Taco Tuesday Starter Kit – Mason Jar Gift Basket!

Who doesn’t love Taco Tuesday? This taco starter kit is the perfect gift for house-warming parties or for the taco-lover in your life. Assemble this in a gift basket of other treats for a cheap and easy gift you can put together in a snap! This is a fun gift-in-a-jar that will put a smile on your gift recipient’s face.

We are posting great gifts in a jar all week! Be sure to scroll to the bottom of this post and see ideas for gifts in a jar from my partners for this series as well.

Okay, y’all. I admit it. I love tacos. Like really, really love tacos….and mason jars. So when I think of a gift that I would love….a taco in a mason jar comes to mind!

Homemade gifts are my favorite to give. They are so simple to put together and show the recipient how much you care. Plus, this also solves the problem of “what’s for dinner?” in a super fun way!

In this gift, the recipient will receive a jar of homemade taco seasoning and salsa. If you need a quick shortcut, you can use store-bought for both. They’ll never know! But, I will say my homemade taco seasoning is delicious, and really complements a good brisket taco!

If you are making a whole menu of Taco Tuesday treats, don’t forget about the avocado dip, sweet corn salsa, and taco cupcakes for dessert!

Use this as a house-warming gift, a hostess gift, or a party favor. All you need to do is add taco supplies to a few jars, and this gift is ready to give!

How to Make a Taco Tuesday Starter Kit Gift Basket

Supplies needed to make your own taco in-a-jar gift idea:

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• 8 oz Jelly Jars
• Taco Seasoning (homemade recipe below)
• Salsa (try this 3 minute salsa recipe)
• Card Stock
• Printer
• Marker
• Ribbon
• Scissors
• Taco Tuesday printable tag
• Clear gift bag
• Mexico Stickers (optional)

Steps to make a taco starter kit in a jar

I used two jars for this craft: one for the taco seasoning and one for the salsa.

Before you start, download and print the Taco Tuesday gift tags. They are so cute and make this gift look super pulled together.

Print the gift tag onto card stock and trim it to size with scissors. Feel free to decorate the outside of the jar with stickers if desired.

Fill one of the jars with homemade taco seasoning. You can make your own by following the recipe below.

Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe

• 6 tsp chili powder
• 5 tsp paprika
• 4 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 2 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

Add all of the seasoning ingredients to the jar. Put on the lid and shake to combine. The seasoning mix makes a total of seven teaspoons which is equivalent to a package of store-bought taco seasoning. Perfect for a taco night!

I filled the second jar with salsa. You can use homemade or your favorite store-bought version.

Then, I cut card stock into circles and placed one for each jar between the lid and ring of the jars. I added instructions to the top with a permanent marker.

I added both jars to a clear gift bag. Then, tied on the gift tag with a ribbon.

This one is ready for gift giving!

This fun taco lover gift idea is perfect for anyone that loves tacos on your gift-giving list. Celebrate Taco Tuesday with a great gift in a jar. This is an inexpensive gift that everyone will love!

Need more ideas for gifts in a jar? We have those for you! My partners for this series have been working hard on ideas that you will love!

Visit the links below to see their ideas for gifts in a jar:

• The Cottage Market
• Yesterday on Tuesday
• Mad in Crafts

Taco in a Jar Gift Basket

Who doesn’t love Taco Tuesday? This taco starter kit is the perfect gift for house-warming parties or for the taco-lover in your life. Assemble this in a gift basket of other treats for a cheap and easy gift you can put together in a snap! This is a fun gift-in-a-jar that will put a smile on your gift recipient’s face.

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Supplies

For the Jars:

• 8 oz Jelly Jars
• Taco Seasoning below
• Salsa try this 3 minute salsa recipe
• Card Stock
• Printer
• Marker
• Ribbon
• Scissors
• Taco Tuesday printable tag
• Clear gift bag
• Mexico Stickers optional

For the Homemade Taco Seasoning:

• 6 tsp chili powder
• 5 tsp paprika
• 4 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 2 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

• Download and print the Taco Tuesday gift tags onto card stock and trim to size with scissors. Decorate the jar with stickers if desired.
• Fill the first jar with the homemade taco seasoning ingredients. Place the lid on and shake to combine.
• Fill the second jar with salsa. (homemade or store-bought)
• Then, create jar labels by cutting additional card stock into circles. Label each jar with the name of the contents. Place one label between the lid and ring of each jar.
• Add both jars to a clear gift bag. Then, tie on the gift tag with a ribbon.

Notes

*The taco seasoning mix makes a total of seven teaspoons which is equivalent to a package of store-bought taco seasoning.

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