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Monday, April 11, 2011

{Upcycled} Candle Jars to Candy Jars

Last week while going through my reader I saw this Pickle Jar Project post by the amazingly talented ladies at eighteen25 and fell instantly in love! I loved their idea and had all of the stuff to make them except for the primer to cover the lids. Grrrr!

Then I remembered that in addition to every glass jar that comes through my house,
I also save glass candle jars! I knew they would come in handy one day;)

Booyah!

So I took a couple of these Dollar Tree Candlesticks...

a few of these candle jars with lids...
(Better Homes and Gardens filled candles from Walmart)

Added a little of this fan-freaking-tastic crafty glue...

And TA-DA!!!!!
Fancy candy jars from stuff already in my craft stash...gotta love FREE, right?

I used some Edible Easter Grass to make a nest inside one
and filled it with mini Cadburry Eggs...my favorite candy of the season.
YUM!

Hello Lovelies!

I filled the other two with Jelly Beans and Peanut Butter Cups,
and tied spring colored ribbons around each jar.

I love that these are completely neutral
and can be used for any holiday just by changing out the candy and the ribbon!

These would also be cute for a baby shower, birthday party, bridal shower, etc.

As you can see I left the jar with a different lid as it was,
so I could have a little height variation. 

They add such a fun pop of Spring color!
I {LOVE} Color.

Yeah, so I know that my print there is not "Eastery",
but I LOVE it and the colors just make me so happy.
Plus I will be SNAPPING alot of photos on Easter, so I think it fits;)

Here is what the entire top of my Buffet looks like...notice how everything is pushed in a good 8 inches? Yeah, that's because of my very mischievous curious 18 month old.

Here are the posts for the other items in this photo:
Masking Paper Flowers
Family Portrait Book Display
Upcycled Crayons
Dollar Tree Hurricanes

Oh, and I am sure you want to know:
The jars are not that full anymore, and for some reason my pants no longer fit.
Hmmmmm, wonder how that happened?

I am linking up with the crafty blogs HERE.


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32 comments:

  1. Rissa @ Hazel and HoneysuckleApril 11, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Cuuute! Such a great idea! I need to go op-shopping.. And YUM! May I please have one of those creme eggs? XD

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  2. Connie the crafterbugApril 11, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Brilliant! Thank you for sharing!

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  3. Dragonfliez MadeApril 11, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Love it... I think I have a few of those candle sticks left and I am sure I have some jars. great idea.

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  4. Rachel SueApril 11, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Such a great idea. I am featuring this on Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle. I love it!

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  5. AnonymousApril 11, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Oh this is adorable! I love it!

    I also have one of those ever curious/sometimes naughty 18-month olds! Isn't it the best?

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  6. LP aka A Crafty Southern ChickApril 11, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Well check you out!!! How's that for a great idea? I love it!

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  7. leah mariApril 11, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    i love all the color!

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  8. Very VerdantApril 12, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    I found this on NotaSupermom. Cute idea, although I could never fill mine with candy because I would proceed to eat it all. Can't wait to make some for our house!

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  9. AndiApril 12, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    I already knew this but you are a genius!!! Super cute! So how do you get all the candle out of the jars? Is there a trick that makes it easy? Or am I just candle challenged :-D?

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  10. AmandaApril 12, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    This is so cute, I've been swooning over these kinda jars for ages but the cost has put me off, upwards of £40!! Now thanks to your fab tutorial I can make my very own for pennys, thanks for sharing!

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  11. cajungal01April 12, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    These are adorable and I love the idea of using candle jars...how did you get ALL of the wax out? They really do look great!
    :0)
    ~robin

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  12. RosarioApril 12, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Great idea, they can make a great gift too for Easter.

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  13. JulieApril 12, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    I love it!!


    The Farm Girl

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  14. HollyApril 13, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Great thinking outside of the box and using what you had! Love that E-6000; I've used it on a few similar projects.
    Visiting from CSI.

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  15. Gwen @ Gwenny PennyApril 13, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Love these, Amy! So cute. And great for any holiday decorating. Love me some E6000, too :)

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  16. UnknownApril 13, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    I love that half your crafts come from the Dollar Tree. Here I always thought that store was a place to take kids when they've been good and they get the reward of picking out any one item. I'll have to be more observant of the treasures that place holds.

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  17. UnknownApril 13, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Love love love! Never would have thought to recycle candle jars!

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  18. AngieApril 14, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Those look great! I think I may need to get on this gluing stuff to a candle stick band wagon! I love it!

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  19. Rustown MomApril 15, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Cute! I think my kid's "basket" this year will be filled mason jars - they hold just enough candy and are seal-able, plus my kids are older so i know they will give me the jars back. (:

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  20. AllieMakes!April 15, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Very cute! I like their simplicity ALOT!
    Thanks for linking up to Making It With Allie! I can't wait to see what you have for next week!
    AllieMakes.Blogspot.com

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  21. KatieApril 15, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Love this idea. I've been seeing different variations of it a lot lately, but this may be my favorite. I'm going to have to search my stash. Thanks!

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  22. LrSchwtzApril 18, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Love this idea and the display is beautiful! Please head on over to my website www.laughloveandcraft.com on Wednesday to link up to my Share the Wealth Wednesday Link Party!

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  23. Katrina @ Pics, Pages & PurlsApril 18, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    what a great idea! visiting you from Sew Chatty and now a new follower!

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  24. SunniApril 18, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Mmmmkay, so I love this! I must try it! Thanks so much for sharing. Feel free to stop by and visit me @ http://sunnissideoflife.blogspot.com/

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  25. amber @ barbwiredApril 18, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Oh, I have been saving some of those jars! Now thanks to you, I know why!!!

    amber @ barbwired

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  26. Mylène DesjardinsApril 19, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Very cute! I am totally going to do this with my Easter candy jars!

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  27. nicolette {momnivores dilemma}April 19, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Amy-

    I get the 18 inch rule! LOL...Monkey is now capable of climbing up and dancing on said tables and other furniture.

    Great idea for old jars! I need to hit the SalArmy for some candlesticks...

    Thanks for linking up to Creative Juice! Hope to see you again this Thursday!

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  28. GingerApril 19, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Love it!!! Thanks for linking up to Mad Skills Monday!

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  29. CassieApril 25, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Oh yes, sista! These do indeed rock!! Love this project!!! =)

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  30. Jamie @ the Backless Shirt BlogApril 25, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Love this idea! I linked to you on my "i dig on this" post!
    jamie @ backless shirt

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  32. UnknownSeptember 5, 2013 at 2:42 AM

    wow impressive. Thanks for your rare ideas !


    candy jars
    glass jars

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