DIY Graduation Advice Jar

2 min read September 13, 2026 Kara Woolery
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Create a fun and easy DIY Advice or Memory Jar for your next graduation party! The idea is to have every guest will write down one tid bit of advice for the soon-to-be graduate. You can also have the guests write down their favorite memory with the graduate. I created this DIY Advice Jar to coordinate with my Dream Big Graduation Party. Be sure to download the Free Advice Card Printable here!

Project Time
15 to 25 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Wrap your jar in masking tape or painters tape. Wrap up a few layers so when you spray paint it doesn’t get on the top of the jar.

 

DIY Graduation Advice Jar step 1
Step
2

Spray paint the bottom of your jar gold. Once it dries, you can apply a coat of glitter spray paint if desired. Remove the masking tape slowly.

DIY Graduation Advice Jar step 2
Step
3

Add your chalkboard label. You can use this to write the graduate’s name and graduation date.

DIY Graduation Advice Jar step 3
Step
4

If you want to make your jar more girly just add ribbons to the lid knob! Download the Free Advice Card Printable here! Create this advice or memory jar for a graduation party so your graduate will have tons of advice and memories to look back on for years to come. You can also create this jar and fill with your graduate’s favorite items as a gift idea.

Be sure to check out the Dream Big Graduation PartyRaspberry Lime Sherbet Punch RecipeFREE Printables, and DIY Dreamcatchers.

DIY Graduation Advice Jar step 4

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