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9 Nifty Jar Crafts

  • December 31, 2013
  • Written and photographed by Jickie Torres
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A collection of jars can be repurposed to become countless useful and decorative items. These terrariums are proof of the versatility of a simple glass jar.

Here are a few ideas:

1. Use them for flower arrangements or bud vases. It’s a great alternative to store-bought vases for large parties and outdoor gatherings. Cluster them on a table top for a more grandiose effect or arrange them down a long farm table for a simple yet elegant look.

2. Place tea lights in them and scatter them on tabletops for a glittery lighting scheme.

3. Transform larger jars into hanging lanterns. Wrap thin gauge wire around the lip a few times and over top as a handle.

4. Make a terrarium with an oversized jar. Just layer, gravel, sand and soil at the bottom and plant ferns or succulents for a chic trendy look.

5. Reuse them as creative photo frames. Place a photo inside and press towards the glass for better visibility.

6. Turn them into hurricanes and luminaries. Fill them with shells, pebbles or other small items then place a pillar candle on top. Line them along walkways to illuminate a path.

7. Reinvent them in the bathroom as vintage-inspired Q-tip and cotton ball caddies.

8. Gather a collection to use as containers for craft supplies or kids toys in a craft or playroom.

9. Nail the lids to the underside of garage, kitchen or laundry room cabinets to create screw-on containers for small supplies and odds and ends that keep clutter off the countertops. 

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Jickie Torres

With more than 12 years in the publishing industry focusing on all things architecture, home and décor, Jickie is a leader in editorial interiors. She’s guided and developed countless titles for Engaged Media. When she’s not writing, styling, photographing or hunting for the best content for her magazines, she’s working on her own renovation of a 1951 Mid Century Modern ranch in Southern California.

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With more than 12 years in the publishing industry focusing on all things architecture, home and décor, Jickie is a leader in editorial interiors. She’s guided and developed countless titles for Engaged Media. When she’s not writing, styling, photographing or hunting for the best content for her magazines, she’s working on her own renovation of a 1951 Mid Century Modern...

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