Once again it’s time to take advantage of the lazy hazy days of summer to make some gifts in August that you can put away for holiday giving, when you may have a lot less time. At the end of this post are previous years ideas.
This year focus is gifts in a jar.
Step 1 Collect jars
with lids: Some foods now come in Mason jars-Green Mountain Salsa and some
pasta sauces. Thrift stores can be another source of cheap Mason jars, or
because it’s canning season, many stores are stocked with them.
Step 2 Decorate the
jars. Somethings are best added just before you give them as a gift, such
as candies, teas, bath bombs
etc. Now’s the time to design the jar and have it all set so you can just add
the item and be done. You can use chalkboard paint- mix unsanded grout with
paint (acryclic’s are fine). You can paint the lids make gift and instruction
tags etc. Some last minute items to add to the jar: Sugar Scrub (mix coconut
oil, sugar, a little peppermint extract); cookie mix
Lavender Bath Salts
Canning: It’s
harvest season, so a perfect time to make pasta sauce, preserves, pickles or
whatever you think people might enjoy. While a jar of jelly is an appreciate
gift, add a loaf of bread, or a special jam knife.
Sewing Kit: Excellent
idea for college students and those living away from home, or a “to go” item
for a crafter.
Dr. Seuss Gift in a Jar for Teachers
Very cool project
Soap Dispenser:
You can easily turn a Mason Jar into a soap dispenser for kitchen or bathroom
use by cutting a hole in the top and adding a soap pump. If you go with a
foaming pump, be sure to include directions on how to replace the soap-1/4
liquid soap or detergent to ¾ cup of water.
Artist Kit: Use a
wide mouth jar and put in colored pencils and good quality markers. Because
some of the items will be longer than the jar, replace the insert of a Mason or
Ball jar with wire mesh (available from a hardware store). Cut the mesh to fit
inside the bands.
Keep Warm Kit:
Add a pair of warm socks, a packet or two of coco; hand and foot warmers; stretchy
gloves that fold up easily (can get these at the Dollar Store)
Previous Years August Holiday Gifts to Start Now
• 2011: Environmentally friendly cleaning products; Cookie Cutter Fudge; Balloon Candle Holders; Popsicle
Bracelets; Frame a game Board
• 2014
Edition: Infinity scarf, knife block or
stripe, fire starters, flavored syrups, activity books
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