9.04.2015

Over 20 Ideas for Empty Candle Jars!

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Fellow candle fanatics, this post is for us! Do you switch up your candles for the season? I've mentioned it many times on here that I do. And since fall is around the corner, I headed to Walmart to stock up. I was immediately drawn to the American Home™ by Yankee Candle® brand candles display in the Home and Candle section:


I checked out all of the fragrances (of course!), and here's what I brought home with me:



These are a few different styles and sizes, but I bought the 12 oz. candles in Shades of Fall, Pumpkin Apple Harvest, and Banana Walnut Bread for $10.93. Remember to use candles with caution.



And I picked up this 2 oz. jar candle in Fresh Apple for $10.93. My house smells kind of amazing right now! But what to do with the empty candle jars at the end of the season? I've got a bunch of ideas to reuse them. First, I will freeze them for a few hours once I have burned the candle up. The remaining wax and cotton wicks will pop right out. Then I wipe out the inside and peel away the label. I wash and dry the jar and then it's ready to reuse! Check out over 20 ideas for empty candle jars:





Storage For Bathroom:
  • cotton balls
  • cotton swabs
  • cotton squares or pads
  • toothbrush and toothpaste
  • small jewelry--great way to keep rings from getting lost


Beauty Storage:
  • makeup brushes
  • lipglosses, lip sticks, lip crayons, lip balms
  • bath bombs
  • bath salts (mine are the purple ones pictured below)
  • nail polishes
  • manicure kit
  • bobby pins
  • hair ties
  • beauty samples


More Storage Ideas

  • candy
  • markers
  • craft supplies
  • crayons
  • dog treats
  • coins




Decorative Display:

I chose to take one of the empty tumblers and made an etched monogram:



DIY Etched Tumbler:

  • Using a clean, empty candle jar, place your letter/monogram/picture inside.
  • Take an etching cream purchased from the craft store and a small paintbrush and outline and fill in the letter on the outside of the jar/tumbler. Pictured.
  • Allow cream to set for 5 minutes and then rinse away. Be sure to follow directions and use precautions as printed on the etching cream's packaging.
Let me know your favorite candle fragrance or storage idea!

58 comments:

  1. Rebecca JoSeptember 4, 2015 at 8:17 AM

    This is genius. .... i have so many of these & always hate throwing glass away

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  2. BLovedBostonSeptember 4, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    I love all of these ideas - especially as cotton and q-tip holders!! Thanks for the inspiration! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  3. MarieSeptember 4, 2015 at 8:56 AM

    I love this post! Such great ideas. I'm so glad I hung onto a few empty candle holders.

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  4. birdie to beSeptember 4, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    Yay for fall candles! And I love all your ideas for using the jars afterwards!

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  5. Whitney and BlaireSeptember 4, 2015 at 9:06 AM

    I always have candles burning, but I never think to keep all of the empty candle holders. Great ideas Elle!
    xo, Whitney and Blaire
    Peaches In A Pod

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  6. Doused in Pink | Chicago Style BlogSeptember 4, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    I was just going to recycle an empty candle jar yesterday but saved it because I knew I could use it for something. These are great ideas!

    Jill
    Doused In Pink

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  7. Kaitlin September 4, 2015 at 9:28 AM

    yay for festive candles! I need to go out and get some new ones today! Love the ideas for what to do with the big jars!!! Especially the one with the cute candies ;) Have a great weekend!

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  8. Christina Lea LovesSeptember 4, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    Mmm banana walnut bread – that’s a new one I haven’t heard of and would love! Candle jars make the best storage jars – I find myself burning candles more and more lately and love the empty jars.

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  9. Carly MessmerSeptember 4, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    I love the makeup brush idea - such a good idea to reuse and not be wasteful.

    xo, Carly - soak and simmer

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  10. Kate at Green FashionistaSeptember 4, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    LOVE these ideas! I already have a jar for qtips and my makeup brushes, but loving the idea to use an empty candle jar for bath salts and bath bombs :-D

    Happy Friday and holiday weekend gurlie <3

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  11. LeslieSeptember 4, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    I am ashamed to say that I always throw these jars out, but your alternatives are much better!

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  12. Run To RadianceSeptember 4, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    Great ideas!!! I knew there was a reason I was holding onto all of mine. :)

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  13. Kathrine EldridgeSeptember 4, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    Can't wait to burn fall candles! Your ideas for storage after using them are so great. Need to try some of these. :)

    http://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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  14. Caroline @ In Due TimeSeptember 4, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    Stop it - this is genius! Pinning now :)

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  15. Shireen L. PlattSeptember 4, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    This is brilliant especially to hold makeup brushes! Love all the ideas and will be bookmarking this page.

    Shireen | Reflection of Sanity

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  16. UnknownSeptember 4, 2015 at 10:16 AM

    I would love to have the banana bread scent! I seldom light candles, because I got traumatized (once I nearly burnt a whole flat... it was such a miracle that nothing really happened, but could!) It's such a coincidence, I am saving jam jars for projects, and I loved to know about the candle jars! It is because of what I said, I seldom use it due to that "trauma" :) I liked the idea with the monogram, so much!
    DenisesPlanet.com

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  17. UnknownSeptember 4, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    LOVE this post! i always feel guilty when i throw away my empties. great tips on removing the wax too. xo jillian - cornflake dreams

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  18. Meg TaylorSeptember 4, 2015 at 11:00 AM

    Woah! I've never heard of etching cream before - what an awesome idea! I hate throwing away candle jars, so I will definitely be thinking about some of these. Thanks!

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  19. Tanya DufourSeptember 4, 2015 at 11:25 AM

    These are such good ideas to use old candle jars!

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  20. CarrieSeptember 4, 2015 at 12:08 PM

    You are TOO creative. I have always wanted to try an etched monogram. Yours turned out great! I also love the idea of putting a votive candle in with some coffee beans!

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

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  21. Kimmy (Beauty Isles)September 4, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    The Etched Tumbler is so cool, would have never thought of that. And I didn't even know you could buy kits to help you do it yourself. Just goes to show that I'm really bad at DYI.

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  22. Elizabeth September 4, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    Love all of these ideas and I do a lot of these already! Love the traditional-style Yankee jars for candy around this time of year and Christmas - makes for a cute display piece.

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  23. According to KikiSeptember 4, 2015 at 12:48 PM

    I LOVE the etched glass DIY. I've never ever tried that and our home is full of empty candle jars. I love to reuse. (:

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  24. Rowena @ rolala lovesSeptember 4, 2015 at 12:51 PM

    I love using candle jars for decorative storage. I even put flowers in my Diptyque ones.

    Rowena @ rolala loves

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  25. Shea LennonSeptember 4, 2015 at 1:12 PM

    This is why I love your blog Elle, you are so clever and practical!! I love the idea of repurposing an empty candle jar, I never would have thought of that. I need to go buy some candles now so I can try these ideas!

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  26. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2015 at 1:57 PM

    Such fun - and practical - ideas! Kitty treats need a cute new container since they're so tiny and look silly in a big canister!

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  27. Gracey WilliamsSeptember 4, 2015 at 2:04 PM

    all adorable ideas! especially the bathroom storage, they get so messy so fast.

    Breakfast at Gracey's

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  28. UnknownSeptember 4, 2015 at 2:07 PM

    I've just started allowing myself to have candles again. I used to always forget to blow them out so I stopped using them, but I've gotten better. There are so many great scents out for fall so I will definitely be putting some of these ideas to use. Have a great weekend!

    Louboutins & Lipstick

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  29. emilymaikoSeptember 4, 2015 at 3:59 PM

    Great ideas! I use my bath and body works candle jars to put like qtips and makeup brushes in.
    http://emilymaiko.blogspot.com/

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  30. FASHION TALESSeptember 4, 2015 at 6:48 PM

    I love candles so much, and recycle them too for my beauty brushes and q-tips, sometimes I put my art supplies in them too, lol. These look great!
    Cast-Iron Cooking

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  31. AiringMyLaundrySeptember 4, 2015 at 7:35 PM

    So cool.

    I LOVE candles so much.

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  32. KellySeptember 4, 2015 at 9:25 PM

    This is my life's constant struggle! What great ideas! Now if you can just tell me how you get all the wax out without having to scrap the insides, you will be my hero!

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  33. UnknownSeptember 4, 2015 at 11:01 PM

    I'm so ready for some new fall candles!! All the scents you got sound amazing.
    I love all the ideas you gave to reuse the jars! The buttes glosses fit perfect in there. I like to decorate mine, and might do a post soon on how I've been decorating them!

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  34. AudreySeptember 5, 2015 at 12:24 AM

    This is brilliant! Thank you for sharing! I will definitely bookmark this article and come back to it!

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  35. Lisa @ Midwest GlamSeptember 5, 2015 at 1:46 AM

    Now that's being resourceful! I usually just recycle them. I never really thought about reusing them like this. Great ideas!

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  36. Natalie B.September 5, 2015 at 2:34 AM

    I love these ideas! I don't like throwing them away and I won't be anymore. Thank-you. :)

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  37. EmmylouSeptember 5, 2015 at 7:01 AM

    Awesome ideas on what to do with the empty jars, Elle:)
    Have a fab weekend!

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  38. Chrystin AponteSeptember 5, 2015 at 9:42 AM

    Scented candles might just be my favorite thing...of life, so I always repurpose the jars! Usually I use mine for drinking glasses or fill the jars with homemade body scrubs. Love the idea of using them as small flower vases!

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  39. cat eyes & skinny jeansSeptember 5, 2015 at 9:57 AM

    Yaasss! I'm obsessed with how the lipgloss looks inside the jar - so pretty!

    xx

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  40. UnknownSeptember 5, 2015 at 11:27 AM

    Such great ideas, I will defintely putting these to use. So resourceful!

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  41. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2015 at 1:09 PM

    Wow, great tips! (:
    Nati xx
    www.simplyartdicted.com

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  42. Momma Told MeSeptember 5, 2015 at 2:02 PM

    I've always tossed out old candle jars because I didn't know how to remove the old wax. I love how clean and reusable these are! #client

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  43. Midnight CowgirlSeptember 5, 2015 at 8:57 PM

    I love fall scented candles, and your ideas for the empty jars are awesome!

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  44. Mattie @ Northwest NativeSeptember 5, 2015 at 9:19 PM

    I did this with two candle jars but I poured boiling water in and let it melt and harden to take it out...yeah I think freezing would be easier. :) I was using them for q-tips and cotton pads but one fell and shattered...but I have a few more pretty jars that I'm definitely going to do this with when I burn the candle down!

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  45. Kerry @ Till Then Smile OftenSeptember 5, 2015 at 9:50 PM

    So many candles will be used this fall so I'll be sure to use these ideas. I love the vase idea. The etched letter came out great, I'll have to try that one too.

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  46. Connie BeaSeptember 6, 2015 at 1:25 AM

    This post is awesome! You don't know how many empty candle jars I have just laying around waiting to be reused.

    Connie | Sponsored by Coffee | Etsy

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  47. AforAlyceSeptember 6, 2015 at 11:54 AM

    This is a great post! I think it's great to reuse empty candle jars. :D Thanks for sharing Elle!

    ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND

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  48. Shannon JenkinsSeptember 7, 2015 at 12:31 AM

    So many cute ideas!! Love the idea with the cotton balls and swabs!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeat Soles

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  49. MicaSeptember 7, 2015 at 7:01 AM

    These are great ideas! I love candles so I'm always looking for more ways to use the leftover jars :)

    Away From The Blue Blog

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  50. Inge JaneSeptember 7, 2015 at 8:19 AM

    I usually just clean out my candle jars and use them for storage, but I love how you added the etched monogram. I'm going to have to try that!

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  51. JessicaSeptember 7, 2015 at 9:54 AM

    These ideas are super useful! =D

    NEW POST on http://whattostyle.blogspot.com/

    xoxo,
    Jessica

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  52. Sara Strauss {Sincerely, Sara}September 7, 2015 at 4:27 PM

    These are genius!! Thanks!
    ~Sara

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  53. Hena TayebSeptember 7, 2015 at 5:21 PM

    cool ideas.. thanks for sharing

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  54. Naturalle DreaSeptember 7, 2015 at 6:15 PM

    I always change my candles for each season! I can't wait to pull out my Fall ones!! Great DIY ideas with the empty candle jars!!

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  55. UnknownSeptember 7, 2015 at 9:18 PM

    Yes, yes!!! I'm also in love with the scent candles, love them so much!

    Hey, just in case you wanna check up my blog as well, here's mine! :D
    www.TheMetropoliteen.com

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  56. NadineSeptember 8, 2015 at 4:02 PM

    Your ideas are brilliant!!! I could use a new jar for my lip glosses!!!

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  57. Anna @ The Beauty SectionSeptember 8, 2015 at 6:42 PM

    I love fall candles, they have to be my favorite candles of the year! I love all of your ideas for the candle jar! I use one for my makeup brushes and it works great!!

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  58. M and M NicholsJanuary 29, 2016 at 7:34 PM

    Trapp Candles are my absolute favorite; I've yet to find any that match them in scent. Orange vanilla is my favorite; smells like a creamsicle! They are expensive but I try to get them on sale at the candleshop online store.

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