Empty jars? Ideas for contents?

Loop

Was going to post in Old style, but decided it was more xmas related!

I have 8 different jars with lids, has anyone got any ideas what i can do with them for peoples xmas presents?

I have thought about sweets but Im stumped about anything else?

Thanks xxxx

ambernora

you could do gifts in jars. This website might be useful to you: http://www.allfreecrafts.com/giftinajar/index.shtml

also jar journals

http://organizedchristmas.com/article70.html

Edinburghlass_2

Decorate the glass jars with glass paint and use for holding pens or something.

nellis10

Depending on the size you could make mini gift hampers...

For men: Pair of Socks, Key ring, Miniatures, chocolates, gift voucher.
For women: Chocolate, Chocolate Chocolate (Oops thats just me!!:rotfl: )
For women: Scented Candle/Tealight, Chocolate, Face Pack, Lip gloss, gift voucher.

HTH!!:j

Loop

Lovely, Im going to do 1 jar for my partner with 'promises' in...

Not sure about the recipes (im a good cook) but think my family wont use it TBH...

Anything no cooking anyone?

Thanks so much, the links were really helpful!

Edit to say WOW thanks everyone...great Ideas...

AndyD_OHD

My wife uses all our jars for homemade jam.... I know it's probably not what you'd give for Xmas, but it is a suggestion...

Andy

Frell

If your giving it to someone "young" you can put a few coppers in there, and than say to them to put thier pennies in there and make a wish. (Great way to get them to save)

arkonite_babe

Home made lemon curd

I'm making this for family this year. I've done a trial run and it's yummy yummy!!!

Loop

Oh that lemon curd looks really easy...thanks everyone.

By the way...do you need to sterilise the jars? How? Sorry for all the questions xxx

arkonite_babe

I wash mine in hot soapy water, rinse, then bung them in a warm oven. So far no probs

sarahlouise210

One year I hand painted glass jars ...wrote the persons name on the jar in Tulip paint and filled the jars with bubble bath and tied a ribbon round them. They looked lovely. I did not wrap them in paper - I bought Christmas fabric and made fabric bags that were tied with ribbon as well ...my goodness...I must have had so much time pre children!!