The Best DIY Candy Jars to Celebrate Any Holiday

Looking for a fun and creative way to display your favorite holiday treats? DIY candy jars are the perfect addition to your seasonal decor!

We enjoy decorating for most holidays and have used apothecary jars to hold holiday treats.

Unfortunately, they are too big to hold small pieces of candy.

So, I decided to create smaller, apothecary-inspired candy jars that are perfect for displaying seasonal sweets.

Crafting With Glass

Today is The Handcrafted Society’s monthly gathering, and I’m thrilled to be part of this talented group!

Each month, we come together to share creations centered around a specific theme or craft medium.

This month, we were challenged to use glass in a DIY and manipulate it in some way!

So, I’ll turn these plain glass jars I bought from Hobby Lobby

And transform them into this!

An adorable set of DIY candy jars that are cute and functional, too!

You can make just one jar or an entire set, like we did!

Steps to Make DIY Candy Jars

Follow this step-by-step guide to make your own DIY candy jars!

Gather Materials

Gather the following materials to complete this project:

• Three glass jars- 23 oz, 17 oz, and 10oz.- Hobby Lobby (40% off every other week)
• Wood candlesticks- 6.85”, 4.9”, and 4”- Amazon
• Wood circle plaque- 6 (four per pack; you’ll need two packs)- 4” Hobby Lobby
• Laser wood discs- 3 (four per pack )Hobby Lobby
• Wood finials- 3 (three per pack) Hobby Lobby
• Razor hand saw
• Gator Sander
• Tack cloth
• Paint- Waverly white
• Paintbrush
• Wood glue- Gorilla
• E6000

Prep

Before assembling your candy jars, complete the following prep work:

1. Remove the end of the finial with a saw and sand the bottom until smooth.
2. Check all wood pieces for rough spots or edges, then sand and wipe away dust with a tack cloth.
3. Remove stickers from the jars and wash them thoroughly with soap and water. Allow them to dry completely.

Paint The Wood

We’re painting our candy jars white so we can use them for any season or holiday!

However, you can paint yours any color you like!

1. Paint all wood pieces with white paint and let them dry.
2. Repeat the painting process until full coverage is achieved.
3. Turn the wooden circles over, paint the backs, and let them dry completely.

Glue The wood pieces

1. Use wood glue to attach each candlestick to one of the wood plaques.
2. Glue each finial to the remaining wood plaques.
3. Allow these pieces to dry overnight before moving to the next step.

Glue The Glass Pieces

1. Use E6000 adhesive to attach the wood disc to the bottom of each candy jar.

2. Next, glue the wood round with the finial onto the lid of each candy jar.

• Since the lid has a plastic ring around it, it may not sit level on a flat surface.
• To prevent shifting, turn the lid upside down and place it in a juice glass while it dries.

3. Let the adhesive dry for 24 hours to ensure a strong hold.

Attach the base

1. Use wood glue to adhere the candlestick base to the wood disc attached to the candy jar.
2. Turn the jar upside down, and allow the glue to dry completely before putting the lids back on your candy jars.

Assemble DIY Candy Jars

Once the base is dry, turn them right side up and put the lids on your beautiful DIY candy jars!

Here’s a look at the finished product:

Embellish DIY Candy Jars

To match the season or holiday, add decorative ribbons, festive tags, or other embellishments that coordinate with your celebration!

I added pink ribbons for Valentine’s Day and filled the jars with pink, white, and red candy!

Here are a few ideas to inspire your creativity for different occasions:

• St Patrick’s Day – Use a green or gold ribbon with shamrock charms or stickers for a festive look.
• Easter – Attach pastel-colored ribbons and mini faux flowers for a springtime feel.
• Halloween – Wrap the jars in orange and black ribbon and add small plastic bats or pumpkins for a spooky effect.
• Thanksgiving – Decorate with rustic twine, small leaves, and acorn embellishments for a cozy autumn aesthetic.
• Christmas – Tie a red or green plaid ribbon around the jar and add a small ornament or bell for a seasonal touch.
• Birthday Parties – Customize with ribbons in the birthday person’s favorite colors and add a fun tag with their name.

You can easily swap out decorations throughout the year, making these candy jars a versatile and reusable addition to your holiday decor!

Display DIY Candy Jars

I’m showing off our beautiful handmade candy jars on the kitchen counter.

You could put yours on a coffee table or dining table or incorporate them into a holiday display!

Ours are filled with M&Ms, Kisses, and Sour Patch hearts!

You can add colorful candies, cookies, or small treats that suit the occasion.

We put the candy jars on a small wood tray and draped it with a DIY reversible heart clay garland!

In Conclusion

Who’s ready for a little sweet treat?

Are you inspired to create and decorate these DIY candy jars for every holiday?

We hope so, and don’t forget to scroll to the bottom of the page to see what our friends in the Handcrafted Society are up to!

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Blessings, Donna and Rich

More Seasonal DIY Inspiration

Don’t leave yet; if you love DIY projects and decorating for every season as much as we do, you’ll want to check out these posts:

• Easter Egg Topiaries
• 4th of July Wreath
• Halloween Light-up Ghost
• Thanksgiving Charger Plates
• Easy DIY Christmas Ornaments

Pin It For Later

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The Handcrafted Society

Ready for more inspiration?

Now it’s time to see what my amazing friends in The Handcrafted Society have created with glass!!

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