40 Things to do with an empty glass jar
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I came across some posts on Pinterest recently on things to do with an empty notebook and I wanted to write one for glass Jars.
After all glass jars are one of those things we always have at home whether we buy them individually or they are empty jars from products we bought.
If you have some empty glass jars and don’t know what to do with them, I am glad you stumbled on this post.
Rather than getting rid of these glass jars, I have some ideas of things you can do with them. You will find some organization and decor ideas on this list.
Without further ado, let’s get into it!
1. DIY candle holder
If you have a heat-resistant glass jar, consider making a homemade candle by filling it with wax and a wick.
These are glass jars made from tempered glass which can withstand a lot of heat. A good example is canning jars.
You can customize your own candle with your desired color and fragrance, light it up, and enjoy your own homemade candle.
2. Plant a terrarium
Create your own terrarium for beautiful greenery decor.
Terrariums are beautiful miniature gardens housed in glass jars. Fill the jar with soil and miniature plants to create a beautiful and low-maintenance indoor garden.
They are really easy to make and don’t take that much time. This can also be an amazing activity to pass some time with.
Check out this article for a detailed tutorial on how to make one.
3. Vase
Fill a glass jar with water and flowers to make a simple and elegant vase.
You can fill the jar with just water to create a simple vase or add different decor items like pebbles or shells to create a unique vase for a beautiful flower arrangement.
4. Food Storage
Use glass jars for aesthetic food storage.
You can store dry food items like pasta, rice, or cereal and store them in your cabinets or countertop. This excellent storage idea is not just aesthetically pleasing it makes it easy to find exactly what you need as you can clearly see from the transparent glass.
Also, it is better than leaving foodstuff in its original package as it provides an airtight space keeping your food crunchy all the time and free from bugs and insects.
5. Bathroom Storage
Fill some jars with bathroom essentials like cotton balls, Q-tips, or bath salts, and place them on your bathroom countertop for an excellent storage solution.
You can stack them on each other to maximize space as well.
6. Desk organizer
Use glass jars to store and organize office supplies.
You can use them to store all kinds of office supplies like a pen holder for all your pens for instance. You can store your paper clips, tapes, etc in a glass jar as well. This will make it easy to find anything you are looking for.
7. Tea light holder
Fill a glass jar with sand, pebbles, or shells, and place a tea light inside for a beautiful and calming lighting option.
Tea lights are those tiny candles in a metal case, they are usually sold in packs and are a beautiful item of decor that can be customized in a variety of ways.
8. Spice jar
Empty your spices from their packs into glass jars and label them for a super aesthetic organization. Label the jars and fill them with your favorite spices for easy access in the kitchen.
You can also add tiny spoons in the jars as well to make it super easy to add them to your cooking.
These airtight jars will keep your spices from spilling all over the place and keep your cabinets and countertop clean and tidy.
9. Drinking Glass
Repurpose your glass jars as drinking glasses for your favorite beverages for a unique and reusable drinking glass.
You can customize this drinking glass using glass paint or nail polish to make a really fun design.
10. Cocktail Shaker
Fill the jar with your favorite cocktail ingredients, screw on the lid, and shake it up for a perfect drink every time.
11. Luminary
You can fill your glass jars with sand, stones, or pebbles and place a battery-operated candle inside to create a beautiful and low-maintenance luminaria.
This is such a beautiful decor idea that will light up your space beautifully and unlike regular candles, it wouldn’t burn out.
This makes it super cost-effective.
12. Home Decor
Paint or decorate your glass jars to match your home’s style and place them as decoration pieces on a shelf or mantel.
You can be creative with the designs to add some unique pieces that can be conversation starters when you have guests come over.
You can also use this opportunity to incorporate your personality and personal interest in these designs.
13. Gift container
Use your glass jars as a beautiful package of gifts for loved ones.
Fill a glass jar with small gifts or treats and give it as a unique and thoughtful gift to your friends or loved ones.
14. Mason Jar Lamp
Use your empty Mason jars as a fun electrifying lighting decor.
Fill the empty jar with battery-operated fairy lights and place it on a table or shelf for a beautiful and functional lighting option.
These fairy light decors are so beautiful and can also help you save up on electricity bills by needing fewer lights turned on at night.
15. Yogurt Parfait
Use your empty glass jars for a super aesthetic serving of yogurt parfait.
Yogurt parfait is a recipe of yogurt, granola, berries, and fresh fruits arranged in layers. They make for a super delicious and healthy breakfast or snaking option.
Check out this delicious Yoghurt parfait recipe if you are looking to make some for yourself.
16. Dried flower arrangements
Fill your empty glass jar with dried flowers for a simple and beautiful dried flower arrangement.
17. Craft supply storage
Use your empty glass jar as storage for your craft supplies like buttons, beads, or sequins to keep your supplies organized and easily accessible.
18. Soil sample jar
Use an empty glass jar as a soil sample jar. You can fill the jar with soil from different areas in your garden to create a visual reference for soil types and compositions.
19. Science experiment jar
Use an empty glass jar as a display of a science experiment for educational or entertainment purposes.
Fill the glass jar with a mixture of water, food coloring, and oil to demonstrate the concept of density.
20. Firestarter jar
Another option for your empty glass jar is to use it as a firestarter jar.
You can fill the jar with cotton balls soaked in petroleum jelly to create an easy-to-light fire starter that would be handy whenever you need it.
21. Moon jar
Use your empty glass jar as a moon jar that can make for a beautiful decor option.
Paint your glass jar with glow-in-the-dark paint to create a magical and functional moon jar. You can paint the entire inside wall of your glass jar or make different designs that will glow when it’s dark.
22. Fruit Infuser Water
Fill your glass jar with water and your favorite fruits, like strawberries and lemon, for a delicious and healthy drink.
Use your glass jar for your fruits-infused water for a more tasteful and appealing way to consume water.
23. Dream Jar
Use your empty glass jar as a dream jar.
Fill the jar with notes, wishes, or dream prompts, and use it as a visual representation of your goals and aspirations.
24. Ice cream sundae cup
Use your empty glass jars for a super appealing Ice cream sundae serving. Rather than serving ordinary scoops of ice cream consider spicing it up with different types of toppings for a fun dessert option.
Check out this delicious Ice cream sundae recipe for your next ice cream dessert.
25. Decorative sand jar
Fill your glass jar with colored sand in several layers and use it as a decorative element in your home or office.
You can buy some white decorative sand from a store like Walmart and some coloring of your choice. Use the coloring to create different layers of colored sand in your glass jar.
26. Body Scrub
Mix some sugar, coffee grounds, and coconut oil in your glass jar to create your own homemade body scrub.
27. Decorative button jar
Fill the jar with buttons of various colors and sizes to create a unique and functional button jar.
This can be super functional if you use a lot of buttons like for crafts or sewing. Storing them in glass jars makes it super convenient to find the stuff you are looking for.
28. Money jar
If you don’t like the look of your typical piggy bank, consider using a glass jar instead for your money storage.
You can fill the jar with loose change to save up for a specific goal or purchase.
You can also make a slit on the cover of your glass jar with a knife to make it super easy to slide the change inside and then open it whenever you want to get the cash out of it.
29. Clothespin holder
Use your glass jar for your clothespins/ clothes peg storage.
Fill the jar with clothespins, organizing them by color or size to create aesthetic and functional clothespin storage. This will make it less likely for you to lose them.
30. Personalized message jar
Fill an empty glass jar with notes or messages from friends and family to create a personalized and sentimental message jar.
You can always reach for this glass jar whenever you want to reread these wonderful messages to remind yourself how much they care about you.
31. Marimo moss ball jar
You can fill your empty glass jar with water and Marimo moss balls to create a unique and interesting aquarium-like decoration.
Marimo moss balls are a unique algae growth that is super rare.
You can place these balls in a glass jar with tiny rocks or pebbles, shells, and tree branches for a nice greenery decor. You can check out this article if you want to know more bout Marimo moss balls.
32. Terrific tea jar
Fill the jar with loose-leaf tea and use it as a stylish and functional tea jar. You can also use it to store tea bags of various types for aesthetic storage and easier reach for them.
33. Pickling jar
Make your own homemade pickles by filling your empty glass jars with cucumbers, vinegar, and spices to make your own delicious pickles.
34. Seasonal decoration jar
Fill the jar with elements that reflect the current season, such as leaves in the fall or beach sand in the summer for seasonal decor options.
35. Aquarium
Use an empty glass jar for a mini aquarium. Fill the jar with water, rocks, and small aquatic creatures to create your own unique and interesting aquarium.
36. Bath bomb jar
Use your empty glass jars for storing your bath bombs. Fill the jar with bath bombs to create a relaxing and pampering bath bomb jar.
37. Decorative seashell jar
Fill the jar with seashells and other beach-themed items to create a beautiful and decorative seashell jar. You can place these seashell jars in various places around your house as decor.
38. Decorative rock collection jar
Collect rocks and stones from your travels and put them in an empty glass jar to create a unique and interesting rock collection jar.
This is an amazing way to take a little piece of the places you have visited back with you. These rocks can be a fantastic reminder of the memories you made in those places.
39. DIY snowman jar
Fill an empty glass jar with fake snow and miniature snowmen to create a festive and cute snowman jar.
This will make a really creative and fun decor option for the winter season. This can also be a nice little craft project for your free time.
40. DIY s’mores jar
Use your glass jars to store s’mores ingredients and decorate the jar to create a fun and festive s’mores jar.
This will make it super convenient whenever you want to make some s’mores and also provides airtight storage for your ingredients.
Ready to repurpose some empty glass jars?
There you have it! you have made it to the end of this post on 40 things to do with an empty glass jar.
There are so many ideas written in this post and I hope you find some of them exciting and are looking forward to trying them.
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