Baby food jar crafts for adults
24 Clever Baby Food Jar Crafts – It’s all about Repurposing!
I love glass jars of any kind because you can reuse and repurpose them in so many different ways, and they’ll last forever.
My friend is a new mother and she’s been handing over all her empty baby food jars to me because they’re just so small and cute and I love them!
I knew I had to find something to do with them before my stockpile became unmanageable, so I thought I’d let you in on the wonderful ideas that I found.
Jump to:- S’mores in a Jar
- Photo Globes
- Storage Plaque
- Paint Dipped Vases
- Dyed Luminaries
- Spice Jars
- Mini Rainbow Cakes
- Hanging Planter
- Under-the-Shelf Storage
- Topiary Treats
- Small Storage
- Lego Heads
- Mini Pincushion
- Nail Polish Remover Jar
- Sugar Scrub
- Candles
- Chalkboard Paint Organizers
- Salt and Pepper Shakers
- Teacher’s Gift
- Snow Globes
- Kid’s Crafts Organizer
- Snowman Ornaments
- Nightlights
- Hummingbird Feeder
S’mores in a Jar
Everyone loves s’mores right? This cute and tasty craft makes excellent gifts – you can hand over a few for people to warm up and toast in their ovens at home.
If you’re a real fan of this classic campfire treat, then you may enjoy this incredible s’more dip too!
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – PharMa
Photo Globes
These are sort of like snow globes, except you actually put photos in the jars instead of snowmen or Santas.
These would look so cute all resting on your mantelpiece, or they could make excellent Christmas gifts when the time finally comes around.
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – DesignMom
Storage Plaque
When laid on their sides, these jars make excellent little storage compartments, so all you need to do is attach them to a plaque which you can then mount on the wall.
You can keep all your Q-tips, bobby pins, nail files etc. neat and tidy.
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – OhHowCrafty
Paint Dipped Vases
Instead of having one large vase full of flowers, why not take a more modern and minimalist approach with a series of small paint dipped vases?
It’s such a simple thing to do, yet it can make such a big impact.
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – Apples&Onions and OhHappyDay
Dyed Luminaries
How gorgeous are these multicolored luminaries? They’d really brighten up your garden in the summer, especially if you’re having people over for a barbecue or just a nice evening out under the stars. There’s just something so magical about lights in the trees.
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – InspiredByFamilia
Spice Jars
These small jars are just the right size to store spices and make your kitchen look a little prettier.
You can either paint the jars and just stand them somewhere, or you can attach magnets to the lids and store them on the side of your fridge for easy access!
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – AtThePicketFence and Dav.I.Son
Mini Rainbow Cakes
I’m not quite sure why, but I just love eating treats out of jars. If you have a whole collection of these empty jars then you could use them to make these stunning little rainbow cakes – you’ll be happy about the portion size! They’re perfect for a kid’s party or even a baby shower.
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – MakeLifeLovely
Hanging Planter
I am in love with this project! The planter looks so beautiful with the bursts of color from the flowers, and adding in some tea lights would create lovely lighting, too. It’s such a great idea, and luckily it’s not too difficult a task!
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – MakeLifeLovely
Under-the-Shelf Storage
Physical space is sometimes a bit of an issue when it comes to storage, which is why I am so in love with this idea!
The handy jars can hold all your little bits and bobs, and since they’re tucked away, hanging underneath the shelf, they won’t get in the way.
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – CraftinessIsNotOptional
Topiary Treats
These jelly bean jars with charming little felt flowers are just so endearing! They make perfect little decorations for kitchen teas or parties, which double up to become party favors when the guests make their way home.
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – SugarTotDesigns
Small Storage
These glass jars really make fantastic little storage solutions for any small items you may have from coins to hair clips to little sewing kits.
You can even use them to keep your jewelry safe when packing. All you need to do is make them look pretty and you’re good to go!
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – LovelyEtc.
Lego Heads
I can’t believe that I’ve never noticed that baby food jars have the exact same shape as Lego heads! What a revelation! I don’t even care what I store in these; I’m climbing up the Lego fandom ladder and making myself a whole population of these!
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – HandmadeCharlotte and UniqueAndChicCreations
Mini Pincushion
A baby food jar is just the right size for an adorable mini pincushion like this with space for little buttons. And it’s such a quick, easy and cheap craft to make – you’ll only need a couple of minutes.
You can also make these with empty pill bottles.
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – CraftPudding
Nail Polish Remover Jar
This little homemade contraption is wonderful for getting your nail polish off in a hurry. It’s really easy to make since all you need to do is shove some sponge into the jar and pour in the nail polish remover so that when the time comes, you can just rub each nail clean.
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – BellaShoot
Sugar Scrub
Sugar scrubs are fantastic because they help moisturize and soften your skin, and thanks to these little jars, you know have packaging for some soothing homemade body and lip sugar scrubs. Just make a nice label and you have the perfect gift!
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – CincyShopper and HonestlyWTF
Candles
Isn’t this just so creative? Someone had the clever idea of making a collection of candles in these little baby jars and it’s absolutely brilliant! You get to experiment with different scents, and you can play around with pretty decorations, too.
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – DearBeautifulYou
Chalkboard Paint Organizers
You can store a whole lot of hair accessories (and other small items like craft supplies) in these little jars for some organized storage. And the chalkboard lids are genius, since you can reuse and relabel them over and over again.
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – MapleMemories
Salt and Pepper Shakers
Don’t these just look so much better than regular salt and pepper shakers? You can decorate them however you wish, and you can even make a whole collection of interesting flavored salts too!
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – DreamALittleBigger
Teacher’s Gift
If your little one really appreciates his or her teacher and wants to express that, then get them to help you make these cute little gifts. We all know the custom of giving a teacher an apple, but I think they’d much prefer an apple-looking jar filled with treats!
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – The36thAvenue
Snow Globes
One thing I’ve learnt is that it’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas decorations and presents.
So you can get a head start and make these lovely little snow globes. I’d love a whole collection of different ones showcased on my windowsills.
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – CraftaholicsAnonymous
Kid’s Crafts Organizer
Make sure that your little one keeps all their crayons, markers, pencils and other little crafts neat and tidy with this simple jar organizer. The color coding makes it easier to keep everything in its right place, and plus, it looks so cute!
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – MonkeySee,MonkeyDo
Snowman Ornaments
I love holidays and I love decorating for the holidays, but I much prefer making my own themed ornaments as opposed to purchasing. These happy little jars-turned-snowmen are perfect for Christmastime, and you can get the little ones involved in this too.
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – StareIfYouMust and CrazyLittleProjects
Nightlights
Here’s another fun project that the kids can do – mini baby jar nightlights! The scraps of colored tissue paper give it a stained glass look actually; just imagine how gorgeous it would look to have a couple of these adding a soft, warm glow to your little one’s room.
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – NothingButCountry
Hummingbird Feeder
Hummingbirds are so lovely to look at and have around, and luckily, they’re quite easy to attract with just some sugar water. You can make your own homemade birdfeeder from some clay and a baby food jar, and you get to decorate it however you like.
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – BirdsAndBlooms
24 Clever Baby Food Jar Crafts – It’s all about Repurposing!
I love glass jars of any kind because you can reuse and repurpose them in so many different ways, and they’ll last forever.
My friend is a new mother and she’s been handing over all her empty baby food jars to me because they’re just so small and cute and I love them!
I knew I had to find something to do with them before my stockpile became unmanageable, so I thought I’d let you in on the wonderful ideas that I found.
Jump to:- S’mores in a Jar
- Photo Globes
- Storage Plaque
- Paint Dipped Vases
- Dyed Luminaries
- Spice Jars
- Mini Rainbow Cakes
- Hanging Planter
- Under-the-Shelf Storage
- Topiary Treats
- Small Storage
- Lego Heads
- Mini Pincushion
- Nail Polish Remover Jar
- Sugar Scrub
- Candles
- Chalkboard Paint Organizers
- Salt and Pepper Shakers
- Teacher’s Gift
- Snow Globes
- Kid’s Crafts Organizer
- Snowman Ornaments
- Nightlights
- Hummingbird Feeder
S’mores in a Jar
Everyone loves s’mores right? This cute and tasty craft makes excellent gifts – you can hand over a few for people to warm up and toast in their ovens at home.
If you’re a real fan of this classic campfire treat, then you may enjoy this incredible s’more dip too!
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – PharMa
Photo Globes
These are sort of like snow globes, except you actually put photos in the jars instead of snowmen or Santas.
These would look so cute all resting on your mantelpiece, or they could make excellent Christmas gifts when the time finally comes around.
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – DesignMom
Storage Plaque
When laid on their sides, these jars make excellent little storage compartments, so all you need to do is attach them to a plaque which you can then mount on the wall.
You can keep all your Q-tips, bobby pins, nail files etc. neat and tidy.
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – OhHowCrafty
Paint Dipped Vases
Instead of having one large vase full of flowers, why not take a more modern and minimalist approach with a series of small paint dipped vases?
It’s such a simple thing to do, yet it can make such a big impact.
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – Apples&Onions and OhHappyDay
Dyed Luminaries
How gorgeous are these multicolored luminaries? They’d really brighten up your garden in the summer, especially if you’re having people over for a barbecue or just a nice evening out under the stars. There’s just something so magical about lights in the trees.
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – InspiredByFamilia
Spice Jars
These small jars are just the right size to store spices and make your kitchen look a little prettier.
You can either paint the jars and just stand them somewhere, or you can attach magnets to the lids and store them on the side of your fridge for easy access!
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – AtThePicketFence and Dav.I.Son
Mini Rainbow Cakes
I’m not quite sure why, but I just love eating treats out of jars. If you have a whole collection of these empty jars then you could use them to make these stunning little rainbow cakes – you’ll be happy about the portion size! They’re perfect for a kid’s party or even a baby shower.
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – MakeLifeLovely
Hanging Planter
I am in love with this project! The planter looks so beautiful with the bursts of color from the flowers, and adding in some tea lights would create lovely lighting, too. It’s such a great idea, and luckily it’s not too difficult a task!
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – MakeLifeLovely
Under-the-Shelf Storage
Physical space is sometimes a bit of an issue when it comes to storage, which is why I am so in love with this idea!
The handy jars can hold all your little bits and bobs, and since they’re tucked away, hanging underneath the shelf, they won’t get in the way.
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – CraftinessIsNotOptional
Topiary Treats
These jelly bean jars with charming little felt flowers are just so endearing! They make perfect little decorations for kitchen teas or parties, which double up to become party favors when the guests make their way home.
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – SugarTotDesigns
Small Storage
These glass jars really make fantastic little storage solutions for any small items you may have from coins to hair clips to little sewing kits.
You can even use them to keep your jewelry safe when packing. All you need to do is make them look pretty and you’re good to go!
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – LovelyEtc.
Lego Heads
I can’t believe that I’ve never noticed that baby food jars have the exact same shape as Lego heads! What a revelation! I don’t even care what I store in these; I’m climbing up the Lego fandom ladder and making myself a whole population of these!
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – HandmadeCharlotte and UniqueAndChicCreations
Mini Pincushion
A baby food jar is just the right size for an adorable mini pincushion like this with space for little buttons. And it’s such a quick, easy and cheap craft to make – you’ll only need a couple of minutes.
You can also make these with empty pill bottles.
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – CraftPudding
Nail Polish Remover Jar
This little homemade contraption is wonderful for getting your nail polish off in a hurry. It’s really easy to make since all you need to do is shove some sponge into the jar and pour in the nail polish remover so that when the time comes, you can just rub each nail clean.
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – BellaShoot
Sugar Scrub
Sugar scrubs are fantastic because they help moisturize and soften your skin, and thanks to these little jars, you know have packaging for some soothing homemade body and lip sugar scrubs. Just make a nice label and you have the perfect gift!
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – CincyShopper and HonestlyWTF
Candles
Isn’t this just so creative? Someone had the clever idea of making a collection of candles in these little baby jars and it’s absolutely brilliant! You get to experiment with different scents, and you can play around with pretty decorations, too.
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – DearBeautifulYou
Chalkboard Paint Organizers
You can store a whole lot of hair accessories (and other small items like craft supplies) in these little jars for some organized storage. And the chalkboard lids are genius, since you can reuse and relabel them over and over again.
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – MapleMemories
Salt and Pepper Shakers
Don’t these just look so much better than regular salt and pepper shakers? You can decorate them however you wish, and you can even make a whole collection of interesting flavored salts too!
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – DreamALittleBigger
Teacher’s Gift
If your little one really appreciates his or her teacher and wants to express that, then get them to help you make these cute little gifts. We all know the custom of giving a teacher an apple, but I think they’d much prefer an apple-looking jar filled with treats!
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – The36thAvenue
Snow Globes
One thing I’ve learnt is that it’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas decorations and presents.
So you can get a head start and make these lovely little snow globes. I’d love a whole collection of different ones showcased on my windowsills.
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – CraftaholicsAnonymous
Kid’s Crafts Organizer
Make sure that your little one keeps all their crayons, markers, pencils and other little crafts neat and tidy with this simple jar organizer. The color coding makes it easier to keep everything in its right place, and plus, it looks so cute!
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – MonkeySee,MonkeyDo
Snowman Ornaments
I love holidays and I love decorating for the holidays, but I much prefer making my own themed ornaments as opposed to purchasing. These happy little jars-turned-snowmen are perfect for Christmastime, and you can get the little ones involved in this too.
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – StareIfYouMust and CrazyLittleProjects
Nightlights
Here’s another fun project that the kids can do – mini baby jar nightlights! The scraps of colored tissue paper give it a stained glass look actually; just imagine how gorgeous it would look to have a couple of these adding a soft, warm glow to your little one’s room.
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – NothingButCountry
Hummingbird Feeder
Hummingbirds are so lovely to look at and have around, and luckily, they’re quite easy to attract with just some sugar water. You can make your own homemade birdfeeder from some clay and a baby food jar, and you get to decorate it however you like.
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – BirdsAndBlooms
16 ideas on what to do with jars of baby food
Advice for the hostess
Marusya has everything on schedule: milk formula in the morning, fragrant porridge for lunch, vegetable puree with meat for lunch, fruit puree and cottage cheese for afternoon tea, for dinner mix again. In a matter of weeks, our apartment was filled with dozens of jars. First, we arranged the supply of glass and metal elements to a neighbor. She gratefully accepted each new package. But a month ago she said: “Basta!” Say, I can’t master so many blanks. I did not find a can collection point near the house, no matter how I searched.
But I found 17 ways to do with these banks. nine0003
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Baby Sorter
This toy is perfect for a toddler to develop his logic skills. The bottom line is to lay out items in jars with suitable holes in the lid. The plastic top lid of a metal can of infant formula cuts perfectly. Accordingly, in it you can easily make a hole of the desired shape for various little things. The jar can be glued with beautiful paper, braided with ribbon or painted with paints, close the lid - and a great sorter is ready to use. nine0003
Children's thimbles
The game "thimbles" was invented for adults, in fact, usually there are no winners in it. But we will make children's thimbles with you, in which the rules are completely different. Tape or paint several baby formula jars in different colors. For example, in classic red, yellow and green.
Take any toy that will fit into the hole and is not too heavy to move around.
Hide the toy under one of the jars, move it around the table several times and invite the child to guess where the surprise is. At first, let the child simply point to a specific jar, and then name the colors. nine0003
Bird feeder
Make a round hole in the lid of the baby formula jar so that a small bird can get in. On the side, make two holes, pass a rope through them and hang on a branch. Pour in food, close the lid and wait for the birds.
All-weather feeder, perfect for titmouse in winter. By the way, each jar can be painted in an original way and involve the baby in this business.
Box
Here beautiful paper, fabric, decorative stones, sequins will help you - everything that your imagination allows. We decorate the baby formula jar to our taste and conveniently store all kinds of little things that are abundant in any family: buttons, pins, hooks, beads, etc.
Needlewomen can even knit a beautiful case for jars.
Magic Lamp
Use a screwdriver to punch holes in the sides of the baby formula jars - a specific pattern, or names, or a heart - whatever you want. Place a candle-tablet inside the jar. Important: in this case, the jar should never be closed with a lid! nine0003
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Pepper and salt shaker
Take two glass baby puree jars. Poke small holes in the lids. On the side of the jars stick labels "salt" or "pepper". Add seasonings and enjoy.
Gift box for homemade jam
How to make a little surprise for friends? Prepare for them jars for homemade jam. You will need glass containers for baby puree, beautiful fabric, beautiful labels and sweets made by yourself. nine0003
Towel & Tissue Organizer
You will need a few baby formula cans, a piece of plywood or a plastic tray, or even heavy cardboard.
Paint all the details in the same color scheme or cover with self-adhesive wallpaper. Use a glue gun to attach the jars to the plywood base. Fix the base on the wall - you will get cells in which it is convenient to store hand towels or napkins for the kitchen.
Wine rack
Carefully remove the bottom of the infant formula jars. Sand with sandpaper so you don't cut yourself. Glue six jars together in a pyramid shape - three-two-one. Now you can store bottles in a prone position in each cell.
Pouch storage
Cut a rectangular hole in the plastic lid of the infant formula can. Place plastic bags in a jar. It will be convenient to pull out one piece through the hole. For beauty, the jar can be painted, pasted over, braided with ribbon or thread. nine0003
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Advent Calendar
You will need 31 baby formula jars.
Paint them white and number them. Every day the kid will open a new cell, receive a small gift or a task for the day. The lid can be decorated with sparkles, pasted over with a fabric with New Year's motifs, or simply with cotton wool that will imitate snow.
Lamp
This time you need glass baby puree jars. Tie each of them with twine at the base of the neck. The walls can be decorated with rhinestones or painting. Insert a candle-tablet inside. Tie several cans together - the original street lamp is ready. nine0003
Space for screws
You will need a piece of plywood or a small board and glass puree jars. Make holes in the lids and use self-tapping screws to attach the lids to the base. Now everything is simple - hang the plywood or board in a convenient place, fill the jars with bolts, screw the jars to the lids and use. The organizer is very convenient for small things, because thanks to the glass you can see all the contents.
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Candlestick
You will need glass puree jars, fantasy and tablet candles. With the help of fantasy, paints, glue, beads, sparkles and anything else, decorate the jars by removing the labels from them first. Inside - a candle, and everything is ready. And remember, there are never too many candlesticks!
Lemonade
Make a hole for a straw in the lids of the puree jars. Fill jars with lemonade, garnish with mint or lemon leaves. Screw on the lids and insert the tubes. The drink for the children's party is ready. It is both comfortable and beautiful. By the way, it is convenient to pour jelly into small jars and freeze it. nine0003
Jars for spices
Pepper, aromatic herbs, cumin, bay leaf - when all this is stored in bags, it wakes up and loses its aroma.
It is enough to pour all the seasonings into glass puree jars and stick a beautifully designed sticker with the name of the contents on each.
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Crafts from baby food jars / Gifts, souvenirs and DIY crafts / Homemade.net - Do it yourself
Crafts from baby food jars - I'm sure this collection will be of interest to you if you have small children. Surely, as parents and do-it-yourselfers, the question of what to do with "tons" of jars and jars of baby food you had.
One piece of advice - do not throw away the jars, wash and pack, let them wait! In any case, first see what you can do with them, and then decide.
I hope you won't regret looking under cat. After all, making something from jars is not only useful in terms of recycling and reuse, making something with my hands, for example, I get great pleasure in the process of creating crafts and gizmos.
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Let's get started - 11 fun ways to reuse empty baby food jars:
1 Souvenir candy flask with child's toy handle. We glue some kinder figurine on hot glue, etc. and paint - the souvenir is ready.
2 Mini lanterns for the garden , more precisely candlesticks made from the glass part of baby food jars. We remove the lids for other homemade products, and we tie ropes to the neck, and hang them for them. Inside the candle and you're done. nine0142
3 Mini terrariums or cones for mosses and other mini plants. Comments are superfluous, everything is visible.
4 Cups for dessert. We use jars practically for their intended purpose.
5 Mini vases for one flower. To make such jars of baby food, they dip the bottom in bright thick paint, then turn it over and put it to dry on a napkin. It turns out mini vases with figured smudges.
6 Spice organizer – food jars are small and you can't think of a better way to store spices, besides, the lid is tight and easy to remove, the wide neck will fit both a spoon and fingers.
It's easy to do - glue the jars with hot glue on the base, make inscriptions on the lids with the names of spices and voila
7 Mini containers for alcohol. Of course, making such crafts from children's jars is blasphemy, but let's put it into action! Besides, who said that you can only pour vodka there. Take lemonade and a very interesting idea for a children's holiday. nine0003
8 Glass photo frames. Not a very popular idea with us, but nicely agree? We have already written about the creation of such flasks with photographers - a square photo ball on a Christmas tree, small food jars are also suitable for such crafts.
9 Case for paints, crayons and markers. We put on a round lid from a large jar, glue it on hot glue. Jars can be painted in different colors so that colored pencils do not get confused. The idea is also suitable for children, it will teach them to order. nine0142
10 Miniature cones with snowflakes.
