In a small mixing bowl stir together the sugar, onion powder, thyme, allspice, black pepper, red pepper, salt, nutmeg, and cloves.

Transfer mixture to a small airtight container or bag. Store at room temperature for up to 6 months. Makes about 1/2 cup seasoning.

Wash and dry the shaker. Avoid touching the areas to be painted. With a paint marker, draw a zigzag line around the edge of the jar lid, adding dots as desired. Add another line in a contrasting color. Let dry. Include preparation directions, below, with gift. For the tag, cut a small square from corrugated paper. Cut a smaller square from white card stock. Glue the white square in the center of the corrugated paper square. Let glue dry. Punch a hole in one corner. Thread cord through hole and tie onto shaker handle.

Glue brightly colored buttons on the edge of the lid using a hot-glue gun and glue sticks.

Plastic shaker jar with plastic capPaint markers in desired colorsScissorsCorrugated paperWhite card stockGlue stickPaper punchCord

To use, sprinkle some of the mixture evenly over chicken and rub in with your fingers before grilling.