Red and Green Mason Jar

When you find the perfect cookie recipe, you can't help but look for more Christmas cookie ideas. After all, that's the best part of the holidays - sharing your recipe with someone special. This Red and Green Mason jar is a great way to "wrap" your edible gift. Fun and festive, this colorful jar will look beautiful even after the contents have been empties. If you are searching for unique homemade Christmas gift ideas, consider filling a decorative jar with your favorite cookie recipe. This Red and Green Mason Jar will not disappoint.

Primary TechniqueGeneral Crafts

Beginner

SeasonWinter

Materials:

FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Hologram, 5 oz.
Plaid ® Stencils - Value Packs - Letter Stencils - Old School, 1-1/2"
Mod Podge ® Matte, 16 oz.
Large Mason Jar
Coordinating scrapbook paper
Pink cardstock
Small bells
Silver chenille stems
Poster board or Cardboard from cereal boxes
Red paper streamer
Red ribbon
Hot glue
Paint brush
Scalloped/decorative scissors
Hole punch

Instructions:

Fill your mason jar with the ingredients of your favorite cookie recipe.
Cover the top portion of the lid with scrapbook paper adhering with Mod Podge. Once dry, paint with Hologram Extreme Glitter; set aside.
Use scrapbook papers to create a tag by using Mod Podge to glue two of those papers to poster board (Approximately one 6” square piece and one 3” square piece). Allow to dry.
Draw a 3 1/4” circle (Use a ribbon spool as a template) on one of the papers and cut out with decorative scissors.
Use heart template from Letter Stencil pack and draw a heart on the remaining paper; cut out.
Cut a 18” strip of paper streamer in half lengthwise. Gather the paper streamer creating a “ruffled” edge while attaching to back of heart cutout with Hot Glue (Refer to photo).
Paint Hologram Extreme Glitter over heart cutout including ruffled edge.
Feed bells through Silver chenille stems and create a bow; set aside.
Use Hot Glue to attach silver bow to top center of heart. Glue heart to center of circle cut out.
Make a small tag with pink cardstock. Write or print “Merry Christmas” onto tag. Punch hole.
Wrap ribbon around middle of jar and attach with Hot Glue. Add heart decoration to ribbon with Hot Glue.
Tie red ribbon around lid hanging tag from bow.

Notes:

Don’t forget to include the cookie recipe and baking instructions with your gift! This can be taped to the back of the jar or written on a tag which can be hung in the back.

Celebrate With More Christmas Craft Ideas

If you enjoyed making the Red and Green Mason Jar, here are three more Christmas craft ideas to keep the holiday creativity flowing:

1. Festive Felt Ornaments:

Create adorable ornaments for your Christmas tree by cutting out holiday shapes from colorful felt and adding embellishments like sequins, beads, or embroidery. Sew or glue the pieces together and hang them with ribbon for a charming touch to your holiday decor.

2. Snowflake Wreath:

Craft a beautiful snowflake wreath to adorn your front door or interior walls. Cut out snowflake shapes from white cardstock or foam board, then paint or glitter them in shades of silver and blue. Arrange them in a circular shape and glue them onto a wreath form. Finish with a bow or some faux snow for a winter wonderland look.

3. Hand-painted Holiday Plates:

Personalize plain ceramic plates with hand-painted Christmas designs for a festive touch to your holiday table settings. Use acrylic paint to create whimsical patterns like snowmen, reindeer, or holly leaves. Add a coat of varnish to protect the designs and ensure they last for many holiday seasons to come. These unique plates will make your Christmas dinner even more special.

So gather your supplies, put on your favorite holiday music, and let your imagination run wild with these fun and festive Christmas craft ideas!