Alison Coldridge
18 Gifts In A Jar, Perfect For Giving When You're Broke
- 1/19
Who wouldn’t want to receive one of these awesome gifts in jars?
- 2/19
Got a mate who loves to sew? Or know someone who’s been saying she’ll learn for ages now? Cram a jar with some needles, thread and all the other basics to get her on her way. We love the idea of fixing a pin cushion to the lid, too. Genius.
- 3/19
For the baker in your life, fill a jar with all of the ingredients they’ll need to make these delish toffee blondies - or another baked good you know they’ll love. Attach a recipe card with whatever the fresh ingredients they’ll need to add in and the cooking instructions.
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- 4/19
Cupcakes are so last year - make one of these scrummy cakes-in-a-jar for your mate’s birthday instead. In a nutshell, cram in some cake, icing and sprinkles. Mmm.
- 5/19
Using an ice cube tray as a mold, make these scented bath fizzies with Martha Stewart’s recipe and pop them into jars as gifts.
- 6/19
Simple and definitely sweet, a jar stuffed with chocolates will definitely be appreciated.
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- 7/19
Like the blondie idea, fill a jar with the ingredients your loved one will need to make some oh-so-good cupcakes.
- 8/19
These bang-on-trend jar terrariums will go down a storm with your girlfriends.
- 9/19
LOVE this Bailey’s hot chocolate idea.
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- 10/19
Stuff a jar with some cookie cutters and other baking goods for the baker in your life.
- 11/19
This is such a sweet idea for your partner. Fill a jar with 52 date ideas; one for every week of the year.
- 12/19
Great as party favours, these flavoured vodka cocktails are super easy to make (mix some vodka with some juice and fruits of your choice) and will go down a treat.
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- 13/19
Your pooch needs a present from time to time, too!
- 14/19
Love the idea of creating a “girl’s night in” or “spa in a jar” present for a girlfriend.
- 15/19
This is genius. What a good idea for wedding favours, too. Better start saving up all those mini booze bottles from plane journeys.
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- 16/19
Another great idea is to fill a load of jars with everything you need to make soaps - your girlfriends are bound to love this gift.
- 17/19
This would work brilliantly as a present for your little one, or niece or nephew. Or perhaps your friend that loves her Anthropologie colouring in book.
- 18/19
Because who wouldn’t want to receive some yum popcorn? You could even tie on a USB stick with some great films loaded on to it.
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- 19/19
Perfect for your BF, this “cleans up well” jar is a fantastic idea - and makes a great travel kit, too.
Alison Coldridge
Don’t have much cash to spend on presents this year? No problem. Whether you’re sorting a mate’s birthday present, a gift for your soon-to-be-married friend or already thinking about Christmas, spoil your friends and family with these crafty gifts in jars. Simply save up some pasta jars and stuff them full of treats, crafts or things to do.
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