Dollar Tree Apothecary Jar

November 22, 2010 by Laura

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… 🙂

29 Responses

on November 22, 2010 at 7:55 pm Lucia

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
on November 30, 2010 at 1:57 am Laura @ The Steen Style

Of course I remember you! Thanks for stopping by, I'm glad you enjoy the blog!
on December 5, 2010 at 1:45 pm Jerri Beasley

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
on December 7, 2010 at 3:32 am Laura @ The Steen Style

Oh what a great idea!!! thank you so much for sharing!!
on August 3, 2011 at 7:30 pm Chrissy

LOVE THIS!! I want to do it right now! Thank you for the idea!Chrissy visiting from formamas.blogspot.com
on March 8, 2012 at 7:23 am Marie at the Lazy W

How cute! I love it when stylish people find thrifty ways to get “the look.” I may borrow this! Thanks : )
on June 14, 2012 at 11:38 am lauramonkey22

Loved this idea!!! Glad I found your blog through Debbie (I am her friend, Mindy’s daughter)!
on January 27, 2013 at 8:57 am Georgette Loucks

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.
on March 21, 2013 at 8:58 pm Anonymous

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.
on March 26, 2013 at 7:44 pm Anonymous

I love love this idea
on April 4, 2013 at 3:38 pm Ms. Teena

Found you by accident… glad I did. God bless you and your virtual journal. Very beautiful. 🙂
on May 1, 2013 at 9:39 am Bobbie

Love this idea–what a great way to use up some old glass candleholders, too. Thanks!
on May 22, 2013 at 11:11 pm jnewton3

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!!!
on May 31, 2013 at 10:41 pm Katie Murphy

I love this idea and think I’m going to make a bunch to display at our “trail mix table” for our wedding. Thank you!!
~Katie @ Upcycled Treasures
- on June 3, 2013 at 8:22 pm Laura @ The Steen Style
  
  Oh thank you! Have fun making them!
on June 21, 2013 at 10:17 am Anonymous

I love this! I saw a mantle covered with these types of jars with fake snow and tiny white lights in them for Christmas. Even in Home Goods the jars are at least $15
on July 29, 2013 at 12:27 pm Val @ Home Made Modern

Awesome idea, Laura! You’re my Craft of the Week!
http://homemademodern.blogspot.com/2013/07/craft-of-week-diy-apothecary-jars.html
- on August 6, 2013 at 8:37 pm Laura @ The Steen Style
  
  Thank you, Val!
on July 31, 2013 at 9:52 am Anonymous

Hi Laura,

I love your ideas, but I have tried making some of your projects but the glue E6000 does not work it takes forever to dry and than it fall off. what am I doing wrong?

Norma
- on August 6, 2013 at 8:37 pm Laura @ The Steen Style
  
  I’m so sorry you’re having problems! I’m not sure what to tell you as I didn’t have that issue. You might try a little less glue? Good luck!
on November 5, 2013 at 12:24 am Ingrid

Saw apothecary jars filled with Christmas ornaments and mini lights, then saw this on Pinterest. Went straight to Dollar Tree and waiting for my purchases to dry right now…can’t wait to decorate.
on January 4, 2014 at 4:56 pm Kathy Paparella Bunting

I too, had trouble with the E 6000 glue, but found a glue at AC Moore (or probably any other craft store) called Glass, Metal and More and it worked great. I have also made hurricaine votives with the round fishbowl votives and the candle sticks….so much fun…
on April 11, 2014 at 11:05 am Michele

I love this. Already have visited Dollar trees for the popular garden sculpture components, never thought a apothecary, thanks.
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on April 20, 2015 at 12:58 pm Linda Simmons

I love this idea and I always shop at the Dollars Tree to make miniatures for my doll house. I’m going to make these for my craft room. Thank you for the idea.
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