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    Birthday Candy Jar with Printable

    Modified: Feb 19, 2021 ยท Published: Jul 9, 2014 by Jocelyn ยท As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links ยท 26 Comments

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    This fun and easy Birthday Candy Jar and printable is a cute gift to share with friends and family.

    A mason jar filled with Swedish fish  with a printable birthday tag tied on with blue and white twine

    I always have candy in my cupboards and empty mason jars in my blogging stash!  I decided to combine the two for a very quick and easy gift for the blog hop.

    As for the other creative ideas, a lot of these gifts are versatile for any occasion, and can be a go to gift to your friends, family, or even that friend that you would like to get to know better. Even more fabulous--most gifts are under $5, and have coordinating printables to make it super simple! 

     

    As we get older, we tend to not celebrate our birthdays with friends as much.  It just ends up being another day in our busy schedules with a cake bonus thrown in, if we are lucky.  

    Just think how exciting it would be if one of your friends showed up unexpectedly with a cute little gift to say "Happy Birthday" and "I was thinking about you today."

    A mason jar filled with Swedish fish and a printable birthday tag tied on with blue and white twine

    One way to show your love for a friend is to remember the little details such as what their favorite candy is.  Remembering the small things about someone shows you noticed and you care.  What better way to say Happy Birthday to someone than with one of their little favorites.

    When I was brainstorming this candy jar, my husband actually came up with the Swedish Fish and "Off the Hook" saying.  It was such a cute idea that I couldn't resist using it!  

    I'm telling you he helps me out all the time with things like this.  He is definitely a keeper!!!

    I created a printable that you can print from the link under the picture.  It is already sized to fit a pint size mason jar.  Just punch a hole in one corner and tie it on the jar with some twine.  

    I also used some washi tape around the jar lid to add some color.  Feel free to use whatever ribbon or tape you have on hand.  The idea is not to spend a lot of money, but to create a small gift that shows your friend how important they are in your life.

    A printable tag saying Hope your Birthday is Off the Hook

    Off the Hook printable

     

     

     

     

     

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    Jocelyn is the owner and creator of Inside BruCrew Life where she loves to share semi-homemade recipes with flair that anyone can recreate in their own kitchen. Jocelyn is married and has three kids. She loves to workout, enjoys trips to Disney, and relaxing at the beach.

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    1. Emma William

      September 19, 2019 at 8:22 am

      Very interesting post! Thank you for giving me an idea, as my friendโ€™s birthday is close and I was planning to give him something special.
      I was also thinking to order a beautiful jar from KindNotes for my best friend on his birthday as I previously ordered it for my motherโ€™s birthday and she was so happy after receiving that gift. Hope he will also like it.

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    2. kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor

      July 14, 2014 at 12:16 pm

      This is such a cute idea! Love this!

      Reply
      • Jocelyn Brubaker

        July 16, 2014 at 2:14 am

        Thanks Kristi! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    3. Chelsea+@chelseasmessyapron

      July 11, 2014 at 7:28 am

      Wow!! This looks like a serious project to bring us such an awesome and fun round-up! So glad you all teamed up for such a great post! And your "hope your birthday is off the hook" is SO cute! Pinned ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
    4. Jess+@+On+Sugar+Mountain

      July 10, 2014 at 4:30 pm

      One of my friend's birthdays is this weekend and she LOVES those fish heehee. Guess I know what to bring with me (beside cupcakes lol). ๐Ÿ˜€

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    5. Mary+Frances

      July 10, 2014 at 2:16 pm

      He is a keeper - that saying is so fun! I love gifts like this because they show someone thought about it rather than just scribbling happy birthday on a piece of paper. Swedish fish are so good; we rarely get them because of that ๐Ÿ˜‰ What an awesome birthday candy gift!

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    6. Amy @Very Culinary

      July 10, 2014 at 1:15 pm

      I haven't had Swedish fish in...forever. My uncle used to bring some when he visited from NYC. Great memories. This is ridiculously cute!

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      • Jocelyn Brubaker

        July 16, 2014 at 2:13 am

        Thanks Amy!

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    7. Johlene

      July 10, 2014 at 9:36 am

      what a cute idea!! love the catchy phrase! xoxo

      Reply
    8. Nancy

      July 09, 2014 at 11:37 pm

      This is a cute idea. And it's funny seeing you say "as we get older".... ๐Ÿ™‚

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      • Jocelyn Brubaker

        July 16, 2014 at 2:12 am

        Thanks Mom! ๐Ÿ˜‰

        Reply
    9. Amy @ Amy's Healthy Baking

      July 09, 2014 at 10:01 pm

      This is SO cute!!! My guy and I have birthdays just 6 days apart, so we tend to cram lots of birthday celebrations in this time of year. ๐Ÿ˜‰ Unfortunately, he had to work all the way until 11 pm on my birthday, so we have yet to celebrate it. He promised me he'd take the night off from volunteering on Friday so we could go check out this dessert diner in Sacramento, so fingers crossed that actually happens! But I'm definitely keeping this cute candy jar in mind for him next year. Although he hates most baked goodies, he's obsessed with candy, so he'd actually enjoy receiving this as a gift!!

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    10. Aimee@ShugarySweets

      July 09, 2014 at 6:48 pm

      Swedish Fish are my hubby's favorite candy! This is too cute!

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      • Jocelyn Brubaker

        July 16, 2014 at 2:11 am

        Thanks Aimee! ๐Ÿ˜‰

        Reply
    11. Rhonda

      July 09, 2014 at 2:57 pm

      I LOVE candy!! And I always have a stash too! this is perfect!

      Reply
    12. Lindsay Ann @ Lindasy Ann Bakes

      July 09, 2014 at 2:57 pm

      So cute! I'm more of a chocolate gal, but I know a ton of gummy lovers who would flip over this!

      Reply
    13. Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!

      July 09, 2014 at 12:26 pm

      How cute! I love the twine too!

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      • Jocelyn Brubaker

        July 16, 2014 at 2:10 am

        Thanks Amber!

        Reply
    14. Amy | Club Narwhal

      July 09, 2014 at 11:14 am

      Jocelyn, this is so cute! I am also a Swedish fish fiend and wouldn't mind getting a jar of these any day of the week ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
    15. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes)

      July 09, 2014 at 10:06 am

      Girl this is seriously so incredible!!! I want these for breakfast now!

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      • Jocelyn Brubaker

        July 09, 2014 at 10:12 am

        Haha! Swedish fish for breakfast? I'm not sure it goes that well with coffee, but hey, you do what you need to do ๐Ÿ™‚

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    16. Amanda

      July 09, 2014 at 9:34 am

      So cute!! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
    17. Lauren Allen

      July 09, 2014 at 9:31 am

      Swedish fish may just be my favorite candy! I LOVE this cute idea and tag! Thanks, pinned

      Reply
      • Jocelyn Brubaker

        July 16, 2014 at 2:10 am

        Thanks for the pin Lauren! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    18. Melanie+@+Carmel+Moments

      July 09, 2014 at 7:37 am

      So cute! I've always been a 'sucker' for Swedish Fish even though I know they're junk
      Almost irresistible in this cute jar!

      Reply
      • Jocelyn Brubaker

        July 16, 2014 at 2:09 am

        Thanks Melanie!

        Reply

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