ways with recycled glass jars roundup
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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 | Oil lamp @ Raised in Cotton | |
Hanging storage @ Liz Marie Blog | Magnetic spice jars @ DAV.I.SON | Craft storage @ Good Housekeeping |
Soy candles @ Soap Queen | ||
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 | |
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 has been writing about frugal living for 10+ year but has been saving her pennies since she first got pocket money. Prior to writing about frugal living, Melissa worked as an accountant. As well as a diploma of accounting, Melissa has an honours degree in humanities including writing and research and she studied to be a teacher and loves sharing the things that she has learned and helping others to achieve their goals. She has been preparing all her life to write about frugal living skills.
love the jar herb garden 🙂
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 🙂
* on top of the fridge – silly typo!
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.