Mason Jar Candy Dispenser Gift (2024)

This post and photos may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. If you purchase something through any link, I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. Any supplies used may be given to me free of charge, however, all projects and opinions are my own.

If you thought every other mason jar gift was easy to DIY, prepare to be amazed! This mason jar candy dispenser may take the cake for the easiest and most unique gift you’ve ever created. All it takes is five minutes and three items, including the candy of your choice.

If you’ve been around for any length of time, you know my love of mason jars. They are so versatile and practical for gift giving. Just a quick wash and you can reuse them as food storage containers, vases, festive decorations… even another gift!

Now, when I say this is an easy DIY gift, I mean that wholeheartedly. This does not require any crafting skills, creativity, or anything else of the sort. All you need is the full function of your wrists for some minor twisting action, and a gift recipient ready for yummy candy!

Table of Contents

How to make a DIY candy dispenser

Get ready for the easiest craft ever! These make great gifts for teachers, friends, neighbors, and anyone who enjoys a sweet treat.

Supplies needed to make a mason jar candy dispenser

I thought this was an excellent Christmas gift idea, so I went with green and red colors. Feel free to use any color of your choice. You could even paint the jar and feeder as a solid color or other painting technique.

Ball Heritage Pint Jar in Green
Baby Chick Feeder in Red
Jelly beans, or any small candies of your choice

Jelly beans are a great option, but small candies like M&Ms, Skittles, Hershey Kisses, Reese’s Pieces, and other small candies will work perfectly, too.

DIY candy jar dispenser instructions

First, gather your items needed for the dispenser. Then, fill the mason jar with the candy of your choice.

If you are gifting this, consider leaving the candy packaged but placed inside of the mason jar. This way, melting isn’t an issue.

At this point, you have two options: to attach the feeder to the top of the jar or prefill the feeder then attach.

If you attach the empty feeder to the jar directly, then flip it over, the jar will look a little empty as the candy filters down into the feeder. I recommend pre-filling the feeder, then tilting the jar and the feeder together (quickly) so your jar stays relatively full and minimal candy spills.

It’s a little tricky but worth it for a fuller candy jar! Make sure everything is attached and secure and presto! Your gift is complete!

You can also add decorations to your jar with ribbon, paint, stickers, and more.

See, it really is the easiest mason jar gift ever! It only takes seconds to complete, and you can customize it any way you please.

I am also having fun on Instagram all week with mason jar gifts. If you want to play along and possibly have your mason jar gift featured, be sure to click here and follow me on Instagram.

Supplies

Instructions

Fill the mason jar with the candy of your choice.
Prefill the feeder with candy, then add remaining candy to the jar until full.
Quickly, tilt the jar and feeder toward each other to attach.
Screw jar on to feeder tightly.

Notes

You can also add decorations to your jar with ribbon, paint, stickers, and more.

Jelly beans are a great option, but small candies like M&Ms, Skittles, Hershey Kisses, Reese’s Pieces, and other small candies will work perfectly, too.

Tried this project?tag us to show off your work!

A Year of Jar Crafts

Click here to see our privacy policy.