small glass jar gifts?

**Shantyel** · 10-26-2010, 05:31 PM

Hi all.. I buy the small candles at Walmart that are only a dollar but they come in these really nice jars that are clear glass complete with a tight fitting lid, the kind that has the dome top and a plastic gasket to fit snugly into the jar. They are kind of small, (votive candle size) can't really hold much but I hate to keep throwing them away! I have several nieces and nephews coming in for Christmas and wish there was a little something I could make for them with these jars. (They range in ages 17 - 6) Candy would be good except that candy is so "old news" now and is eaten everyday, I do not want to do things such as colored sand or the like.. am really stumped.. ideas would be soo appreciated!

**Contrary Housewife** · 10-26-2010, 06:24 PM

Bath salts or bath beads. Cocoa mix.

**mauimagic** · 10-26-2010, 07:24 PM

jewelry - earrings, bracelet or anklet would fit - or how about a scrunchie?

**Debbie-cat** · 10-26-2010, 07:35 PM

For girls - beads with jewelry thread to make their own bracket or necklace

For boys - hmmmm, marbles?

**Jenibelle** · 10-27-2010, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by Debbie-cat

For girls - beads with jewelry thread to make their own bracket or necklace

I was thinking the same thing as far as a jewelry kit. What about a small craft kit.

You could use them as the "wrapping" for any number of small gifts, just line the inside with tissue paper.

Cash? Pennies? Jewelry? Make your own candles?

**Maine Girl** · 10-28-2010, 09:45 AM

What about rolling up some dollar bills and wrapping them with ribbon and put into the jar.

I have been saving sala jars and was going to make chai but that didn't work out so for one of my gifts i am putting nail polish and emery boards in one jar. Another jar i am filling with tea bags of the recipients favorite tea. I am sure i can up with up some more ideas

**karichelle** · 10-28-2010, 10:27 AM

I'm not sure I would put food in it since it once housed a scented candle, for fear of any remaining scent or chemical transferring to the food, but bath salts would be a great idea!