I'm looking for ideas to up cycle glass candle holders with lids

Cindy
by Cindy
I used a smaller one for a Q-tip holder but I have at least 5 other holders with lids (glass & metal) various sizes, I hate to just throw them away

  11 answers
  • Lyn15291588 Lyn15291588 on Aug 01, 2017

    I have the same issue. Can't throw anything out. I use them at christmas. I paint/etch and decorate them. I have filled with candy and gifts for teachers neighbors and friends.

  • Sunny C Sunny C on Aug 01, 2017

    Hello Cindy; If these were mine, I would up cycle them as a small Gift for the Holidays!!!

    You can decorate then as you wish, Paints, Glitter, Etc. Refill them with candy, or anything that you think the receiver would enjoy getting!!!

    It sounds like these are smaller in size....They would be Stunning in a Gift Basket with several different things.

    I Love to make themed Gift Baskets for Gifts.

    I hope that this helps you!!! Take Care!


  • Peg Peg on Aug 01, 2017

    You can put just about anything in them. Buttons, sewing items, etc. Depending on how tall they are you can put small tools from your kitchen in them.

  • Diana Deiley Diana Deiley on Aug 01, 2017

    I'd use them for screws, thumb tacks, push pins, paper clips, etc. It's nice that you recycle. Best wishes.

  • Debra Debra on Aug 01, 2017

    Apothecary hard for Halloween. Flip the jars upside down . I have some I used for a faux mushrooms garden.

  • Cindy Cindy on Aug 01, 2017

    Hi Cindy, You could also use them in an office to hold paper clips, pens, rubber bands, etc. You could use a few in your bedroom to hold hair clips, nail files jewelry, etc. I think they would look nice grouped together. Is there room enough to add a couple in the bathroom? Combs and brushes, cotton balls, etc. A good source for more ideas are magazines or the HGTV web site. Good luck.

  • Karen Krysowaty Karen Krysowaty on Aug 01, 2017

    I agree with Sunny-my first idea was to upcycle them as gifts. Decorate them however you like but I know I love getting them-

  • Jan Clark Jan Clark on Aug 01, 2017

    How about just recycling? Make them into candles again!

  • Sarinasala1 Sarinasala1 on Aug 02, 2017

    You can make more candles or decorate the jar with rhinestones and use the jar to put cotton balls in or put lipsticks in .There are so many ideas.

  • Cindy Cindy on Aug 03, 2017

    Thank you everyone for your idea's! ☺😎