Don't Throw It, Grow It: 5 Beautiful Ways to Repurpose Your WildPetal Candle Jar

Don't Throw It, Grow It: 5 Beautiful Ways to Repurpose Your WildPetal Candle Jar

Start with the lovely moment of finishing a favourite candle. There’s nothing quite like the glow of your favourite candle... until it burns down to the very last bit.

We're left with a beautiful, empty jar that feels too special to just throw away.

 

The WildPetal Solution: At WildPetal, our connection to nature doesn't end when the wax is gone. We believe in beauty, sustainability, and giving new life to simple things. 

 

Five Ways to Give Your Jar a New Life

 The Obvious (and Best!): A Mini Planter

How-to: "Our amber jars are the perfect size for a small succulent or a cutting from a pothos plant. Just add a small layer of pebbles for drainage, then some potting soil, and your new plant. It's the perfect way to truly bring a fragment of the garden into your space.

A Vase for Garden Cuttings

How-to: "Cleaned and sparkling, the jar is an ideal vessel for small cuttings from your garden—think sprigs of lavender, a few stems of English Rose, or fresh herbs like mint and sage. It's a simple, rustic touch that brightens any windowsill or desk.

The Desk Tidy

How-to: "Bring some of that 'calm craft' energy to your workspace. Use the jar to beautifully organize your pens, pencils, or paintbrushes. It's a way to make your creative or work-from-home space feel more intentional.

                The Bathroom Apothecary Jar

How-to: The jar's simple elegance is perfect for bathroom storage. Fill it with cotton balls, Q-tips, or even your handmade bath salts. It helps turn your bathroom into a more peaceful, spa-like sanctuary.

A Luminary for a New Light

How-to: You don't need a flame to create a glow. Place a small, battery-operated fairy light string inside the jar. The amber glass will cast a warm, magical light, perfect for a cozy evening ritual—no wax needed.

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