Looking for mason jar hostess gift ideas that feel a little more personal? A layered cookie mix, a little herb kit or a jar full of colorful sweets gives you plenty to work with.
The bows and handwritten tags are half the fun.
You can keep things simple or put together a matching set. These ideas include classic mason jars plus a few other jar shapes and wrapping details you can borrow for your own gift.
Pretty jar gifts to say thank you
cookie mix and holiday twine
We’re starting off strong with this pretty layered cookie mix. I love the oats, dark red fruit and white baking chips showing through the jar.
The red, green and white bow gives it a little Christmas touch.
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If you’re making your own, use a tested jar-mix recipe and attach its baking instructions. Leave the front uncovered so you can see those layers.
basil with a thank-you tag
How cute is this basil gift? The leafy green plant and pale green tag look so sweet together. There’s even a little basil pun on the front.
For your version, consider a removable nursery pot with drainage inside the jar. Keep the white curled ribbon if you like that extra decoration.
red ribbon and mistletoe ornament
This holiday wrapping may just be one of my favorites here. I love the silver-colored mistletoe ornament hanging from the big red bow.
The evergreen sprig tucked at the top is just as pretty.
Try adding a small ornament to your own jar gift so the decoration becomes part of the present.
wine and fruit in a dispenser
Want to go a little bigger than a mason jar? This oversized drink dispenser holds a wine bottle and colorful fruit, with a large blue bow around the neck.
It’s a different container, but such a fun packaging idea to borrow. You could build your own version around a favorite bottled drink.
hot chocolate and a red bow
I am obsessed with how cute this hot chocolate mix looks. The pale and brown layers sit beneath little marshmallows, with a red ribbon holding the tag in place.
Choose a tested hot chocolate mix recipe for your gift. Then add the preparation directions to a tag like this one.
flowers with a striped bow
How gorgeous are these pink, red and blue flowers? I especially love the black-and-white striped bow around the brown wrapping.
The container is covered here, so there isn’t a visible mason jar to copy. You can still borrow the idea by wrapping the outside of a jar vase and leaving the colorful flowers loose above it.
jam with a little spoon
The oversized mint-colored tag is so cute on this peach rhubarb jam jar. There’s a little red flower, pink checked ribbon and a spoon tied right onto the front.
Try this packaging with a favorite jam. Don’t forget to leave room on your tag for the flavor and any storage instructions.
stacked jars and cream ribbon
Don’t want to go overboard with the decorations? No problem!
These small stacked jars have gold-colored lids, a cream bow and a tiny purple flower sprig.
I’d keep that same simple color combination for a matching pair of gifts. Add a label identifying whatever you choose to put inside.
honey with a yellow bow
This is such a sweet little gift set. The wildflower honey jar sits beside a yellow candle, with a honey dipper tucked into the wrapping.
The bright yellow bow is my favorite part. Keep everything together on a small base like the one shown here rather than tying the extras directly to the jar.
a pancake breakfast stack
Who wouldn’t love a little breakfast inspiration? This pancake mix jar has a smaller jar of dark topping stacked above it, with striped ribbon running around the pair.
The Christmas morning label makes it especially cute for a holiday visit. For your own mix, include directions that match the recipe you actually use.
a colorful vegetable jar
If your hostess prefers savory gifts, take a look at this colorful combination. There are cauliflower florets, carrots, peppers, olives and red onion all packed into one large jar.
Use a tested refrigerated vegetable recipe if you want to make something similar. Include a keep-refrigerated note rather than treating a closed jar as shelf-stable.
a tiny herb kit
I am obsessed with these little orange pots. They’re tucked inside a tall jar with a round black herb-kit tag clipped near the lid.
For a hostess who enjoys growing things, you could put together a kit with small pots, labeled herb seeds and planting directions. The black-and-white string is a cute finishing touch.
granola jars with checked tops
These checked jar covers are just too cute. The red, green and neutral patterns look lovely together over the golden granola mixture.
Try different checks if you’re making several gifts rather than matching every jar. A simple white string bow keeps the whole group looking coordinated.
dried fruit on display
Don’t want to add a big label or an oversized bow? This jar lets the dried citrus rounds and red fruit slices do the decorating.
I love the orange slices turned toward the front. If you put together your own edible fruit gift, add a small tag explaining what’s inside and how to use it.
soup mix and heart charms
This is another pretty option if you’d rather skip the sweets. The chicken noodle soup mix has distinct yellow, orange and green layers beneath the curled noodles.
I especially love the little heart hanging from the left bow. Use a tested dry soup mix recipe for your version, then attach its exact cooking directions.
brownie mix with a wraparound label
If you are looking for simple packaging, this one is for you. A large white brownie-mix label wraps around the jar, with red-and-white string tied below the lid.
There’s room for ingredients and directions right on the front. That’s the detail I’d borrow, especially when you don’t want a separate recipe card.
painted jars with pearl-like beads
How pretty is this little trio? The gray-green, cream and pink jars have distressed spots and string bows with dangling pearl-like beads.
You could give one as a decorative vase or put together a matching set. I’d choose the pink one with a small bunch of white flowers.
a little jar of treats
A tiny preserve jar inside a bigger jar? So cute!
This one also holds an iced baked treat and colorful wrapped packets, with a red-and-white bow at the neck.
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Try choosing a few individually packaged favorites for your own version. Keep the small preserve label facing outward so it’s easy to spot.
lemonade packets and a white bow
Don’t want to bake or mix anything yourself? No problem there!
This jar holds lemonade drink-mix packets with their yellow-and-green packaging facing out.
The white bow around the lid keeps it simple. You could use the same idea with your hostess’s favorite individually packaged drink mix.
colorful candy and red tags
Last but definitely not least, we have these colorful candy jars. I love the bright red lids and little white bows!
The red tag with its white reindeer makes the front jar especially cute for Christmas.
Pick a favorite candy for your version, then match the tag to the occasion.
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