Baby Food Jar Dinosaur Treat Container

Baby food jar crafts like this one are perfect for dinosaur-themed birthday parties!

Make recycled baby food jar crafts perfect for a birthday party with this tutorial! Turn jars into darling dinosaur treat containers to keep. These would make the perfect party favors. Fill them with candy or other treats to give to guests, and they will absolutely love to hear that you made them yourself! This is a super frugal way to make favors. If you've been saving those baby food jars, you just need to get the mini dinosaurs and some spray paint to create the new lids for this project. Baby food jars are perfect to use in this way for baby's first birthday.

Estimated CostUnder $10

Time to CompleteIn an evening

MaterialsGlass, Paint, Recycled Materials

Primary TechniqueRepurposing

Easy

Project TypeMake a Project

Materials List

Baby Food Jars: I used Beach Nut Naturals because I like the taller shape. Another option would be to use Gerber.
Small Plastic Dinosaurs (or other animals): Purchased at Oriental Trading.
Spray Paint: I used Rust-Oleum Brilliant Blue, Meadow Green, and seaside. I used the gloss finish so that my jar lids would be shiny.
Candy: I used gummy dinosaurs by Haribo and assorted sour gummy treats. I think gummies look nice in the jars!

Instructions

Feed your baby! Ok, so seriously, I started collecting baby food jars months ago. Cooper was still eating purees and I would feed him and then clean out the jar. It is important to sterilize the jars. I suggest soaking the jar in soap and water, removing the labels (they should come off easily and if a couple feel sticky use Goo Gone). Rinse and dry. I then put all of my jars and lids in the dishwasher. This sterilizes them.
Using a hot glue gun or super glue, glue a small dinosaur to the top of a lid. Allow to dry.
Spray paint the lid/dinosaur with the desired paint color. Allow to dry.
Fill your jars with candy, cover, and enjoy!

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If you're a fan of making cute and creative containers like the Baby Food Jar Dinosaur Treat Container, we have a few more project ideas that you might enjoy. For those who love working with small containers, consider crafting Miniature Animal Succulent Planters using tiny pots or jars. These adorable planters can be customized to look like your favorite animals and will add a touch of whimsy to any space.

If you enjoy upcycling materials, try making Recycled CD Coasters. This project is perfect for anyone who loves to repurpose items that would otherwise be thrown away. By adding felt or cork backing to old CDs, you can create unique and eye-catching coasters that are both practical and stylish.

For those who like to create gifts for others, consider making a Mason Jar Sewing Kit. Fill a mason jar with sewing essentials like thread, needles, and buttons, and decorate the lid with fabric or ribbon. This practical gift is perfect for crafters, sewers, or anyone who appreciates a handmade present.

No matter your crafting preferences or skill level, there's always a new project to try. Whether you're making tiny planters, upcycled coasters, or thoughtful gifts, crafting is a fun and rewarding way to express your creativity. Happy crafting!

What animal(s) would you use for this project?