Once you get down to the last leg of your candle, don’t throw it away. You can reuse the glass jar as the new home to plants, makeup brushes, table display and herb storage!

Repurposing your candle jars not only extends their lifespan and reduces waste, but also allows you to unleash your creativity and add personal touches to your living space.

How To Clean Out Your Jar

At Vella & Co., we believe in sustainability and have designed our collections with a second life in mind for each vessel. Whether you choose to use them decoratively, practically for organization or for seasonal crafts, the possibilities are endless.

There are 3 ways to clean out your jar for reuse! Read this blog for the play by play.

Decorative Uses

Match Jar

Possibly our favorite way to reuse our smaller candle jars is for striking a flame. Keep your matches handy by repurposing your candle jar as a stylish match holder. You can shop colored matches online to match your home’s aesthetic. Now that’s functional decor.

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Small Plants

Fill your jar with a succulent baby or plant cuttings to propagate. Place your repurposed jar in a location with appropriate light for your plants. Succulents typically need bright, indirect light, while propagation stems might require less light. Use our prop cone and submerge your plant cutting into water. Once the roots have grown to 1-2 inches in water, plant in soil and water it grow!

Other Decorative Uses:

• Place tea lights inside your jar to set the vibe and a cozy ambiance at home. We love this in our amber jars!
• Make mod podge flower jars with hand-picked pressed flowers to ignite your inner flower child.
• Cut up some citrus like orange peels and flower petals, and you’re all set with DIY potpourri for the best-smelling bathroom decor.

Practical Uses

Spice Jars

Allow your organizational dreams to come true with this Pinterest-worthy hack! These are so cute that they deserve to be out on display. The possibilities are endless, so have fun and get creative. Now, your spices are in reach with some aesthetic flair to your kitchen!

Herb Garden

Let your green thumb shine with this reuse hack. If you harvest any herbs in your garden, you’ll understand the struggle of keeping them fresh after being picked. Use the 16 oz jar to store fresh basil at your fingertips. Watch this video for our team’s pro tips.

Use your jar for instant organization of these easy-to-lose items:

• Lip Balm or Lip Gloss
• Makeup Brushes
• Scrunchies
• Bobby Pins
• Q-tips
• Cotton Rounds
• Pens
• Kitchen storage
• Snack containers
• Travel containers for jewelry or toiletries

DIY Holiday-themed Centerpieces

Labor Day DIY Jar Centerpieces

Grab your jar, some paint, your favorite holiday decor and get to decorating! Dig up those festive bandanas and spice up your utensil display with a pop of color. Another great last-minute craft to do (especially with kids) is holiday table displays at your favorite cookout or party.

Halloween DIY Jar

Here’s a playful and practical touch to your candy storage – perfect for decor or everyday snacking. Or use your jar as a kid-friendly craft with wiggle eyes of their favorite Halloween character and monster.

Christmas DIY Jar Gifts

Repurpose your candle jar for thoughtful holiday gifts! We love these simmer pots filled with scents of the season and hot cocoa kits. Fill the jar with cocoa mix, marshmallows, and festive toppings for a charming and homemade gift that’s perfect for cozying up by the fire.

Whether you want to decorate your office, bedroom, kitchen or living room, you can always find something pretty to display or organize with these glass jars. Try our 6 reuse ideas for an instant jar makeover. Start repurposing and let your imagination run wild with Vella & Co. and Vellabox candle jars!