Beautiful DIY Mason Jar Gift Ideas For The Holidays
If you have left the holiday gift buying a little bit too late, that is a.o.k! There are still plenty of beautiful, fun things you can make yourself to gift for the holidays. These DIY mason jar gifts are affordable, sustainable, and handmade, making the gift all the more special! You can’t go wrong with that
This post is sponsored by the makers of Ball® home canning products
‘delicious treats’ gift ideas
Honey roasted cinnamon almonds
If you know someone who is nuts about nuts, they will love this delicious holiday treat! With caramelized honey and cinnamon spices, they are the perfect healthier snack option when craving something sweet and are so easy to make!
RECIPE
Ingredients:
4 cups of almonds
3/4 cup honey
2 Tbs plant-based butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 Tbs cinnamon + more for sprinkling
1 tsp salt
3-4 Ball® 16oz Flute Jars- GET THEM HERE
Directions:
Pre-heat the oven to 350 F degrees.
Roast almonds on a baking sheet with parchment paper for 15 min.
In a small saucepan, melt butter and add honey.
In a separate dish, mix the sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
Once the butter and honey are hot, add almonds. Coat them well.
Spread the almonds evenly onto parchment paper and let them cool for 15 minutes.
Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
Sprinkle more cinnamon if desired.
Let them cool completely.
Place into jars and decorate as desired! I used a festive napkin in between the canning lid and ring.
ENJOY!
Cranberry cookie mix
It’s the perfect time of year to make delicious cookies and this is such a fun way to do it! These cranberry cookies are so tasty and filled with other yummy ingredients. It makes the perfect gift for someone this holiday season.
chocolate pumpkin cookies
These chocolate pumpkin cookies are a hit over the holidays with their yummy fall-inspired flavors. Anyone receiving these will not want to share!
RECIPE
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter ( I used a non-dairy one)
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour ( May substitute for GF flour)
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup dark chocolate chips
optional: flaked sea salt for serving
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 F degrees.
Cream the butter and sugar together for a few minutes.
Add the pumpkin puree and vanilla. Cream together.
Mix the dry ingredients together in a separate bowl, then add to the wet mixture.
Fold into the batter until well combined.
Scoop the dough into balls onto a baking sheet.
Bake for about 10-12 minutes on the middle oven rack.
They should look a touch underbaked when they come out.
Add flakes of sea salt, if desired, when they come out of the oven.
Let them cool on a cookie sheet.
Serve when cooled. Best eaten within 2-3 days.
Makes 24 small cookies or 12 large cookies.
Jars Used: @Ballcanning 16oz wide mouth jar
Lid: @Ballcanning wooden wide-mouth lids- GET THEM HERE
THE MOST DELICIOUS CRANBERRY SAUCE
If you want to make something delicious that you can even gift to friends or family this season trust me, this cranberry sauce is a winner! Simple and delicious and made with only 4 ingredients it’s one to make even if you’ve never canned before! Keep reading to learn how to make it.
GET THE RECIPE HERE
LAVENDER HONEY GRANOLA
This delicious granola is easy to make and a perfect gift! Especially when gifted in a jar with a Ball® wooden lid. So beautiful and yummy too
RECIPE
Ingredients:
2.5 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup sliced almonds
2 tbs culinary lavender
1 tsp salt
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup melted coconut oil
Directions:
Preheat oven to 300
Add almonds, oats, salt, and lavender in a large bowl.
Melt coconut oil then pour over oats and mix well.
Add honey and mix well.
Place an even layer onto pan lined with parchment paper.
Bake for a total of about 40 min. Turning every 15 min or so.
Remove it from oven and let cool completely before transferring it to a jar to store.
The Wooden Lids by @ballcanning are so beautiful and really make my pantry items look amazing!
‘bath & body’ gift ideas
diy natural bath bombs
Friends and family that prefer all-natural products will love these! These DIY natural bath bombs only contain natural ingredients such as Epsom salt, oats, calendula, and dried roses that offer many benefits for the skin and body.
All the goodness and luxury without compromising on health and wellness!
ROSE & LAVENDER BATH SALTS
This gorgeous bath soak is full of yummy-smelling lavender and rose will ensure a relaxing bath experience and offers the benefits of Epsom salts, making it a wonderful way to de-stress.
It’s super easy to make and will be the perfect gift for any special friend, mom, grandma, or aunt in your life! Whenever they enjoy a relaxing bath, they will think of you!
‘Something for the home’ gift ideas
fragrant STOVETOP POTPOURRI
An aromatic blend that’s perfect gift! Add the contents of the jar to a warm stovetop and you’ve got the most delicious scent for your home this holiday season
RECIPE
Ingredients:
1 Orange
1 Lemon
1 Blood Orange
8 cinnamon sticks
4 Tsp Cloves
4 Ball® 8oz Jars
Directions:
Pre-heat the oven to 200 F degrees.
Slice citrus thinly to 1/4 or 1/8 inch slices.
Place on baking tray ( works best if you place on a cookie rack and then place on a baking sheet. Helps there be airflow on the bottom as well and they dehydrate more easily)
Dehydrate in the oven for 6-8 hours until fully dry. Do not let the citrus still have moisture as this will lead to molding in the jar prior to use.
Once done assemble your jars.
Divide contents evenly into the 4 jars.
Add a tag and even fresh herbs to decorate the jar ( the fresh herbs can also be used in the simmer pot)
When using place contents of jar into a pot of about 4 cups of water
Simmer contents on medium low and enjoy the beautiful aroma they release
Good for 2-3 days then compost.
handy sewing kit
This is one of my favorite gifts to make! It’s the perfect small sewing kit that has all you need in a pinch.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
1 Ball® 4 oz mason jar
4” square of fabric of choice
2-3 spools of thread
A few needles
Safety pins
Buttons
Hot glue gun
Small amount of pillow stuffing
HOW TO:
Take pillow stuffing material and make a little pile above the lid.
Take your piece of fabric and cover it, tucking it under the lid.
Cut the fabric so there is not too much excess.
Use a hot glue gun to glue the material to the bottom of the lid. The pillow stuffing should mound on top of the lid and make a half circle. This will be your pin cushion.
Fill the jar with desired sewing essentials.
Place the lid with the pin cushion above and secure with the band.
GIFT TO SOMEONE!
I know your family and friends will love these DIY gifts in beautiful mason jars! Handmade gifts made with love are often so much more valuable and special than store-bought gifts.
Gifting does not have to be stressful and expensive. In the end, it is the thought that counts!
If you are looking for more gift ideas, have a look at these:
Delicious apple pie filling - another yummy recipe you can gift
Love, Annette xx
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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post that is part of an ongoing partnership with the Fresh Preserving Division of Newell Brands. They have provided jars, equipment and monetary compensation. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.