Last-Minute Christmas Gift Ideas in Mason Jars

Easy Last-Minute Christmas gift ideas for when you need a gift fast! Have a gift-exchange coming up, and not a lot of money to spend? Try some of these simple ideas!

Sometimes you just need a quick, inexpensive, and cute gift at the last minute. Mason jars to the rescue!

I love Mason jars for so many reasons, and I use them all over the house to store various things. I love how simple, useful, and rustic they are.

For several years, I’ve been making and sharing Mason jar gifts with others. It started with soy candles in Mason jars, then sugar scrub, and then edible items like candy and other treats.

Last-Minute Christmas Gift Ideas

Here are some of the best last-minute Christmas gift ideas I’ve come across, and all of them begin with a simple jar!

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Candy in a Jar

This is one of the simplest ideas ever. Simply get a Mason jar, add a bag of candy, and add a gift tag tied with some baker’s twine. (Here’s a free printable chalkboard gift tag if you need one!)

I love using Hershey’s Kisses at Christmastime (because the wrappers are so festive), but M&M’s work well also! (Prefer something more natural? These organic natural lollipops are a favorite choice!)

Hot Cocoa Mix in a Jar

This is another super simple idea. You can make your own hot cocoa mix or buy a ready-made one to keep it simple. Add some marshmallows and candy canes for a cute Peppermint Hot Cocoa gift.

Peppermint Playdough in a Jar

Need a simple gift for a child? It only takes a few minutes to whip up a batch of peppermint playdough!

Spa in a Jar

I love this idea! Just get a jar, add some soap, bath bombs, bath gel, and a bath sponge.

Sugar Scrub

Sugar scrub is one of the easiest gifts ever, and it looks so pretty in a jar! This Peppermint Sugar Scrub is my favorite for winter.

Manicure in a Jar

For this gift idea, gather up a variety of manicure supplies. Nail polish, clippers and other nail tools.

Soy Candles in a Mason Jar

If you’re really feeling ambitious, try making your own soy candles! They’re really not as hard as they might seem, and you can find my simple tutorial here. Okay, this isn’t a last-minute gift idea, but it fit with the gift-in-a-jar theme, so I decided to include it. 🙂

This would be a great idea to save for next year!

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