Whether you’re in a classroom, a cubicle, or just have a collection of loose supplies,
these easy DIY apothecary jars will help you store them in style.
As teachers we always have lots of little things
that we use daily but never seem to have workable places
to store them. Here’s an idea for repurposing old jars to freshen up your
classroom and make those supplies part of your decor!
I love the look of apothecary jars and thought
why not use them in my classroom?
Finding the Right Jars
Look for jars you like at thrift stores, garage sales, craft stores, and even in your fridge!
Depending on the age of your students, you can do this with either glass or plastic jars.
I felt comfortable using glass with my crew. I wanted some smaller jars to use on my desk so
I went on a little jar journey to Wal-mart.
I purchasaed some items just for the jars. So as not to be wasteful I saved that good salsa
and garlic but, please forgive me, those okra pickles
went straight in the trash! Plastic jars work well too.
Attach the Base
I used glass candle stick holders from various thrift stores.
You can also find glass candle holders at the dollar store
and plastic ones at most party supply stores.
I then glued them to the jars with E6000 glue.
Paint the Lids
Use sandpaper to lightly sand the lids before spray painting.
I painted mine blue with Krylon spray paint in ‘Iris’ to match
Organize Your Teacher Table
Create a little candy store of guided reading go-to’s.
When I taught Kindergarten my classroom had a candy store
theme. I stored everything in big plastic jars left over from
whatever treat I took to t-ball the night before!
I don’t have nearly as much space now but I still love
the look of eye-catching-and-colorful-in-a-jar!
Gifts In A Jar
Add little do-dads for more decor or as teacher gifts. Gifts-in-a-jar are easy and fun and when the goodies are gone they make great decor!
Make A Fun Air Freshener
Use a jar with die cut holes in the lid to make a DIY air freshener!
Fill the jar with laundry scent booster. If you’re using it in
your classroom be sure to seal the lids on with hot glue
just in case little hands get curious. I keep mine on
top of a bookcase behind my desk and made sure
to tell my second graders that this was
soap and not candy!
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Linda… you are so clever and creative!! 🙂
How fun is your room? I love how everything is coordinated and these jars are the perfect special touch. Cute and functional 🙂
Love the idea.
So pretty! I am going to try out the air freshener one!
Sara 🙂
The Colorful Apple
So pretty and I love them!
Journey of a Substitute Teacher
Lol Sally, the answer is no! One of my very sweet and generous parents last year managed a Staples store and gave me a lot of blue and green supplies. She was a crafter and said she thought of our class whenever she saw fun blue supplies. Of course I was in heaven!
LOVE this idea! They look so pretty! I especially love the idea of using a laundry booster as an air freshener. hehe
Christina 🙂
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Oh my goodness, are all your supplies in shades of blue and green? Your classroom must be gorgeous! I love the jars for storage. I just washed out a jar, thinking, I can't recycle this, I must be able to use it for something! Now I have ideas!
Sally from Elementary Matters
So adorable! And you're being green at the same time! Very cute!
FlapJack
I LOVE this idea! So cute!!