Not sure what to do with your old glass jars?
It's true that it's very cumbersome... But don't throw them away!
Do you know that they can be very useful?
Before throwing them away (or better yet recycling them), take a look at our selection.
We've found 43 awesome ways to easily use your old glass jars. Watch:
It couldn't be easier! These flower pots will brighten up your home without costing you a penny. All you have to do is get the flowers offered to you;-)
We couldn't talk about jars without mentioning the most popular way to use these glass jars:simply canned!
Store all your sewing necessities in a jar. Equip the lid with a small pincushion that you will have made yourself.
For your next party, create a candy bar like you've never done before with this DIY project. All you need are a few jars, plastic animals and some paint. You can follow the tutorial here.
Thanks to your jars, you can better organize your home and store all your little odds and ends:from your washi tape to your buttons. But we particularly like this idea which allows you to have a string dispenser. You will need an iron pick to pierce the cover, a large screw, nuts and of course spools of wire.
You make small holes in the lid to let the string through and a bigger one to put the screw. Put a nut on the long screw, pull it all the way up, then thread the screw through the hole you made in the middle of the lid. Thread the thread spools. Block them with a nut and pass the wires through the small holes made on the cover. There you go, you've put away your spools of thread. It's very practical and pretty too!
Making your own candles is much easier than you think by following this recipe. And a jar will make a perfect container. Bonus:add a small personalized thank you tag and you have a very nice gift!
Not sure where to store your makeup brushes, 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 left behind!
To make this storage, you need a few empty jars, a pallet that you will fix to the wall and some clamps or plumbing fittings to hold the jars, some screws and nuts.
With a drill, make a hole in the clamps and in the pallet. Fix the clamps on the pallet using a screw and a nut. Put the jars in the clamps then tighten them. All you have to do is hang your palette!
Do you have small empty jars? They will make perfect salt and pepper shakers. This is probably 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.
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 marker. 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 dispenser with liquid soap and install the pump. It may be necessary to cut your pump hose to fit your jar perfectly.
What could be nicer than spending the evening on the terrace lit by the twinkling of a garland of jars? In my opinion, not much! To make this homemade light garland, you need galvanized wire, tea lights, a hammer and a nail to make holes. Start by making 2 holes in the covers, one opposite the other, with the hammer and the nail. They should be wide enough to fit the wire through. Thread the lids onto the wire. Arrange 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.
Change the way you display your family photos with this little DIY that requires vegetable oil. Yes, you read that right ! Vegetable oil! For 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, etc.) depending on the color you want to have. Although oil can preserve your photo without damaging it, try it first with a copy of the photo in question.
Throw your basic matchbox in the recycling. And opt for this adorable alternative! It's super easy to do and very practical when you go camping. Take a thick sheet of sandpaper and cut it to the size of the lid of a small jar like this. Glue the paper to the lid. Put your matches in the jar and screw on the lid. If you really feel like a do-it-yourselfer, make a small hole in the lid to make it easier to pick up your matches.
This is a great activity to do with kids on a rainy afternoon. Take the children on a treasure hunt:pretty stones, a little earth, moss, a few branches. And, when they get home, help them make a pretty composition!
Forget your dozens of different spice containers that 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?
This air freshener with natural scents will perfume and refresh your home. Your house will smell so good that your neighbors will 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 sliced lemons and two sprigs of rosemary. Add 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 to spread a fresh and delicate scent through your home.
Can I make a confession to you? This salad is making my mouth water! You should try this delicious cucumber salad recipe or check out other recipes here. Practical for taking your lunch to the office!
Spruce up your picnic table with these homemade gold vases and tealight holders. Use a foam brush to dab glue in an irregular pattern. After about 30 minutes, apply the golden leaves then rub off the excess with a paper towel for an aged patina effect.
What could be better than these recycled jar lamps hanging above 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, then you can get fair trade solar lamps made with a jar.
Do you have tons of cupcake cases left hanging around in your drawers? Funny coincidence:the size of the jars is exactly that of the cupcake cases. Convenient to store them!
Make serving easier by preparing individual servings of whatever you want to serve, at cocktail hour at your next party. Here, they are little tubs of ice cream.
Get inspired by this easy-to-make bright idea! To make it, take an old piece of yarn and a jar. Enclose the top of the jar with the thread then wrap it with a pretty ribbon. Put a votive candle in the bottom of the jar and hang your lantern in the trees around your patio.
Store your knitting or crochet needles in a jar adorned with your own knit creation! Stored on the shelf of your workshop, your jar and its knit planter will be perfect. Adorable right?
This idea is for all gingerbread lovers! You'll love this recipe that's perfect for single servings. If you like cake in jars, you will also love this banana cake in a jar recipe. Discover it here.
Bring home some sand to make this creative DIY that won't cost you anything. This terrarium will be the perfect summer decoration element, placed on the mantle of the fireplace or in the center of the table.
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, with a label. It will be easier to store them and to find the color you need to do a touch-up.
This lamp base is very easy to make at home. When it's finished, you'll be super proud of it! And the best part is that you can add your personal touch to the lamp base or the lampshade.
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 wires of the socket:a large one in the center wide enough to put the socket and another smaller off-center to bring out the wire.
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.
Whether you want to use sugar, cinnamon or even salt, this sugar bowl will give your dishes a fun flavor.
Not sure 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 trinkets in a jar. All you have to do is put a label on it with the date.
Go and look in nature for the small branches and flowers you want to make this pretty achievement. Take a jar and simply glue the branches and small twigs around the vase with strong glue.
Combine crystal chandelier legs with mason jars and you'll have the most rustic wine glasses you've ever seen! With strong glue, glue the candlesticks under the jars, being careful to center them. Apply pressure for 15 seconds and let dry overnight.
I love all the recipes that are made in jars. But now, I'm literally melting for these delicious mini pies.
All you need to make this glass are jars of course, crayons and glass paint. If with this you don't make a splash at your next party...
It is undoubtedly 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.
These tinted jars will make very beautiful vases. You can use this type of paint to tint your jars.
Perfect for the holidays, but I love the idea of admiring this adorable little scene all year round, too.
Who says an herb garden has to stay outdoors? Put a touch of green in 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.
Here is my favorite decoration for a wedding, a bachelorette party or even a birthday party. Arrange one of these sparkling vases on your table, windowsill or mantelpiece for an eye-catching accent. Don't forget to add your favorite flowers.
Put your pot upside down on a piece of cardboard. Spray your gold paint on the jar. Don't worry if your pot isn't completely covered. Let it dry then apply another coat of paint.
Leave to dry for 30 min or 1 hour. When your jar is dry, apply a layer 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 be aware that the sequins shimmer less afterwards.
Keep mosquitoes away in the prettiest way with this row of Tiki torches. The insects in your garden are not going to ask for their rest! You can make torches yourself by following this tutorial.
Light up your dining room with this innovative device. For those who want a little bolder lighting, try colored jars instead.
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.
Mix and match jars painted with metallic colors. Put them in a crate that will showcase these jars perfectly. It's an ideal gift, right?
All you need is a jar, some string, a chicken feeder...and the birds will be flocking to your yard as soon as you turn your back!
