Make this graduation mason jar gift for anyone that is graduating! This fun owl mason jar is easy to make and a great gift idea. Fill the jar with the gift of your choice. You will have an adorable graduation mason jar gift in no time at all. Graduation mason jars are a great way to give a gift to the graduate and when you can make it in minutes, that is just a bonus! So, make this gift and take it to any graduation party you may be attending this year.
Items needed to make your own graduation mason jar gift:
- Pint-size mason jar with lid (I love to use these smooth-sided ones for crafts like this)
- White spray paint
- Black spray paint
- Graduation hat box
- OL2088 labels (I used the true blue labels)
- Printable label file (see instructions for downloading below)
- Printable owl pattern (see instructions for downloading below)
- Grey, tan, and orange felt
- Hot glue and glue gun
- Bottle caps
- Google eyes
- Small dowel rod
Free Owl Mason Jar Template and Labels
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How to Make This Graduation Jar
Now that you have all of your supplies, it is time to make a cute owl mason jar. Then you can add in your gift and show the graduate you care!
Step 1: Create the Graduation Cap Mason Jar Lid
Spray paint the jar white and the lid black. Set aside to dry completely. Carefully take the hat apart as shown below.
Use hot glue on the inside to secure the tassel into place.
Once the lid is dry, use hot glue to place it onto the hat as shown below.
Step 2: Cut Felt Pieces and Assemble Your Owl
Print the owl pattern page by signing up for the newsletter above and cut the pieces from felt. Start adding the pieces to the mason jar with hot glue. The body pieces should meet in the front of the jar as shown below. They may overlap slightly in the back depending on the jar that you use.
Add the beak with hot glue as shown.
Secure the google eyes to the bottle caps with hot glue then add them to your mason jar as shown.
You will then need to make your graduation sign for the owl. Download the printable label file above and print it onto your labels. Use two labels back to back on the end of a short dowel rod.
Then hot glue the wings into place with the graduation sign under one of the wings as shown.
Secure well with hot glue.
Fill the jar with your gift, screw on the lid, and this graduation mason jar gift is ready to give to the graduate.
This fun idea is perfect for all ages from elementary to college graduations. Make one for everyone that is graduating in your life.
They will love this graduation mason jar gift and you will love how easy this mason jar craft is to make!
Supplies
- Pint size mason jar with lid
- White spray paint
- Black spray paint
- Graduation hat box
- OL2088 labels
- Printable label file
- Printable owl pattern
- Grey, tan, and orange felt
- Hot glue and glue gun
- Bottle caps
- Bottle caps
- Google eyes
- Small dowel rod
Instructions
- Spray paint the jar white and the lid black. Set aside to dry completely. Carefully take the hat apart.
- Use hot glue on the inside to secure the tassel into place.
- Once the lid is dry, use hot glue to place it onto the hat.
- Print the owl pattern page and cut the pieces from felt. Start adding the pieces to the mason jar with hot glue. The body pieces should meet in the front of the jar as shown below. They may overlap slightly in the back depending on the jar that you use.
- Add the beak with hot glue.
- Secure the google eyes to the bottle caps with hot glue then add them to your mason jar.
- You will then need to make your graduation sign for the owl. Download the printable label file and print it onto your labels. Use two labels back to back on the end of a short dowel rod.
- Then hot glue the wings into place with the graduation sign under one of the wings as shown.
- Fill the jar with your gift, screw on the lid, and this graduation mason jar gift is ready to give to the graduate.
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this is so creative. thanka. i’ma gonna make these next year
I’m the Editor of Fun Family Crafts and wanted to let you know that we have featured your graduation owl! You can see it here:
https://funfamilycrafts.com/owl-graduation-gift-in-a-jar/
If you have other kid-friendly craft tutorials, we’d love for you to submit them. Thanks for a great project idea!