19 Last Minute DIY Mason Jar Christmas Gift Ideas

These simple DIY mason jar Christmas ideas are quick to make, affordable, and can be easily customized to ensure the gift doesn’t look like it was thrown together last minute (;

It happens to the best of us. You make a Christmas gift list but at the last second, you remember your kid’s teacher or a coworker wasn’t added too.

This quick guide includes plenty of easy mason jar Christmas gifts that are filled with festive food and self care items that work perfectly when you need a thoughtful gift idea in a pinch!

This post is all about DIY mason jar Christmas gift ideas for the holiday season.

a simple Christmas gift jar surrounded by other wrapping paper

Best Christmas Mason Jar Gift Ideas

1. Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

This is a simple go-to since most everyone loves a warm cup of hot cocoa.

Layer cocoa powder, sugar, mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, and even some mini candy canes.

2. Peppermint Sugar Scrub

Help them have a festive self-care night by creating a tingly sugar scrub.

Combine coconut oil, sugar, and peppermint essential oil for a festive skincare indulgence.

3. Holiday potpourri

Help them make their home smell like Christmas by creating a holiday-scented potpourri.

Include dried oranges, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and rosemary that they can later simmer on their stovetop.

4. Holiday Cookie Mix

Include all the ingredients for their favorite Christmas cookie recipe! Include an instruction card on the side too.

You can even attach cookie cutters or frosting tubes if the recipe is for sugar cookies.

5. Homemade holiday candles

Homemade candles are much easier to make than you may think!

All you need to do is melt wax, add a wick, and add essential oils.

Some perfect Christmas essential oils are peppermint, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sweet orange.

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6. Brownie Mix with cute holiday sprinkles

If your gift recipient doesn’t love cookies, swap it out for brownies!

You can add simple ingredients like cocoa, sugar, and flour in layers, and then add fun additions like festive sprinkles or peppermint.

7. Holiday Bath Salts

Help them create a cozy winter bath by gifting DIY bath salts. Fill a jar with Epsom salt, essential oils (Christmas themed of course), and dried flowers or herbs.

Adding a loofah or natural sponge at the top is a cute way to round out the gift.

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8. Chai Tea Mix

Help them unwind after a long day with a comforting cup of tea.

Include a combination of black tea, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise for a cozy holiday brew.

9. Plant Terrarium for their desk

Design a mini garden they can leave on their desk!

Start by adding pebbles and soil and then include succulents or moss. To keep it holiday themed you can add DIY holiday figurines like mini Christmas trees, snowmen etc.

10. Hearty Soup in a Jar

Prep their lunch for them by adding a layer of dried beans, pasta, and spices for a quick and easy homemade soup.

11. Holiday S’mores Kit

Campfires and smores are the perfect winter treat.

Include graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows for a mini s’mores experience that can even be made in a classroom microwave.

12. Festive Trail Mix

Include festive candies and then the usual nuts and dried fruit. This is the perfect option if you need to create multiple holiday mason jars quickly.

13. Homemade cinnamon nutmeg Granola

Anyone can buy granola at the store but there is something special about having homemade granola.

Bake oats, nuts, honey (or agave), and add seasonal spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and even a touch of brown sugar.

14. Mason Jar Snow Globe

Create a winter scene inside the jar using small figurines and glitter.

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15. Goodies from your garden

Fill jars with produce from your garden. Not everyone loves gardening but almost everyone will appreciate fresh, home grown food!

16. Cinnamon Sugar Almonds

Stick to a holiday classic by roasting almonds coated in cinnamon sugar for a sweet and crunchy holiday treat.

17. Christmas Spice Rub

Mix spices like paprika, cumin, and garlic powder for a delicious homemade rub that they can use on Christmas leftovers or save for when the grilling season comes around.

18. Solo Mug Cake Mix

It is always nice to have a stash of sweets on hand at home somewhere in your pantry.

Combine cake mix and instructions for a single-serve cake that can be made in the microwave for when they need to add a bit of festive cheer to their day.

How do you wrap a Mason jar for Christmas?

The best part of giving a mason jar gift is that they don’t really need a bunch of wrapping paper.

The key is to include festive ingredients inside the jar so it gives a festive feel. A simple bow on top does the trick or you can try some of these ideas:

Use a festive piece of fabric to wrap the mason jar
Attach the recipe to the cookies, cake, or drink
Add a cookie cutter to the outside
Add a bow on top of the mason jar lid or around the jar. You may need to hot glue it so it stays on snug.
Chalkboard tags to write their name or the contents of the gift
Spray paint the outside of the jars white and add glitter, stickers, or stamp festive designs (perfect for non-food jars)

I hope these diy mason jar gifts make your Christmas time run a bit more smoothly as you try to keep your party planning and Christmas shopping list organized!

These handmade gifts are the perfect last-minute gifts for anyone on your list you want to include but may have accidentally forgotten. I hope these sweet treats and self care items inspire you to create the perfect gift!