What are some easy craft ideas using empty Yankee Candle jars?

Question

I am trying to come up with an easy project using empty candle jars for my special education class.

Answer 1

GEL AIR FRESHENERS

Make them from liquid potpourri or from scratch ~ they make great gifts!

2 cups of distilled water

Essential oil/fragrance of your choice

4 packages of Knox gelatin

Food coloring (optional)

Heat 1 cup of water almost to a boil. Add the gelatin and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat add another cup of distilled water, 10-20 drops of oil/fragrance, and food coloring if desired. You can replace food coloring and oil/fragrance with pre-made liquid potpourri (available at most craft stores, candle shops, etc.). Just make sure it's the concentrated kind or it won't retain its smell. The procedure would be the same. Heat 1 cup of the liquid potpourri, almost to a boil. Stir in 4 packets of Knox gelatin, until dissolved. Then stir in 1 cup cool liquid potpourri. Pour the mixture into clean baby food jars and set at room temperature overnight until "set". You can place the jars in the refrigerator if you need them to set more quickly, but be aware that the smell will permeate the fridge. For gift giving, you can decorate the baby food jars by wrapping with material, or glue on wallpaper, stickers, wrapping paper, etc.

To use:  open jar lid and simply set out on a table and enjoy the aroma.

This calls for baby food jars, but you can adjust to make more gel for larger jars.

You can get stickers to decorate the outside of the jars and use them to store stuff in.

You could mix up 1 cup sea salt, 1/2 cup epsom salt, 1/2 cup powered Milk, 10-20 drops of fragrance oil, start with about 5 drops of food color of your choice.......close lid and shake....add more food color if the color isn't dark enough.  Attach a small scoop and use in the bath...add a scoop or two under the running faucet to make a great bath.

Answer 2

GEL AIR FRESHENERS

Make them from liquid potpourri or from scratch ~ they make great gifts!

2 cups of distilled water

Essential oil/fragrance of your choice

4 packages of Knox gelatin

Food coloring (optional)

Heat 1 cup of water almost to a boil. Add the gelatin and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat add another cup of distilled water, 10-20 drops of oil/fragrance, and food coloring if desired. You can replace food coloring and oil/fragrance with pre-made liquid potpourri (available at most craft stores, candle shops, etc.). Just make sure it's the concentrated kind or it won't retain its smell. The procedure would be the same. Heat 1 cup of the liquid potpourri, almost to a boil. Stir in 4 packets of Knox gelatin, until dissolved. Then stir in 1 cup cool liquid potpourri. Pour the mixture into clean baby food jars and set at room temperature overnight until "set". You can place the jars in the refrigerator if you need them to set more quickly, but be aware that the smell will permeate the fridge. For gift giving, you can decorate the baby food jars by wrapping with material, or glue on wallpaper, stickers, wrapping paper, etc.

To use: open jar lid and simply set out on a table and enjoy the aroma.

This calls for baby food jars, but you can adjust to make more gel for larger jars.

You can get stickers to decorate the outside of the jars and use them to store stuff in.

You could mix up 1 cup sea salt, 1/2 cup epsom salt, 1/2 cup powered Milk, 10-20 drops of fragrance oil, start with about 5 drops of food color of your choice.......close lid and shake....add more food color if the color isn't dark enough. Attach a small scoop and use in the bath...add a scoop or two under the running faucet to make a great bath.

Answer 3

you could put little toys,flowers,love hearts or stars......in them.....GOOD LUCK..

Answer 4

They are perfect for centerpieces and to put in your room. Just put some flowers in it or maybe a fish and add those marbles and a flower. You could also use it for floating candles and add stuff to the bottom. You could paint it...