Repurposing Candle Jars

I had a couple old candle jars sitting around from last Fall. The candles were burned all the way down and it was either toss them or figure out a way to repurpose them. So I took to Pinterest and came up with a great repurposing idea.

 

 

The candles had a plastic label wrapped around them which I removed. Then filled the jars with boiling water.

 

 

 

I let it sit for about an hour allowing the wax to melt, float to the top and harden into discs.

Once it hardened it was easy to just push down on one side to loosen it up, and remove the wax discs.

 

I repeated the boiling water, then used a paper towel to wipe out the remaining wax fragments. I put the wax discs aside to use for candle making later.

After the jars were all cleaned out I put them in the bathroom to hold Q-Tips and cotton balls. It adds a nice decorative touch while keeping things handy.

 

Once we move into the new house I may add decorative tops to the jars. Either gluing something that matches the decor in the new bathroom, or by drilling a hole and adding a cute drawer pull.



Proverbs 31

Proverbs 31:10-31 NIV

A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar. She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her female servants. She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night. In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers. She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet. She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple. Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land. She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes. She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.” Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.