20 Creative and Affordable DIY Holiday Gift Jars

With these DIY Holiday Gift Jars, you can make special and personalized Christmas gifts friends and family will love in no time without breaking the bank!

Holiday gift giving doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive.  

With these 20 Creative and Affordable DIY Holiday Gift Jars, you can make special and personalized Christmas gifts for friends and family without breaking the bank.  

Plus, these gifts are so simple, quick, and easy to make, you’ll be able to spend more quality time with your family and enjoy the holiday season instead of stressing about gifts.

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Easy and Affordable DIY Holiday Gift Jars They Will Love

peppermint sugar scrub [free printable label]

Peppermint is one of the most popular scents and flavors of the Christmas season, which makes this amazingly easy and affordable sugar scrub perfect for holiday gift-giving!  

To make this scrub, just mix three ingredients – sugar (I prefer brown sugar for basic scrubs), Peppermint Essential Oil (I love this high-quality, affordable brand available on Amazon), and Extra Virgin Coconut Oil – in a wide mouth mason jar (for easy access), and you’re good to go!

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For more DIY sugar scrub ideas, check out the following:

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spa pedicure jar [free printable gift tag]

Do you know someone who could use some serious pampering? 

Help them bring the spa home with this simple mason jar gift filled with pedicure supplies like a handy Amope Pedi Perfect Electronic Foot File, nail polish, polish remover, and more!

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peppermint pampering [free printable labels]

Here’s another spa jar filled with DIY beauty recipes that will make your friends and your pocket book super happy!

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homemade cranberry candles

Cranberries are the stars of the season and this super simple DIY gift idea. 

Simply fill a mason jar with fresh cranberries, pop a candle on top, and secure with the lid ring. 

This jar makes a beautiful gift whether you leave it plain or embellish with a little rustic twine or a colorful ribbon. 

You seriously can’t find a gift idea much easier than this!

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holiday spice jar

Conventional fragrances, including candles, contain dangerous chemicals that can harm your health.  

Give the gift of safe, natural fragrance with this easy, sweet smelling gift full of the best scents of the season like orange, cinnamon, and star anise.

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For more natural ways to freshen your home, check out the following:

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stovetop potpourri [free printable label]

Here’s another natural potpourri gift idea they can simmer on the stove to fill their home with wonderful holiday fragrance!

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mason jar snow globe

Give the gift of nostalgia with this easy DIY snow globe made from a wide mouth mason jar, an old fashioned toy car, and some decorative snow.

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For more lovely DIY Christmas decorations, check out 40 Gorgeous DIY Christmas Ornaments for a Fun and Festive Holiday.

elf snot gift card holder [free printable label]

Gift cards are a wonderfully practical gift, but they aren’t much fun to open on Christmas Day. 

Jazz up a gift card with this super fun DIY slime perfect for young ones on your list and the young at heart!

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bird lover jar

Bird watching is a enjoyable and rewarding hobby, but buying seeds all winter can really add up. 

The bird watcher on your list will appreciate you acknowledging their hobby while offsetting costs with this easy and inexpensive gift.

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dog treat jar

I’ve always been a huge animal lover.  In my family, our pets are family, so, of course, all the family pets are on my list. 

Since store bought treats can contain dangerous ingredients, I like to make my own to ensure our pups get healthy homemade treats they’ll love! 

This DIY tutorial shows you how to quickly and easily etch glass to make this thoughtful treat jar they can use for years to come.

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holiday survival kit

The holidays can be super stressful!

Help your friends and family cope with these DIY gift jars filled with wine, Advil, gum, Chapstick, teabags or K-cups, and more to help them get through the season.

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double chocolate brownie jar

Speaking of holiday survival, this homemade brownie mix is sure to help relieve some stress this season.

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For more tasty holiday treats, check out 15 Best Ever Christmas Cheesecakes Your Guests Will Love.

caramel corn gift jar

Who wouldn’t want to receive a tasty sweet treat for the holidays?

Give homemade Christmas cookies or something more unique like this easy homemade caramel corn.  Simple flannel fabric tied with twine gives this gift some rustic holiday charm.

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hot chocolate mix jar

Give some comforting homemade hot chocolate mix in a handy insulated travel mug for a gift they can use all year long!

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Make your hot chocolate even more exciting with these 21 Boozy Hot Chocolates Sure to Warm Up Your Night.

cookie cutter set [free printable recipes]

Here’s arguably the easiest gift jar yet! 

Just put some quality metal cookie cutters in a jar, affix a tried-and-true sugar cookie recipe, and you’re good to go!

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tea time jar [free printable label]

Got a friend who likes tea?  Give the gift of warmth this holiday season with this simple gift.

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Fill this gift jar with your own homemade teas: 10 Warm and Comforting Herbal Tea Recipes to Improve Your Sleep Naturally.

coffee lovers set

Fill a jar with their favorite instant coffee or K-cups for a coffee lover’s dream gift!  

Tie a burlap bag filled with coffee beans around the top for a wonderful bonus.

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cocktail kits

The holiday season is a traditional time to enjoy some adult beverages.  If you know someone who could use a drink to unwind this holiday season, give them one of these cute cocktail kits!

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For more fun cocktail inspiration, check out 30 Fabulous Holiday Cocktails Sure to Impress Your Guests.

homemade mulling spice

This homemade mulling spice blend is perfect for adding to wine or bourbon for a cozy winter treat!

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simple gift jars [free printable gift tags]

These simple gift jars are made even more special with cute free printable gift tags!

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The countdown is on to get the perfect gifts to show friends and family how much you care.  

Cut holiday stress and make gift-giving so much easier this year with these 20 DIY Holiday Gift Jars they’ll love!

What do you think of these cute and thoughtful DIY Gift Jars?  Have I inspired you to make any gift jars of your own? 

Please share your thoughts in the comments below!

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