Santa Christmas Candy Jars

These Santa Christmas candy jars make fantastic hostess gifts! Dress up an old pickles jar to look like Santa and fill it with treats for your next Christmas party. These Christmas candy jars are crazy easy to make. All you need to do is gather your jars, felt, and googly eyes to make this darling project. Don't forget the candy! This is a Christmas craft that's easy enough for kids to do. You can be sure they'll help themselves to the candy along the way, so keep your eye on them!

Estimated CostUnder $10

Time to CompleteUnder an hour

MaterialsFelt, Glass, Recycled Materials

Primary TechniqueGreen Crafting

Easy

HolidayChristmas

Project TypeMake a Project

Materials List

Red and white felt
White fuzzy fabric
Googly eyes
White pom Poms
Fabric glue
Hot glue

Instructions

First measure the circumference of your jar and cut a red felt half circle with the curved part the circumference of the jar.
Make a cone from the half circle and glue with edges together with fabric glue.
Cut a strip of fuzzy white fabric to fit the bottom of the cone and glue on.
Glue on a white pom pom to the top and you have Santa’s hat.
Next using a paper pattern, trace the shape of a beard and mustache onto the white felt and cut it out. I like to lightly trace with a pencil and create my latter using a folded piece of paper so both sides are the same.
Glue on Santa’s beard and mustache and googly eyes using hot glue.
Fill it with candy and put the hat on! And there you have it, a santa candy jar for the hostess who is a little bit naughty and a lot nice.

You can also find this tutorial on Jane's website here. >>

'Tis the Season to Celebrate! Discover More Christmas Crafts

If you enjoyed making the Santa Christmas Candy Jars, we have a few more festive Christmas craft ideas that you might enjoy:

1. Reindeer Hot Cocoa Cones: Create adorable reindeer-themed hot cocoa cones to give as gifts or to enjoy yourself during the holiday season. Simply fill clear cone-shaped bags with hot cocoa mix, mini marshmallows, and chocolate chips. Add googly eyes, a red pom-pom for the nose, and brown pipe cleaners for antlers to create the reindeer face. Tie with a festive ribbon and you have a cute and delicious treat!

2. Snowman Mason Jar Luminary: Turn a mason jar into a glowing snowman luminary with just a few simple materials. Paint the jar white and add a face with black paint or markers. Glue on buttons for the snowman's body and a fabric scarf around the neck. Place a battery-operated tea light inside the jar to create a soft and cozy glow. This craft is perfect for decorating your home or giving as a gift.

3. Gingerbread House Ornaments: Create cute gingerbread house ornaments to hang on your tree or give as gifts to friends and family. Cut out gingerbread house shapes from brown felt or foam and decorate with fabric paint, sequins, and tiny pom-poms. Add a ribbon loop at the top for hanging. These ornaments are fun to make and will add a sweet touch to your Christmas decor.

We hope you enjoy trying out these Christmas crafts and have fun getting creative during the holiday season!