25 DIY Apothecary Jars What to Fill?

Whether at party or decorating living room. Organizing kitchen or making your bathroom look fabulous.

Buying apothecary jars can be very expensive due to luxurious decor style associated with them. However, with some smart pieces purchase you can imitate the look for much less from Hobby Lobby, thrift store, Target and dollar store.

I am sharing some cheap and inexpensive Apothecary Jar ideas today! Simple use of mason jars, candle holders, candlesticks, lids and even simple glass bowls.

Once you have made these glass jars look ravishing, it’s time to fill them and decorate in trays or give as gifts. This is where the other half of this post comes in where I share what to fill in Apothecary Jars for decorative storage!

25 DIY Apothecary Jars

How to make apothecary jars for less?

A simple learning from all these tutorials shared below is to collect discounted or reasonably priced second hand items from Facebook marketplace, thrift store, vintage store, dollar store or hobby lobby etc.

Apothecary jars supplies and items

• Clear glass apothecary jars (transparent mason jars, crystal containers or canisters)
• Strong glue or adhesive (any glue that dries clear, E6000, gorilla glue or epoxy)
• Candlestick or candle holder (can be made of glass, wood, metal, plastic)
• Airtight lid (optional)
• Paint or spray paint (optional)

Apothecary jars tutorial

• Paint candle holders and glass apothecary jars (optional)
• You can use variety of ideas to glass paint like tinting or spray painting.
• Use glue to stick the candle stand to the glass bottle or glass jar.
• Let it dry and firm.
• Use it to decorate your home spaces.
• These are great for organization as well.
• They are multipurpose in kitchen and bathroom.

1. DIY candy jars

Make apothecary jars with lids using green spray paint and mason jars with tin lids. Fill them up with jelly beans, sixlets and Easter eggs.

2. Fall thanksgiving jars

Coffee and burlap bows. Distress the paint to turn them into vintage apothecary jars.

3. Valentines day jars

4. DIY Halloween jars

5. Christmas Holiday Jars

Superb Idea to change the simple look for every Holiday or season.

Simply decorate Apothecary Jars on various events to match the Holiday theme. Fall jars with wooden spools and pedestals redecorated.

DIY apothecary jar step by step instructions

6. Recycle apothecary jar

Turn cheap and inexpensive jars into luxury with this simple idea.

Vixen scored jar with lid and candle holder at a thrift store and made apothecary vase.

7. White painted apothecary jars

Bored of your transparent glass jars. Revamp them by painting them white with Milk Glass Paint.

Painting tutorial: However, instead of painting the jars from outside for an opaque look you can tint it.

• Start by pouring runny modpodge or white glue and flow it around the jar.
• Remove excess.
• Now pour the paint inside and flow it around in every direction to cover the space.
• Pour the excess paint out by letting it dry upside down.
• Beautiful tinted apothecary jars in milk glass white paint are ready for displaying.

8. Tinted apothecary bottles

I am totally falling for amber apothecary bottles from IKEA lately. Some other trendy colors for apothecary bottles are blue, green, gold, red and clear.

You can tint mason jars and bottles in any color using modpodge and paint. Use the same technique discussed above to make amber apothecary jars that are popular these days. Turn them into antique apothecary jars with aged paper and cork lid.

Holiday Apothecary Jar Display Ideas

9. Christmas snow village jars

Cute Snow Village Decoration in small apothecary jars using Christmas trees, reindeer, holiday jingles, faux snow and ornaments. Also check out this winter snowglobes lighted village mantel decor.

10. Terracotta pot apothecary jar

I love this cute Candy Bar Apothecary Jars using terracotta pot and lid with fish bowl.

11. Candy buffet jar display

Wrap ribbon around the candy buffet vases and jars. Match your party theme and fill them up with Candy.

12. Mason jar candy holders

Apothecary candy  jars from Mason Jars and wood pedestals from Hobby Lobby.

These were some DIY Jar tutorials. Now let’s get started with Great ways to Fill Jars to decorate.

Decorative apothecary jars and what to fill in apothecary jars?

There are a variety of things you can use to fill and display apothecary jars for decorative purposes. Somethings that you might consider include:

• Faux flowers and plants for indoor planters
• Guest Bathroom supplies like travel size toiletries and face towels rolled up
• Novelty items like Christmas ornaments, rocks, minerals, coin collection, seashells, sea glass and fancy candles
• Makeup and cosmetics products like lipsticks, lip balms, eye pencils, eye shadows
• Kitchen essential items
• Pantry dry ingredients
• Craft supplies like beads, paints, embroidery spools
• Jewelry and accessories organization
• Snacks like cookies and crackers
• Commonly used by drug stores and pharmacies for pharmaceuticals

LIVING ROOM AND DINING ROOM APOTHECARY JARS

13. Easter jars decor

Easter Eggs, nest, birch and moss in the jars. You can also use kids friendly plastic apothecary jars.

14. Spring floral jar display

Use large apothecary jars for faux plants, dried flowers and floral arrangement for a warm decor in the jars. Add apothecary candle jars with LED candles to complete the look. You will also benefit from 9 ways to make your home cozy.

15. Pinecones and greenery tablescape

Fall pine cones and greenery arrangement in bulk apothecary jars.

PARTY APOTHECARY JARS

At parties you can fill them up with variety of items and even add a scooper inside:

• pretzels
• chips
• cookies
• popcorns
• candies
• jellies
• trail mix
• dry fruits
• chocolates

17. Colorful party jar celebration

Colorful party celebration with candies in the Jars.

BATHROOM APOTHECARY JARS

In guest bathroom these jars can hold:

• bath soaps
• bath salts
• single use wipes
• face masks sachets
• pouch size creams and lotions
• travel size toothpastes
• essential oils for freshness
• potpourri

19. Bathroom jar decor

Fill your tall apothecary jars with scented soaps, seashells or colored beads to match your decor.

KITCHEN APOTHECARY JARS

In the kitchen and pantries these are great for dual purpose decoration and organization. Use them for a variety of food items:

• faux or real citrus fruits
• dry food kitchen ingredients like candy and cookies
• spice jars or spice canisters
• fruits (make sure they receive air)
• dried ingredients like baking flour, rice, lentils and pasta
• baking ingredients like chocolate chips, sprinkles, sugar and baking powder
• other pantry essentials like coffee and salt

Replace the candy buffet at the reception with savory popcorn flavors. There are a variety of ideas for party food like the ones at Best food bars and station.

LIVING AND GREEN APOTHECARY JARS

Some varieties of plants and greenery are great for living arrangements in glass jars. These include:

• succulents
• air plants
• moss
• dried birch, wood, twigs
• pinecones
• acorns
• decorative stones and pebbles
• pine tree branches
• twinkle lights (if no watering is required)

26. Succulent glass jar centerpiece

Succulents in glass jars with decorative pebbles.

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