Quick and Easy Gift Jars
We’re sharing quick and easy gift jar ideas today.
Truth be told, the idea for these jars isn’t anything new.
I’ve seen them all over the internet and social media the past few years.
And rightly so, they’re super cute and incredibly easy to craft.
While I’ve mostly seen them used to hold candy, and small supplies like cotton balls or paper clips, I thought it would be fun to use them as an easy gift jar idea.
That way, you can hide a small gift inside and the recipient can use the jar in another capacity later.
It’s like getting two gifts in one!
Here’s a Look at How to Create Quick and Easy Gift Jars…
Quick and Easy Gift Jar Supplies:
- Jars with Lids or Metal Tins
- Small Figurines
- Glue (we used E6000)
- Spray Paint (we used the color Antique Brass)
- Crinkle Paper
Quick and Easy Gift Jar Steps:
Before you get started, make sure your jars, figurines, and worksurface is clean.
We’re obsessed with Bonne Maman jam.
So, my first thought was to simply repurpose an empty jam jar.
But I also wanted to fill these gift jars with presents and treats for family and friends.
I bought this glass jar set and this metal tin at the Dollar General.
If you plan to use these gift jars for perishable items like cookies or candies, you’ll need to make them food safe.
Once your container is ready, glue your figurine to the top of the jar and allow it to dry for at least 24 hours.
We found the fox and deer figurines at Michaels and the horse figurine at the Dollar General.
You can also find small figurines on Amazon though.
Keep in mind, you’ll need to choose a figurine that is to scale with the size of your jar.
These figurines are small because the jars and the metal tin are small.
Spray paint the figurine and the lid in the color of your choice.
This color is called Antique Brass by Rust-Oleum.
I also made one using Gold Leaf by Krylon and it was pretty too.
As always, be sure to read all the instructions on the back of your spray paint can and paint in a well-ventilated area.
I used two coats of spray paint for these quick and easy gift jars and allowed plenty of drying time between each coat.
After the spray paint is dry, fill your jar with crinkle paper.
Next, add a small gift.
You can find out how to make these quick and easy pearl earrings if you need a simple idea.
Then gift and enjoy!
Adding a Personal Touch…
What we love about gift jars like these is that they can be easily personalized based on the recipient.
You can add a favorite animal, landmark, monogram, button, crown or even a piece of vintage jewelry.
My sisters and I all have three names and Fox is in one of mine.
So, I’m going to keep this one.
You can also customize the paint color based on the recipient as well.
Truly, there is no limit to the way you can personalize these quick and easy gift jars.
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Many blessings,
CoCo
These are so cute CoCo and you’re absolutely right, it’s like getting two gifts in one! I love how easy these are to make and how you can personalize them with different toppers! Thanks for sharing your creative genius with us and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
These are adorable! Just when I think there is no way for you to come up with another cute but simple idea, you always do! I love that your ideas are so simple that even I can do them yet so cute!
Coco, this is such a cute idea! I have to try this.
Have a happy and blessed Thanksgiving.
This is an adorable idea CoCo! Personally, I love the Fox too, a part of my name. 😉 I do love those simple ideas that you can put together quickly the night before an exchange. I think I may have to steal your idea to share the Fox with other family members. You are always so full of wonderful ideas. Hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving!