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Be Our Guest Toiletry Jar

Last updated on December 11, 2018. Originally posted on December 1, 2018 by Lalaine. 2 Comments

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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!

Be Our Guest Toiletry Jar on nightstand
Be Our Guest Toiletry Jar

If you’re expecting family and friends visiting 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 so easy to pull together with simple craft supplies and makes a warm welcome treat they’re sure to appreciate.

The glass jar comes with 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 as well as some refreshments and festive cookies and snacks.

large glass jar filled with amenities

Items to Include in Guest Toiletry Jar

  • 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 Toiletry Jar

Use a glass jar 1/2 to 1-gallon size with a tight-fitting lid. Save samples from hotels and dentist visits or purchase sundry items from local Dollar Store, Target, and drugstores.

Materials

large glass jar and assorted travel size toiletries

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

Instructions

assorted travel-size toiletries

Gather new/unopened toiletries and other travel items.

large glass jar filled with toiletry samples

Fill the jar with the toiletries and close lid.

large jar filled with toiletries and covered with painter's tape

To protect from overspray, use the painter’s tape to cover the jar leaving a large square in the front. Press down the edges of the tape.

large glass jar covered with painter's tape and sprayed with chalkboard paint

In a well-ventilated area, spray the square with spray paint and let dry. Spray a second coat of paint and allow to completely dry.

large jar with chalkboard design

Apply a small amount of chalk and using fingers, rub the chalk around the paint.

Guest amenities jar with chalkboard design

Write BE MY GUEST on the chalkboard and place jar in the bathroom or guest room.

Be Our Guest Toiletry Jar on nightstand
Guest amenities jar with chalkboard design
large glass jar filled with amenities
large glass jar filled with toiletries

 

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  1. barb says

    December 24, 2019 at 5:41 am

    stumbled upon your site last nite and could not go to bed! I love it!!! I will be checking your site daily for new things!

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    • Lalaine says

      July 13, 2020 at 10:08 pm

      Thank you!

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