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Candlestick Candy Jars

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February 6, 2012 By Jackie

These candlestick candy jars were so easy to make and are going to be a great centerpiece for my son’s upcoming bug party.  I found the mercury glass candlesticks at Target on clearance after the holidays for $6-8 each.  I scoped out HomeGoods for weeks to find the perfect jars.  Finally, I found some pretty little jars with slim waistlines.  I loved the unique shape and the $1.99 price tag.

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To make, I used E6000 to glue the jars to the candlesticks.  Apply the glue around the rim of the candlestick and set the jar on top.  Make sure the jar is straight and centered.  I had two different height candlesticks and chose jars all the same size.  Alternatively, you could use different size jars for more variety.  I preferred these smaller jars, because it will require less candy to fill them up.

 

Candlestick Candy Jars

The jars have a simple screw off top.  To dress them up I added a cabinet knob.  I found these nickel cabinet knobs at Target.  The 4-pack was $4.99.  I used E6000 to glue the knobs to the lids.  Apply the glue on the bottom of the knob and then stick onto the lid.  Make sure the knob is centered on the lid.

Candlestick Candy Jar Lids

This was the easiest DIY project I have done in a long time and I love the results.  Each jar came out to only $10!  These jars are going to look fabulous holding gummy worms, rolly pollies (aka raisinettes), and beetles (m&m’s) for the bug party.

The only thing I am trying to figure out is if I still like the mercury glass candlesticks.  Actually, I know I still like those, but the stainless steel jar lids clash a bit, since the mercury glass has more of a gold undertone.  I think the nickel knobs look fine.  I am debating painting the stainless steel white or another color.  What do you think?

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Comments

  1. Samantha says

    February 6, 2012 at 6:47 pm

    What a great idea! They will look great with candy inside! Not sure about painting the lids white, I think they look good as is!

  2. Peggy says

    February 6, 2012 at 10:40 pm

    Those are just beautiful. I especially love those mercury glass candlesticks. Great idea thanks for sharing.

  3. Debbie says

    February 7, 2012 at 3:13 pm

    I think these look great in the picture. If you wanted to get the lids to look like mercury there are a ton of pins on Pinterest on how to get that mercury look. I need to start making things for my son’s camping party in May. Great post!

  4. cinda tracy says

    February 10, 2012 at 11:34 am

    hi there,
    hope i am doing this correctly. i just love what you’ve
    done! I say “leave that the fact that the metals appear
    a little different is a good thing! more interesting.
    i would leave them ‘just as they are and BE PROUD!!!

    how can i receive blogs/emails from you? don’t see where i can do this. obviously new to this and would
    appreciate any suggestions. would love to have my own
    blog and/or website. looking for direction and trying
    to learn everything i can.

    thanks for sharing!
    cinda

    • Jackie says

      February 10, 2012 at 3:10 pm

      Cinda,

      Thank you. If you look in the right hand column under my picture, there is a tab called subscribe. Under there you can click on subscribe by email. It will ask for your email address and then you will start receiving my blog posts right in your email box.

  5. Jenny says

    February 14, 2012 at 10:14 pm

    I think they look amazing! I am going to start hunting down supplies to make these! I didn’t even notice the metals were slightly different, they look nice together. Thanks for the inspiration!

  6. Jeneen @ Suzie HomeCaker says

    February 15, 2012 at 1:41 am

    I love these!!! I did something a little similar, but I like yours a lot better!! Wish I lived near a Homegoods store :(

    I found your link on Blue Cricket Design Show & Tell. Thanks for sharing.

  7. Jae says

    February 20, 2012 at 3:01 pm

    Super cute.

  8. Ashley says

    September 13, 2012 at 9:58 am

    Well, when I did a Google images search and saw this pic, I thought it was going to take me to a site where I could buy them, not something telling me how to make them, so I’d say they look pretty darn awesome! :-D Great job!! I didn’t even notice the metal difference until you pointed it out.

  9. Yolanda Dilley says

    January 28, 2013 at 9:28 pm

    I think these would look great if you use chalkboard paint and write on what is inside Love the candlesticks

  10. Charlotte says

    February 6, 2013 at 9:02 pm

    I love your ideas! Absolutely brilliant! As far as the different metal colors, I didn’t notice till you pointed them out!

  11. geri says

    March 29, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    I have been making these and using E6000. However, when looking up online about another project with E6000 I saw a note that said,”E6000 will not glue glass to glass”. does that mean all my projects will eventually come apart; or that they can’t get wet or the glue will dissolve; or that someone wants be to purchase a different glue just so they can cash in on these wonderful projects? What is your experience with E6000 and glass to glass?

  12. Betty819 says

    July 18, 2014 at 12:10 am

    Would you please share where you purchased the jars that you have in second photo..as the ones that are empty and not painted in the first photo doesn’t look like same jars as in #2 photo. Where did you find your candlesticks? Were they metal before you sprayed them or made of wood? I like the ribbed effect..how was that achieved or were they like that before you sprayed them? Beautiful project! I want to do some like these. Would you be able to buy the jars from a store like The Container store? They kind of look like containers that one would store cosmetic cotton balls, etc. in.

    • Jackie says

      July 18, 2014 at 9:57 pm

      Betty, The jars were from HomeGoods with screw on lids. I attached a cabinet knob to the top of the lids. You could find similar jars at The Container Store. The candlesticks were purchased and used as-is. They are ribbed mercury glass.

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