DIY Animal Topped Jars

1 min read September 13, 2026 Team Fun365
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Feel like you have a veritable zoo of animal toys you aren’t doing anything with? Recycle them to use as figureheads on these creative jars. Great additions for safari themed parties for kids or adults, these DIY Animal Topped Jars will add a special aesthetic to party favors or a candy buffet.

Project Time
35 to 45 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Choose a variation of jars and small plastic animals that you’d like to use for this project.

Step
2

Spray paint your plastic animals. Be sure to give them plenty of time to fully dry before moving on to the next step.

Step
3

Once completely dry, super glue the feet or base of your animals to the lids of your jars. Add one animal for each lid.

Step
4

Fill your jars with a variation of colored candy or favors for your guests!

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