Update!!! I have a new tutorial with step-by-step instructions here:
Halloween Candy Jar
Hi everyone! Are you ready to start decorating for Halloween? Well here’s a fun, easy, and inexpensive craft to make. A few years ago I made a candy jar but couldn’t find it after we moved, so this past weekend my son and I made a new one.
I spray painted the pot, saucer, and knob then glued (with e6000) the vase onto the pot. It was a little bare so I added the ribbon, which completed the whole look. This candy jar is super simple and very inexpensive. You can find all of these items at the dollar store or local craft store.
Note: The lid doesn’t get glued onto the glass jar (and don’t paint the inside). You can easily refill the jar when you’re little monsters have eaten all the candy. :)
The last time I made one I added a lot of details and glitter, this time around I wanted something simple and I actually like it a lot better. If you make one send me a link, I’d love to see your version. Thanks for stopping by!
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Rita
September 5, 2012 at 5:17 amI love this! It is so creative! Thanks for sharing.
CJ
September 11, 2012 at 5:57 amI have not 1 creative bone in this body, so thx for sharing!
Cindy
September 27, 2012 at 7:44 pmdid you buy e6000 at the dollar store?
George
August 17, 2016 at 7:21 pmConstruction Adhesive – at any home improvement store.
jenn
May 15, 2013 at 10:02 amI did one! Thanks for sharing this. It was a wonderful secret sister present!
Nikki
October 18, 2013 at 12:56 pmI really thought this was a cute idea!! I put this on my Instagram with credit of course!! Anyways I thought this would be cute to have one for each holiday or special occasion!
Kim
September 18, 2014 at 4:06 amNeat idea..Made one,looks pretty sitting on table with fall flower arrangement
Darla Johnson
August 15, 2016 at 5:23 pmSo the top is just sitting on the vase correct?
Crystal Owens
August 22, 2016 at 11:22 amYes! Make sure you don’t paint the inside of the lid so your candy isn’t exposed to it. Then you lift the top off and close it back up. :)
Ellie
August 16, 2016 at 12:26 pmIt’s really cute, but you can’t get the candy out!
Brandi Dickerson
August 26, 2016 at 12:19 pmWhy would you not be able to get the candy out? You glue the bottom of the vase to the upside down bottom of the pot, and then the lid just sits on top of the vase. Unless you glued the lid as well?
Tracy
August 17, 2016 at 7:35 pmThis is very cute! What kinda of spray paint did you use?
pat
August 18, 2016 at 3:03 pmHow do u get the candy our?
Cindy
August 25, 2016 at 11:30 amJust take the lid off. You didn’t glue it on did you?
Brandi Dickerson
August 26, 2016 at 12:21 pmThe lid just sits on top of the vase. You glue the bottom of the vase to the upside down bottom of the pot. There is no glue on the top of the vase.
sharon bilyeu
August 18, 2016 at 6:38 pmThanks neat idea for the holidays and fall. I have a pattern for a toy soldier. Made with flower pots also. Again thanks.
linda baron
August 19, 2016 at 3:33 pmwhat is e6000 glue, and where do you find it craft store , walmart, hardware store? please let me know that jar is so darn cute
Cindy
August 25, 2016 at 11:32 amAll of those stores carry it.
Clara
August 19, 2016 at 3:34 pmI made a bubblegum machine like this years ago when my son was about 5 he’s now 29. Easy to make and just looks pretty!!
Chris
August 19, 2016 at 4:40 pmWhat clay pot?
Chris
August 19, 2016 at 4:41 pmI meant what size clay pot?
Brandi Dickerson
August 26, 2016 at 12:22 pmWe found a vase we liked and then found a pot that matched the size when the vase sat on it. So, I assume you could make it as big, or as small as you want, depending on what size vase you wanted to you.
Lucy
August 20, 2016 at 8:33 amGreat Project! Very easy and makes a great gift!
Shaton Counts
September 7, 2016 at 2:33 pmThank you for such an easy and cute idea!
Shaton Counts
September 7, 2016 at 2:25 pmWhat spray paint did you use? I haven’t done much spray painting. Thak you for this cute idea!
Shaton Counts
September 7, 2016 at 2:29 pmThank you!
Lori H
September 9, 2018 at 1:28 pmAdorable. I will be making one for myself and some family :) Thanks so much for sharing such a cute idea!