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Holiday Gift Jars

Written by The Team at GDI | Dec 4, 2015 12:18:38 PM

Need a quick and easy holiday gift? Pick up a few empty jars (or upcycle a few you have in the recycling bin), decorate and fill with a sweet holiday treat! Designer Donna shows you how easy it is turn jars into quick holiday gifts.

Designed by: Donna Budzynski
Time: 20 minutes
Level: Beginner

These jars are so cute and so easy to whip up at the last minute!

Here's what you need:

  • Ultra-Thin Glue Dots®
  • Cardstock Canvas Corp – Jolly Christmas sayings on white
  • Jars (Target $1 section)
  • Twine
  • Mini Sled (optional)
  • Candy (I chose Santa Hat Kisses)
  • Hot Chocolate (marshmallows optional)
  • Scissors
  • Paper trimmer

Here's what you do:

  1. Wash jars with dish soap and warm water before using. Let dry completely before filling and decorating.
  2. Using your paper trimmer and scissors cut out pieces of cardstock with sayings.
  3. Once jars are dry adhere your cardstock to the jars using Ultra-Thin Glue Dots.
  4. Fill jars with candy, hot chocolate or other tasty treats and close lid.
  5. Tie twine at top of jar in a bow – I added a little sled for decoration.

These are great to have around for last minute gifts to neighbors, teachers and friends.

~Donna

Any format of Ultra-Thin Glue Dots can be used for this project:

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