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Simple and fun Christmas mason jars that can be used as decorations or gifts for loved ones during the holiday season.
Decorating with mason jars during the holiday season is an easy way to craft together as a family or on your own! If you are looking for mason jar crafts that everyone can enjoy, you have come to the right place. The completed projects make a great gift for loved ones, and they are so easy to do. If you are looking to make some snowy mason jars to display on the mantle or to wrap small gifts in, take a look at this themed mason jar.
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Easy mason jar Christmas crafts like this are a great way to spend time with family members and to create the perfect gift for others. Use the mason jar gift ideas below to spark inspiration and to make your own homemade gift for Christmas.
Materials Needed for Christmas Mason Jars
Mason jar Christmas gift ideas are the perfect way to prep for the holidays. These cute jars are great for decorations or small treats for family and friends. They are a fun way to gift and just need a few simple supplies. Here’s what you need:
- mason jars, I used a 16-ounce one and an 8 Ounce
- Gingerbread House Mini Ornaments or ornaments of choice, I found mine at Walmart these are similar
- Red Berry Christmas Bush or greenery or choice
- Epsom Salt
- Jute
- Tacky Glue
- Glitter
What is jute? Jute is brown twine that you can buy by the spool at the craft store. It comes in a variety of colors, but I love using classic brown. It’s a great craft material to have on hand around the holidays. It makes a lovely wrapping decoration as well.
Find all of these materials at Hobby Lobby or a local craft store. You can also find them at Walmart and other supercenters in the crafting sections.
How to Make Christmas Mason Jars
To create your mason jar Christmas decoration, follow these simple steps. You will have adorable mason jar gifts and decorations in no time. It’s simple enough for kids to complete as well!
- Start by mixing together one cup of Epsom salt with 2-3 tsp of glitter.
- Paint Tacky glue all around the outside of your mason jars. Don’t do the rim or the bottom of the jar.
- Spoon Epsom/glitter mixture on top of the glue until it is completely covered. You can press slightly with your fingers if needed. Allow glue to dry.
- Wrap jute around the top of the jars.
- Cut two small pieces from your red berry Christmas bush. I used two that didn’t have any berries on them, but use whatever looks best to you.
- I painted a bit of extreme glitter Mod Podge on the green leaves as well but this step is optional
- Twist leaves together and add them to your jar.
- Add a gingerbread house mini ornament.
Add these to your to do list this holiday season and let kids make their own mason jar Christmas gifts. You just need a few craft supplies and glass jars and you have a Christmas mason jar craft everyone will love.
What Can I Fill My Mason Jars With for Christmas?
If you plan to fill your mason jars with something instead of using them for decoration, consider some of these options:
- Sweets
- Chocolates
- Gift cards
- Tea light candles
- Jingle bells
- Candy canes
- Fairy lights
- Mini ornaments
- white votive candle
- evergreen sprigs
Friends and family will love receiving mason jars filled with any of the above items. They also make cute bathroom decorations, mantle adornments, and more. Display them on your dining room table or use them as candy dishes. There are endless possibilities for using these beautiful jars.
For more easy and adorable holiday ideas, check out these posts:
- DIY Handprint Christmas Bell – Use your child’s handprint to make adorable Christmas decorations and keepsakes for the holidays.
- Paper Plate Santa and Mrs. Claus – Add these to your homemade holiday decor and let your kids get crafty with you as you make your own Santa and Mrs. Claus.
- Beautiful and Easy Tassel Tree Craft – Pair these homemade tassel crafts with a gift card over the holidays for a sweet present!
Christmas Mason Jars
Supplies
- mason jars
- gingerbread house tags from Walmart
- Red Berry Christmas Bush
- Epsom Salt
- Jute
- Tacky Glue
- Glitter
Instructions
- Start by mixing together one cup of Epsom salt with 2-3 tsp of glitter.
- Paint Tacky glue all around the outside of your mason jars. Don’t do the rim or the bottom of the jar.
- Spoon epsom/glitter mixture on top of the glue until it is completely covered. You can press slightly with your fingers if needed.
- Wrap jute around the top of the jars.
- Cut two small pieces from your red berry Christmas bush. I used two that didn’t have any berries on them, but use whatever looks best to you.
- I painted a bit of extreme glitter mod podge on the green leaves as well.
- Twist leaves together and add them to your jar.
- Add a gingerbread house tag.
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