Sunday, August 28

Pickle Jar Candles

I've mentioned that I love jars. They're the coolest. They're like, free with your Smuckers purchase and you can reuse them! It's awesome! This project cost me nothing. I used only what I had on hand in my crafting stash, and I KNOW how much my fellow craft sisters hoard, so there's a reeeeeally good chance you've got stuff to make these in your cupboards right now.

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The Dollar Tree has these ugly candles. They're not scented, they're unattractive, there's no reason to buy them except they burn forever. They're narrow, and they fit perfectly into a pickle jar.

I used a little E-6000 glue and secured the candle to the bottom of the pickle jar. There's a small gap between the candle jar and the pickle jar, the perfect size to drop in fun little decorative thingies. Once it dried, I dug around for some fun little decorative thingies. I ended up with some old project leftovers: little glass rock decor and some seashells, both purchased from the dollar store ages ago. 
 I stacked the glass rocks along the side in no particular order and without regard to a color scheme. I was a little more precise with the seashells, mostly so they wouldn't drop in upside down.
I finished the jars with a bit of silk ribbon and some polished hemp twine. I hot glued small seashells onto the ends of the twine to give it a little extra oomph. I hate the word oomph. It looks like there should be a consonant at the beginning. I digress.
 They're pretty enough in the daylight, and they're absolutely GAWgeous at night. They're a nice size too, and they have a great visual impact, especially on a patio.
Not bad for a couple of pickle jars, eh??

17 comments:

  1. Such beachy sweetness!! And I just so happen to have a really large pickle jar (husband loves pickles, haha).

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  2. I love jars too and have a ton. Thanks for the idea. I am a new follower and just love all your ideas. Take care, Melody

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  3. I love jars, too! They look beautiful. I'm a new follower from Homework's blog hop. Have a good one..

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  4. Neat and pretty cool! I love the glass rocks...Christine

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  5. way cool! I love them!

    I would love it if you would share this and/or any other projects you have been up to at Tuesday Talent Show at Chef In Training! Plus there is a fun giveaway too! Thanks so much and I hope to see you there!
    -Nikki
    http://chef-n-training.blogspot.com

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  6. Who doesn't love candles?! These are really cute and have a fresh beachy theme.

    Thanks for sharing at this Wednesday's Bunny Hop Party :)

    xoxo bunny Jean
    @ Bunny Jean's Decor and More!
    (my MAIN blog)

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  7. What a cute idea! I love the way the colorful one looks when lit, it's very pretty!

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  8. I like what you've done to dress up the candles from the Dollar Store. Terrific reuse idea for the pickle jar, too!

    Thanks for linking to Time Travel Thursday again this week.

    Blessings,
    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  9. Oh, I really LOVE these candles - I have saved lots of various size jars and can't wait to try this! Thanks so much for sharing- found you at Wednesday's Bunny Hop!

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  10. Definitely not bad for a couple of pickle jars... they are very pretty!

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  11. So pretty! Great idea to put the candle jar inside another jar. Visiting from the Bunny Hop.

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  12. Cute jars! I'd like to invite you to share these at my Friday Favorites party!

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  13. So pretty! I love jars as well. They are a great accent piece to any room! Thanks for sharing this @ Show & Share!

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  14. Very cute! And I'm always looking for a good jar project. Thanks for sharing

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  15. So simple & pretty, I love it! Thank you so much for linking this up to My Favorite Things Friday Link Party! You have earned a spot in the Stay At Home Nation Spotlight this week! Come by & check it out! I can't wait to see what you link up this week! Have a great weekend!
    XoXo
    ~Iffy~
    aka Cameron

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  16. So simple & pretty. Thank you so much for linking this up to My Favorite Things Friday Link Party! You have earned a spot in the Stay At Home Nation Spotlight this week! Come by & check it out! I can't wait to see what you link up this week! Have a great weekend!
    XoXo
    ~Iffy~
    aka Cameron

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  17. Come over and share the jar love!
    http://aletteredlife.blogspot.com/2011/09/come-party-with-uslinky-style.html

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