Finally it’s autumn, and we’re heading fast for winter. I love summer as much as the next gal, but I have to admit that in many ways, I am a winter person. Yard work and gardening have their appeal during the spring and summer, but in the fall and winter, I can cozy up by the fireplace and get out my crafting supplies.
This year, I’ve been doing a lot of pinecone crafts (check out some of the crafts I’ve tried here) and farmhouse-inspired Christmas decorations (see the list here). And I’ve been doing a lot with jars.
In fact, I’ve decided to put together five festive Christmas jar crafts for you here! The video is under 3 minutes long, so these are all super fast and easy crafts—perfect for when you are looking for something you can put together quickly. This makes them the ideal gift for all those special folks on your list you don’t know how to shop for!
Video Tutorials:
Projects with step by step photos:
DIY Upcycled Mason Jar Reindeer Tea Light Holder
Easy tutorial on how to make a beautiful reindeer painted mason jar.
Materials
- Ribbon
- White paint
- Empty jar
- Bow
- Fake pine needles
- Faux pearl
Tools
- Sponge
Instructions
- Start by making a cutout of a reindeer head and adhering it to the side of a glass jar.
- Use a sponge to apply paint all over the jar.
- Remove the cut-out carefully. This will leave behind the shape of the reindeer.
- Tie some twine around the jar.
- Add on a bow, some fake pine needles, and a faux pearl, or decorate in a manner of your choosing.
- You now have a beautiful reindeer jar! Try putting a tea light inside. It will shine through the reindeer “window” you have made in the paint.
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Christmas Snowman Jar
Easy tutorial on how to create this cute snowman jar.
Materials
- Baby food jar
- White paint
- Buttons
- Embellishments
Tools
- Sponge
- Glue gun
Instructions
- Use a sponge to apply white paint all around the outside of a jar.
- Use a hot glue gun to attach buttons in the shape of eyes and a mouth. Add a little orange triangle of paper for the nose.
- Decorate with embellishments of your choice.
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Santa Belt Candy Jar
Easy step by step tutorial on how to make a cute Santa belt decorated candy holder jar.
Materials
- Black ribbon
- Metallic paint
- Small empty jar
Tools
- Glue gun
Instructions
- Apply hot glue to a squat glass jar.
- Wrap a black ribbon around the outside of the jar. This is Santa’s “belt.”
- Attach a piece of cardboard with a metallic or glittery finish on it in square shape in the center, with the middle cut out. This implies a belt buckle.
- Insert candies into the jar in red wrappers. This is like the red of Santa’s coat.
- Very cute, and full of the same delicious treats Santa himself would love to eat!
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Lace Christmas Jar
Learn how to create this decorative lace covered Christmas jar.
Materials
- Lace
- Empty jar
- Christmas craft embellishments
Tools
- Glue gun
Instructions
- Begin by gluing lace around the side of a glass jar.
- Next, glue on a fake holly sprig or some fake pine needles and berries.
- Glue on a candy cane.
- You now have a beautiful little Christmas jar which works great with any décor.
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Snow Jar
Easy to follow tutorial on how to create this beautiful snow jar from mostly upcycled materials.
Materials
- Craft snow
- White craft paint
- Embellishments
Tools
- Sponge
- Hot glue gun
Instructions
- Gather your supplies.
- Put glue around the outside of the jar. You can use a sponge to do this.
- Dip the jar in craft snow and cover it completely.
- Add snowflake embellishments with a hot glue gun.
- Let it snow! You now have a magical snow jar of awesomeness!
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Enjoy these holiday jar crafts. They can be used to add some cheer to any room of your home. You can also throw them together quickly as last minute gifts. Merry Christmas!
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