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Gifts in a Jar

Gifts-in-a-jar make sweet and simple holiday gifts. Try our collection of gifts-in-a-jar recipes! Layered baking mixes, brownies, cookies and bath salts make inexpensive, meaningful gifts--and free printable gift tags add a pretty, professional touch.

Jar Gift Recipes: Holiday Ideas for Gifts In A Jar

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Gifts in a jar! These frugal consumable gifts feature bath salts, cookie ingredients, holiday beverage mixes, baking mixes or bean soup fixings layered in a glass canning jar.

Gifts in a jar are easy homemade Christmas gifts. Topped with a colorful fabric circle and a free printable gift tag, they're a welcome holiday treat.

We've got all you need to know to make gifts in a jar. Get started with our instructions, tips and recipes. Don't forget to visit the Gifts in a Jar forms library to print gift tags for a finishing touch!

Cookies In A Jar:

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Food Mixes In A Jar:

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Bath Salts in A Jar:

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Journal Prompts In A Jar:

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Dreamsicle Cookies In A Jar

Posted by Cynthia Townley Ewer on August 7, 2008 - 5:33pm
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A favorite hot-weather sweet sparks a great gift in a jar: Orange Dreamsicle Cookies!

Taking the name--and flavors--of a cool summer treat, Orange Dreamsicle Cookies are punched up with vanilla baking chips and a burst of citrus.

Layered and decorated with a pretty gift tag, Orange Dreamsicle Cookies In A Jar are perfect "just-because" gift or gift basket item.

We make it easy with a free printable gift tag. New! Print this gift in a jar gift tag in .PDF format.

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Gifts In A Jar: Confetti Bean Soup Recipe

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bean soup mix (gifts in a jar) Savory Italian herbs spark this hearty, easy bean soup. Paired with Texas Cornbread Mix, this duo is just the thing for cold winter weekends!

Better, it's a good keeper, so make this gift-in-a-jar ahead for holiday giving. Unlike cookie jar gifts, Confetti Bean Soup won't go stale in storage.

Makes 12 gift jars at a cost approximately $2 per jar.

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Gifts In A Jar: M&M Cookies

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Child-friendly, fun cookies! For a holiday touch, use M&M-brand chocolate candies in seasonal colors.

Our free printable gift tag carries out the M&M-brand theme!

Click to print gift tags:
M&M Cookie Mix

Materials and Supplies:

12 wide-mouth quart (4-cup) canning jars with lid and rings

for 1 jar:

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Gifts In A Jar: Sand Art Brownies

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Sand Art BrowniesSand Art BrowniesEasy to make and oh, so pretty! Layered brownie ingredients create a perfect Christmas gift.

This recipe makes 12 gift jars at a cost approximately $3 per jar.

Includes free printable gift tags!

Materials and Supplies:

12 wide-mouth quart (4-cup) canning jars
1/2 yard print cotton fabric
1 round (6 yards) craft ribbon
2 pieces cardstock (for free printable gift tags)

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Gifts In A Jar: Peaches and Cream Bath Salts

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gifts in a jar:bath saltsPretty layered bath salts make a perfect gift for teens, co-workers or teachers.

Makes 12 gift jars at a cost approximately $1.50 per jar.

Click for printable print gift tags:
Peaches 'n Cream Bath Salts

Materials and Supplies for Peaches and Cream Bath Salts:

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Gifts in a Jar: Child's Journal Jar

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Spark young writers with a clever non-food gift in a jar: a Kid's Journal Jar. Simple, kid-friendly questions turn journaling sessions into fun!

We've made it easy to craft your Kids' Journal Jar. Free printable journal prompts have colorful legends and graphics to make a pretty gift. Add a free printable gift tag for a professional touch.

To assemble your Child's Journal Jar, print the colorful journal prompt pages linked below. Each page holds six colorful journal prompts.

Child's Journal Jar Prompts

Cut apart each journal prompt, and fold it so that the colored graphics are folded to the outside, with the journal assignment on the inside.

Fill the jar with journal slips, and attach the free printable gift tag for a great gift for kids!

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Gifts In A Jar: Candy Cane Bath Salts

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gifts in a jar:candy cane bath saltsPretty layered bath salts make a perfect gift for teens, co-workers or teachers.

Makes 12 gift jars at a cost approximately $1.50 per jar.

Click to print gift tags:
Candy Cane Bath Salts

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Gifts In A Jar: Adult Journal Jar

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Looking for an easy, interesting holiday gift? It's a journal in a jar!

Jumpstart journal writers with a quart-sized canning jar filled with folded strips of paper. Each one contains a single thought provoking journal prompt. Paired with a pretty blank book, a Journal Jar makes a great gift.

We've made it easy to craft your Journal Jar. Free printable journal prompts have colorful legends and graphics to make a pretty gift. Add a free printable gift tag for a professional touch.

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Gifts In A Jar: White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie

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A deluxe cookie with a sweet taste of the Hawaiian Islands. Includes free printable gift tags!

Click to print gift tags:
White Chocolate-Macadamia Nut Cookie Mix

Materials and Supplies:

12 wide-mouth quart (4-cup) canning jars with lid and rings

for 1 jar:

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