After removing any leftover wax, wash the jar and use it to hold cotton rounds, Q-tips, makeup brushes, or rolled up face cloths. It adds a spa-like look to the countertop, and clear jars make it easy to see what is inside.
Repurposing Candle Jars: Favorite Easy Ideas
Every time a candle burns down, the empty jar is still too pretty to toss. Instead, give it a second life. Some of the best little storage pieces around the house started out as old candle jars.
Bathroom Storage for Cotton Rounds and Brushes
A Tidy Desk Organizer
A medium sized jar is perfect for pens, scissors, or markers, keeping a workspace tidy without spending money on new organizers. Smaller jars work well for paper clips, thumbtacks, or spare batteries.
Kitchen Storage for Tea and Snacks
Use candle jars to keep tea bags, sugar packets, or small snacks in one place. Jars with lids work well for dry goods like nuts or chocolate chips.
Mini Planters for Succulents and Herbs
Fill jars with soil and add small succulents or herbs. Since many candle jars have thick, sturdy glass, they work well for plants that do not need drainage holes, as long as you are careful not to overwater.
Seasonal Decor With Fairy Lights or Fillers
Add fairy lights to larger jars for a warm glow on shelves, or fill jars with pine cones, shells, or colored stones depending on the season. They look simple and clean and cost almost nothing to create.
Everyday Storage for Small Household Items
Use them in drawers to keep hair ties, batteries, buttons, and loose change from rolling around, or to hold craft supplies like beads or paintbrushes.
Repurposing candle jars is creative and thrifty, and they always add a little charm to a home.
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