Handmade Mason Jar Gift Ideas

If you’re looking for some handmade mason jar gift ideas, I’ve got you covered!

Making a handmade gift can not only be budget friendly but its such a special touch to give a gift made from the heart.

I personally love candles and they are not cheap. I’ve bought candles that cost more than the supplies I purchased that can make dozens of candles. So today I’m going to share with you how I’ve made candles to give as gifts this holiday season.

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Below my post you will find more hand made ideas from some of my blogger friends. Be sure to check them out!

Homemade Candles

Candles are such a lovely gift to give. They are expensive to buy but very budget friendly to make. Especially if you already have essential oils at home.

I’ve been wanting to make candles for a while now as I love them and I’m going to try to replicate a candle scent that I’m obsessed with but can no longer find. I’ve had the wax and the oils for some time now. So let’s get to work.

Gather Your Supplies

• Simple Mason Jars or any glass jar for that matter
• Wicks
• Candle Wax – I use white soy as it’s eco-friendly. You can also use beeswax
• Pour Pot, a large coffee can, or a large glass measuring cup
• Wood Sticks
• Essential Oils

Buying a Pour Pot was what I choose to do as I want this gift-giving idea to continue. Using a large coffee can won’t work for me since I buy k-cups and I didn’t want the hassle of cleaning the wax out of my glass measuring cup.

I ordered my supplies from Amazon but you can find them at most stores that sell craft supplies.

I’ve added the links to the products below

Candle Making Directions

1. Put about 1-2 inches of water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil.
2. While waiting for the water to boil put 4 cups of wax in a pour pot (4 cups of wax will make about 2 cups of melted wax)
3. Once the water is boiling, turn it down to a simmer and put the pour pot into the water (like double boiling).
4. Start stirring the wax with a chopstick or long wooden skewer. Continue mixing until the wax is completely melted. Using a candy thermometer or —- thermometer make sure the wax temperature raises to 180 degrees. Then turn off the heat
5. Add essential oils to the melted wax and pour it into your jar. Fill it all the way right up to the top as it will shrink.
6. After the wax sits for a few minutes, put the wick into the center of the jar, holding the wick in place with another stick or a tool made to hold the wick in place.
7. After about 2 hours the wax was hardened but it had a dip in the top. I reheated the rest of the wax that was still in my pot and filled it to the top again.

Personalizing Your Candles

A great way to personalize your candle is to use scent you know your recipient enjoys. Tie the jar with a ribbon that matches their home or room. Package it with some cookies you know they will enjoy.

Use a container that means something to them. I’ve seen homemade candles in tea cups, china bowls, wooden bowls, tin cans and other glass vessels. The possibilities are endless.

Some Other Great Mason Jar Gift Ideas

Edible Gifts in a Jar

Spa Day Gifts in A Jar

Put a pretty piece of fabric on top of the lid. Screw the lid on with the ring and attach a gift card or printable tags.

Some Other Great Gift Ideas

DIY Ornaments

King of Christmas gifted all of us with a Christmas Tree this year and I’m putting mine in my One Room Challenge Room. Rather than spend a fortune buying new ornaments, I’m going to make most of mine.

• Chinoiserie Cut-Out Ornaments
• Decoupage Ornaments
• Popsicle Stick Snowflakes

Chunky Blankets

My friend Amy from Amy Sadler Design is a pro at making these extremely popular chunky blankets. Keep your eye out for chunky yarn on sale and then knit a blanket to give as a gift. You can find Amy’s DIY Workshop HERE

Personally, my idea of a great gift would be a chunky blanket and a beautiful mason jar candle.

Who Are Handmade Gifts Perfect For?

A handmade gift is a perfect gift for all of the following

These are all fun ideas and an easy way to show you care without a huge expense.

These gifts are also appropriate for other things like Mother’s Day, Birthday Gifts, and Valentine’s Day gifts; the possibilities are endless.

Don’t forget to check out the handmade gifts from my blogging besties below!

Peace & Love,

Diane from South House Design

Imagine making your sports fan a gift out of wood with their favorite team’s logo. If you have a Cricut, you can! Then turn it into a bolo tie, earrings, a pin, and more. Here’s how you can give your sports enthusiast a unique gift that’s sure to be a winner.

Michele from Vintage Home Designs

If you need some super easy Christmas ornament ideas, look no further. These unique handmade ornaments would be beautiful on your tree and they would make a great gift for an ornament exchange or a hostess gift for a holiday party.

Cindy from Reinvented Delaware

DIY Farmhouse Style Christmas Ornaments are easy to make using pine cones from your yard for this holiday season! Start celebrating your Christmas season by making your own rustic farmhouse ornaments!