I have always wanted several of these to put in the bathrooms in our house…but I didn’t want to pay the Pottery Barn price of $39-$69. Luckily, I saw this idea on Twitter one day and just had to try it! You can check out the original posting here: Dollar Tree Crafts. I am quickly becoming addicted to the Dollar Tree and everything it has to offer when you take an item usually used for one purpose but instead glue it, turn it upside down or paint it to make it do something else!
These are the supplies I started with: Dollar Tree large vase ($1), Dollar Tree candlestick ($1), Dollar Tree 3 pack of small bowls ($1), E-600 glue (Wal-Mart: $3), glass knobs (Wal-Mart, 2 for $6). I was going to get a glass knob at Hobby Lobby since they were half-off but the screws wouldn’t come out so I needed to start with ones that were flat. The lady who originally did this craft used these so I decided to copy exactly what she did and get these instead!
I started by washing all of the glass items…even though the 3 pack of bowls were wrapped up, they were filthy so I’m glad I started by washing it all. After the items were dry, I turned the vase upside-down and glued the candlestick to the bottom of the vase.
While I was waiting for that to dry, I turned one of the small bowls upside down and glued one of the glass knobs on to it. I let both sets of glued items dry while I went back to watching football. I let them sit without messing with them (I am very inpatient so this was a hard step) for about 20 minutes, just to make sure the glue had cured and nothing would fall apart.
Here is the finished product! Not that much different than the PB version! Now that I have the DT jar with the Target jars I originally had, I think I need to make a second apothecary jar with the short vase and get rid of the smallest jar in the picture so the grouping looks more consistent…hmmm…maybe I’ll be back with another picture of this area in my bathroom… 
Laura,I don't know if you remember me,its been several years, but I'm Lindsay Epps mother. I saw your comment on her blog and just wanted to say hello. What a truly wonderful blog you have and all the great ideas are just as amazing. Love the house makeovers, they are fabulous! Congrats to you and Conner.Lucia Epps
Of course I remember you! Thanks for stopping by, I'm glad you enjoy the blog!
I saw your post yesterday and promptly went to Dollar Tree for supplies. While there, I noticed the cutest little glass candy dish with a lid. I took one of the lids over to the aisle of hurricane vases and would you believe the lids fit perfectly. They look as though they were made together! Now I have the apothecary jars I've wanted and a few extra candy dishes! =) Thank you so much for the inspiration! The candy dish is the one seen here… http://www.dollartree.com/kitchen-tableware/drinkware/Flatware/covered-candy-dish/213c264c378p303234/index.pro?method=search
Oh what a great idea!!! thank you so much for sharing!!
LOVE THIS!! I want to do it right now! Thank you for the idea!Chrissy visiting from formamas.blogspot.com
How cute! I love it when stylish people find thrifty ways to get “the look.” I may borrow this! Thanks : )
Loved this idea!!! Glad I found your blog through Debbie (I am her friend, Mindy’s daughter)!
Great!!! Just love it. I too love to shop at Dollar Tree, and spend time in the store when I can. Keep up the great work. Junk-a-teer Georgie.
I did not want to spend the money for the PB jars either. This is a great idea! I’m on my way to the Dollar Store ASAP.
I love love this idea
Found you by accident… glad I did. God bless you and your virtual journal. Very beautiful.
Love this idea–what a great way to use up some old glass candleholders, too. Thanks!
What an awesome idea! Can’t wait to get to the DT tomorrow! I pray you weren’t affected by the storm! Thanks so much and take care!!!