DIY Easter Baskets in a Jar
Looking for easy and cute Easter gifts to give out? Maybe to the kid’s teachers or to take with you when you visit out of town relatives? These DIY Easter Baskets in a Jar are perfect! You can use any kind of candy you want and you can make them ahead of time!
DIY Easter Baskets in a Jar
Ingredients:
- Easter M&Ms
- Spring colored Jelly beans
- Assortment of spring/Easter colored candy (total 2-3 pounds)
- Mason jars, with lids and screw-on bands
- 6 Peeps per jar (if using 16 oz Mason jars, smaller jars require fewer Peeps)
Instructions:
- Gather all supplies
- Wash and dry jars (must be completely dry)
- Start layering candy in each jar about half way
- Insert Peeps into each jar making sure to face them outward and pushed against the side of the jar
- Continuing layering the candy until the jar is full – press down gently to make sure it is completely full
- Place seal and ring on top of each jar and close until ring is snug
- If not using the jars as gifts right away, store in a cool, dry place for a couple of weeks
Optional decorations:
4 each 6- x 6-inch squares of colorful fabric – place over the seal and under the ring
If you enjoyed this DIY Easter Baskets in a Jar post, be sure to check out my other Easter posts!
Veronica Lee says
These basket jars are adorable!
Riva G says
Beautiful jars!! I made some for my kids, I printed cute quotes for them and I put it on the inside of the cover. You can easily find free svg files online and print those. You have any ideas for fathers day?
Linda Manns Linneman says
This idea is so cute. I have saved it in my files so I can do this next Easter. Thank you so much for sharing
Tarah says
I love this idea!! I will save it for next year!
Leeannec says
Such a cute and creative way to give easter treats
Venus krystal says
those jars looks so cute
Amber Ludwig says
Such a super cute idea for guest treats!! Adorable and yummy!! Plus my son could help me make them!!
Edna Williams says
They are a very unique idea! Totally fun! Thanks for sharing!
Venus krystal says
they are so cute!!
Arica Hutchins says
I know what im making friends and family for holidays now thk u so cute
Richard Hicks says
These are really cute and will remember it for next year
Jammie says
I love this idea! I always disliked all the Easter grass, and this works out better so you’re not overloading your kid with candy trying to make sure you get enough in the basket.
lisa says
That is a good idea for bringing treats to school. Especially if you have too many jars sitting around the house.
Holly Storm-Burge says
What a cute idea! This would be especially awesome if you were out of town or on the road (like we were on Valentine’s Day.)
Edward Reinholtz says
This looks like a very easy Project to do for Next Year .
Cynthia Knisely says
I like Easter Baskets in a jar. It is very unique. Plus you can re-use the jars
Trisha McKee says
This is such a neat idea – I love this! I am having a belated Easter celebration next weekend and this will definitely be the hit of the party.
Rebecca b says
Totally cute! These would be great for co-workers.
Sarh S says
Such a fun idea. Small mason jars would be great for passing out the classmates.
Sonya Morris says
This is such a wonderful idea and I will be doing this next year! Thanks for the great idea!
Linda Manns Linneman says
These are so cute. What a great idea. I love all the pastel colors. Thank you for sharing
Barrie says
I’ll have to remember this for next year as decorations and as baskets!
bojan says
this looks interesting! 🙂
Erin Ellis says
Love these! What a cute idea.
Kristen Osborne says
Looks like such a cute and fun idea!!!
Sally says
These are such an cute idea! I like the whole idea of using the jar!
Darlene Owen says
What a cute idea for Easter.
Anne Marie Carter says
This is a wonderful idea! It’s lots better than the Easter Basket…
Cathy Jarolin says
These Easter jars are just adorable. I just love this Idea. Easter has passed for this year. I wonder if I could make Halloween Jars? These jars are so awesome. Thank you for Sharing
Elizabeth says
These are so adorable! I’ll save the link for next Easter…my Grandkids would love this!
Kaye Newman says
These are so cute and look real simple to make. I wish I had seen this post before Easter. I will definitely be making these next Easter.
Alberta Gentleman says
I am making these even if it is after Easter.
laura rubenstein says
My daughter would love this!
Traci U says
These are cute & will probably do something like this for some friends next Easter =)
Darlene Cruz says
Aww… so cute and what a perfect idea.
Sandra Watts says
These are such a cute and simple idea and full of color. I love them.
Emily Endrizzi says
This is such a cute idea for Easter! It would be really nice for the kids to give their teachers when they go back to school on Tuesday. I will have to see what I have laying around and make a few for them!
Alison Gibb says
These are very cute! Any child would love one!
Alice Elzey says
What a great idea! Love it!
Amanda says
I love these! They are very cute! Perfect for taking to neighbors or teachers too!
Melissa @ Stockpiling Moms says
Super Cute! I love this idea for DIY Easter Basket Jars for a teacher gift!
Krissy says
I just found a great deal on Amazon for mason jars and was wondering how I could go about making the best use for them. I love the idea of a Easter Basket JAR! How cute! I agree these would be perfect gifts for teachers.
Stacey Roberson says
These are adorable! These would make perfect gifts for children, with no mess involved.
Katrina W says
These are so cute! I love that you can use any candy your family might prefer, plus you can make it last longer (hopefully) by keeping it stored in an airtight container!
Knowing my family though, it’ll still be gone quickly.
Jessica Lodge says
I love this idea! Treats for the kids and then a nice jar for Mommy when they’re done.