Recycled glass jars are great for storing all sorts of things, from pantry staples to nails in the garage. They are also make cheap drinking glasses in a pinch.
And of course, collecting glass jars is essential if you make your own jams and chutneys (which make great gift ideas, by the way).
But there are many other uses for recycled glass jars as the tutorials below demonstrate.
If you’re like me and have trouble throwing out glass jars, here’s a few creative ideas for reusing them.
 Soap dispenser @ Blissfully Content |
 Pin cushion jar @ Martha Stewart |
 Oil lamp @ Raised in Cotton |
 Hanging storage @ Liz Marie Blog |
 Magnetic spice jars @ DAV.I.SON |
 Craft storage @ Good Housekeeping |
 Soy candles @ Soap Queen |
 Mason jar twine holder @ A Cassarella |
 Frosted tea light holder @ Recaptured Charm |
 Chalkboard labels at The Flibbertigibbert |
 Boredom jar @ Somewhat Simple |
 Mason jar lantern @ Intimate Weddings |
 Ideas for jar decoration @ Too Much Time |
 Jar planter @ Not Just a Housewife |
 Gift in Jars @ The Frugal Gals |
 Add a spout @ The Cheese Chef |
 Drink jar @ 3191 Miles Apart |
 Cup cakes in a jar @ Cookies and Cups |
 Gardener’s hand soap @ Create Studio |
 Sugar scrub in a jar @ Maybe Matilda |
 Cookies in a jar @ Intimate Weddings |
What is your favourite way to use recycled jars?
Melissa Goodwin is a writer and the creator of Frugal and Thriving who has a passion for living frugally and encouraging people to thrive on any budget. The blog is nine years old and is almost like her eldest baby. Prior to being a blogger and mum (but not a mummy blogger), she worked as an accountant doing other people’s budgets, books and tax.
trace says
love the jar herb garden 🙂
Lucy says
Thank you so much for this round up!
I have had to recycle most of my jars as they build up quickly and there is only so much room in the cupboard!
Another idea is to use them as a piggy bank by cutting a hole in the top. We have a couple hidden on op of our fridge for saving small change in – it soon adds up!
I liked the jar herb garden idea and the hand wash dispenser best, such clever ideas 🙂
Lucy says
* on top of the fridge – silly typo!
Melissa says
I have lots of jars too. I love the pin cushion jar – just have to work out how to do it with a regular lidded jar.