Hey there, fellow home and decor enthusiasts! If you’re anything like me, you probably have a soft spot for giving everyday items a second life. I can’t wait to share some of my favorite ways to repurpose those adorable Oui yogurt jars into charming and functional home decor.
1. Kitchen Spice Jars
Store your favorite spices in Oui jars and label them for easy access. They stack neatly in my spice drawer, keeping everything tidy and stylish.
Products that could assist:
- Chalkboard Labels for Jars: Label your spice jars effortlessly with these reusable chalkboard labels; ideal for kitchen organization.
- Spice Jar Lids with Shakers: Upgrade your Oui jars with shaker lids for easy spice dispensing and neat storage.
- Wooden Spice Rack Drawer Organizer: Keep your spice jars organized with a sleek wooden rack, perfect for drawers and countertops.
2. Custom Painted Jars
Unleash your inner artist by painting the outside of your jars. I’ve done a set with beachy blues and greens that complement my decor beautifully.
A few suggestions:
- Acrylic Paint Set: Unleash your creativity with a vibrant acrylic paint set perfect for detailed jar painting.
- Fine Detail Paint Brushes: Enhance your artistic skills with fine detail brushes ideal for intricate designs on jars.
- Sealant Spray for Crafts: Protect your painted jars with a durable sealant, ensuring long-lasting color and finish.
3. Mini Plant Pots
These jars make perfect little planters for succulents or herbs. I’ve got a row of them on my kitchen windowsill, and they bring a touch of greenery to my urban loft.
Check if these fit your needs:
- Succulent Potting Mix: Enrich your plants with succulent potting mix for vibrant growth and healthy moisture retention.
- Mini Plant Labels: Organize your mini garden with stylish plant labels that make identification easy and attractive.
- Small Watering Can: Keep your plants hydrated with a small watering can, perfect for delicate indoor greenery.
4. Chic Bathroom Storage
Store cotton balls or Q-tips in these jars for a chic bathroom display. They keep everything tidy while looking effortlessly stylish.
Try these:
- Cotton Balls: Enhance your bathroom’s chic appeal with soft cotton balls for effortless elegance and organization.
- Q-Tips: Keep your bathroom neat with stylishly stored Q-Tips—perfect for a sophisticated, tidy space.
- Glass Jars with Lid: Use chic glass jars to effortlessly organize and display your cotton essentials in style.
5. DIY Beauty Products
Mix up a homemade sugar scrub or bath salts and store them in a jar for a spa-like experience at home. I often gift these to friends, and they’re always a hit!
Explore these options:
- Set of Empty Yogurt Jars: Create personalized scrubs and salts; these jars are perfect for gifting your homemade beauty products.
- Decorative Twine for Crafting: Add a rustic touch with twine; enhance the presentation of your beauty product jars.
- Essential Oils Variety Pack: Enhance your scrubs with soothing scents; essential oils offer a luxurious spa-like feel.
6. Craft Supply Organizers
Keep your craft supplies like beads or sequins organized in these jars. In my studio, they’re displayed on shelves, making everything easy to find.
A few choices to try:
- Stackable Shelf Organizer: Organize jars efficiently with a stackable shelf organizer, saving space in your craft area.
- Label Maker: Create custom labels for your jars, ensuring easy identification of your craft supplies.
- Craft Beads Assortment: Find vibrant craft beads to fill your jars, adding color and variety to your projects.
7. Sustainable Gift Wrap
Fill a jar with homemade treats like cookies or candies, wrap it with a ribbon, and you’ve got a sweet, eco-friendly gift. I love seeing the joy on people’s faces when they receive these.
These products might be useful:
- Reusable Mason Jar Lids: Upgrade your jar gifts with durable, reusable lids. Ensure freshness and style in each gift.
- Eco-Friendly Gift Ribbon: Enhance your jars with vibrant, eco-friendly ribbons. Add a touch of elegance sustainably.
- Homemade Cookie Mix Kits: Fill jars with delicious homemade cookie mix. Delight loved ones with an easy, tasty treat.
8. Candy Jar Centerpieces
Fill your jars with colorful candies and use them as centerpieces for parties. They’re a surefire way to add a fun element to any gathering.
You might like:
- Colorful Candies: Brighten your table with vibrant, delicious candies, perfect for creating eye-catching centerpieces.
- Macrame Jar Covers: Add a chic touch with handmade macrame jar covers for a stylish and unique look.
- Decorative Ribbons: Enhance your jars with decorative ribbons, adding flair and personality to your centerpieces.
9. DIY Terrariums
Create mini terrariums by layering soil, moss, and tiny plants. They add a refreshing touch of nature to any corner of my studio.
A few things you might like:
- Miniature Terrarium Plants: Add vibrant greenery to your terrariums with easy-to-care-for miniature terrarium plants.
- Decorative Pebbles for Terrariums: Enhance your terrarium aesthetics with colored and textured decorative pebbles.
- Terrarium Soil Mix: Ensure healthy plant growth with this specially formulated terrarium soil mix.
10. Artful Pencil Holders
Add some flair to your workspace by using these jars as pencil holders. I painted mine with acrylics for a vibrant, artistic touch.
Items that may come in handy:
- Acrylic Paint Set: Enhance creativity with vibrant acrylic paints. Perfect for adding color to your pencil holders.
- Detail Paint Brushes: Achieve precision with fine detail brushes for intricate designs on your jars.
- Matte Finish Sealant Spray: Protect your art with a matte sealant. Keeps your vibrant designs looking fresh longer.
11. DIY Fairy Lights
Fill a jar with battery-operated fairy lights for a magical glow. I love to scatter them around my apartment for an enchanting atmosphere.
A few helpful options:
- Battery-Operated Fairy Lights: Illuminate your space with enchanting fairy lights for a cozy and magical vibe.
- Decorative Wood Slices: Enhance your decor with rustic wood slices, perfect for showcasing your illuminated jars.
- Glass Jar Set with Lids: Display your fairy lights beautifully in elegant glass jars, creating a charming centerpiece.
12. Creative Vase Alternatives
Arrange wildflowers or single blooms in these jars for a rustic yet elegant touch. They make lovely centerpieces for a casual dinner table.
You might give these a try:
- Decorative Glass Stones: Add a touch of elegance to your jars with these vibrant decorative glass stones.
- Rustic Jute Twine: Wrap your jars with this jute twine for a charming rustic finish and secure blooms.
- LED Fairy Lights: Light up your jar vases with subtle LED fairy lights for a cozy, magical ambiance.
13. DIY Snow Globes
Create enchanting snow globes by adding water, glitter, and a small figurine. They’re a whimsical addition to my holiday decor lineup.
May just do the trick:
- Clear Sealant Glue: Ensure your snow globe stays leak-free with this versatile waterproof glue.
- Fine Glitter for Crafts: Add sparkle to your snow globes using this vibrant, ultra-fine craft glitter.
- Miniature Holiday Figurines: Bring your snow globe to life with charming and detailed miniature figurines.
14. DIY Luminaries
Add a soft glow to your porch with luminaries made from these jars. Place a battery-operated tea light inside and line them up for a welcoming entrance.
Might be a good match:
- Battery-Operated Tea Lights: Illuminate your space safely and easily with these convenient battery-operated tea lights.
- Decorative Macrame Covers: Add an artistic touch to your jars with elegant macrame covers for a cozy ambiance.
- Outdoor LED Candle Light Set: Create a warm and inviting atmosphere with safe, wind-resistant outdoor LED candles.
15. Personalized Storage Jars
Use Oui jars for storing small items like buttons or paper clips. I label mine with cute tags and keep them on my desk for a pop of color and organization.
Some handy options:
- Colorful Button Assortment: Add vibrancy to your jars with these assorted colorful buttons for a playful touch.
- Decorative Label Tags with Twine: Enhance your jars’ look with these charming decorative label tags. Perfect for desk organization.
- Mini Wooden Clothespins: Attach cute notes or photos to your jars with these handy mini wooden clothespins.
16. Chic Candle Holders
Transform your Oui jars into cozy candle holders by filling the bottom with coffee beans or pebbles, then nestle a tealight on top. I love the warm glow they add to my living room, especially during those Austin evenings.
Useful items to consider:
- Tealight Candles: Enhance your home ambiance effortlessly with these long-lasting tealight candles in charming shapes.
- Natural Coffee Beans: Add warmth and aroma to your decor by using these aromatic natural coffee beans in jars.
- Decorative Pebbles: Create a tranquil atmosphere with these smooth, decorative pebbles perfect for jar candle holders.
17. Holiday Ornament Holders
Turn your jars into festive ornament holders by filling them with baubles and placing them around the house. It’s a simple, yet stunning, holiday decor idea.
Possibly helpful picks:
- Mini Christmas Ornaments: Add a touch of holiday magic with these colorful, shatterproof mini ornaments for festive decor.
- LED String Fairy Lights: Illuminate your home effortlessly with charming LED string lights for a cozy holiday ambiance.
- Decorative Pine Garland: Enhance your holiday decor with realistic pine garland, perfect for a festive, natural look.
18. Elegant Drinkware
Use the jars as unique drinkware at your next gathering. I serve iced tea or cocktails in them, and guests always compliment their charm.
Possibly handy products:
- Reusable Stainless Steel Straws: Enhance your drink presentation with eco-friendly, reusable stainless steel straws for elegant sipping.
- Bamboo Lids for Mason Jars: Keep your drinks fresh with stylish bamboo lids, adding a rustic touch to your jars.
- Garnish Set for Cocktails: Elevate cocktails with a garnish set, perfect for adding a sophisticated finish to drinks.
