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Free Gifts In A Jar Recipes + More (Updated)
Gifts in a jar typically include all the ingredients to make or bake something that are stored in jars (like mason jars or jam jars, etc.) and presented as gifts.
They can be cookie mixes, cake mixes, bath & beauty ingredients (like bath salts and foot soaks), hearty soup mixes, bread, buns, pastry ingredients, seasoning mixes, hot beverage recipes (like Homemade Spiced Mocha Mix), any recipe that will keep well in a jar pretty much works.
Sometimes the ingredients are all layered in the jar and this can look quite appealing if there’s some contrast between the colors, other times the recipe ingredients are fully mixed together before being placed in the jar.
After filling the jars, you can decorate the lids to look pretty and more festive. Make sure to include the list of ingredients and recipe directions for cooking or baking the mix or how to use the gift.
Here’s a collection of resources that share hundreds of free recipes for these lovely homemade gifts. I also added a few treats at the bottom for how to decorate the jar lids as well as some freebie printables (labels & tags for gifts in a jar).
Free Gifts In A Jar Recipes
- Nikibone.com – Gifts in a Jar
- JoycesFineCooking.com Recipes – Gifts in a Jar
- Recipes To Go – Gifts In A Jar Recipe Category
- Heart4Home.net – Jar Mixes
- Gifts From Your Kitchen – Gifts in a Jar or Bag (click categories to view all the recipes)
- Craftbits – Jar Gifts Category
- Mary Mae’s Jars and Mixes
- 354+ Edible Gift Mixes
- Gifts From Your Kitchen: Recipes & Gift Tags
Decorating Ideas For Gift Jar Lids
- Martha Stewart: Decorative Jar Lids
- Felt Jar Topper – LuckyKate Crafts: This has a strawberry design but you can change it to whatever you like.
- Directions to Sew Fabric Canning Jar Covers
- Polymer Clay Jar Topper
- Jar Topper With Bias Tape Finished Edge
- Oilcloth Gift Jar Toppers
Tags & Labels For Gift Jars
- Lollychops
- Domino Sugar: Baking Gift Tags (pdf)
- Domino Sugar: Spa Gifts In A Jar Tags (pdf)
- Canning Jar Labels: Free Printables
And here are some tips if you’re new to making gifts in a jar: Giving Dessert Making Ingredients in Jars and Containers (About.com).
Homemade gifts in a jar are easy to make and they’re great frugal gifts, they’re also nice additions to homemade gift baskets. Also see Gifts From The Kitchen: 30 Gift-Worthy Recipes & Mixes and 30 Pampering Beauty & Spa Gifts To Make.
Updated: Originally published December 15, 2007
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I love your list. I am not sure how many of you loom knit but I make my mason jar lid covers also. Your more then welcome to check out how I do mine here if you would like
Loom Knit Jar Lid Tutorial
Well I want to get back to reading your site. Love it!
Dora Renee’ Wilkerson
*Admin Edit: fixed link so it wasn’t too long
Thanks Dora, I know there is a loom knitter or two knocking about Tipnut that will appreciate the pattern, thanks for sharing that
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I think you left a comment on my site….. I love all the neat tips and tricks compiled here!
~@~Courtney~@~
Many thanks for adding our Oilcloth Jar Toppers on you wonderful list! You have made our day!
Many thanks for all the wonderful tips you collect and provide! I look forward to my daily tip round up email!
Kelly