Transform Dollar Tree Candle Jars Into An Enchanting Tray And Vase Set

Upcycling and reusing your candle jars is a savvy way to keep these versatile glass containers out of the waste stream. Dollar Tree pillar candles can be an inexpensive staple if you like to decorate your home with candles. But once the wax has melted away, the 8-inch-tall glass cylinders are too useful not to take advantage of. Once you've collected four empty candle jars, grab a few other Dollar Tree items to make a rustic wooden tray that holds four vases and still has space for leafy trimmings. Or, if you can't wait until your candles have burned down, pick up some empty glass jars. These aren't available on the Dollar Tree website but have been spotted by some savvy shoppers in local stores. Alternatively, consider the Fgail 5-Pack Cylinder Glass Vases Set.

To make this charming tray and vase set, head to Dollar Tree for four White Glass Jar Candles, three Crafter's Square Rectangular Wood Crates, and a bunch of Floral Garden Artificial Eucalyptus branches. You'll also need some wood glue, a glue gun, a can of white spray paint, painter's tape, a piece of floral foam, a paintbrush, and dark brown paint. Glued together and topped with a few coats of chocolatey brown paint, three wooden crates hold four painted candle jars and some greenery in style. If you've got some Mod Podge Glue & Finish on standby, forget painting the candle jars; instead, apply a custom decoupage covering made from a napkin, tissue paper, or repurpose old magazines from around your home

Once you've gotten all the glowing enjoyment out of your four pillar candles, prep them for reuse with these steps detailing how to remove candle wax from its container. With wood glue, connect the three wooden crates at their narrowest sides. After the glue has fully dried, give the unit a few coats of dark brown paint, or select a color better suited to your home decor style.

Wrap the upper halves of your candle jars with painter's tape and spray paint the exposed glass, then remove the tape after the paint has dried. To go the decoupage route, paint a layer of decoupage glue onto the jar, and press whatever paper you're using onto the surface. Smooth out any bubbles, and top the paper with another coat of decoupage glue. Now you can glue the glass jars into the wooden crates to secure them, or if you plan to display real flowers in the vases, it might be best to leave them unsecured so they can easily be cleaned. 

Trim two pieces of floral foam to a size that will fit in the empty spots in the tray, and glue them in place. Cut your branch of faux eucalyptus into separate sprigs, and poke their stems into the floral foam. Fill the bare gaps between the jars with a few glued sprigs. Garnish your vases with real or artificial flowers and greenery. You could seasonally swap out the flowers to suit the time of year or to give the decor a new look.