DIY: homemade apothecary jars

 these were so fun to make!

and probably the easiest diy in the whole world.

i. love. apothecary jars.

we had a candy table at our wedding FILLED with apothecary jars with cute ribbons and candy and goodies!

i want to have some apothecary jars for our upcoming halloween party to fill with halloween goodies!

butttt whyyyy are they so dang expensive?

maybe it's just because i'm on a college student budget but i really don't want to pay 20 dollars for a jar. no thanks.

i told my mom that, and she gave me the great idea to DO IT MYSELF.

who knew.

so i went to DI and bought the vases and candle sticks.

here are the instructions...

HOMEMADE APOTHECARY JARS:

cost: $7.00 (for 2 jars)

what you'll need:

1 bottle of python or gorilla or epoxy glue

2 glass vases (1.50 per vases at DI, 3.50 at Family Dollar)

2 candlestick holders (25 cents at DI. the taller and sturdier the better!)

festive candy- candy corn, autumn mix, pumpkin spice hershey kisses, pumpkin taffy, etc...

one spool of halloween ribbon

Step 1: clean your vases and candlestick holders and dry them

step 2: put candlestick holder on a flat surface. put a thin layer of glue around the top of the holder (a thick layer will make the glue run)

step 3: put vase on top of candlestick holder. press down for about a minute. Let dry for a few hours so it sets. (avoid moving the jars for about 24 hours)

Step 4: Pour your candy into the jars, tie your ribbon into a bow... and voila!

SO CUTE!

enjoy :)