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Confused About What To Do With Your Old Glass Jars?

It is true that it is quite bulky ... But do not throw them away!

Do you know that they can be very useful?

Before throwing them away (or better recycling them), take a look at our selection.

We've found 43 awesome ways to easily use your old glass jars. Look :

1. Flower pots

It couldn't be easier! These flower pots will brighten up your home without costing you a dollar. All you have to do is have the flowers offered to you ;-)

2. Tin cans

We couldn't talk about jars without mentioning the most popular way to use these glass jars: simply canned!

3. Sewing kit

Store all your sewing kits in a jar. Equip the cover with a small pillow with pins that you will have made yourself.

4. Candy boxes

For your next party, create a candy bar like you've never done before, with this DIY project. All you need is a few jars, some plastic animals and some paint. You can follow the tutorial here.

5. Twine dispenser

Thanks to your jars, you can better organize your home and store all your little things: from your washi tape to your buttons. But we particularly like this idea which allows you to have a twine dispenser. You will need an iron tip to make holes in the cover, a large screw, nuts and of course spools of wire.

You make small holes in the cover to let the string pass and a larger one to put the screw. Put a nut on the long screw, bring it up to the top, then thread the screw through the hole you made in the middle of the cover. Thread the spools of thread. Secure them with a nut and pass the wires through the small holes made on the cover. There you have it, you have put away your spools of thread. It is very practical and pretty in addition!

6. Homemade candle

Making your own candles is much easier than you might think by following this recipe. And a jar will make a perfect container. Bonus: add a small personalized thank you tag and you have in your hands a very nice gift!

7. Bathroom storage

You do not know where to store your makeup brushes, your makeup, cotton or cotton swabs? Here is the solution! Jars hanging from a pallet give a rustic touch to your bathroom. And above all, nothing is lying around!

To do this storage, you need a few empty jars, a pallet that you will attach to the wall and hose clamps or plumbing fittings to hold the jars, a few screws and nuts.

With a drill, make a hole in the hose clamps and in the pallet. Secure the hose clamps to the pallet using a screw and nut. Put the jars in the hose clamps and tighten them. All you have to do is hang up your palette!

8. Salt and pepper shakers

Do you have small empty jars? They will make perfect salt and pepper shakers. This is arguably the easiest DIY to do! All you need is a hammer and a nail. Position the nail on the cover and tap it with the hammer to make holes. You can make 5 or 6 for the salt shaker and 3 or 4 for the pepper shaker.

9. Soap dispenser

Recycle a simple old jar into a liquid soap or lotion dispenser in your bathroom. First, determine the middle of the lid and mark it with a felt tip pen. Take a 12mm drill bit. Using your drill, make a hole the size of the diameter of your soap dispenser pump. Consider using the pump from an empty bottle. Fill your liquid soap dispenser and install the pump. You may need to cut your pump tubing to fit snugly on your jar.

10. Fairy lights

What could be nicer than spending the evening on the terrace lit by the sparkle of a garland of jars? In my opinion, not much! To make this homemade light garland, you will need galvanized wire, tea lights, a hammer and a nail for making the holes. Start by making 2 holes in the lids, one opposite the other, with the hammer and the nail. They must be wide enough to be able to pass the wire through them. Thread the lids over the wire. Place the candles at the bottom of the jars and screw the jars onto their lids. All you have to do is install this rustic light garland in your garden to embellish it.

11. Photo frame

Change the way you display your family photos with this little craft that requires vegetable oil. Yes, you read that right ! Vegetable oil! To make a nice effect, place your favorite photo against the wall of the jar. You can add small pebbles or potpourri to hold the photo in place. Choose a more or less clear vegetable oil (grape seed oil, sunflower oil ...) depending on the color you want to have. Even though the oil will preserve your photo without damaging it, try it out with a copy of the photo first.

12. Box of matches

Throw away your basic matchbox in recycling. And go for this adorable alternative! It's super easy to do and very convenient when going camping. Take a fairly thick sheet of sandpaper and cut it to the size of the lid of a small jar like this one. Glue the paper to the cover. Put your matches in the jar and screw the lid on. If you really feel like a handyman, make a small hole in the lid to make it easier to grab your matches.

13. Terrarium with moss

It's a great activity to do with kids on a rainy afternoon. Take the children on a treasure hunt: pretty stones, some dirt, moss, a few branches. And, when they get home, help them make a pretty composition!

14. Spice boxes

Forget about the dozens of different spice containers you have in the kitchen cupboards. And adopt this way of organizing and storing your spices. Thanks to a slate paint on the lids, you will be able to quickly find what you are looking for in a simple drawer. Clever, isn't it?

15. Home air freshener

This deodorant with natural scents will perfume and refresh your home. Your house is going to smell so good that your neighbors are going to be jealous! You can use lemons, rosemary, and vanilla. But nothing prevents you from trying with mint, ginger, lime or oranges.

Here is my favorite recipe: pour 2 liters of water into a saucepan. Add 2 lemons cut into slices and two sprigs of rosemary. Pour 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Bring everything to a boil then lower the heat to simmer for 15 minutes. If the water evaporates, add more to cover the ingredients. Pour everything into your jar for a fresh and delicate scent to spread throughout your home.

16. Salad in a jar

Can I make you a confession? This salad makes my mouth water! You should try this delicious cucumber salad recipe or check out other recipes here. Convenient to take your lunch to the office!

17. Golden vases

Spruce up your picnic table with these homemade golden vases and candle holders. Use a foam brush to apply glue in irregular strokes. After about 30 minutes, apply the golden leaves then rub the excess with a paper towel for an aged patina finish.

18. Suspended luminaire

What could be better than these lamps in recycled jars hanging over a rustic table? If you like the idea, you can make these lamps yourself by following this very simple tutorial. If you don't feel like tinkering, in this case you can get solar lights made with a jar and from fair trade.

19. Storage for cupcake boxes

Do you have tons of cupcake boxes hanging around in your drawers? Funny coincidence: the jars are exactly the size of the cupcake boxes. Convenient to store them!

20. Ice cream jars

Make serving easier by preparing individual servings of whatever you want to serve, at cocktail hour at your next party. Here, they are small pots of ice cream.

21. Outdoor lantern

Get inspired by this easy-to-make bright idea! To make it, take an old piece of wire and a jar. Tie the top of the jar with the wire then wrap it with a pretty ribbon. Put a votive candle at the bottom of the jar and hang your lantern in the trees around your patio.

22. Storage for knitting needles

Store your knitting or crochet needles in a jar decorated with your own knitting creation! Stowed on the shelf in your workshop, your jar and its knitted planter will be perfect. Adorable, isn't it?

23. Cake molds

This idea is for all gingerbread lovers! You will love this perfect recipe for single servings. If you like cakes in jars, you will also love this banana cake in a jar recipe. Find out here.

24. Terrarium "the beach in a jar"

Bring home some sand to make this creative DIY that won't cost you a thing. This terrarium will be the perfect summer decoration element, placed on the mantle of the fireplace or in the center of a table.

25. Pots for leftover paint

It is no longer necessary to let old paint cans take up all the space in the garage. Instead, pour leftover paint into a jar, along with a label. It will be easier to store them and find the color you need for a touch-up.

26. Lamp base

This lamp base is very easy to make at home. Once finished, you will be super proud of it! And the best part is that you can add your own personal touch to the lamp base or the shade.

You can get this kit to install a lamp easily. It will then be necessary to make 2 holes in the lid of the pot to pass the threads of the socket: a large one in the center large enough to fit the socket and another smaller off-center to bring out the thread.

27. Investment card

Are you planning to organize a country wedding? Forget the placement cards and opt for jars on which you stick slate stickers. Your guests can take them home after the party as a souvenir.

28. In sugar bowl

Whether you want to use sugar, cinnamon or even salt, this sugar bowl will give your dishes a fun flavor.

29. Travel souvenir capsule

Confused about what to do with those tickets, brochures, and other boarding passes from your last trip? Forget the long hours of scrapbooking and put all your knick-knacks in a jar. All you have to do is put a label on it with the date.

30. Vase in branches

Go look in nature for small branches and flowers that you want to make this pretty achievement. Take a jar and simply glue the branches and small twigs around the vase with strong glue.

31. Wine glasses

Assemble the legs of a crystal candlestick with jars and you will have the most rustic wine glasses you have ever seen! With strong glue, glue the candlesticks under the jars, being careful to center them well. Apply pressure for 15 seconds then let dry overnight.

32. Pie molds

I fall for all the recipes that are made in jars. But there, I literally melt for these delicious mini-pies.

33. Decorated glasses

All you need to make this glass are of course jars, pencils, and glass paint. If with that, you do not make a big deal at your next party ...

34. Gift for Christmas

It is arguably one of the best gifts you can give to your loved ones. You can buy them here ready-made and even personalize them. But, the good idea is to make them yourself from your favorite cake recipe.

35. Tinted jars

These tinted jars will make very beautiful vases. You can use this type of paint to tint your jars.

36. Snow globe

Perfect for the holiday season but I love the idea of ​​admiring this adorable little scene all year round as well.

37. In an aromatic garden

Who says an herb garden has to stay outside? Add a touch of green to your home with this small hanging garden. Add a label to the jar. Place gravel or small pieces of clay at the bottom of the pot to prevent your plants from rotting.

38. At the center of the table

Here is my favorite decoration for a wedding, a bachelor party or a birthday party. Arrange one of these sparkling vases on your table, a windowsill or on a fireplace mantel for an eye-catching decoration. Don't forget to add your favorite flowers to it.

Put your jar upside down on a piece of cardboard. Spray your gold paint on the jar. Don't worry if your pot is not fully covered. Let dry then apply another coat of paint.

Leave to dry for 30 minutes or 1 hour. When your jar is dry, apply a coat of a sticky water-based base (Mod Podge) with a brush brush on the lower part of the jar. Sprinkle with glitter. You can add another layer of Mod Podge on top. But know that the glitter shines less afterwards.

39. Tiki torches

Keep mosquitoes away in the prettiest way with this Tiki torch row. The insects in your garden are not going to ask for their rest! You can make torches yourself by following this tutorial.

40. Chandelier chandelier

Light up your dining room with this innovative device. For those who want a little bolder lighting, try colorful jars instead.

41. Colorful cups

Put away your traditional glasses and choose a more colorful option. To make these glasses, cut balloons in half and thread them over the bottom of the jars.

42. Flower pots

Mix and match jars painted with metallic colors. Put them in a crate that will perfectly showcase these jars. It's a perfect gift, right?

43. Bird feeder

All you need is a jar, a string, a chicken feeder ... and the birds will gather in your garden as soon as you turn your back!

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12 Smart Ways to Recycle Your Glass Jars.

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