It's summer and canning jars, like fresh produce, are in season--but you can do a lot more with them than put up tomatoes for winter!

Savvy holiday planners know that gifts in a jar are easy, welcome and fun to make, so check out these gift-in-a-jar ideas from HomeCrafting.com.

Eagle-eyed OC member SNRPMom spotted this great round-up of gifts in a jar, mason jar recipes and crafts projects for all the seasons of the year. Check 'em out!

Gifts in A Jar (and More!)

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Author Kristin Johnson from Christmas Cookies Are For Giving offers tips to convert favorite recipes to layered gifts in a jar.

Click the read more link below to create beautiful home-made mixes for gifts in a jar.