadly most tea produces a lot of trash. Instead, pick up loose tea in bulk and package it up in a glass jar. Add a few more natural essentials and you’ve got the perfect zero waste gift basket.

19. DIY snow globe

The kids will love crafting these glow in the dark snow globes with you, and they make cute gifts for other kids! Personalize them with a favorite animal or color.

20. Chocolate fudge

Be warned, you’ll want to make more of this healthy chocolate fudge to try some for yourself!

21. Gel air freshener

Any hostess will appreciate a homemade, all natural gel air freshener made with essential oils. Bonus points if you actually know the scents they like!

22. Fermented vegetables

While these need some time to be ready for gifting, we think you can’t go wrong with fermented vegetables (or red cabbage sauerkraut) next time you’re invited to a holiday dinner.

23. 5-minute mason jar candles

The best thing about these candles is that you can make many of them in very little time. They’re very decorative and celebration-worthy with the citrus slices peeking through.