Jar of Candles from Prepared Not Scared

Let’s start with this practical idea for combining candles and jars. It is an ingenious idea, a way to store and use emergency candles all in one place. Is there a family story about loosing power and being prepared that you could share. Or even a story about a pioneer ancestor and how they didn’t have electricity and used candles and lanterns to see at night. Prepared Not Scared has a great step by step tutorial on how to make this Jar of Candles. She even has a label ready to print to make a beautiful gift.

label for Jar of Candles as a gift from Prepared Not Scared

Here are some more jar and candle ideas. Some are more practical and some are just pretty. Pick the one that appeals to you and gives you an opportunity to share a story from your family. Then every time they use your gift they will remember that story.

image WeddingsPins.net

image from userealbutter.com

image from remodelaholic.com

mason jar candles from whenshuttersclick.com

DIY Chalkboard Mason Jar Candle Centerpiece by Katherin González Romero

matches in mason jar with strikeable lid image from The Burlap Bag

If this idea inspires you, let me know. I’d love to share your project here too.

Want some more ideas? Visit my Pinterest board dedicated to jar gift ideas.