Upcycling Your Candle Jars - 4 Creative Ways

Upcycling Your Candle Jars - 4 Creative Ways

If you’re like most people, you probably have a few leftover candle jars hanging around your house. And if you’re like most people, you’re probably not sure what to do with them! Well, never fear - we’re here to help. In this post, we’ll show you four creative ways to upcycle your old candle jars. So grab those jars, and let’s get started!


  • Make a Vase
  • One of the simplest and most elegant ways to upcycle a candle jar is ti turn it into a vase. All you need is a jar, a sharp knife, and some flowers! Start by using the knife to remove the bottom of the jar. Then, fill the jar with water and arrange your flowers however you like. That’s it - you’re done! Now you have a beautiful vase that’s perfect for any room in your house.


  • DIY Spice Rack
  • This is a great way to upcycle an old candle jar if you love cooking! All you need is a small jar, some miniature hooks, and your favorite spices. Start by screwing the hooks into the lid of the jar (make sure they’re spaced evenly). Then, fill the jar with your spices and screw on the lid. That’s it - your new spice rack is ready to use!


  • Make a Bathroom Storage Container
  • This is a great way to upcycle an old candle jar if you need some extra storage space in your bathroom. All you need is a small jar, some adhesive labels, and whatever bathroom items you want to store in it (q-tips, cotton balls, etc.). Start by labeling the jar with whatever item you want to store in it. Then, fill the jar with that item and screw on the lid. That’s it - your new storage container is ready to use!


  • DIY Pencil Holder
  • This is a great way to upcycle an old candle jar if you need somewhere to put your pens and pencils! All you need is a small or medium-sized jar and some decorative washi tape.  Start by wrapping the washi tape around the outside of the jar (you can be as creative as you want with this step!). Then, fill the jar with pens and pencils and screw on the lid. That’s it - your new pencil holder is ready to use!


    We hope these four ideas have inspired you to upcycle your candle jars! If you try one of these methods, be sure to share a photo of your finished product with us on social media - we’d love to see what you create!

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