Glass jars creatively reused: 10 wonderful ideas to inspire you

Glass jars are, without a doubt, one of the most versatile items in the field of DIY and creative projects. It is fun and environmentally friendly to decide not to throw them away and to use them in another way.

And it is, above all, very advantageous to do so because glass jars and bottles lend themselves to infinite kinds of creations and meet many different needs. This is mainly due to the shapes and material that make these object perfect for preservation and decoration.

Here are ten extraordinary ideas for you to take inspiration from to creatively reuse your glass jars:

Ordinary glass jars, with the only addition being a knob or handle of some kind, can be transformed into very original candy or chocolate container.

With jars, gravel, candles and string, it is possible to create magnificent candle holders suitable for any type of environment.

For macrame enthusiasts, a delightful idea is to create holders in which to hang glass jars that can keep flowers, plants or candles. The "suspended" jars are a particularly attractive, especially when decorating gardens and verandas.

With branches and other floral pieces, creating compositions that act as table centerpieces is child's play. The ones in the photo, with grains of wheat and matching decorations, create a lovely, bucolic atmosphere. But many others can be created to suit anyone's tastes.

With the same technique used to create the candy holders, you can also make wonderful containers for the bathroom. Cotton swabs, make-up remover pads and other items that need to be stored hygienically, can be conveniently stored in glass jars. Colored lids and handles will make it an aesthetically attractive object.

And, if properly decorated, the jars also lend themselves to becoming delightful flower vases.

Creating decorations for the Christmas period using glass jars and bottles, in addition to being simple, can be a fun activity for the kids.

Another popular use for glass jars is to set up small terrariums. For lovers of the genre, they can become little treasures.

And why not use them to grow plants and flowers using hydroponics? This is a technique that every "green thumb" can  appreciate.

Finally, here is one of the classical ways of using a glass jar. And even if becoming a pen holder is one of the most used purposes for glass jars, they can still be decorative. The photo of one here is an example.

Don't you now want to find some jars and start experimenting right away?