Looking for a gift to give someone who has worked hard to support you? From your child’s teacher to coworker to best friend, let that person know how much you appreciate them with a mason jar gift.
Mason jar gifts are the perfect size and can easily be personalized. Whether you want to give that special someone a spa day, some new office desk decor or your favorite cookie recipe, mason jars are the way to go. Simply pick a theme, like crafting or tea time, and fill the jar with items that complement it.
We’ve collected 55 creative mason jar gift ideas that are sure to put a smile on your loved one’s face. Mason jars are also the perfect packaging because they a sturdy and reusable. Personalize the jar with a monogram or cute phrase to make your gift that much more special.
1. Succulent Garden
Dress up any succulent or plant by turning it into a mason jar garden. Layer soil and rocks to create a fun design, making sure you leave room for the plant. Personalize this gift by adding colored rocks or unique plant variations.
2. Scented Soy Candle
Candles are always a good gift. Make your candle more personal with a DIY mason jar candle that has a personalized scent and color. Your friends and family will be overjoyed to find that the candle is their favorite scent, whether that be vanilla, cinnamon or lavender.
3. Art Kit
Surprise the crafty person in your life with an art kit. This mason jar idea is a good go-to because it can be adjusted based on age and skill level. For children, fill the mason jar with crayons and small notebooks. If it’s for someone older, try a combination of scrapbooking supplies and fun scissors.
4. Tea Time Set
There’s nothing quite as soothing as a hot cup of tea with a few drops of honey stirred in. Give the tea lover in your life a tea kit complete with various tea bags, tea cookies and a honey dipper. Wrap the gift with a unique tea towel for a personalized touch. Next time they go to make a cup of tea, everything will be conveniently stored in one place.
5. Relaxing Bath Bomb
Give the gift of a spa day in a jar. Fill the container with bright, floral smelling bath bombs and tie a loofah around the neck of the jar. For a more complete kit, add in bath salt and face masks. This gift will transport a person to a resort vacation and leave them feeling relaxed.
Mason jars make for great gifts even outside of preserving your favorite jams. Browse below some of our other favorite ways to gift using a mason jar, from simple stocking stuffers to delicious cakes in a jar.
A Crafter’s Jar by The Gunny Sack
Confetti Surprise Jars by Studio DIY
Glitter Jar Votives by Sarah Hearts
Helping Me Grow Teacher Gift by Within the Grove
Marbled Glass Mason Jars by Natalie Wright
Mason Jar Herb Garden by Camille Styles
Mason Jar Macrame Plant Hanger by Alice and Lois
Mason Jar Picture Frame by Hello Lidy
Mason Jar Piggy Banks by Say Yes
Mason Jar Sewing Kit by It All Started with Paint
Mason Jar Tissue Holder by Landeelu
Painted Mason Storage Jars by The Sweetest Occasion
Pineapple Night Light by A Beautiful Mess
Pink Mason Jar Candles by Hello Glow
Relaxation Jar by Darby Smart
Rose Earl Grey Scrub by Wild Amor
Tissue Paper Mason Jar Lanterns by Design Improvised
Unicorn Play Dough Party Favors by A Bubbly Life
Emoji Mason Jars by Our Messy Table
Star Wars Gift Jars by Chica Circle
Mini Golf Date in a Jar by 504 Main by Holly Lefevre
Pink Lemonade Sugar Scrub by Suburban Simplicity
Animal Topped Mason Jars by Three Little Monkeys Studio
365 Days of Happiness Gift by Longevity
“Pick Me Up” Mason Jars by Jamie Cooks It Up
Mason Jar Succulents by Summery Umbrella
Pin Cushion Mason Jars by Seasoned Homemaker
Dog Treat Mason Jars by Decor and the Dog
Sock Puppet DIY Kit by Crafts Unleashed
Summer Survival Kit by Raising Up Rubies
Mint Sugar Scrub by Love Grows Wild
Jasmine Bath Salts in a Jar by The Frugal Girls
Mason Jar Oil Lamp by A Piece of Rainbow
Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix in a Jar by The Happier Homemaker
Blueberry Jam by Tell Love and Party
Fig Jam by Lovely Indeed
Ice Cream in a Mason Jar by A Subtle Revelry
Layered Pumpkin Pie in Mason Jars by Oh Happy Day
Mason Jar Banana Pudding by Damask Love
Pecan Cheesecake in Jars by Sugar and Cloth
Pickling Gift Kit by Almost Perfect
Shake and Pour Pancake Mix in a Jar by Fountain Avenue Kitchen
Homemade Granola Gifts in a Jar by Healthy Green Kitchen
Mason Jar Spice Mixes by Prarie Californian
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter by Mom on Timeout
Vanilla Espresso Almond Butter by With Salt and Wit
Chili in a Jar by Weelicious
Homemade Soup Mix by Wholefully
Mason Jar Cocktail Gifts by Something Turquoise
BBQ Rub in a Jar by Country Chic Cottage
Cinna Bun Butter Cakes in a Jar by Picky Palatwe
Toffee Blondies in a Jar by Baked Bree
M&M Cookies in a Jar by Damn Delicious
Homemade Caramel in a Jar by La Creme de la Crumb
Homemade Vanilla Cake Mix by Life Love and Sugar
Cinnamon Candied Almonds by Cooking Classy
Smores Snack Mix by A Night Owl
Mason Jar Advent Calendar by Studio DIY
Candy Cane Luminaries by The Frugal Homemaker
Christmas in a Jar Mulling Spices by Nest of Posies
Christmas Mason Jar Soap Dispenser by Simply Kierste
Cranberry Snow Centerpieces by Dans Le Lakehouse
Frosted Mason Jar Lanterns by Stone Gable
Gingerbread Terrariums by My Name is Yeh
Hanging Holiday Lanterns by Paper Stitch Blog
Mason Jar Christmas Tree Wreath by Funky Junk Interiors
Mason Jar Snow Globes by Simple Craves and Olive Oil
Nutcracker Jar Toppers by The Proper Blog
Peppermint Mason Jar Candles by A Pumpkin and a Princess
Reindeer and Santa Treat Jars by Chelsea’s Messy Apron
Winter Scene Mason Jars by Poppytalk
White Christmas Treat Jar by Lolly Jane
Reindeer Snot Stocking Stuffer by Momtastic
Beeswax Poinsetta Candles in a Jar by Garden Therapy
Mason Jar Bottle Brush Tree Ornaments by Mason Jar Crafts
Snowman Mason Jar Vase by Weekend Craft
Mason Jar Pinecone Candles by Crafts by Amanda
Spiced Holiday Nuts by The Nourishing Home
Christmas Puppy Chow by The Simple Life by Rachel Miner