Be Our Guest Toiletry Jar

DIY Be Our Guest Toiletry Jar is the perfect way to welcome overnight guests. Easy to make with an erasable chalkboard design you can customize with a personal message!

If you’re expecting family and friends to visit this holiday season and looking to prepare your home for overnight guests, this DIY Be My Guest Jar is a good place to start! It’s easy to pull together with simple craft supplies and makes a warm welcome treat they’re sure to appreciate.

The glass jar has an erasable chalkboard design you can easily customize with a personal message and stock with travel-size amenities guests might have forgotten to pack. Set it on their nightstand to have readily available, along with some refreshments, festive cookies, and snacks.

Materials you’ll need

• Large jar (1/2 to 1-gallon size)
• assorted travel toiletries
• Chalk spray paint
• Painters tape
• Chalk

Toiletries to include

• bar soaps and hand wash
• lotions, and body creams
• toothpaste, toothbrush, mouthwash, dental floss
• shampoo and conditioner
• feminine products
• shaving cream and disposable razors
• hand wipes
• shower cap
• pain reliever

How to Make Be My Guest Jar

1. Use a glass jar 1/2 to 1-gallon size with a tight-fitting lid.
2. Gather new/unopened toiletries and other travel items.
3. Fill the jar with the toiletries and close the lid.
4. To protect from overspray, use painter’s tape to cover the jar leaving a large square in the front. Press down the edges of the tape.
5. In a well-ventilated area, spray the square with spray paint and let it dry. Spray a second coat of paint and allow it to dry completely.
6. Apply a small amount of chalk and rub the chalk around the paint using your fingers.
7. Write “Be Our Guest” on the jar.

How to use

• Place the jar on the nightstand or in the guest bathroom; guests can use the items in the jar without having to ask you for items.
• If you don’t mind guests having small bites in the guest bedroom, you can use the jar to set out individually packaged cookies, chocolates, and other portable snacks along with bottled water.