Are you a new mama or someone with toddlers? Then, you must have a lot of empty baby food jars stowed away in your cupboard. Coming from a fellow mom, it is hard to throw away adorable little jars that you once used for your little one. They almost have a sentimental value to them and before you know it, you are a jar hoarder who has plans to do big things with them. So, to help you out, here are some amazing baby food jar craft ideas that are oh-so-epic and completely doable. Now you can start upcycling those jars that you have been meaning to do cool DIYs with.
Make a small sewing kit from those jars
Your child lost a button from their shirt while playing or do you need to urgently make a last-minute alteration? Make this DIY sewing kit that is small enough to fit in your travel bag or can easily be kept in a drawer for quick mending of clothes. It is super easy to make and helpful in so many ways, especially for moms who have rambunctious little ones.
Keep watercolor paint in those jars
Turn your baby food jar into a watercolor paint holder with this creative craft idea. Drill holes (in the size of the jar) in a scrap of wood, and you’ve got yourself a mini watercolor paint holder. Easy to move around, this DIY can be used by kids and adults alike. This will make for a great gift for your friends and family members who love to paint. Engrave their names on the holder to make it all the more personal.
Organize your spices in baby food jars
Have an empty cabinet drawer that can be a potential dedicated spice drawer? Spray the lids of empty jars with chalkboard spray paint to make them easily identifiable. Alternatively, you can label the bottles and place them in a spice rack instead. You can also hang those containers on the fridge with the help of magnets. However, make sure to do this with plastic jars only, as magnets can lose their strength over time and we don’t want shattered glass jars now, do we? It’s an inexpensive DIY and a major space-saver, making it an amazing craft idea.
Use them for party favors for your baby shower
Getting rid of recyclables while showing off your DIY prowess? Pure genius! Paint the lids and embellish the tops of your jars for a chic look that your friends will surely fawn over. Pick a candy that coordinates (but doesn’t match) for a truly Pinterest-worthy party favor for your baby shower. Alternatively, you can place a treat, like a cupcake, on the lid for a pretty party favor.
Make DIY nail polish remover using those jars
Removing nail polish is not easy, especially if you have gel polish on. However, change your approach with this baby food jar craft idea. Simply take your jar, put a sponge inside, and soak it with nail polish remover or acetone (depending on what your choice of polish calls for) to make your task easy-breezy.
Set up your herb garden in baby food jars
Create a cute herb garden by planting some in your baby food jars and placing them by your window so they get enough sun. This way, you can add fresh herbs to your dishes to further elevate the taste at no extra cost. Make sure the window you choose gets enough sunlight for the herbs to grow. You can also turn them into full-on planters by screwing them onto wooden planks. This adds a rustic yet colorful touch to your home.
Make DIY candles for your loved ones in those jars
If you or anyone in your family loves candles, try turning your baby food jars into inexpensive DIY candles. This cute homemade gift will surely win over everyone’s hearts. You can make as many as you want for your home. If you and your loved ones are a fan of scents, a scented candle is also a great option to have your house smell amazing all day.
Turn baby food jars into terrariums for your little ones
Baby food jars make the cutest terrariums. This is a fun and easy craft idea that allows for plenty of creativity with a hint of whimsical. Moreover, it’s a great DIY project for the kiddos, too! From dinosaurs to fairy lights, you can place many things in the jar to decorate your child’s room.
Other than these, you can also use those jars to make DIY snow globes, organize craft supplies and crayons, serve desserts, and use them as salt and pepper shakers. The craft ideas are endless and we know you have an unlimited supply of baby food jars. So, grab those empty jars and turn them into something useful and creative, all while staying within budget. Also, do let us know which DIYs you tried your hands at in the comment section below!
