Handcrafted for the Holidays

This holiday season, skip the usual gift-giving stress by opting for DIY presents that come straight from the heart. Crafting handmade gifts like festive snow globes or cookie mix jars adds a personal touch that will make your loved ones feel extra special. Not only are these projects simple and budget-friendly, they also offer a fun way to embrace the spirit of the season.

Find more DIY holiday gift ideas at BallMasonJars.com.

Homemade Holiday Snow Globes

This jar of joy will allow the recipient to shake up a little holiday spirit anytime they desire.

• Jars

• Hot glue gun

• Hot glue sticks

• Foam cubes

• Glycerin

• Plastic holiday-themed figurines

• Water

• Red, green or blue glitter

1. Remove lids from jars. Using hot glue gun, glue foam cube to inside of lids then glue figurines to foam cubes.
2. Place 1 tablespoon glycerin in jars then fill with water. Sprinkle glitter in jars.
3. Seal jars by placing lids over mouths of jars and screwing rings onto lids.
4. Flip jars over so figurines are right side up. Shake for snow globe effect.

Holiday Cookie Mix Jar

A jar featuring ingredients needed to bake a batch of cookies even Santa couldn’t resist.

Get the recipe here