Adorable + Easy DIY Graduation Cap Mason Jars - Kindly Unspoken (2024)

Looking for the perfect graduation gift idea for him or her?

These Adorable + Easy DIY Graduation Cap Mason Jars are so cute, easy to make, and are the perfect gift for your graduate, whether they’re graduating from kindergarten, high school, or college!

Get creative and fill up these graduation cap mason jars with dollar bills, candy, or something personal and make your graduate’s day unforgettable!

Hey all! Graduation season is officially upon us and while my sweet munchkins thankfully aren’t anywhere close to graduating high school yet, my oldest son is graduating from primary school this year!

I’m so incredibly proud of him and all his accomplishments he’s made so far, and in my book it doesn’t matter if it’s college, high school, or kindergarten graduation – graduating is always an accomplishment and an event worth celebrating.

So today in honor of graduation season and in celebration of my sweet son, I’m sharing how to create an Adorable and Easy Graduation Mason Jar that’s the absolute perfect gift for any graduate – no matter the age!

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Easy Graduation Cap Mason Jars

These creative Graduation Mason Jars are so fun and easy to make and are the perfect way to gift your graduate money or candy and tell them how proud you are.

Even better, these graduation mason jars can be fully personalized to create the most special gift for your graduate and you only need these small mason jars and a couple other supplies to make them!

If you want to learn how to make these Adorable and Easy DIY Graduation Cap Mason Jars then keep reading below for my step-by-step tutorial with photos.

And in case you’re in the market for graduation announcements/invitations, check out the end of this post for my favorite picks from Basic Invite!

Even better, you can get 15% OFF EVERYTHING until the end of the month withCODE: 15FF51

How to Make Graduation Cap Mason Jars

How do you make Graduation Mason Jars?

Making graduation mason jars are SO easy and you thankfully only need just a few supplies which I’ve included below.

Supplies Needed:

• Small Mason Jars
• Chalkboard Labels
• Black Foam Sheet
• Black Ribbon or Personalized Graduation Ribbon
• Hot Glue Gun/Glue
• Clear Tape
• Red Satin Floss (or color of choice)

What size mason jar works best for graduation cap mason jars?

You can use any size mason jar for these graduation jars, but I personally recommend using wide mouth pint mason jars like these.

Depending on what you put in your jars, wide mouth jars are going to be a lot easier to fill and will be easier for your graduate to reach down into.

Alternatively, you can use regular mason jars like these.

What do you give kids for graduation in their graduation cap mason jars?

When it comes to these graduation mason jars, the possibilities are truly endless when it comes to filling them.

The obvious choice is of course money or the grad’s favorite candy, but I encourage you to really personalize your gift for the recipient and their own personal interests.

Here’s just a few other fun and special ideas:

• Money
• Gift Cards
• Candy
• Graduation Wish Cards – Have family members/friends fill out with words of wisdom
• Baked Cookies (Check out my delicious homemade cookie recipes here)
• Homemade Brownie/Cookie Mix
• Candied Nuts
• Bath Salts/Sugar Scrub (these individual candy sugar scrubs are my favorite and would fit perfectly!)
• Travel-Size Makeup Products (these are my drugstore makeup favorites)
• Tealight Candles

Can I Use These as Mason Jar Graduation Centerpieces?

Yes! These would look so cute as centerpieces at any graduation party, and of course the graduates/guests can then take them home as a fun party favor!

Step By Step Tutorial: DIY Graduation Cap Mason Jars

Supplies Needed:

• Small Mason Jars
• Chalkboard Labels
• Black Foam Sheet
• Black Ribbon or Personalized Graduation Ribbon
• Hot Glue Gun/Glue
• Clear Tape
• Red Satin Floss (or color of choice)

DIY Graduation Cap Mason Jar – Step 1:

Grab a small mason jar like this, and adhere ribbon with hot glue to cover the rim of the jar.

Secure at the end with more glue and cut away excess with scissors.

DIY Graduation Cap Mason Jar – Step 2:

Cut black foam sheet into small squares that will create the graduation cap top.

Apply hot glue on top of the mason jar lid and press firmly to secure.

DIY Graduation Cap Mason Jar – Step 3:

Create a tassle using Red Satin Floss (or another colored floss) by gathering several threads together and tying off the top with a long piece of thread.

For added security I tied this off twice.

DIY Graduation Cap Mason Jar – Step 4:

Using the excess thread that you tied the top with, form a small circle on top of the jar and secure with hot glue.

Cut out a small black foam circle and hot glue to the top center of your graduation cap to create a button.

DIY Graduation Cap Mason Jar – Step 5:

Decorate the jars as desired with chalkboard labels and fill with candy, dollar bills, or other special + creative goodies to gift to your graduate!

I personally love these graduation wish cards that you and your family members or friends can fill out to give the graduate in their jars.

Graduation Announcements with Basic Invite

Need graduation announcements or invitations for your special graduate? You’re in luck!

Today I’m excited to share with you my personal favorite company to use – Basic Invite.

From wedding and birthday invitations to graduation and baby announcements, Basic Invite offers cards and stationary needs for just about every special event imaginable.

Our family even uses Basic Invite for our Christmas Cards, and they are always absolutely gorgeous! (See them here)

Why is Basic Invite the Best?

Unlike other stationary companies where you’re limited to only select styles and colors, Basic Invite offers fully customized designs and extremely affordable prices.

They also offer custom samples, free address collection service, and many other convenient options to make the ordering process as problem-free as possible.

Aside from their great customer service, and product selection, I really love the fact they offer regular sales and discounts for their customers to make it affordable.

In fact, right now you can get 15% OFF EVERYTHING until the end of the month withCODE: 15FF51

1. Personalized Colors

Unlike other websites out there that offer a limited color selection, Basic Invite offers almost unlimited color options with instant previews, so you never have to settle. You can also choose coordinating envelopes.

2. Custom Samples

Instead of wondering what your invitations and announcements will look like, you’ll be able to see the actual product so you can ensure you’re getting your money’s worth with something you’re 100% happy with.

3. Free Address Collection Service

Basic Invite offers a free address collection service, which requests addresses in just three simple steps:

Share a link, collect addresses, and get free envelope printing.

As someone who knows how time consuming collecting addresses can be, I love love love this convenient + free service!

I was really impressed with Basic Invite’s selection of graduation announcement cards and invitations, with over 200 products to choose from.

I ended up customizing the Marker Script Foil Announcementwith my son’s photo, and was so happy with the instant preview feature.

I was able to instantly see the changes made to lettering and colors, andI loved that it even provided an estimated arrival date at the bottom, to ensure my cards were delivered on time.

If you still need graduation invites or announcements for your graduate, grab them over here and don’t forget to use code 15FF51 for 15% off your order!

Hope you enjoyed today’s post and will make these Easy Graduation Cap Mason Jars for your special graduate!

These graduation money jars are a great gift and keepsake for any graduate out there and it’s a simple way to show them how proud you are of their accomplishments.

What graduate will you be giving this mason jar graduation cap to? Let me know in the comments below!

Thanks for stopping by!- Cara