We’ve taken to reusing our glass jars out of necessity because our drinking glasses kept breaking. Jam jars, ball jars, and other random jars don’t break as easily and I’m a sucker for most anything in a miniature form. (Jam jars, check.)
But then I was looking through my old pins and boards on Pinterest and came across this lovely idea.
I have those jars, too.
Currently housing my thank-you cards for easy access and a beautiful, texture filled display.
I’ve used this jar for years – it’s been filled with Fall Trail Mix, cookies for a bake sale, and homemade hot chocolate mix.
And any way, it got me thinking. I haven’t put plants in them yet. You guys, you can buy these jars (in different sizes) at Walmart (no this is not an ad).
And we all love the Terrariums you see, but how easy is this? Stick a potted plant (even in a bowl) in this jar and it’s an instant center-piece. Did your Easter gathering just get interesting?
I think mine just did.
So, to recap because I used a number in the title of this post … here’s my 3 ways to use glass jars.
1) Store pretty textiles in them. Cards, paper, stationary. Tea towels, cheese cloth (or if you’re a cheesemaker, your own little haven of tools/special items), your fabric or knitting supplies.
2) Store foodstuffs! Any foodstuff will do. (I’m a sucker for layering color and texture, or very neatly stacked rows of miniature cookies.) ((Miniatures, it’s like catnip.))
3) OR! Make an indoor garden or fool-proof terrarium with out the mess.
When you’ve conquered your center-piece you can move on to this easy and adorable gift for the little bunnies in your life. I know I will.
Storing thank you cards in a jar isn’t something I’ve heard of before, but I like the idea of keeping them easily accessible!
I love the idea of putting my homemade hot chocolate mix in there! Excellent idea! That is just awesome. I will definitely do that for next year!
im not fond of putting foods on jars, but now it seems im gonna do it..