Christmas Glitter Jars

Making a glitter jar is an easy and fun mindfulness activity for kids of all ages, and these Christmas Glitter Jars are no exception! Made with mason jars, glitter, and a few basic craft supplies, they are the perfect festive stress relief jars for kids to use at home or in the classroom.

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Christmas Glitter Jars

When I worked as an Elementary School Counselor, I rotated my glitter jars and homemade playdough with the seasons and holidays. In the fall, I kept Apple Glitter Jars or Halloween Glitter Jars on the shelf for kids! In December, I put out Christmas Glitter Jars, such as the Santa, Christmas Tree, and Gingerbread Man jars pictured below.

Follow along with our step-by-step directions and video tutorial so you can make your own. They make a great stocking stuffer or Secret Santa gift!

Read More: How a Glitter Jar Can Help Kids Control Their Feelings

Step 1: Add Water to the Jar

Pour 1/2 cup of distilled water into a 16-ounce mason jar. I almost always use glass mason jars for my stress relief jars, but if you prefer, you could use plastic jars or bottles instead.

Related: Christmas Sensory Bottles

Step 2: Add Clear Glue to the Jar

Add 1/2 cup of clear Elmer’s Clear Liquid School Glue to the mason jar.

Step 3: Add Glitter and Confetti to the Jar

Add 2–4 teaspoons of shimmering craft glitter and/or confetti to the jar. We enjoy our glitter libraries from Hand Made Modern and Martha Stewart Crafts. 

Step 4: Top Off the Jar with Water

Fill the remainder of the jar with distilled water, leaving about 1/2 inch of space at the top of the jar. Wipe any drips on the rim with a paper towel.

Step 5: Seal the Jar and Shake

You may wish to squeeze a ring of hot glue or water-resistant super glue around the lid of the jar. Press the lid onto the jar and secure it with the metal ring. 

After the glue has cured, shake the jar and enjoy watching the glitter swirl to the bottom. 

3 Christmas Glitter Jar Ideas

Use the basic instructions above and the materials in each list to create the beautiful Christmas Glitter Jars pictured below.

1. Santa Glitter Jar

• Distilled water
• 1/2 cup Elmer’s Clear Glue
• 2 1/2  teaspoons red glitter
• 1 teaspoon red and silver confetti
• Red mason jar lids
• Gold glitter scrapbook paper, cut into a 1 1/2-inch square
• Black self-adhesive vinyl, cut into a 1-inch strip that will fit around the jar and a 1-inch square
• Hot glue gun

Make and seal the glitter jar. Press a 1-inch square of self-adhesive vinyl onto a 1 1/2-inch square of gold glitter paper to make a buckle. Wrap a 1-inch strip of self-adhesive vinyl around the jar for a belt, then hot glue the buckle to the center. 

2. Christmas Tree Glitter Jar

• Distilled water
• 1/2 cup Elmer’s Clear Glue
• 2 teaspoons green glitter
• 1 teaspoon fine green glitter
• 2 teaspoons multicolored sequins
• 1 teaspoon red and silver confetti
• 1/8 teaspoon blue fine glitter
• 1/8 teaspoon silver fine glitter
• 1/8 teaspoon red fine glitter
• 1/8 teaspoon gold fine glitter
• 1/8 teaspoon pink fine glitter
• Green mason jar lids
• Yellow tinsel pompoms (1.5–2 in)
• Hot glue gun
• Gold glitter scrapbook paper (optional)

Make and seal the glitter jar. Hot glue a large yellow tinsel pompom or a gold glitter scrapbook paper star to the top of the jar. 

3. Gingerbread Man Glitter Jar

• Distilled water
• 1/2 cup Elmer’s Clear Glue
• 1–2 teaspoons brown liquid watercolor
• 2 teaspoons gold glitter
• 2 teaspoons copper fine glitter
• Silver and red Sharpie markers
• Black self-adhesive vinyl, cut into two ovals
• White rick rack trim
• Hot glue gun

Make and seal the glitter jar. Hot glue a strip of rick rack to the mason jar ring. Press two ovals made from self-adhesive vinyl onto the jar, then draw the gingerbread man’s eyes, cheeks, and mouth with Sharpie marker. 

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Christmas Glitter Jars

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Making a glitter jar is an easy and fun mindfulness activity for kids of all ages, and these Christmas Glitter Jars are no exception! Made with mason jars, glitter, and a few basic craft supplies, they are the perfect festive stress relief jars for kids to use at home or in the classroom.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Active Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Materials

• Distilled water
• Elmer’s Clear Glue
• Glitter, confetti, and sequins
• Red, green, and silver mason jar lids and rings
• Gold glitter scrapbook paper
• Black self-adhesive vinyl
• Hot glue gun
• Sharpie markers
• Yellow tinsel pompoms (1.5–2 in)

Tools

• Scissors

Instructions

1. Pour 1/2 cup of distilled water into a 16-ounce mason jar.
2. Add 1/2 cup of clear Elmer’s Clear Liquid School Glue to the mason jar.
3. Add 2–4 teaspoons of shimmering craft glitter, confetti, or sequins to the jar.
4. Fill the remainder of the jar with distilled water, leaving about 1/2 inch of space at the top of the jar.
5. Squeeze a ring of hot glue or water-resistant super glue around the lid of the jar. Press the lid onto the jar and secure it with the metal ring.
6. After the glue has cured, shake the jar and enjoy watching the glitter swirl to the bottom.

Notes

Use the basic instructions above and the materials in each list within the blog post to create these beautiful Christmas Glitter Jars.

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